Why bowls is a sport for all abilities and generations...

Post date: Sep 18, 2017 10:41:19 AM

WHILE only a dozen or so took advantage of the club's first open morning of the winter season on Saturday (Sept 16) the club is far from disappointed with the turn out, especially as it clashed with several indoor and outdoor events locally, writes press officer Bob Warters.The club's coaches are confident more will filter through for the second Saturday session (from 9.30 to noon on September 23) and for subsequent sessions when coaching gets into full swing.The first is on Saturday September 30 (register at 9.30am for coaching from 10.00am until noon) when D & M Sports will have their bowls shop roadshow in attendance over the weekend.

The club is particularly keen to attract sportsmen and sportswomen who have been involved with various ball-playing activities but perhaps no longer possess that competitive edge and are looking for a new challenge?

Bowls could be the sport that takes them to the next level of competitive competence and ambition.

So many ex-golfers, ex-footballers, ex-tennis, rugby and hockey players - not to mention cricketers and squash and badminton players - have discovered that bowls gets their competitive juices flowing again after sporting careers that have perhaps slowed down and seen their personal standards slip - whether through injury, age or merely lack of time and commitment.

Bowls is a sport that can fill a void whether you are male or female, aged eight to 80, and offers the opportunity to reach a high standard playing with and against bowlers at national and international level.

Alternatively it is a sport that offers companionship for those maybe in the twilight of their life - especially widows and widowers - seeking a safe haven during inevitably lonely hours where they can simply turn up and watch a game and be among friends.

Already among the club's membership are county and national champions - some of whom have converted to bowls from a career in other sports and found that this game provides a unique, extended longevity.

Bowls not only caters for all ages and abilities across multi generations - as we can see from the image above but is particularly attractive to those with hand-eye co-ordination. Even if you don't have it in spades, or maybe even have a disability, bowls is still a sport where new friendships are forged every day.

In a bid to attract families and friends of current members, the club is also introducing a regular series of Sunday night social bowling events with catering available, when potential bowlers who work or attend school or college during the day, will be able to take advantage of more appropriate hours. Stamford IBA also stages a junior academy on Thursday afternoons (4.15pm).

The first Sunday social bowling evening, organised by Tony Barwell, is on October 8 (from 6 pm to 8.30pm).

For further information check the notice boards or call 01780 756452.