Why Join Maple Leaf Lawn Bowling Club?
– It is an easy to learn sport
– It’s very social – bowl with people from the USA, Canada, the UK, etc.…
– Wellness – outdoor exercise for all ages
– Coaching and instruction is provided
– Daily jitney’s, fixed leagues plus Fun and competitive tournaments within the club
– Chance to compete against other clubs (Sarasota, Sun-N-Fun, Kings Gate)
– An opportunity to make new friends
– Many social opportunities at our Pot Luck and Games Nights
Membership Fees
– To be a bowling or social member you must be an owner or renter in Maple Leaf Golf and Country Club. Fees are $50 for bowling member, $10 for a social member, and $15 if you would like to store your bowls in the shed at the green.
– If you are interested in joining please see Lynn Searby, our membership committee chair. She is in the park directory or can often be found at the bowling green weekday mornings.
– If you are a guest in the park you are welcome to come and bowl with payment of a $5 guest fee, or you may purchase a guest pass good for a week for $10.
– Club tournaments typically have a $5 entry fee
– Those bowlers wishing to participate in Bowls USA Southeast Division events need to pay an additional fee to belong to the SE Division. Currently that fee is $30 and paid to Heather Comba, our SE Division Rep.
Use of Club Bowls
– During your first year of membership you are welcome to use the club bowls. After gaining experience on which size and bias works best, we encourage members to purchase their own set of bowls. However, club bowls can be rented for $35 per season. Used bowls are often available from other members or online for much lower prices than new ones. For an interesting video on how lawn bowls are made, click this LINK.