Why you should join us
Are you looking for a fun, relaxing way to stay active, make friends, and enjoy the beautiful game of bowls? Look no further!
Jacks Centre Latchingdon Bowls Club is the perfect place for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler, new to the sport or want to join as a non-playing social member, we welcome you to join our vibrant community.
Some reasons to join us...
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Friendly Atmosphere: We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy the game.
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Great Facilities: Our club boasts excellent playing rinks and facilities, ensuring your experience is both comfortable and enjoyable.
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Social Events: Beyond bowls, we organise various social events throughout the year, so there’s always something to look forward to.
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All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re an experienced player or a complete beginner, we offer coaching, friendly games, and competitive matches to suit your level.
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Are you disabled or struggling, but want to stay active as best you can? Come and join Jacks. We have disabled parking, level access throughout, toilet facilities to meet your needs and most importantly, to help you stay independent, we have ramps at both ends of our bowls rink to help you get on and of the rink.
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Year-Round Activity: Enjoy the sport in all seasons without getting rained on and in an air-conditioned environment.
At Jacks Centre Latchingdon Indoor Bowls Club, everyone is welcome—whether young or old, disabled or not. The club is inclusive and invites everyone to enjoy the game of indoor bowls in a friendly and supportive environment.
Our Membership Types
Full Membership
Annual full membership costs £120.00 per person for the twelve months ending 30th September. Anyone joining during a membership year will be charged for the remaining part of the year on a pro-rata basis.
There are small additional charges for rink usage, competitions and for social events.
Those charges entitle full members to use our cafe and bar (at club prices) and full use of the bowls rinks with participation in all formats of bowling including casual, roll-ups, the drives, friendlies, leagues and competitions. (Note that non-competitive bowling as subject to rink availability.)
Please look below at our rink costs for more information. Bowls coaching and instruction sessions are normally free to full members.
Full members are entitled to a 10% discount on non-club items in the shop and also 10% discount on the cost of hiring our function room - the Golding Room.
Members can attend social events at the club and bring guests. Guests may not attend without being accompanied by at least one club member.
Social membership
Annual social membership costs £10.00 per person for the year, or part year, ending 30th September.
That entitles social members to attend our social events (for each of which there will usually be a small additional charge), for use of our social amenities (cafe and bar at club prices) or to just enjoy the general social environment within the club.
Social members are also entitled to a 10% discount on the cost of hiring our Goldings function room.
Guests of social members are permitted to attend social events but at least one person attending with the group must be a full or social club member.
Rink Fees
Full Members
Roll Up (1 hour) - £1.80
Roll Up (2 hours) - £3.50
Triples League (2 hours) - £3.75
Pairs League (2 hours) - £3.75
Fours League (2 hours) - £3.50
Coaching - Free
Drive - £3.70 (inc 40p prize money)
Guests
Roll Up (1 hour) - £3.00
Roll Up (2 hours) - £6.00
Induction/coaching Session
(3 two-hour sessions) - Free
Please note: Guests must roll up
with a member
How to join us
To join as a full member...
The procedure for joining our club will depend on your bowls experience (if any) and how you have learned about us - e.g. having attended one of our open days or taster sessions, seen an advertisement, been introduced by a member or friend, just called in to have a look etc. Whatever it was, we will plan a route to membership that matches your experience or aspirations.
Having looked around the club we would normally require you to have at least one 2-hour introduction sessions with one of our coaches. If needed, we can lend you bowls and flat-soled shoes for that session. People with absolutely no past experience will normally require up to three such sessions. These sessions will comprise basic explanation of the rules of bowls, the etiquette and conduct required when on the rink, dress code when playing in a league , etc. The small cost of these sessions will be refunded when you subsequently take out full membership.
That's it really - just a simple form to complete and payment of the subscription (plus £5 if you want to rent a locker for a year) and you will be a member of this great club.
Members who are new to bowls may continue to borrow club bowls for a limited period whilst they acquire their own set (having decided what make and size of bowls they want).
New members can also choose to add their names to the 'New Bowlers' sheet on our members' notice board to help meet and play practice sessions with other members.
Or to join as a social member...
Basically, having looked around the club and seeing what excellent value being a social member is, all that is necessary is for you to complete our simple application form and pay the annual social subscription.
Where else can you get such good value for your money?
How to find us...
Address:
Jacks Centre Latchingdon Bowls Club
Burnham Road
Latchingdon
Essex
CM3 6EX
Telephone: 01621 742051
Email:
info@jackscentre.co.uk
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Coaching
Our coaching team ensures that new bowlers receive adequate guidance before playing independently, fostering both skill development and confidence as well as good etiquette and fundamental knowledge of the laws of the sport.
For experienced bowlers, taster sessions allow the coaching team to assess their abilities quickly and integrate them into the club's playing standards. The team also offers help and guidance to any members to help them resolve a particular issue or improve their game generally.
This approach ensures all players, regardless of experience, are well-prepared and supported on the rinks.