Lawn
Bowls - A mysterious and ancient game played by
people who are old enough to know better or young enough to
think they know better, played with balls carefully designed
to go the wrong direction.
Pennant Bowls - A team game for the serious bowler who likes to pit their skills against teams from other clubs. A game where everyone (except top side bowlers) thinks they should be playing in a higher side. The term 'playing for sheep stations' is often associated with this level of competition.
Night Owls - A socially oriented game where many bowlers start (and finish) their bowling carreers. Played in the evening and ending up under lights, the quality of bowling drops off markedly as the greens slow down and the effects of a drink or two starts to show. The supper after the game and the raffle prizes are very welcome.
Social Bowling - Run during the day in mufti (for those who are too young to know this term, it means neat and casual attire). You pay to play and there is prize money for the winners, which is usually spent over the bar celebrating after the game.
Club Tournaments - If you are good enough (or lucky enough) to string together a number of games in a row, you might become a club champion. This will be a big deal for about 15 minutes but after presentation night, you are yet another has-been. To be fair, some of the championships have an honour board, so you will get some bragging rights if you can get anyone to listen.
Open Tournaments - Somerton runs open tournaments from time to time. These tournaments usually carry a large prize purse and attract serial 'pot hunters' from all over. There is also a substantial lunch provided. Everyone pretends to be having great fun on these days but make no mistake, the competition is full-on with money to be won.
Pennant Bowls - A team game for the serious bowler who likes to pit their skills against teams from other clubs. A game where everyone (except top side bowlers) thinks they should be playing in a higher side. The term 'playing for sheep stations' is often associated with this level of competition.
Night Owls - A socially oriented game where many bowlers start (and finish) their bowling carreers. Played in the evening and ending up under lights, the quality of bowling drops off markedly as the greens slow down and the effects of a drink or two starts to show. The supper after the game and the raffle prizes are very welcome.
Social Bowling - Run during the day in mufti (for those who are too young to know this term, it means neat and casual attire). You pay to play and there is prize money for the winners, which is usually spent over the bar celebrating after the game.
Club Tournaments - If you are good enough (or lucky enough) to string together a number of games in a row, you might become a club champion. This will be a big deal for about 15 minutes but after presentation night, you are yet another has-been. To be fair, some of the championships have an honour board, so you will get some bragging rights if you can get anyone to listen.
Open Tournaments - Somerton runs open tournaments from time to time. These tournaments usually carry a large prize purse and attract serial 'pot hunters' from all over. There is also a substantial lunch provided. Everyone pretends to be having great fun on these days but make no mistake, the competition is full-on with money to be won.
