Coaching will be given this coming Saturday at 1 pm to give guidance to new members or anyone else interested in improving their game.

We all have something that doesn't quite go right when playing so this is your opportunity to get the issue/s remedied.

Following up on Bowls Canterbury's request it will also be an opportunity to start to remedy any dumping issues.

Size is so important when choosing bowls

The size of your lawn bowls is one of the most important decisions you'll make. A bowl that's too large can be difficult to grip comfortably, while one that's too small may affect your consistency and confidence. The best way to find your ideal size is to hold and try a few different bowls before making your decision.

As a general guide agrees Trevor is that "the most critical option when choosing bowls is bowl size. Arguably it is more important than all the other options combined. Handling comfort is the main consideration in choosing the size of a bowl. Any variation from the measured size should err on the side of being slightly small than being too large. In most instances, bowls that are too large cause greater handling difficulty than bowls that are smaller than the measured size."

"Bowlers can estimate a suitable bowl size by encircling a bowl, so that the tips of middle fingers and thumbs approximately touch. A gripped bowl should not fall out of the hand when inverted. The grip should be secure and comfortable."