Adult members – $325. -A full year’s membership valid April 15 – April 14 includes participation in both lawn bowling and croquet, the use of club bowls and club croquet equipment, storage lockers, coaching and player development, social and winter activities.
Lesson fee – $25 for 3 lessons per sport, the total of which will be credited to the membership fee if you join the club.
Junior members (25 and under) $35 – valid for one year Apr15 – Apr14
Social membership – $35 – valid Nov 15- Nov 14 – This includes participation in any of the club’s social activities
Payments can be made by Interac e-Transfer After accessing Interac e-Transfer, please use the following email to complete the transfer: [email protected]
OR
Print and complete hard-copy membership formand deliver/mail to VBCC with payment attached.
For details on our mailing address, location, and phone number, see the column on the left.
Never bowled or played croquet before? It’s never too late to learn!
Lessons will be offered again in April, 2025. Cost: 3 lessons for $25 – will be applied to membership fee if you join.
Bowls lessons
Paula Parkinson
Croquet lessons
Lorne Oakes (interim)
Player Development Executive Committee Chairs
What is special about these sports?
The games are inexpensive. Yearly membership fees entitle you to play both at no extra charge (excluding tournaments and a minimal charge for league play)
Beginners can use the Club’s equipment at no cost
You don’t need a partner
You don’t need a team. Teams are drawn up from players who show up
You do need to wear smooth flat-soled shoes to protect the greens.
And, of course, you can join in our social activities that occur throughout the year.
Benefits of Membership:
Bowling (as scheduled) usually 7 days a week in the daily draws during the bowling season April to October and unscheduled drop-in play in off season
Bowling: Men’s League on Monday mornings,Women’s League on Wednesday afternoons and Tournaments (both Club and BSI)
Croquet all year long weather permitting, as well as ongoing player development
World-wide drop-in privileges at any lawn bowling club
Ongoing player development with coaches, drill sessions, and clinics
Clubhouse locker
Summer Social Events: Founders Day, Canada Day, “Fun Days”, BBQ’s
Winter Social Events (May vary from year to year) Bridge, Book Club, Lunch Bunch, Crib, Mahjong, Xmas Party
Bowling and croquet special events: Halloween, New Years Day, Valentine`s Day and St. Patrick’s Day (weather permitting – no playing on frosty greens)
The chance to make new friends along with fresh air and exercise to keep you healthy
