Adult Programs
The Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club offers a comprehensive program for adult lawn bowlers. Bowling is available 7 days a week in many formats. There are planned activities most days, some in the daytime, some in the evening making it accessible to all. On the weekends and week days when no activities are running, Open Bowling is available for practice or to have a pickup game with friends.
Weekly Activities
Everyone is welcome at the Weekly Activities. Remember to arrive a half hour before start time to ensure your tag is in and you have gathered whatever equipment you need. If you are running late, call the club at 905 723-7912 and ask a fellow bowler to put in your tag.
MONDAYS 4-3-2-1
4-3-2-1 begins in May on Mondays at 1:00 pm. Arrive at the club a half hour before start time. Check the calendar for the starting date.
This is an excellent way to get some practice in a fun setting. The entry fee is $1 with all money returned to the players as prize money at the end of each session, so stick around in the club room for the dispensing of prize money.
Upon arrival, sign your name on the sheet & put your loonie in the jar. When everyone has arrived, participants will be called to select a card which indicates the green on which you will be playing & provides a place to record your own scores.
Each player uses four bowls, alternating turns with the other bowlers on your rink. Four games of four ends each will be played. At the end of each game, the winner advances to the next rink & play resumes. This is a good way to meet your fellow members.
SCORING: 4 points for shot bowl, 3 points for second closest, 2 points for third & 1 point for fourth.
This game challenges your skills & helps your bowling abilities improve. It is a good game for both novices & experienced players alike.
Attend as often as it suits your schedule, no requirement to come every Monday.
TUESDAY and THURSDAY MIXED LEAGUES
Jitneys (club games) start at 7:00 pm sharp so arrive a half hour in advance and get your tag in before socializing. If you’re running late, phone the club at 905-723-7912 and ask someone to put your tag in for you.
Generally, we play trebles with mixed teams. The length of the game is usually 12 ends. Newcomers are assigned the Lead position on the team. Skips and Vices are experienced bowlers who will be there to help you. Teams are drawn prior to play at 6:45 pm.
The team whose bowls are closest to the jack scores points which the Skip records on a card. The game is usually finished by 8:30 pm. Later in the season, when it’s darker sooner, the lights are turned on.
Attend as often as it suits your schedule, no requirement to come every Tuesday or Thursday.
WEDNESDAY LEAGUE
This is a weekly league with the first eight-week session beginning in late May (see calendar). The second eight-week session begins directly after.
Arrive by 9:30 am for a 10:00 am start. Each eight-week session costs $10, with all entry fees returned to players based on points achieved during the session. Teams are drawn prior to play.
SCORING: One point is given for attending, then two additional points for each win, with one point for a tie game.
The first jitney, which starts at 10:00 am, is followed by lunch (bring your own). A second jitney is played with the same teammates after lunch.
Players must be prepared to play both games. The second game is usually finished by 2:30 pm.
Friendly bowling at its best! Attend as often as it suits your schedule.
FRIDAY NIGHT JITNEYS
Fridays at the club are the FUN NIGHT of the week. Members gather for a night of mixed bowling, usually 10 – 12 ends, finishing by 8:30 pm at the latest.
Sometimes, a special activity (involving food) is planned either prior to or following the bowling. Watch for postings on the bulletin board & sign up. There is a slight charge ($3.00 - $5.00) which covers the cost of the food. See Special Events in the drop-down menu under Activities & Events for the full details.
Join us for our weekly wind down! There is a fifty cent entry fee. The winning team members get $1.00 each.
Everyone is invited to attend. Guests are welcome for the food part of the evening.