Return to Sports Offered

Lawn Bowling


Enjoy the summer version of curling at the great outdoor Lawn Bowling greens at the Pacific Lawn Bowling Club!

 

The perfect opportunity for those looking to try something new or want a more social sport. The first week of play serves as an instructional class and the remaining weeks are league play.

 

Easy to learn but difficult to master, lawn bowling is a competitive game played worldwide and now with VSSC!

 

Registration Deadline is now Thursday, June 3 @ midnight!


Sprummer 2021 Details:

COVID-19 Protocol & Safe Return

 We are committed to providing the highest levels of safety for our community.  

To ensure player and staff safety, we have implemented mandatory 'Safe Return to Play Protocol & Guidelines' for all Club Activities.  In order to play with the Victoria Sport & Social Club and stay in good standing, the following guidelines MUST be followed.  A zero-tolerance policy is in place for those who challenge these decisions.   

To ensure a successful season, please remember to practice safe physical distancing and a positive attitude!

All players are required to read, understand, and adhere to all COVID-19 Guidelines.

Start / End Dates

As a result of the provincial restart plan, the start/end dates will be shifting. We are in the process of confirming details, but a start date of July 6th is likely. Once confirmed, we will update the information below. Thank you!

 

Starts Tuesday, May 25 and ends Tuesday, August 17. 

League start and end dates are subject to change.  VSSC endeavors to provide registered players and individuals with as much notice as possible should changes occur.  

# of Weeks

13 weeks (1st week is instructional, 12 weeks of regular season + 2 weeks of playoffs).

Estimated Game Times

Games start at 6:30pm.

Game length is 90 minutes.

Bye Dates

No bye dates.
Price & Registration Options
 Team Registration:  $470.00 + GST

Individual Registration: $160.00 + GST

Team Registrants:  After checkout, send your teammates roster invites through the website (under "My Team" player list) so they can accept the waiver and access the schedule and standings once it is posted.   

Individual Registrants:  You will be placed on a roster of individuals two days before your first game. For ease of communication with our office, teams must select a captain, co-captain and Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) on our website to represent your team.

Roster & Schedules

Schedules and Individual Team Rosters will be posted online two days before your league is set to start.

Ready to Play? Decide on your night of the week & skill level from the grid below!

 

Skill Level Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Recreational :

- Click the skill description for more info!
- Prices listed are before taxes
- Review the Refund Policy
- After the posted registration deadline, late fees will apply.

Is the class/league/night/skill division you are interested in sold out?
Please send an email with your name, phone number and desired sport to info@vssc.ca and we will add you to the wait list! We will contact you if/when a spot opens up.

How to request to play with a friend or two

Sport Info

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# of People on Court

3 players (no gender minimums).

 

Mandatory Roster Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Each sport has specific mandatory roster requirements. 

Lawn Bowling: 

  • 4 players maximum on roster per team.
  • 12 teams maximum per league (tier).
  • 48 participants maximum per league (tier).

All players on your team are required to sign the waiver and must show on your team's roster online. 

No substitutes allowed outside your roster (unless from the same league and tier).

For more information regarding Roster Sizes & Specific Team Numbers, click here.
Team Safety Ambassador (TSA)

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - All teams must assign a Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) for the season. 

The TSA must be a registered player and identified using the “TSA” label in your online roster.

Click here to read more about the role of the Team Safety Ambassador and their important responsibilities. 

Equipment
Requirements

All equipment will be provided on site. Please wear flat bottomed shoes

Teams are required to wash/sanitize the bowls before the game and after the game.  Do not share your game bowls with other teams.

 

NEW League Modifications

As part of our "Safe Return to Play" format, we are focusing on safety and taking precautions to ensure you and your team feel comfortable playing with us.

League Modification Highlights – For further details, click here.

  • There will not be trophies or prizing this season, however, leagues will have playoffs, scores, and standings.
  • Leagues will be played in smaller Tiers to ensure limited contact with opponents throughout the season.  Tiers will be determined based on skill rankings (at registration) and past league results.
  • Each Tier will be confined to a limited number of facilities.  You will play at consistent location(s) throughout the season. Please note, we are unable to accommodate or make facility changes based on individual requests this season. 
  • Players are asked to compete with a “Play On” mentality.  No arguing or disputing calls made during the game. 

Rules

COVID-19 RULE MODIFICATIONS - Please refer to the sport rules page to view league rules.  It is the responsibility of all players to read and understand the sport specific rules as well as the general rules & club policies.

Modified Score & Spirit Point Reporting

  • There will not be trophies or prizing this season, however, leagues will have playoffs, scores, and standings.
  • The “Spirit Score” system for Teams is still in place to share recognition or concerns with us.

About Spirit Points: Spirit points are awarded to a team from their opponent after each game to encourage sportsmanship, honesty, integrity, and fair play.  For more information and how to properly award spirit points, please see our section ‘All About Spirit Points’.

Location

All games will be located at the Pacific Lawn Bowling Club.