NVLBC Frequently Asked Questions

 

WHERE IS THE CLUB LOCATED? 
NVLBC are happy to be in their new home;

249 E 24th St East,
North Vancouver, BC
V7L 3E7

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Telephone: 604 985 2321

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HOW DO I JOIN THE CLUB?

For details on joining the club, follow this link JOINING THE CLUB. We hope to see you on the greens.

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN THE CLUB?

2024 - Full Membership is $220 
Junior membership is $40

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Winter Membership $85
(Oct 1st 2024 to April 30th 2025)

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We also offer 4 coaching lessons at a cost of $30 which can be paid against your Membership fee if you choose to join the club. This is a great way to see if Lawnbowling is right for you.

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Additional costs may include a keyfob ($10 one time) and a locker rental ($20 yearly)

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HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE IN THE CLUB?

The club roster for 2023 was 269 members, (61 new members in 2022) making NVLBC one of the largest Lawn Bowling Clubs in Canada. The membership fully runs and operates the club. It is our dedicated volunteers who makes this club one of the best in the country.

 

​I HAVE NEVER LAWN BOWLED BEFORE. IS IT DIFFICULT?

"Lawn Bowling is a sport for life", which can be easily learned, but difficult to master. It is a sport of age and gender equality as the men and women compete side by side with and against each other. NVLBC has many Coaches and our club offers lessons for new bowlers, before the summer season begins. During the summer season, new bowlers can play with their peers at Pony Night, an evening of games for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year bowlers.

 

I HEAR LAWN BOWLING HAS A LOT OF RULES, SUCH AS YOU HAVE TO WEAR WHITES. IS THIS TRUE?

 Street clothes are worn during practice or when participating in daily draws. Whites or the club colours, blue and yellow, must be worn for most competitions and tournaments. However, some of the tournaments have themes and dress as described by the convenors i.e. The Stella Jo Dean memorial has a Hawaiian theme, for Canada day we wear Red and White, The Harlequin is a Black and White dress code.  All competitions outside the club require team members to wear whites or team or club colours.

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On the new artificial greens we require all members to wear dedicated flat soft soled shoes at all times. All bowlers are asked to wear their name tags.
 

DOES THE NVLBC BELONG TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS? 

Part of the annual membership fee, pays for membership to BOWLS BC, which is a member of BOWLS CANADA BOULINGRIN, WORLD BOWLS, and WORLD BOWLS CLUBS. The club is also a member in good standing of the VANCOUVER AND DISTRICT LAWN BOWLING ASSOCIATION. Many of our members also belong to the PACIFIC INDOOR BOWLS CLUB and bowl during the winter months. Please visit the websites above for more information.

 

ARE VISITORS ALLOWED TO TAKE PART IN CLUB ACTIVITIES? 

Visiting lawn bowlers, who are not members of NVLBC are always welcome to bowl and take part in the club's social bowling program. Unfortunately, visiting lawn bowlers are not allowed to participate in V&D, club, inter-club competitions or club tournaments. There is a small fee to bowl for the day at the club. We welcome visitors who are newcomers to lawn bowling and offer a chance to receive some instruction and an opportunity to try the game at our Open House event June 4th.

 

WHAT IS THE LEVEL OF PLAY AT THE CLUB?

The NVLBC is a very diverse club with members competing at all levels. One can play at the recreational level and never go outside the club or compete in club competitions at a higher level of competition. There are opportunities to play in interclub competitions or if you wish to challenge yourself, you can take part in Provincial Championships to qualify for the National Championships.

 

IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, WHO DO I CONTACT?

In a hurry to join? Contact the Membership Director membershipnvlbc@gmail.com

 

Otherwise, any questions may be directed to any Executive Member, or directly to the President or Vice, whose information is located on the ABOUT US page.

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