Social Bowls – Marong Bowls Club

Social bowls is all about having some fun in the outdoors while getting some gentle exercise. It is open to all members and visitors. Social competition is great for new bowlers; they can quickly improve their skills and knowledge by playing in the less-competitive environment. Small prizes are awarded to members of the winning team. 

Availability 

Social bowls is held every Wednesday between early September and late April. Prior to Christmas, games start at 12.30am and finish at approximately 3.30pm. For the remainder of the season, play begins at 10am and usually concludes at around 1.00pm

Match Format

Generally, participants play two or three games of 8 ends in teams of up to four players. A refreshment break is usually taken between the last two games. Once competition has finished, teams assemble for a short while in the club house to participate in a brief presentation ceremony…….. and pay fines for bowls that may have gone astray.

Dress

Mufti (neat casual clothing) and bowling shoes.

Cost

All players pay $5 upon arrival at the club. Bowlers guilty of delivering a wrong-bias bowl usually pay slightly more !

Registration

Ring the clubrooms on (03) 54352494 between 11am and noon. Alternatively, call into the club house before midday to meet with the folk preparing the greens and/or the club house.

Bowls for Loan

Bowls are available to be lent to members and visitors. The club has equipment and facilities to enable bowlers with disabilities to bowl.

Come along and join in the fun !