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New to bowls

New members are welcome at Ivanhoe as we continue to build our club.

Membership of the is open to all. We welcome people no matter what your bowling ability is, from first year bowlers to seasoned veterans.

If you would like to know more about our Club, come down to the Club, we’d love to meet you or feel free to ask for one of our ‘officials’ to contact you. Then if you’re interested in joining download the membership form.

Contact

If you would like more information about becoming a member at Ivanhoe you can

  • Contact Colin, our Membership Director at ivanhoebowls@gmail.com
  • Email: ivanhoebowls@gmail.com
  • Download the Membership Application Form and email, deliver to the club or post to us.

Membership types

At Ivanhoe Bowls  Club there are five types of membership – Social Bowling, Social non Bowling , Full, Indoor Biased and Junior. Membership for people new to bowls is $60.  Please note above fees may change on an annual basis.

Full

Want to play competition bowls on a Saturday afternoon and Midweek and take part in the club championship matches? Have a vote at AGM and Special Meetings? Then the Full membership is the one for you. Currently Full membership fees are $235 including capitation fee to allow Pennant participation.

Social Bowling

Not sure if you want to play bowls in the Saturday / midweek competitions?  Sign up for social bowling membership which provides many Club benefits including playing in social bowls events and Tournaments.  If at a later stage you wish to become a ‘full member’ then talk to the Club Secretary who will advise the cost/procedure to facilitate an upgrade. The current cost of Social Bowling membership is $160 per year.

Social Non Bowling

Not sure if you want to play bowls but want to be a member of the club,  Sign up for social membership which provides many Club benefits but does not have bowling rights. If at a later stage you wish to become change your membership then talk to the Club Secretary who will advise the cost/procedure to facilitate an upgrade. The current cost of Social Non Bowling membership is $30 per year.

Juniors

Membership is free. The Bowls Victoria Capitation Fee is required for those Juniors who play Pennant games.

Juniors don’t have voting rights.

Indoor Biased Bowler

This membership is specifically for people  interested only in playing Indoor Biased bowls.  Cost is $50.

Application/Nomination Form

To become apply for membership of the club click on this link, you will be directed to the Membership Application Form.

We employ a process of acceptance for new members, the process is available from our Membership Director. The best way to meet existing members is to turn up to the club and simply ‘hang out’ with us, share a beverage and engage in some chat.