Bowls is now recognised as one of the most accessible and integrated sports readily available and can be played by almost anyone, with or without a disability. It can be played in many formats, singles, pairs, triples and fours. It can be played in teams of whatever number you wish. It can be played competitively at local, national and international level or it can be a social pastime, whatever you want. You can also compete with or against non-disabled bowlers in most situations.


In recent years the game has become far more accessible to people with disabilities, the development of wheelchairs designed especially for bowling greens to prevent damage to the greens along with several other aids enabling more participation in the sport.

Disability Bowls England offer playing membership: –

  • To people with a Physical Disability (PD)
  • To people with a Visual Impairment (VI) and
  • To people with a Hearing Impairment.
  • To people with a Learning (Intellectual) Disability (LD)

In categories PD, VI & LD players may be eligible to apply for a formal “Bowls Classification”. This provides competition for Classified players and a pathway to be considered for selection to represent England in several events including Test Matches, International Series, Commonwealth Games and World Bowls Championships.

In all category’s members can participate in friendly matches, attend coaching sessions, join in taster sessions & enjoy social events.

Several competitions have been arranged for non-classified players who due to their specific medical cannot obtain a formal classification.

Contact details

Organisation Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre
Address Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre, Bodmin Close, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LX, United Kingdom
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