10 reasons to play bowls
It’s fun and family-friendly
There are a lot of reasons why bowls is fun. One is that the whole family – youngest to oldest – can play!
Easy to learn
There aren’t many sports where you can get the hang of it in a few seconds.
It’s social
Bowling clubs are a great social place to meet new friends, or catch up with current ones.
Anyone can play
Bowls is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, cultural background or ability.
There is a club near you
More than 520 clubs throughout Victoria, so there will be one within easy distance of home or work.
It’s cheap
Far cheaper to play or join a club than many other sports, plus food and drinks at 1970s prices!
You don’t need much equipment to start
Flat soled shoes and a set of bowls. Clubs have bowls to loan, and even without the right shoes, there’s barefoot bowls.
Lots of different ways to play
You can play alone, or with a team. For a long time, a short time, socially, against mates or play with the whole family.
It’s active and outdoors
It’s a great way to stay active, fit, healthy and get outdoors.
You can represent Australia
Heaps of opportunities to represent your state and country. Bowls is a Commonwealth Games sport.
Find your nearest club now or email us at Bowls Victoria to find out more about how you can get involved with our great sport!
And check our website at www.bowlsvic.org.au to find out much, much more about bowls in Victoria.
