How to Join
If you are thinking of trying bowls there are a couple of ways you can get in touch.
If you are new to bowling and want to give it a go, come to one of our taster sessions. Alternatively you can come down to the club and ask for the green steward and they will be only too pleased to talk you through the game, what's involved and give you a go. If you want to learn some bowling lingo before you give it a go, have a little look at this Bowls Basics page.
If you just want to join then complete the Application Form, you will be required to pay for the club annual subscription fee alongside your chosen membership.
Below you can find the various membership option and prices:
Non-Member Fees
Green Fees 1 Hours
This is the fee for anyone who is not a full or social playing member for use of a rink for 1 hour.
£5
Green Fees 2 Hours
This is the fee for anyone who is not a full or social playing member for use of a rink for 2 hours.
£8
Outdoor Membership
Full PLaying Member
Full playing members may take part in all sections including Domestic, National, Dorset County and Bournemouth & District competitions, leagues and matches. This covers green fees and may be used at any of the Poole Borough Greens, subject to availability.
£115
Social Only
Social only members may play Lawn Bowls (socially) subject to payment of rink green fees. Members may also join in any activities arranged by the Social Secretary e.g. fun days and other internal events. * Only an Annual subscription is required, no other membership fees apply.
£20
Poole Access to Leisure card holder
This is Poole's discount scheme that allows disabled people, people on low incomes and those in full-time education (16+) to take part in leisure and sports activities at reduced rates.
£75
Junior Outdoor Member
Junior members (Colts) do not need to pay the Annual subscription fee.
£15
Short Mat Membership
Short mat member (outdoor member)
Short mat members may partcicpate in all social bowling activities of the Short Mat Section. This includes affiliation to ESMBA to play in the Dorset League.
£25
Short mat member (non-Outdoor)
Short mat members may partcicpate in all social bowling activities of the Short Mat Section.
£35
General Fees
Locker Fee
One off cost for a locker while you are a member of the bowls club.
£15
Refundable Deposit for Locker key
Your fee will be returned upon relinquishment of locker and return of key.
£7
CLUB ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
Entitles the member to access the Club House facilities and join in with the Club’s Social Activities