Leaside Lawn Bowling Club

06/19/2026

Found this great clip showing that a predictable and effective pendulum doesn’t have any joints. Keep that bowling arm straight!

Bowls is all about predictable and repeatable patterns

06/18/2026

Like baseball, lawn bowls can be played in all kinds of weather! Shout out to our Rock n’ Bowl leauge for braving the rain this Wednesday night.

Rock n’ Bowl is a unique leauge at Leaside - targeted at Curlers looking for a summer sport.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Trying something new

06/16/2026

COACHING TIP #2 -

Purposeful practice is the key to improvement.

Simply playing more games or rolling 100 bowls down an empty green isn't enough. To get better, practice needs a purpose. Set a goal, challenge yourself, experiment with different shots, and test your skills under pressure.

Over the coming weeks, I'll be sharing a series of lawn bowls drills designed to help you identify weaknesses, build confidence, and simulate real game situations in a low-pressure environment. If you keep track of your scores in a notebook, you'll also be able to measure your progress over time.

Today's drill is the Perfect End Drill — a simple but effective way to test your draw weight, consistency, and tactical thinking.

Give it a try and let me know how you score!

These drill can be a fun way to finish off a practice session and put some game like pressure to test you.

Link to Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDlTwert9EalvZpZHcaDt-Y-aj-d1qNwPEqyN-4pNyo/edit?usp=drivesdk

06/15/2026

To help members develop their skills and build confidence on the green, we will be offering a regular weekly coaching schedule designed to provide a balance of instruction, practice, and game experience.

Monday / Wednesday – 10:00am
Coached Game (Sunshine Bowling)
Coached live play for new bowlers. Focused on learning about shot selection, basic strategy, rules, and etiquette.

Monday Afternoon (after Sunshine Bowling) & Evening – 6:30pm
Drop-In Coaching
One-on-one coaching. Bring a problem you are having or something you want to improve on, and I will help you identify and correct it.

Tuesday Evening – 7:00pm
Skills & Strategy Clinic
Improve your skills and knowledge of the game with weekly clinics that combine classroom theory and practical drills.

Thursday Morning – 10:00am
Skills & Strategy Clinic
Same content as Tuesday evenings available Thursday morning.

Sunday Afternoon – 4:00pm
Open Practice
Unstructured practice time to work on skills, experiment with technique, and receive guidance as needed. Also a great time to bring family and friends out to try the game!

I look forward to seeing you all on the green throughout the week.

— Coach Peter

03/12/2026

Good skills tip.