Hook Bowling Club is an active and successful Outdoor and Shortmat club located in Hook, Hampshire. The club offers a wide range of playing and social opportunities for its members. Whether you are a competitive bowler or just looking for some recreational fun, Hook Bowling Club welcomes individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players.
The club boasts one of the best 6/7 rink outdoor greens in the area, providing a fantastic playing surface for its members. It also prides itself on its purpose-built clubhouse, which includes its own dedicated car park for the convenience of its members.
For those new to the sport, Hook Bowling Club offers free coaching and the loan of bowls, allowing individuals to try out the sport before making a commitment. The club regularly holds Open Days, where everyone is encouraged to come and give bowls a go. Alternatively, interested individuals can contact the club to arrange a personal visit and try out the facilities at their own convenience.
Hook Bowling Club hosts a variety of events throughout the year, providing ample opportunities for members to get involved and socialise with fellow bowlers. The club has bowls activities almost every day of the week, with the outdoor green typically open from 10:00am until dusk during summer (April to September). During winter (October to March), the club offers indoor short mat bowls on three mats available for play most days.
The club's members have access to online booking systems, allowing them to check the availability of the outdoor green or the mats, as well as staying updated with ongoing matches and fixtures. Social roll-ups are held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, providing a friendly and relaxed environment for individuals to improve their skills or simply enjoy the game.
For those seeking a more competitive edge, Hook Bowling Club has several teams participating in local leagues during summer. The club also organises internal club competitions, open to all members, and more experienced players have the opportunity to enter District, County, and National Competitions.
During winter, the club focuses on short mat bowls within the clubhouse. Internal leagues, including Triples and Pairs, are established, and the club also fields two teams in the local Basingstoke and District League. Indoor roll-ups take place on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Hook Bowling Club prides itself on being a fun, friendly, and sociable club where members of all ages, sexes, and physical abilities can come together to enjoy the sport of bowls. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, new friends, or new skills, Hook Bowling Club provides a welcoming environment for all.