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Notes on the Green

New initiative: Let’s vary rink layout

The Greens Committeee has determined that, for the integrity of the green, bowling should adhere to a schedule of alternative directions on certain days of the week. Rinks need a chance to recoup in the areas where mats, bowls and feet are placed–typically two to six meters from the ditch. Please note the schedule below and maintain this schedule when bowling ladder games as well as draw games. In other words, you will need to be prepared to bowl east-west if that is what the schedule calls for on the day of your match.

 Set rinks to run North-South on:

Wednesdays
Saturdays
Sundays

 Set rinks to run East-West on:

Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays

Upcoming Green Maintenance – April 5 & 6

It is that time again.  Phil relays:

We have asked Jose to plug and sand the green on Saturday April 5th.  This will adversely affect play for approximately a week. So, there will be no draw games scheduled until Friday April 11. Also, because of this, the birthday party scheduled for March will be postponed until April 27th and combined with the April party. We very much regret this inconvenience, but trust that you will understand that maintenance of the greens is a major priority.

So, the grounds crew will plug and fill the green with a bit of leveling flourish here and there. We will have sandy rinks for a few days thereafter. Now, where are those old bowls?

Welcome visitors

Whether you are from one of the Bay Area’s many fine lawn bowling clubs, one of Berkeley’s many temporary residents, or a footloose world traveler you are most welcome to bowl with us. Our fees are quite modest. Just check in with someone at the club.

The club holds draw games every Wednesday and Friday. We ask that you arrive by 10:45 AM for 11:00 AM start times. On weekends, there are frequently club members on the green during lessons so please drop by and join us.

Of note for Club Members

In this space, we hope to provide information to keep club members informed about upcoming events, parties, and tournaments plus information about the condition of the green or new member photos. Members are encouraged to check in here to get the latest news.

Your Event on Our Green

Our Mid-Century Modern Clubhouse.

Our facilities are available for your event! If you are interested in a team building experience, novel reception, or simply an organized, private lawn bowling event, contact us. The clubhouse can accommodate groups of up to 40 for dinners or meetings. The modest kitchen has a gas range and refrigerator.

We have hosted a variety of events including corporate team building, school functions, birthday parties, family gatherings, rehearsal dinners and morning after the wedding brunches. The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club is the perfect answer to a fun, active event.

Indoor seating is available for several dozen guests.

Our outdoor patio, adjacent to both the club house and lawn bowling green, is the perfect place for alfresco brunches, lunches or dinners.

If you want to offer lawn bowling instruction to your guests, BLBC will arrange for coaches to give individualized instruction. Basic rules and mechanics of the game can be covered in just a few minutes. Normally, our students are involved in a game within the first 15 minutes.

The basic lawn bowling techniques are easy to lean, and quickly entertaining.

Past events include catered buffet lunches and dinners served on the patio or an expresso cart providing just enough caffeine to keep the crowd enthused.

Folks enjoy watching the games from the  veranda 

Rental pricing is $25.00 per guest (non-bowling children are not charged) with a $300 minimum for the event. This pricing is based upon facility rental of three hours and includes instruction for lawn bowling, all equipment, volunteer BLBC coaches, private use of the clubhouse, kitchen, patio, and bowling green. Add $50 for each additional hour after 3 hours. There is also a small cleaning deposit.

If you would like more information , send an email to:  [email protected] (Subject:  Events Coordinator). Please contact us at least four weeks before the date of your event. We’ll do our best to accommodate you!

Link to our single page rental agreement form.

 

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