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WHAT IS BOWLS

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Lawn bowls is a sport in which players roll biased balls, called bowls, on a lawn or synthetic with the aim of getting them as close as possible to a smaller target ball called the jack. The game is typically played on a carefully maintained, flat, grassy or synthetic surface known as a bowling green.

How to Play Lawn Bowls:

  • Players or teams take turns rolling their bowls from a mat toward the jack.

  • The bowls are biased, meaning they curve in a predictable direction, which players use strategically.

  • The objective is to have your bowls closer to the jack than your opponents’ bowls.

  • Players can also try to knock away or move opponents’ bowls to improve their position.

  • Games are often played over a set number of ends (similar to innings), and points are scored based on the number of bowls nearer the jack than the opponent’s closest bowl.

Levels of Bowls:

  • Club Level: Casual and recreational play at local clubs.

  • Competitive/Intermediate Level: Serious players competing in local, regional, or national competitions.

  • Elite/Professional Level: Top-tier players who compete internationally and in major championships.

  • Para Bowls: Adapted versions for players with disabilities.

Lawn bowls is accessible to all ages and skill levels, emphasizing precision, strategy, an

With 23 clubs in Wellington, there is one near you. Club contact details can be found on this link here or get in touch with us directly at info@bowlswellington.com and we can point you in the right direction or answer any questions, you may have.  

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