Exeter Lawn Bowling Club

Exeter Lawn Bowling Club The Exeter Lawn Bowling Club (ELBC) is located on Main Street in the heart of Exeter, Ontario. We hold Jitneys on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm.

The club is a member of District 4 of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association (OLBA). all summer long

Hoping the weather holds for this Saturdayโ€™s Open House from 1 pm - 3 pm.  Come Give Bowls a Try.  We supply all the equ...
06/04/2026

Hoping the weather holds for this Saturdayโ€™s Open House from 1 pm - 3 pm. Come Give Bowls a Try. We supply all the equipment, all you need is footwear without heels.

06/04/2026

Not sure which lawn bowls to buy? Learn how bowl size, grip, bias, green speed, playing position and surface conditions affect your game, and how to choose the right bowls for your style.

The Junior program is back for another season. Anyone between 8 and 15 years of age are welcome to come give bowls a try...
06/04/2026

The Junior program is back for another season. Anyone between 8 and 15 years of age are welcome to come give bowls a try. No obligation free sessions are running for the month of June on Wednesdays after school, 3:15 to 4:45 pm. A 9 week summer program starts July 1st and will run on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:45 am. The cost for the summer program is $20 for the season.

05/28/2026
05/28/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽฏ ๐— ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง โ€œ๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—” ๐—ฆ๐— ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—งโ€ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—•๐—ข๐—ช๐—Ÿ๐—ฆโ€ฆ
โ€ฆit can literally decide championships. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ†

One incorrect measurement.
One rushed decision.
One loss of composure under pressureโ€ฆ
โ€ฆand an entire match can change in seconds. ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Thatโ€™s why elite Thirds are so valuable. ๐ŸŽฏ

The best Thirds are not just good bowlers โ€” they are:
โœ… Calm under pressure
โœ… Trusted decision makers
โœ… Excellent communicators
โœ… Masters of precision
โœ… Students of the laws of the game

Because when the head gets tightโ€ฆ
when spectators are watchingโ€ฆ
when tension risesโ€ฆ

๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Great Thirds bring clarity when everyone else feels pressure. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’ช

Tag an elite Third who always keeps their composure under pressure! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐ŸŽฏ



@topfansBowls 1Sport4LifeBowls Gauteng NorthPerfect DeliveryAeroBowls

05/27/2026

๐ŸŽฑ ATTACKING vs DEFENDING SHOTS IN LAWN BOWLS ๐Ÿ‘€

One of the biggest tactical differences in lawn bowls is knowing WHEN to attackโ€ฆ and WHEN to defend ๐ŸŽฏ

Great bowlers donโ€™t just bowl well โ€” they make smart decisions under pressure ๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿ”ฅ ATTACKING SHOTS
These are aggressive, high-reward shots designed to change the head dramatically.

Common attacking shots include๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ’ฅ THE DRIVE
Fast weight aimed at removing opposition bowls or the jack.

๐Ÿš‚ THE RUNNING SHOT
Controlled pace with enough weight to disturb the head without full power.

๐ŸŽฏ THE TRAIL
Moving the jack to a better position for your team.

๐Ÿ’ฃ THE RESTING SHOT
Playing onto your own bowl or the jack to create shot bowl.

๐Ÿ˜… High riskโ€ฆ high reward.
Attack shots can win an end instantlyโ€ฆ or accidentally help your opponent ๐Ÿ˜‚

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ DEFENDING SHOTS
These are percentage bowls designed to protect your position and build pressure.

Common defending shots include๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽฑ THE DRAW SHOT
The foundation of bowls โ€” drawing close to the jack.

๐Ÿšง THE BLOCK SHOT
Placing a bowl in the oppositionโ€™s preferred line.

๐Ÿ‘€ THE COVER BOWL
Adding protection behind the jack or shot bowl.

๐Ÿ“ THE POSITIONAL BOWL
Building the head strategically for future shots.

