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Information for new bowlers

Club Coaching Scheme

2021 Competition Winners

History

The Men's Club was formed in 1925. The green being created on land donated to the community by Mrs Ellis. In 1931 the men were joined by a new ladies' club. The early changing facilities were placed on the side of the green adjoining Brabazon Road. The present pavilion was constructed in the 1960s. Many years ago the groundsman would often be present to take casual fees for bowls and for the tennis courts. He would also, for a small fee, put out strings to mark the rinks for members.

Over the years, the men have had success in playing for the County whilst the ladies have achieved international honours and currently provide players for the County team.

In 2006 the Borough Council arranged for the green to be re-laid. Then in 2010, after a period of friendly negotiations, the men's and ladies' clubs unified to form the present mixed club. A new constitution was produced that introduced a management committee to run the affairs of the club.

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Information for new bowlers

Have a look at this video first.

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Club Coaching Scheme

Oadby Bowling Club offers coaching free of charge to anyone interested in playing the game, from late April to late September inclusive.

The only equipment a new/novice person needs is a pair of flat shoes (no heel). Trainers will suffice. The Club provides the bowls and other equipment free of charge. Coaching, on a one-to-one basis, can be arranged. Please contact the below named to establish suitable dates.

For further information please email us at oadbybc@gmail.com

Additionally other experienced club bowlers are on hand to assist. So what have you got to lose? Come along and give it a try.

Click here for an application form.

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2021 Competition Winners

  WINNER RUNNERUP
MEN'S MAIDEN No Competition
MEN'S TWO WOOD David Spencer John Fox
MEN'S PAIRS Frank Laidler
Keith Snape
Don Hargreaves
Alan Hanley
MEN'S HANDICAP Frank Laidler Keith Snape
MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP Frank Laidler John Fox
LADIES 3 WOOD PAIRS No competition

LADIES HANDICAP No Competition
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP Angela Finn Janet Horsley
LADIES TWO WOOD SINGLE Angela Finn Janet Hoesley
LADIES THREE WOOD SINGLE Hilary Hargreaves Angela Finn
LADIES MAIDEN No Competition N/A
LADIES SWATLANDS TRAY Janet Horsley N/A
LADIES CAPTAINS CUP N/A
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS John Fox
MIXED TRIPLES GALA Frank Laidler/Harry Hitchings/Margaret Palmer

MIXED TRIPLES LEAGUE Maureen Moore
Angela Finn
Frank Laidler
Dave Morris