Since it was founded in 1985, Berkhamsted Bowls Club has operated as a mixed Club - there is no discrete mens section or ladies section.  A single management committee ensures the smooth running of the Club and all Club members are actively encouraged to participate in club events.  There is approximately an even ratio of men to ladies at the Club.

Many of our Club friendly fixtures are mixed with only a handful of single sex games during the playing season, which runs from late April until the end of September each year.

The green was maintained by Dacorum Borough Council and regular review meetings between the Club and the Council were undertaken during the year to ensure that the playing surface was being looked after and improved where necessary.

Since January 2003 the Club has undertaken the management of the facility at Canal Fields.  We have acquired the services of a specialist contractor, Turfcare Leisure Services Ltd., to look after our green, and a group of volunteer Club members cut the green during the playing season.  The members also manage the garden, hedge, and surrounding areas.

Dress for roll-ups is casual, but not too casual as to offend.  Participation in competitions and matches requires the wearing of approved uniforms - usually grey below the waist with white tops for midweek fixtures, and all white for weekend games.  Approved flat-soled white, brown, or grey shoes must be worn at all times on the green (no trainers).

The clubhouse has full disabled facilities and is maintained on a completely voluntary basis - Club members offer to participate in cleaning rotas, tea rotas, etc.  In fact, it is a requirement of membership that all members do one Clubhouse cleaning duty during the year.

Although Berkhamsted Bowls Club has only been in existence since 1985, the Club has been fortunate enough to have been successful at all levels of competition We have had representatives at the mens national championships at Worthing and the ladies national championships at Leamington Spa.

However, bowling does not always have to be competitive – every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, all bowlers who turn up can participate in a friendly “roll-up”.  One evening each week is given over to roll-ups, each evening session being followed by a barbecue.

If you would like more information about Berkhamsted Bowls Club, please follow this link to email the Club in the first instance