Our Friday night Barefoot Bowls and Burgers are becoming more successful as word gets around. There's one more to come before the seasons turn, which will be on April 5, so put that one in your diary and get the word out to family, work colleagues and friends. Last night, entire families, friend and colleague… Continue reading The Fat on Barefoot Bowls and Burgers
Bowls Australia announced yesterday that the current restrictions and certifications around the use of a mechanical bowler's arm will be removed from May 1, 2019. Users of the devices will no longer require approval from their state or territory Association and will no longer need to present a medical certificate. You can read the updated policy… Continue reading New national rules concerning bowlers’ arms
A search of famous 242s throughout history digs up the occasional Volvo sedan, motorised lawnmower, a London bus route, a bottle of 242 Loctite and some other bits and bobs, including... OUR VERY OWN 2-4-2 PAIRS TOURNAMENT!! It's coming again soon. Head to our Facebook events page to see all the details. We are grateful once… Continue reading Famous 242s in history
Oakleigh Bowling Club is hosting the return of our popular Barefoot Bowls & Burger events on two Friday nights in March. Tell your friends, share with them this serving suggestion photo that's more improbable than even thought possible and come along and feel the grass under your toes for just $5 per person. For all… Continue reading Barefoot Bowls & Burgers returns
It's been a sporting year for Oakleigh bowlers. Our first team lifted in the second half of the season and our second team came to within cooee of a berth in the finals. Alas, our dreams must carry over to next year, as St Kilda came through with a solid performance on all 4 rinks… Continue reading Saturday Pennant season comes to a close
The club's Super Saturday was a big success. We played bowls, of course, but name any other club in the nation where the mud cake flows as freely, the Aperol Spritzers flow a little too freely (the novelty will wear off) and a man holding a sprig of crabgrass recites a beautiful, touching pome. You… Continue reading Straya Day was a Super Saturday
Our Super Saturday is this Australia Day the 26th of January. We'll knock over a big number of club competition games and follow it up with a BBQ lunch and social bowls, where all are welcome. Here's the schedule: 10am Club Competition Games 1.30 pm BBQ Lunch for $5. Please bring your own meats for… Continue reading Super Saturday is THIS Saturday
