Welcome to the home of bowls (a.k.a., lawn bowling) in Southern California.
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Six Reasons to Enjoy Lawn Bowling in Southern California
1. The Rules are Simple
The rules are easy to learn. The game takes a lifetime to perfect.
You can play singles or in teams of two, three or four
Bowls is played on grass (the green). A game starts by throwing the jack (a small white ball) down the green. Each team has different color bowls to roll towards the jack. The person who gets nearest to the jack gets a point and wins what’s called the ‘end’.
2. There’s Individual Play and Team Play
It’s up to you to decide if you’re more interested in singles or team play. Or perhaps both. Tournaments throughout the year offer the opportunity to test your mettle.
3. It’s a Gentle Way to be Active
“I don’t think you realize how much walking you do until you actually play it,” says Matt. “You can walk three miles while you’re playing. You’re only doing 40-yard stints at a time, but you’re doing a lot of them.” On top of the walking, your arms will get a workout as you perfect your bowling technique and your leg muscles will develop as you lunge into the delivery of each of your bowls.
4. There’s a Social Side
Many bowls clubs put on regular social functions. “There is a lot of socializing. And you don’t have to be competitive to play,” says Matt. “If you just want to play with your friends on a Wednesday afternoon, there’s nothing stopping you.”
5. It is Perfect for all
6. There is a club near you offering Free Lessons!
“Bowls truly is the sport for all, regardless of age, sex or physical ability,” says Tony. “The gentle pace and lack of contact means you’ll often find children playing with adults and people of different abilities and fitness levels on the same team.” The men’s singles champion in 2012 was 18 years old; a few years later it was a man in his seventies.
In Southern California, there are 27 lawn bowling clubs. Find the one closest to you here.
And as if all of the above isn’t enough, the game of bowls is played throughout the world. Being a member of any of the clubs within the Southwest Division opens the door for you to play anywhere in the world, usually for free or sometimes for a small daily fee.
If you are interested in joining a lawn bowling club please fill out this form. Remember to provide your address so we can find a club near you.