Our 2025 season is now on! Come join us.
Come play a really fun, relaxing, and social outdoor game. Everyone’s* welcome! We’re always looking for new members.
Learn to lawn bowl – Free!
We offer free, one-hour “New Bowlers Coaching Clinic” sessions for people who want to learn how to play. Our friendly and experienced coaches will introduce you to the basics of lawn bowls in a fun, relaxed session.
New Bowlers Coaching Clinic: day and times
Clinics are held every Wednesday (weather permitting). Morning (10:30 am) and evening (6:30 and 7:30 pm) spots are available. The clinics start on May 21 and run until Wednesday, August 27, for the morning session and until Wednesday, September 3, for the evening sessions. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved online at least one day in advance (no same-day reservations) by clicking the button below.
Reserve here
Note: If you must cancel for any reason, please cancel your spot on the reservation site to free it up and let the coaches know how many people will be attending the session.
New bowlers must attend at least one New Bowlers Coaching Clinic session before bowling on regular game days.
If you still have any questions about the New Bowlers Coaching Clinic, send them here.
What does it cost to join?
- Adult – New bowler (first year): $150
- Adult – Renewal: $170
(An Adult member may bring along a child 12–16 years of age free of charge. The child may only bowl with their member parent present.) - Student (17–25 years): $100
(Must provide proof of current school registration) - Trial member (3 games only): $40
- Late-season (joining after August 15): $95 for new members, $110 for returning members
- Social membership: $30
(Social Membership is for those interested in participating in social events and contributing to the club. This membership level doesn’t include playing any lawn bowling, but it does include attending long weekend BBQ lunches, playing card/board games throughout the year, and volunteering on the Board and social activities.) - Adult – No OLBA affiliation fee: $130
(If you already pay a full membership fee at another OLBA club, we deduct the $40 OLBA affiliation fee from your West Toronto LBC membership fee.)
Each full membership fee includes the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association affiliation fee of $40.00.
New members must attend at least one free New Bowlers Coaching Clinic prior to playing on regular game days (scroll down for more info).
How do I join?
1.) Sign up online (preferred)
- Click the “Sign up online” button.
- Fill in the online form on any desktop-based web browser, tablet, or smartphone.
- Once you submit the form, you’ll receive a filled-out PDF version via email for your records. We’ll also receive that, so you don’t have to send us anything.
2.) Download our fillable PDF form
- Download our fillable PDF “Membership Application and Renewal” form by clicking here (Note: This link will download the form to your computer. You won’t be able to fill it out online directly in a web browser on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone).
- Once the form downloads, open it in a PDF viewing app (like Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- Fill in both pages (Note: you can use your “Tab” key to move from field to field on the form), sign both pages (either digitally on the PDF or physically after you print it), and then print a hard copy (Please do not email your form).
- You must print your finished form (please don’t email it). Bring your completed, signed form to the club on a regular game day to hand in and register.
How do I pay?
- Online (preferred): You may pay your membership fee using any major credit card securely online via SportsPay by clicking a payment link in our PDF form or online form. Once you’ve paid, both you and the club will receive a confirmation receipt via email, so you don’t have to send us anything.
- In Person: You may also pay in person at the club. Interac e-Transfer and cash are preferred, but we also accept cheques, credit cards, and Interac Debit cards.
Trial Membership!
Not 100% sure you’re ready to join? We offer a great Trial Membership deal: $40 for 3 games. You can come and play during any regular bowling session.
Then, if you decide to purchase a full membership, the cost of your Trial Membership will be deducted from the fee.
You can purchase a Trial Membership in person at the club on game days, or online (with the “Sign up online” button). You’ll receive a personalized “punch card” at the club to track your games.
A couple of important things:
- Trial Members must attend at least one free New Bowlers Coaching Clinic before being permitted to play on regular game days.
- Trial Memberships don’t include key access to the grounds, guest privileges, or free attendance to club BBQs.
Do I need to buy any equipment?
Nope. We have a wide selection of bowls available for members to use for free on a first-come, first-served basis while at the club, along with all the other necessary equipment, like mats and rakes (and we never insist you purchase your own set of bowls).
Just wear comfortable clothing (you’ll be bending, stretching, and swinging your arms) and flat-soled shoes or sandals (no heels at all, no tread deeper than ¼ inch). You’ll also likely want a hat and some sunglasses. It gets pretty sunny out there. Oh, and feel free to wear whatever colour you like. We don’t insist anyone wear the traditional “whites”.
(One thing: To help protect the environment, the club stocks no disposable cups or bottled water. We encourage players to bring their own water bottle and fill it from our filtered water cooler.)
Do I have to join a team?
Not at our club. We play “jitney”-style bowling. That means there are no set, formal teams. Teams of two or three are made up of whoever attends on the day. The players are chosen by a blind draw, but the teams are balanced based on experience levels to ensure there’s an even mix, so the games aren’t lopsided. That’s no fun for anyone.
It also means you don’t have to worry if, for any reason, you can’t bowl on a particular day. You can’t “let the team down”. You play when you want to play, and you play to have fun.
When do we bowl?
Our regularly scheduled games are at 7:30 pm in the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10:30 am in the morning on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Check our Calendar for a full listing of bowling and events. (Note: You must be on time to be sure your name is included in the draw).
Also, full members have key access to the greens and clubhouse at any time Baird Park is open, to practice or play pre-arranged pickup games with other members.
Still have questions?
Send us an email.
*For insurance reasons, players must be 12 years of age or older.
Heat warnings
Please be aware of the risks you undertake when you choose to bowl during official heat warnings. Athletics Canada states that humidex values of 27–32 warrant caution. You should be taking a break every 25 minutes for rest and water. When the humidex is over 32, extreme caution is advised, particularly if you are of advanced age or have health conditions. When the humidex exceeds 38, you should consider whether it’s a good idea for you to bowl at all.
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