UPDATE: Both nights are currently sold out. We will announce via Twitter and Facebook if any spots open up again.
The editors of Spacing really want to try lawn bowling this summer and we’ve quickly come to realize that many of our followers on Facebook and Twitter are curious about this quaint sport. So, we’ve created the Royal Spacing Lawn Bowling Society of Toronto. And we have a logo.
As the Toronto Star reported back in June, lawn bowling clubs across the city (except for the Beaches’ clubs) are suffering as their participants enter their golden years.
Spacing has teamed up with the West Toronto Lawn Bowling Club (on Keele at Humberside, just north of Bloor) to offer two nights of lawn bowling shenanigans. The WTLBC will have veteran club members give lessons on rules, scoring, and throwing techniques. All that is required is from participants is flat-soled shoes (runners, sandals, even Crocs if that’s your thing). And if possible, dress in all-white.
There are two evenings available for people to take part: Wednesday, August 8th and Wednesday, August 15th. Participation will cost $15 per person and each night is limited to 20 people. The event will start at 7pm and go as late as the club will allow us. Tea will be served at the end of the evening.
In order to take part you have to buy tickets through our eStore. An e-ticket will be sent to you from Spacing staff once your order is processed.
photo from the Toronto Archives
8 comments
I am a lawn bowling God and I have never been defeated. I will destroy whomever is stupid enough to show up on the 15th. I’ll be the one in gang colours.
Be gentle on us, Michael. Most everyone will be experiencing the game for the first time.
I league bowled for 15 years in Windsor. It was 10 Pin, but whatever. Michael Murray can come and get it.
I will amend this post and say “No Crocs” — not becoming of a Royal Society.
Do you get points for running ahead of the ball you just bowled?
You can not use the term ‘Royal’ without the approval of the Queen.
Glenn, I spoke to HRM Enza. She’s cool with us using “Royal”.
I am actually dressing as as storm trooper, and the rest of my team in white sheets as the ghosts of my victims. What happens if it’s raining like hell?