Membership

The Game of Bowls

the game of bowls

The game of bowls is an activity that can be enjoyed by the young and not so young, and by the novice and the more experienced bowler alike. Our "bounce games", hat nights, Ladies points days, and mixed play games are open to all, so when you turn up you are assured of a game with fellow members, and no-one is ever left out. Likewise all members are encouraged to enter our many internal competitions.

For young bowlers it provides a sporting opportunity that helps develop teamwork, competitiveness, and sportsmanship that will serve them well throughout their life. The mature bowler will find the game provides gentle exercise, and within the Braid Bowling Club, an opportunity to meet and play with others in a friendly and highly attractive environment. Coaching is freely available to all from our own qualified coaches, so learning the game of bowls has never been easier - so why not give it a try.

Prospective Members

Founded in 1890 and playing on one of the best bowling surfaces in Edinburgh, Braid Bowling Club is keen to attract new members. The season runs from the 3rd week in April to the end of September. In addition to the friendly "bounce" games and the Monday and Friday "Hat Nights", there is a busy programme of internal competitions and external League matches and "friendlies" against other clubs. There is also a programme of activities run during the winter for club members and their friends. New members can be assured of a warm welcome. Coaching is available for beginners; bowls and bowling shoes can be provided. Rather than the usual annual membership of £180, full membership for your first year is just £90 (£45 if joining after 1st August) . For those aged between 16 and 25 or on benefits, the membership is just £30.
(Fees as at 2024)

Try Bowls

There are free "taster sessions" most Sunday afternoons starting at 2.00pm from the first Sunday in May to the first Sunday in September. No previous experience is required. Bowls and shoes are available. These sessions will be free of charge and will run throughout the season excepting the very few occasions when the Green is required for outside matches Please check our Events Calendar for exceptions. Those wishing to join the Club may apply for membership at the current rate for new members as given above (- plus an additional token charge for a gate key).
New members applying for membership on or after 1st of August shall be entitled to a further 50% reduction in the relevant membership fee.
(For the avoidance of doubt anyone joining the Club at any point in the course of a season shall be required to pay the full subscription in the subsequent year.)

For more information, please e-mail Ivor Yule our Club Secretary at secretary@braidbc.co.uk .
To join, please download our Application Form and send it to The Club Secretary, at the address on the form. You can also consult the club's Privacy Policy which outlines what personal data we hold and how it will be handled.

You can also download the Club's flyer here