Oakmont Lawn Bowling Club
Established 1965
We have the best grass in Oakmont!
Some frequently asked questions about Lawn Bowling
Q. Do I have to wear white?
No! We only wear whites for special tournaments. Otherwise, wear comfortable clothes and smooth-soled shoes.
Q. Is the game like bocce?
A bit. The object of the game is similar - to get closest to the target - but the playing area is longer and the bowls turn as they approach the target.
Q. Does the club provide equipment?
We provide free equipment and used equipment that you can purchase.
Q. Why do the “bowls” turn?
The bowls are not perfectly round (so they're not called "balls"). One side is a little heavier than the other.
As the bowls slow down, they’ll curve, so they can go around other bowls to get to the “jack”.
Q. Is it easy to learn?
It's a gentle sport. You're outside, surrounded by the natural beauty unique to Oakmont. You walk about 3,000 steps. If you can't bend down, we have tools so you don't have to. There are rules but they tend to make sense, and we’ll work with you to help you learn them.
Q. When do people bowl?
Mondays through Saturdays. Mornings in the warmer months and afternoons in the cooler ones.
Q. If I want to bowl, what's next?
Lessons are FREE! Email us (see the link below). We'll work with your schedule to set up an orientation. If you like the game, we'll give you a couple more lessons to get more comfortable with the equipment and the rules, and a very friendly practice game. Dues are $20 per year, $10 if you join after June 30th.
No! We only wear whites for special tournaments. Otherwise, wear comfortable clothes and smooth-soled shoes.
Q. Is the game like bocce?
A bit. The object of the game is similar - to get closest to the target - but the playing area is longer and the bowls turn as they approach the target.
Q. Does the club provide equipment?
We provide free equipment and used equipment that you can purchase.
Q. Why do the “bowls” turn?
The bowls are not perfectly round (so they're not called "balls"). One side is a little heavier than the other.
As the bowls slow down, they’ll curve, so they can go around other bowls to get to the “jack”.
Q. Is it easy to learn?
It's a gentle sport. You're outside, surrounded by the natural beauty unique to Oakmont. You walk about 3,000 steps. If you can't bend down, we have tools so you don't have to. There are rules but they tend to make sense, and we’ll work with you to help you learn them.
Q. When do people bowl?
Mondays through Saturdays. Mornings in the warmer months and afternoons in the cooler ones.
Q. If I want to bowl, what's next?
Lessons are FREE! Email us (see the link below). We'll work with your schedule to set up an orientation. If you like the game, we'll give you a couple more lessons to get more comfortable with the equipment and the rules, and a very friendly practice game. Dues are $20 per year, $10 if you join after June 30th.
The Oakmont Lawn Bowling Club is open to all OVA members!
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