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How is the game played?

• Look at a website about lawn bowling.
• Look at videos about lawn bowling.
• ​Read a folksy and charming introduction to the game of lawn bowling and to our club.​

I have always thought of lawn bowling as a game for old people. Is that the case?

• No. People of all ages can bowl. Lawn bowling is a game that is played by young and old and a participant can get a surprising amount of exercise during a game. You will get your exercise by the walking back and forth as the ends are played, by the bending, stretching and the thrust required to deliver 3 or 4 bowls each end, and by the bending to gather the bowls.
• We have casual games that our new bowlers feel quite comfortable in playing. We have games where the competition is definitely present.
• The game is easy to learn but challenging to master and once someone who is not a senior tries the game, it becomes obvious that there are challenges a-plenty. That is why it is not just a game for seniors. However, the beauty of the game is that seniors can take advantage of their finely-honed skills and still bowl competitively. It is a game of touch and strategy and for that, you are never too old or too young.

I have never bowled before. Can I try a game at L.L.B.C. to see if I like it?

• We offer “no obligation to join”, learn-to-bowl sessions that you may attend at your convenience. 
• We supply the equipment.
• During May, there are coaching sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 9:45 a.m. So, if you have not bowled before and would like to give it a try, just come to the club with a pair of flat-soled shoes. 
• To arrange a lesson at another time just use this form to contact us. 

Can I borrow some lawn bowls to learn the game and then continue to use them for a while?

• Yes. We have many sets of bowls available at the Club for you to use for your first game and even your first year of bowling.
• You can even rent those bowls for your second season of bowling.

Do lawn bowlers need to wear white?

• No. For all of our general "Club" bowling and for many tournaments at L.L.B.C., we dress casually in colours of our choice.
• For some "fun days" we have suggested colour-themed wear.
• For some outside tournaments, “whites” or club colours are required.

Do I need to wear special shoes?

• Just something reasonably smooth and flat-soled such as sandals or running shoes or walking shoes.

Will I eventually need to buy my own bowls?

• Yes, but you can wait for a season or two. After that and only when you know the size bowl that feels comfortable for you, yes!
• New bowls cost about $500 and last and last and last.
• Some Club members might have used bowls for sale.

What types of memberships are available?

• Adult Bowling Members - $160 per season
• Social Members - $25 per season
• Student Members - $75 per season.

How frequently can I bowl at L.L.B.C.?

• We have bowling on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, Tuesday and Friday evenings.
• These weekday games are mostly on a drop-in basis; just come and bowl.
• We have tournaments and other special events on the weekend and holidays.

Do I need to join a team to bowl?

• We do not have set teams for social bowling; just come out and bowl.
• We do have teams for some of our Club events and for inter-club, provincial and national tournaments.

How long is a typical game?

• About two hours

How long is your bowling season?

• About 5 months. We usually bowl from early May to early October.

Do men and women bowl together?

• Absolutely. Most of our bowling at Leaside Lawn Bowling Club, has women and men bowling together.

How do I join?

• Download our application form from our Membership Information page, complete it and submit it.