About Us
A Brief History of Imber Court Bowling Club
Imber Court Bowling Club was founded in 1959 as an integral part of the Metropolitan Police Imber Court Sports Club.
In the beginning membership was restricted to serving and retired members of the Metropolitan Police Force, as it was then known.
Although required to be a mixed club, there were no lady members until an independent ladies section was formed in 2000. Then, in 2009 the two gender sections were amalgamated to form the one fully mixed club we have today.
Membership has now been extended beyond the Metropolitan Police Service. Currently we have many members from the local community and we look to increase our membership through advertising and the annual Open Day.
As a bowling club we have a reputation for being one of the friendliest and welcoming in the area. To this end we operate a mentoring scheme for all new members whether experienced or a novice. This scheme is designed to make the joining experience as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
Membership of the bowling club automatically incorporates membership of the main sports club* thus allowing access to the many functional and recreational facilities of that club, including the use of a large modern bar, cafeteria and dining area. For more information about the main sports club see:
* Fees are payable for both.
What is Lawn Bowling?
Lawn bowls is the sport that takes a second to learn, but a lifetime to master. It is played mainly outdoors on grass however it can also be played inside on artificial surfaces. The aim is to roll bowls closest to a small yellow or white ball called the “jack”.
Tip:
Lawn bowls is harder than it looks! Don’t give up on your first try – practice makes perfect.
Benefits:
Builds hand-eye coordination
Improves patience and concentration
What you need:
Comfortable casual clothes and flat soled shoes Don’t forget sun protection if you’re playing outside.
Seasons/typical registration periods:
Registration occurs all year around, but peak seasons are spring, summer and early autumn.
Imber Court Sports Club
Imber Court Bowling Club is an integral part of Imber Court Sports Club
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Situated in East Molesey, Surrey just over 1 mile south of Hampton Court Palace Imber Court Bowling Club is an integral part of a huge sporting complex, Imber Court Sports Club. Why not check us out. We have a reputation for being one of the friendliest and welcoming bowling clubs in the area and within the County of Surrey.
Between spring and late summer each year we take part in a full program of mixed friendly matches in addition to ladies and gentlemen’s competitions both within and outside of the club,
Care of The Bowling Green
For members to enjoy their bowling experience, care of the green is of the utmost importance. At Imber Court Bowling Club we have a team of 8 to 10 members who give of their time and effort to keep the bowling green in good condition.
The picture on the right illustrates the effect of maintenance at the end of the season when the green is subjected to “hollow tining” using a Groundsman 345 machine before the thatch is removed with the help of a Graden machine.
The ground on the left of the picture above shows the result of hollow tining whereas the section on the right illustrates the result after the Graden machine has done its work.
The picture on the left shows the green after all the thatch has been cleared and the green is then facing a winter program of maintenance before play resumes in April of the following year.
Imber Court Bowling Club is affiliated to
Bowls England
Bowls Surrey
Kingston & District Mixed Bowling Association
