CLUB HISTORY
In the early 1950s a number of local citizens decided to form a lawn bowling club in Beaumaris. Following discussions with the then City of Sandringham, approval was given for the club to lease land in the F. L. Yott reserve and establish a Bowling Club. Considerable hard work was involved in setting up the club and its green and in 1955 it became affiliated with RVBA, followed in 1957 with the Ladies joining with the VLBA.
From its humble beginnings of a tin shed and one green together with the generous use of member's homes foe social activities, the club has evolved over the years to its present magnificent club house and two good quality greens. As the Club grew in numbers and in bowling experience, it became well established within the two Associations. It reached its peak in the 1980s with six men's and five ladies' pennant sides. The bowling achievements of members are well documented on the several honor boards.
The Club was selected to host the International "Jack High" series from 1981 to 1985 and has been the venue for a range of high profile bowls events. The greens have generally been given high ratings each year and because of this it has been the venue for a range of high profile bowls events.
The Club is very proud of its gardens, the outstanding BBQ area and the "Founders" garden.
WHO WE ARE
The Club is located in Martin St, Beaumaris, Melbourne (Melways ref 86 E8)
In season 2009-10 the Club had approximately 250 members. Regular competitive bowls are offered through four Men's and four Ladies' pennant teams and a mixed team in the SDELBC night competition. Regular social bowls are also on offer, together with special social days throughout the season.
The Club has recently replaced one grass green with a synthetic surface, which will allow summer bowls on two greens and the use of one green throughout the winter.
A variety of membership categories are available and the Club welcomes new Members
Free coaching is available for both newcomers to bowls and established players
