Online Resources
A few links to quickly reference a wealth of information on the sport of lawn bowling. You can find tutorials on YouTube.
What is Bowls How to Play Guide for Beginners Bowls Explained Rules and Equipment History of Bowls
A few links to quickly reference a wealth of information on the sport of lawn bowling. You can find tutorials on YouTube.
What is Bowls How to Play Guide for Beginners Bowls Explained Rules and Equipment History of Bowls
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do I need to bring when I come for Bowls lessons?
The only requirement is flat soled shoes. Greens damage easily and can take a long time to repair. Any size or shape of a heel is strictly not permitted. We also recommend comfortable clothing and sunblock, suitable to the weather conditions; and water to stay hydrated.
Q: Do I need to wear whites?
Lawn bowling is one of the oldest sports with a rich prestigious history. Back in the day the wearing of Whites was customary, however today most clubs have their own colours. For tournaments you still see some whites, but most competitors have adopted club colours and or club shirts as a uniform or preferred style of dress.
Q: What type of play can I expect?
Many players are content with social or club play, however the club is a member of Bowls BC, the provincial arm of Bowls Canada who collectively represents the sport to World Bowls, and welcome them to drop in when visiting our area. There are invitationals between clubs, tournaments and competitions at the club, district, provincial, and national, levels.
Q: Do I need equipment?
To learn the sport, our 'Bowl 3 Free' lessons includes everything you need. For new members, sets of bowls available to rent in the first years. Typically, by year 2 or 3, a player purchases a used/new set so they are familiar with how their bowls performs. Just as a golfer prefer their putters or a ball-player their glove.
Q: Are all bowls the same?
Bowls are a personal preference and you will want your own set as time goes by. Depending on the brand they come in variety of weights and sizes from Quad 0 up to 5. The bias makes the performance of each set unique. We encourage playing with different club-supplied bowls and learn what you like, before purchasing. Bowls manufacturing is an extremely precise process and manufacturers are primarily from the UK or Australia. The most popular brands are Henselite, Taylor, Drakes Pride & AeroBowls.
Q: What equipment is needed to play?
Local clubs provide everything needed to play: the jack, mat, scoreboard, rake, markers and scorecards. Accessories you’ll find convenient as you gain experience are a measure, chalk, cloth (wet or dry), or maybe even a product like Grippo. New players needn't be concerned with accessories, as generally the Skip or Third will have them.
Q: How are draws determined ?
It is important to arrive 15 minutes before the draw. Here teams are drawn with name tags pulled from a bag for each position. Games can be played as singles, pairs, triples or fours, depending on how many bowlers show up for a session. New in 2022 is League Play which are guided buy their own code, set at the session start.
Q: What are the positions in a game?
As in curling, lawn bowling has a Skip, Vice-skip (aka Third), Second and Lead. For triples remove the Second. For pairs remove the Third and Second. Singles speaks for itself.
Q: What do I need to bring when I come for Bowls lessons?
The only requirement is flat soled shoes. Greens damage easily and can take a long time to repair. Any size or shape of a heel is strictly not permitted. We also recommend comfortable clothing and sunblock, suitable to the weather conditions; and water to stay hydrated.
Q: Do I need to wear whites?
Lawn bowling is one of the oldest sports with a rich prestigious history. Back in the day the wearing of Whites was customary, however today most clubs have their own colours. For tournaments you still see some whites, but most competitors have adopted club colours and or club shirts as a uniform or preferred style of dress.
Q: What type of play can I expect?
Many players are content with social or club play, however the club is a member of Bowls BC, the provincial arm of Bowls Canada who collectively represents the sport to World Bowls, and welcome them to drop in when visiting our area. There are invitationals between clubs, tournaments and competitions at the club, district, provincial, and national, levels.
Q: Do I need equipment?
To learn the sport, our 'Bowl 3 Free' lessons includes everything you need. For new members, sets of bowls available to rent in the first years. Typically, by year 2 or 3, a player purchases a used/new set so they are familiar with how their bowls performs. Just as a golfer prefer their putters or a ball-player their glove.
Q: Are all bowls the same?
Bowls are a personal preference and you will want your own set as time goes by. Depending on the brand they come in variety of weights and sizes from Quad 0 up to 5. The bias makes the performance of each set unique. We encourage playing with different club-supplied bowls and learn what you like, before purchasing. Bowls manufacturing is an extremely precise process and manufacturers are primarily from the UK or Australia. The most popular brands are Henselite, Taylor, Drakes Pride & AeroBowls.
Q: What equipment is needed to play?
Local clubs provide everything needed to play: the jack, mat, scoreboard, rake, markers and scorecards. Accessories you’ll find convenient as you gain experience are a measure, chalk, cloth (wet or dry), or maybe even a product like Grippo. New players needn't be concerned with accessories, as generally the Skip or Third will have them.
Q: How are draws determined ?
It is important to arrive 15 minutes before the draw. Here teams are drawn with name tags pulled from a bag for each position. Games can be played as singles, pairs, triples or fours, depending on how many bowlers show up for a session. New in 2022 is League Play which are guided buy their own code, set at the session start.
Q: What are the positions in a game?
As in curling, lawn bowling has a Skip, Vice-skip (aka Third), Second and Lead. For triples remove the Second. For pairs remove the Third and Second. Singles speaks for itself.
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