What You Can Look Forward To
Did you make a resolution to get in shape this year? Did you promise to take up a new hobby? Did you swear that you were going to put yourself out there and connect with new people? If you didn’t manage to start working on any of those things so far in 2026, don’t worry! There’s actually a sport that ticks all three of those boxes: lawn bowls. Here is why you should make this year the year that you get out there and join a club near you.
You can make new friends
Bowls is a really sociable sport, and the community is so welcoming to newcomers. Bowls has something of an unfair image problem in that people assume it is an older person’s sport (more on that in a moment). As a result, new players are welcomed with open arms! Many bowls clubs host open days where you can come along and give it a go for free, and members often get together for outings and events. So friends are there to be made!
Suitable for all ages
We know that we just said that bowls was seen as an older person’s sport to its detriment – but hear us out! The game is low-impact, and you don’t need to have amazing levels of fitness to get started. So if you are an older person who has never felt like they are the right fit to play sport, it would be perfect for you. Alternatively, youngsters getting into the game could turn pro one day, so all ages are welcome!
Great for your health
Getting into shape doesn’t mean punishing yourself in the gym. Bowls is a great workout that isn’t hard on the body. You will get a lot of steps in as you play, so it can help you to hit your daily walking goal. You’ll build muscle too – both from picking up the bowl and taking a shot and lunging. It just won’t feel too punishing – making it much more likely that you will keep it up.
Easy to understand
Last but not least, bowls is pretty easy to understand! The aim of the game is to be the player with a bowl closest to the jack, and a full game is usually played over 18 or 21 ‘ends’. After each end, the game is reversed. The player who wins the most ends is the one who takes the match! You can play bowls as a single player, but there is also the option to play in pairs, triples or fours. So you can find a style of playing that is right for you.
Why not start today?
As you can see, bowls has many benefits. So why not find out where your nearest club is and get in touch with them today? They’ll be able to tell you what to do next so you can get started in no time at all!
