Information for Prospective Members

We welcome people who are new to bowls as well as experienced bowlers. Lincoln Bowling Club offers many opportunities for social bowling. We also offer opportunities for competitive bowling in club competitions as well as Ellesmere and Canterbury competitions. 

Our summer season typically runs from the middle of September through to the end of March or middle of April timeframe. At the top of our home page, under Season 2025-26, you can access the full Programme for the coming season along with the Conditions of Play (rules for each of the events). Additionally, our online Calendar shows the latest information for bowls, functions, social events such as Twilight Bowls and Community Bowls. 

We have the following membership options available:

• Full Playing Member: $265 (means a person who wishes to enjoy the full playing rights and privileges of being a member of the club).

• First Year Bowler: $150 (a full member but in their first year of bowling).

• Limited Playing Member: $150 (means a person who participates in any bowling event or competition held by or at the club who is not a full playing member. A limited playing member is not entitled to play in Club Championships or be a member of a representative team).

• Associate Membership: $130 (means a Playing Member who is a member of another club affiliated to Bowls New Zealand. An Associate Member is not permitted to play in club championships or to be a member of a representative team).

• Social Membership: $30 (means a person who is entitled only to participate in social activities and shall have no bowling privileges)

• Winter Membership: $80 (our grass green is closed during winter but we have an artificial all weather green that allows us to play during winter)

• Bowler over age 90: free.


As a member of our club you are confirming your acceptance of the rules and conditions contained within the Lincoln Bowling Club Incorporated Constitution. Also, you are agreeing to be available to be on a roster by volunteering your time to assist with the club’s activities.

If you would like to join our club, please complete the New Members Nomination Form.  
If you find it hard to get a ‘nominator’ and ‘seconder’, contact our Secretary who will be able to help.   
Email the completed form to secretary@lincolnbowlingclub.com.