Lawn bowls is a popular sport and leisure activity. It can be a great way to develop certain skills like coordination and precision and it is a low impact activity that can be enjoyed by anyone of all ages.
BENEFITS OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Friendships
Show your support during games, cheer your fellow members on, make new friendships and/or acquaintances.
Exercise
- Play bowls, help maintain the club and green.
Surroundings
- Play and relax in beautiful surroundings both in and outside the club.
- Enjoy listening to the birds and being around a lovely setting of the club and green.
BENEFITS OF PLAYING BOWLS
Muscle Strengthening
- As you walk with the extra weight of a bowling ball in your hands, you are flexing and stretching your muscles. This may help to improve flexibility, mobility and core strength.
Coordination and Precision
- Playing lawn bowls requires precision, as the main objective is to get as many of your bowls as close to the “Jack”. Therefore, this actiovity involves concentration and enhancement of hand and eye coordination.
Mental Health
Lawn bowling may help your mental health as it may reduce stress and improve your mood. Exercise makes you release endorphins which triggers 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 and exciting for many people to play regardless of age. Team bonding and making new friends/acquaintances through games, events and socialising.
- Friends and family can play together as it can be enjoyed by anyone of all ages, gender, or physical ability and condition.