Why play lawn bowls ?
Lawn bowls
- is a fun sport that can easily be learned
- is a very social sport
- can be played by all ages and is a sport for life
- does not require physical strength
- does not require specialist equipment or clothing
- has many health benefits
There is very little commitment
For club games (known as jitneys) there is no commitment to play on specific days or times. Members just turn up a few minutes before the advertised time and teams are made up from the members present. This means you can play as often as you wish without prior arrangement.
The only exception to this is tournaments where pre-booking is necessary
The only exception to this is tournaments where pre-booking is necessary
Social play and tournament play
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Most members just bowl socially, that is, club jitneys and club tournaments.
However there are opportunities to bowl more competitively in open tournaments and District playdowns. Basically you can get out of the sport whatever you want to get out of it |
What are the health benefits?
Muscle strengthening:
As you walk with the extra weight of a bowling ball in your hands, you flex and stretch muscles. This helps to improve flexibility, mobility and core strength.
Reduces the risk of contracting some diseases:
It is well known that having a sedentary lifestyle is one of the main factors that can lead to a heart problem. Lawn bowling can reduce the risk of contracting a heart attack or a stroke, as it helps your body to utilise oxygen better and contributes to good blood circulation and blood pressure.
Coordination and precision:
Playing lawn bowls requires precision, as the main objective is to get as many of your bowls as close as possible to the ‘jack’. Therefore, this activity involves concentration and enhancement of hand and eye coordination.
Mental health:
Lawn bowling can help your mental health as it contributes to reduce stress and improve your mood. Exercise makes you release endorphins, which trigger a positive feeling in your body, making you feel good about yourself.
Social interaction:
The simplicity of the game and the low-impact exercise it involves makes it attractive for many people to play. Friends and family can play together as it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, gender or physical condition.
Muscle strengthening:
As you walk with the extra weight of a bowling ball in your hands, you flex and stretch muscles. This helps to improve flexibility, mobility and core strength.
Reduces the risk of contracting some diseases:
It is well known that having a sedentary lifestyle is one of the main factors that can lead to a heart problem. Lawn bowling can reduce the risk of contracting a heart attack or a stroke, as it helps your body to utilise oxygen better and contributes to good blood circulation and blood pressure.
Coordination and precision:
Playing lawn bowls requires precision, as the main objective is to get as many of your bowls as close as possible to the ‘jack’. Therefore, this activity involves concentration and enhancement of hand and eye coordination.
Mental health:
Lawn bowling can help your mental health as it contributes to reduce stress and improve your mood. Exercise makes you release endorphins, which trigger a positive feeling in your body, making you feel good about yourself.
Social interaction:
The simplicity of the game and the low-impact exercise it involves makes it attractive for many people to play. Friends and family can play together as it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, gender or physical condition.