BOWLS

HOUSE RULES - BAREFOOT AND PARTY BOWLS

  • RULES FOR USING THE GREENS

    👣 1. APPROVED FOOTWEAR ONLY
    Footwear on carpet Greens 1 and 2: Flat-soled shoes or thongs only (no bare feet).
    Footwear on outdoor green: Flat-soled shoes, thongs or barefoot.
    When on the green, shoes need to be clean and with a smooth sole. Trainers or those which have a tread or sharp edges to them are not allowed on the green.
    Shoes must be worn inside the clubhouse.

    🚫 2. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ON THE GREEN
    All food and drinks are prohibited on the greens playing surfaces. Walk around the green with your drink or food.

    🚫 3. STAY OUT OF THE DITCHES
    Standing, sitting or placing items in the surrounding edge (ditch) of the green is prohibited.

    🚭 4. NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON GREENS
    Smoking or vaping on or near the greens is prohibited by law. Use the designated smoking areas only.

    🌀 5. ROLL, DON’T THROW
    Always roll your bowl - no bouncing, throwing or dropping when bowling, as this can damage the playing surface. Non-affiliated bowlers are not allowed to perform driving shots.

    🧒 6. CHILDREN
    Children under 10 are permitted to bowl on the outdoor green when supervised by a parent or guardian.
    Children under 10 are not permitted to bowl on the indoor carpet greens. Children aged 10 and above must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

    👗 7. DRESS CODE
    Neat casual attire is acceptable for entry into the club premises or on the green.

    🟢 8. SUPERVISOR
    Undercover carpet green: Wait for a supervisor before starting play.

    🎥 8. PHOTOGRAPHY
    Photography and video footage may be taken during the event for Club Mooloolaba’s promotional purposes, including use on our website, social media and other marketing materials.

    Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy your game at Club Mooloolaba!

barefoot bowls in Mooloolaba
Terms

Booking Terms & Conditions

Bookings: All bookings are final. Please choose your date carefully as we do not offer refunds for cancellations or change of mind.

Wet Weather: In the case of wet weather, outdoor green bookings may be rescheduled to another suitable date.

Group Responsibility: The booking holder is responsible for ensuring all participants follow venue rules and behave in a safe and respectful manner.

Footwear: Correct footwear must be worn on the bowling greens. Management reserves the right to refuse access to the greens if unsuitable footwear is worn

  • Indoor Greens: Flat-soled shoes or thongs only (no bare feet).
  • Outdoor Green: Flat-soled shoes, thongs or barefoot.

Management Rights: Venue management reserves the right to amend, reschedule or refuse service if necessary for safety or operational reasons.

snacks and drinks beside the barefoot bowls green
HOW TO PLAY

HOW TO PLAY

The Basics:

  • The game is played on a large, flat green divided into lanes called “rinks.”
  • Each player takes turns rolling a bowl that is slightly weighted on one side so it curves as it rolls.
  • The goal is to get your bowl as close as possible to a small white ball called the “jack.”

How to Play:

  • Two teams of 1, 2, 3 or 4 players compete against each other.
  • Flip a coin or roll a bowl to decide which team rolls that jack.
  • Stand on the mat at one end of the rink.
  • Aim and roll your bowl underarm toward the jack at the other end. Because of the bowl’s bias (the weight), it will curve.
  • After everyone has rolled all their bowls, check whose bowl is closest to the jack. That player or team scores 1 point for each of their bowls that are closer to the jack than the opponent's nearest bowl.
  • The winning team rolls the jack back the other way and the next round begins.

Scoring:

The game can be played casually, or you can keep score over several rounds. The team or player with the most points at the end wins.

 

barefoot bowler in background
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