Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club

Lawn bowling originated in ancient Egypt. It became popular in the United Kingdom around the 13th century. Although it gained and lost popularity over the centuries, it was revived by the Scots in the mid-1800s. The Scots drew up the rules and established flat greens as playing fields. These original game rules are typically the same as present-day rule

The game is played on a rectangular grass surface, although synthetic surfaces are also used. The bowling green is divided into parallel playing strips known as rinks. There is a small bowl called a ‘jack’ or ‘kitty’ placed at one end of the rink. The bowls are slightly asymmetrical, and the aim is to roll the bowl closest to the jack.