Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’ve never played before. Can I try it out?

    Absolutely! Our Club’s dedicated coaches are available every Saturday morning from 9am – 11am to help new players get started. Just bring a pair of flat-soled shoes (to protect the greens) and you’ll be having loads of fun in no time.

  • I don’t have my own bowls. Can I still play?

    Of course! There are always extra sets of bowls available at the Club and the coach on duty will ensure that you can play even if you don’t have your own bowls.

  • What is the dress code?

    First-time players at the Saturday morning clinics can wear any comfortable clothes, as long as you wear flat-soled shoes. However, when playing competitions and “tabs-in” games, “whites” or club colours are required.

  • What are your yearly membership fees?

    Our yearly membership fee totals R1200, which includes the Western Province Bowls Association and Bowls South Africa affiliation fees.

  • What types of memberships are available?

    The types of memberships include Ordinary Members, Associate Members, Honorary Members, Honorary Life Members, Social Members, Temporary Members and Junior Members.

  • How do I join?

    Download and complete the application form from the Downloads section. Then e-mail it to our Club Secretary Elaine Sneller at snellers@telkomsa.net who will liaise with your further.

  • Can I join as just a Social Member?

    Definitely. The Club is open Mondays to Fridays from 4.30pm onwards for socialising, along with the bowls.

  • When is your “season” for playing bowls?

    Our season starts on 1 September and ends on 31 August the following year. Bowls are generally played all year round in South Africa.

  • When do you normally play “tabs-in” games?

    Tabs-in games are normally played on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 2pm – 5pm and on Sundays and public holidays from 9am – 12am. Tabs must be in at least 15min before start of play.

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