Portland Lawn Bowling Club
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The Game

Great Links for Getting Started

Take this link to Bowls USA for an introduction to the wonderful world of lawn bowls
Take this link to Coaching videos
A Collection of Other Noteworthy Coaching Techniques
Take this link for a Canadian bowls club quick start on the delivery basics
Take this link to a Australian Bowls Coaches' Den Series
Take this link for a New Zealand Bowls Coaching series

FAQs

How many people can play in a game
    Anywhere from 2 to 8 players can play a game. 
    However you want to divide up to compete as two teams works just fine.
How long does a game last
    A typical pairs game lasts about an hour and a half.
    As long as everyone agrees you can make the game any length of time you want.
Do women and men ever play against each other
​    Yes, all the time.  This is a sport where age and gender don't matter at all.
Don't lawn bowlers wear white clothes
Not any more, those days are long gone.
​Wear whatever you're comfortable in, just try to wear some flat shoes or no shoes at all.
can i just try it without joining the club
Sure, check out the open bowling times or contact us to set up a time to meet
When you show up we're happy to fit you with the right size bowls and give you enough info to try the game.
the sunday league sounds fun but i don't have a team and i don't know anyone
   Just contact us and we'll find a team that can take another player. 
   We'll put you with someone who knows the ropes and can help you join in quickly.

I don't have any lawn bowls or equipment and don't know where to get any
The club has all the equipment needed for the game and it's always free to use it.
We have about 30 sets of lawn bowls in various sizes so it's easy to find some that fit your hand size.
It's recommended you bowl for a while before buying your own bowls just so you know what you like.

i see that i can bowl in a league without being a club member, why should i join
Club members have unlimited bowling and access to the clubhouse and green, including having their own private parties at the club.
Club members don't pay a league fee, it's included in their membership.
If you bowl several times a week you save money by being a members
if i like bowling can i do it by myself
    Anyone can bowl by themselves for practice, all of the better bowlers do exactly that!
    Once you join the club you are given access info to get into the facility and you can use it whenever you want.
How can I  tell my friends about lawn bowling?
You can follow the club's activities on FACEBOOK, follow this website, or ask to be in our email loop
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  • Home
  • Bowl with Us
    • Intro to Lawn Bowls
    • Drop In Bowling
    • Barefoot Bowls
    • Visiting Bowlers
    • Group Events
    • Membership
  • The Game
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us