Whether you have tried the game of bowls before, or have never stepped onto a bowling green, you will be welcomed to the our Coaching sessions.

Coaching is also available to Members who are seeking to improve their game,  Also, to  Members  joining from another Club - for skills assessment.

Lessons are always held in a relaxed and informal atmosphere - to be enjoyed!.

TRAINING at ASHCOMBE PARK

ALL TRAINING IS NOW FINISHED FOR THIS SEASON

Next season, from mid April, training will be held on Saturday and Wednesday mornings 10.00am to 12.00(noon).

Our coaches are: Roy Simmons, George Finnegan, Alan Freke, Joan McInally, and Phil Fisher
They are all fully insured and EBCS (England Bowls Coaching Scheme) Qualified Bowling Coaches.

We can provide you with bowls (woods), and will recommend a size suitable for your hand.  The Club has most sizes - even down to the smaller sizes suitable for children.

Details for next season will not be known until nearer the time, but currently there is a joining fee of £5, and lessons cost £3.50 per session, with the first three lessons free.

Additional Pages

1. LETS PLAY BOWLS   The first principles of the game, from a trainees point of view.

2. ELEMENTS OF THE GAME   More details of the terms used in the game.

3. BOWLING TIPS    From the ENGLISH BOWLS COACHING SCHEME

What to wear for Training Sessions

When you first turn up for Training, you are unlikely to have proper bowling shoes.  All we ask is that comfortable shoes are brought with no heal - please bring them and not wear them to the Club.  You can wear any clothing you like - you will never be turned away for wearing incorrect clothing during your initial period of training.  You may like the bring clothes with you, and use our changing rooms.

For additional guidance, wear a white or light-coloured top, polo-styled shirts are ideal.  An appropriate shoe would be flat soled, with minimum tread. Later on, you may consider purchasing proper bowling shoes, which are flat-soled with no tread, ideally coloured white, but grey, or brown colours are equally acceptable.  For ‘roll-ups’ Club Members currently wear white above the waist, ideally a plain white polo shirt for men, and white blouse for ladies. Below the waist  are worn grey trousers, or ladies may opt to wear a grey skirt.

Remember - please bring your shoes to Training sessions, don’t wear them to the Club, and wear  comfortable clothing.  You will be assured of a warm welcome at our friendly Club.

We have two full-size outside greens, in a lovely parkland setting.  The Club has a welcoming Clubhouse, recently refurbished, with a well-stocked licensed bar.

WHEN YOU JOIN A BOWLS CLUB

When you join a Bowls Club
It’s hard, if you’re new
There’s so much to remember,
So much for you to do.

First, the clothes, Whites or Grey?
Then, is it Home or Away?
Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours?
Don’t forget the card for scores.

Upstairs, Downstairs?
Number rink?
“Who’s my Skip?”,
I cannot think!

Then I need to check my stuff
Well, by now, I’ve had enough!
Begin to wonder why I came!
But then we have a SUPER game!

Barbara Groves   © web-site

Trainees can attend ‘Umbrella’ Evenings

Trainees are now allowed attend on a maximum of four Friday ‘Umbrella’ evenings, but you will have to pay Green Fees £3.50. If you subsequently chose to join as full  Members, then these green fees will be deducted from your first years’ Membership.