Introduction

 

Lawn Bowls is a target sport played on a flat surface (grass, synthetic grass or carpet). Similar in concept to the Italian game of Bocce or the French game Petanque, the main distinguishing features are how the bowl is delivered, the playing surface and that the bowl is biased. Bowls is played on a simple premise. Once the target known as the ‘jack’ has been rolled – each player delivers a set number of bowls depending on the format of the game. Players/ teams take turns in bowling. A shot is scored for every bowl that rests closer to the jack than any of your opponents bowls (once all bowls have been delivered). After each ‘end’ (when all players have bowled), players then bowl back in the opposite direction. A game can be a set number of ends, or played to other various formats. Bowls’ broad appeal ‘Bowls is a game for people of all ages and abilities from young children to older adults. It is all embracing. It can be played and enjoyed at a number of levels where the varying needs and aspirations of individuals can ALL be satisfied Bowls can be played on equal terms by almost anyone. It does not require special strength or athletic ability. You can be any size or shape and most persons with disability can play bowls with able bodied athletes.