๐Ÿ”’ THE BACK BOWL
Protecting the jack from an opposition drive.

Defensive bowls may not always look spectacularโ€ฆ
But they quietly win matches ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿง  The best skips know:
โœ”๏ธ When to stay patient
โœ”๏ธ When to build pressure
โœ”๏ธ When to attack
โœ”๏ธ When to protect the head

Because lawn bowls isnโ€™t only skillโ€ฆ
Itโ€™s strategy too ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŒ gautengbowls.co.za
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

05/26/2026

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŽฏ BOWLS โ€” THE SPORT THAT TRULY CONNECTS GENERATIONS! ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒ

One of the most beautiful things about lawn bowls is that experience never expires. ๐Ÿ’ซ

On one green youโ€™ll find:
๐Ÿ‘ฆ Juniors learning confidence and discipline
๐Ÿง‘ Adults competing with passion and purpose
๐Ÿ‘ด Veterans sharing wisdom built over decades

And somehowโ€ฆ they can all compete together in a meaningful way. ๐Ÿ’š

Very few sports in the world create that kind of balance.
In bowls, age is not the end of competitiveness โ€” often itโ€™s where the real strength begins. ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐ŸŽฏ Tactical intelligence
๐Ÿง  Calmness under pressure
๐Ÿ’œ Emotional control
๐Ÿ”ฅ Experience that only grows stronger with time

Thatโ€™s what makes this sport so special.

Whether youโ€™re 5 or 100โ€ฆ thereโ€™s always a place for you on the green. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ’ฌ Tag someone from a different generation you love sharing the green with!
๐Ÿ‘‡ Junior โ€ข Adult โ€ข Veteran โ€” which generation represents YOU?



@topfansBowls 1Sport4LifeBowls Gauteng NorthPerfect DeliveryAeroBowls

05/26/2026

๐ŸŽฑNEW TO LAWN BOWLS? HERE ARE A FEW BEGINNER TIPS! ๐Ÿ‘€

Everyone starts somewhereโ€ฆ even the bowlers who now give โ€œexpert adviceโ€ every end ๐Ÿ˜‚

If youโ€™re new to the game, here are some simple pointers to help you enjoy the journey๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽฏ DONโ€™T AIM AT THE JACK
Aim for the line, not directly at the jack. Bowls are designed to curve!

๐Ÿ‘€ WATCH EXPERIENCED PLAYERS
Youโ€™ll learn a LOT just by observing body language, weight control and shot selection.

๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ BREATHE BEFORE YOU DELIVER
A calm breath helps settle nerves and improve focus.

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ FIND A COMFORTABLE DELIVERY
Thereโ€™s no โ€œperfect style.โ€ Consistency matters more than looking fancy.

๐ŸŽฑDONโ€™T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS
Most bowlers LOVE talking about bowls ๐Ÿ˜…

๐Ÿ“ WEIGHT IS EVERYTHING
Good weight can save a slightly wrong line.

๐Ÿ˜… YOU WILL MISS SHOTS
Even top players do. Forget the bad bowl and focus on the next one.

๐Ÿ‘ ENJOY THE SOCIAL SIDE
Bowls is competitiveโ€ฆ but itโ€™s also about friendship, laughter and community.

๐Ÿง  STAY PATIENT
Bowls is a game of skill, rhythm and experience. Improvement takes time.

โ˜€๏ธ MOST IMPORTANTLYโ€ฆ HAVE FUN!
One good toucher and youโ€™ll be hooked for life ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽฏ

๐ŸŒ gautengbowls.co.za
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐ŸŽฑ Gauteng Bowls Gauteng Bowls Official (Shareable) Bowls in and around South Africa + World Bowls South Africa

05/24/2026
02/20/2026

Who knew our Prime Minister is a lawn bowler? Awesome!

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298 Main Street South
Exeter, ON
N0M1S0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 9:30pm

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