What is the object of the game?
The object of the game is to deliver the bowl (not ball) as close as possible to the jack (the small white ball). |
How does the game proceed?
In triples, for instance, the first pair of opponents (called 'leads') deliver their three bowls alternately. Then the second pair (called 'vice skips') do the same. Finally, the "skips," or captains, come up and finish the end, as it is called. |
How is the scoring done?
After all the bowls have been delivered, the team with the closest bowl to the jack scores one point for each bowl closer to the jack than the nearest opponent bowl. |
What if the bowl hits the jack?
Touching or moving the jack may, or may not, be desirable, depending upon whether it comes to rest nearer one's own bowls or the opponent's. |
What if a bowl goes into the ditch?
Unless it has first touched the jack, it is "dead" and is removed from the game. If it has touched the jack, it remains in play. |
Why does the bowl curve as it rolls?
Bowls are not uniformly shaped, one side being rounded more that the other, thus causing the ball to curve to one side as it loses speed. |
What equipment is necessary?
Bowlers must wear shoes without heels. The club has several sets of bowls that may be borrowed by new members during their first year. |
How do beginners get started?
Beginners are welcome! Members of the coaching committee will gladly instruct and assist new bowlers. |
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