Hertford Castle Bowls Club

Open Days and Beginners' Courses

Hertford Castle Bowls Club holds at least two Open Days in the Spring so that anyone interested can give it a try.  If you enjoy your introduction to bowling, you can follow it up with a short beginner’s course of four free sessions, each lasting approximately 2 hours. This is a basic introduction to playing the game based on the English Bowls Coaching Scheme.  If you decide to continue playing, we offer a reduced subscription for the rest of the current season.  This will enable you to play in club matches straight away, enjoy our social functions and make new friends.
Should you miss the Open Days, contact our club coach Pauline 01992 503887 and a trial session can be arranged.

Equipment
A set of bowls is required but don't rush out to buy new. You will have the opportunity to try out different sizes and types and get some good advice. Beginners often start with a second-hand set which is not too expensive. After you have been playing for a while you will have a good idea of what size/weight bowl suits you best. At this point, it may be a good time to invest in a new set.

If you join us you'll need a pair of bowls shoes and a club shirt, and the initial outlay for these items will give you quite a lot of wear. If you feel you need extra help at any time coaching is always available on request.

Pauline Scholey