Lawn Bowling
Lawn bowling, or more formally, “bowling on the green” goes back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. As both a healthy and relaxing sport, lawn bowling can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A lawn bowling green does not have to be large, so it is quite possible for you to have your own lawn bowling green in your backyard. You need a good, level, well-drained area, and bent grass growth similar to that used on golf courses. This grass needs to be cut and rolled regularly to be kept in good condition. You also have the option of using synthetic grass. This is expensive to have installed, but once it is in, it requires no maintenance. However, some people believe the artificial turf gives a yard a fake look.
People can get lawn bowling news through their local lawn bowling association and on the internet. There are lawn bowling organizations all across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and continental Europe, as well as in Australia and New Zealand. For those who are new to the game, lawn bowling balls (also called bowls) are purposely made lopsided, so that they are “biased”. That means when they roll, they have a tendency to curve. The bowler must take this curve into consideration when he or she releases the ball. The bowls for lawn bowling can be purchased in most sporting goods stores, or you can get them on the internet. You should select a bowl that is the right size for your hand.
Lawn bowling shoes are smooth, rubber soled and have no heel. Be sure you wear a pair that fit your feet comfortably. Some clubs require bowlers to wear uniforms, but for most people who participate in lawn bowling, clothing is informal. Lawn bowlers who like to be traditional wear white. Many communities have prestigious lawn bowling clubs. One of the best known in Canada is the Glebe Manor Lawn Bowling Club of Toronto, Ontario. You can enquire at such organizations about a lawn bowling tutorial, or look for information online.
A lawn bowling set is made up of four balls, each with a distinguishing mark. These balls and other lawn bowling equipment can be found in sporting goods stores, but online shoppers can often find good deals on the Internet. Many people believe lawn bowling is strictly for the elderly, and statistics show that the majority of lawn bowlers are in fact senior citizens. However, many of the people who started lawn bowling after the age of fifty have expressed a regret that they did not start earlier.
