Lawn Bowls
About the Sport
Lawns Bowls is ranked the fifth most popular sport and physical activity in Australia. Lawn bowls is a great form of physical activity in addition to being a wonderful social activity for all ages and levels of ability. Lawns bowls develops skills and coordination, which not only improves fitness but assists in building confidence and self esteem.
Lawn Bowls appeals to many people with a physical disability because they are able to compete equally against able-bodied participants. Whilst it can be played on grass surfaces, it is mainly played on synthetic surfaces as this minimises damage to the green, thereby making it more accessible. Bowling arms and people to push the lawn bowler up and down the green are allowed to assist players to compete.
How to get Involved
Wheelchair Sports Victoria coordinates a monthly coaching program between Fitzroy Victoria Lawn Bowls Club and Darebin City Bowling Club, which is attended by a number of players throughout the metropolitan and regional areas. There are up to 11 coaching sessions held annually on a monthly basis between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
All coaching sessions are coordinated by Mr Ron Weir, Chairman of the Coaching Committee at the Royal Victorian Bowls Association.
Lawn Bowls Coaching Program
Where: Fitzroy Victoria Bowling Club (FVBC) and Darebin City Bowling Club (DCBC)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
When:
Monday 15th February (FVBC)
Monday 29th March (FVBC)
Monday 26th April (FVBC)
Friday 28th May (DCBC)
Friday 14th June (DCBC)
Thursday 29th July (DCBC)
Friday 27th August (DCBC)
Monday 27th September (FVBC)
Monday 25th October (FVBC)
Monday 29th November (FVBC)
Monday 13th December (FVBC)
Registration
To register for the Lawn Bowls Coaching Program, CLICK HERE.
Major Events
Victorian Lawn Bowls Championships
Wheelchair Sports Victoria currently hosts the Victorian Lawn Bowls Championships each year. The event is held at the Fitzroy Victoria Lawn Bowls Club from Wednesday 10th March - Sunday 14th March, 2010.
Registration
To register for the 2010 Victorian Lawn Bowls Championships, CLICK HERE.
Australian Lawn Bowls Championships
Wheelchair Sports Victoria is hosting the 2010 National Lawn Bowls Championships at Darebin City Bowling Club from the Monday 3rd - Friday 7th May.
Contact
For further information, please contact Sport & Recreation Coordinator, Jared Keely on jkeely@wsv.org.au or 9473 0133.
