Inverleigh’s turn for school holiday bowls success
The Inverleigh Bowls Club is another of many clubs to have implemented junior programs during the recent school holidays with roaring success.
Club Vice-President Marj Peel and her team of volunteers were instrumental in organising and coordinating the program for the club situated just west of Geelong in Victoria, which saw 25 children attend on both days of the program, with ages ranging between 6 and 13 years old.
Marj had been conducting a Jr. Jack Attack program at the local primary school for a number of years and it was this relationship which was pivotal in the club’s school holiday success.
The majority of children had not played bowls before and they were able to participate in various fun activities to develop their skills and understanding of the game.
By the second day, the kids were able to play several games of bowls with support from club members.
There was definitely a lot of talent on show, smiles and enthusiasm, with the children demonstrating their new skills and the great progress they had made in their bowls.
The kids all had a fantastic time and the club is hopeful that some of them will continue to attend the club and further develop their skills as well as bring along their family members to socialise and try out bowls within a supportive community.
The club is looking forward to running more of these clinics in the future.
Contribution by Paul Holtschke – Regional Bowls Manager (Metropolitan Melbourne/Geelong)
