Following on from this event (People Like Me Do! on home page and click on poster below to get 8 pages) we will be running Try Bowls sessions for individuals on Tuesday evening or we can arrange specific sessions for groups to see what it is all about. As a disabled person myself I have found bowls invaluable to my physical, mental and social health and I want to make sure that everyone can access the sport regardless of age or ability.
Why bowls?
We believe everybody should realise the joy and benefit of playing sport, regardless of age and ability. And there are so many reasons why bowls is ideally placed to unlock the fantastic benefits that playing a sport can bring. Here are our top 3 reasons to give bowls a try:
1. Playing bowls is very doable. It truly is a sport where everyone can compete regardless of age, gender or ability. And we want to provide as many opportunities as we can for people of all abilities to give it a go! Our campaign Thrive With Bowls is all about helping others, especially those who haven’t considered bowls as an activity or didn’t believe they could take part.
2. West Backwell is fully accessible and has all the equipment you need including a specialist bowling wheelchair, bowls launchers and picker uppers for grip and mobility issues, plus bowls for big and little hands.
3. It’s free and good for you! We are committed to helping everyone ‘Thrive With Bowls’ and we would like to offer your group a 2hour taster session for free. With all the equipment and coaching that you need to ensure a fun time. You just need flat shoes.
As a result of the work we have done already with Thrive with Bowls we were proud to be the recipients of the Inclusivity and Diversity National Award from Bowls England. We have several members with disabilities both visible and invisible who have benefited from bowls. I myself am one so I’m happy to answer any questions you might have. I’ve also attached some case studies of me and some of my friends who have a range of disabilities as I thought you might be interested to hear first hand the benefits of bowling.
What do you need to do next?
Drop me an email if you would like to attend on the 11 May and also if you are interested in setting up a session with our talented coaches so your members can come and have a go.
Warning: It’s great fun and surprisingly addictive - but don’t just take my word for it come and have a go, there’s no reason not too!
I look forward to meeting you
Best wishes
Emma emmaprice13@icloud.com
West Backwell Bowling Club
