Herga Indoor
Bowls Club is located in Wealdstone, Harrow, adjoining the Harrow
Leisure Centre in Christchurch Avenue. To view our location, please
view the Find Us page.
The club was
opened in 1984, and membership now stands at just under 500, with
270 men, 145 ladies and 60 social and junior members.
We are affiliated to the English Indoor Bowling Association, Middlesex
County Indoor Bowling Association, London & Southern Counties
Bowling Association, English Women’s Indoor Bowling Association, and
the Middlesex County Women’s Indoor Bowling Association.
Message to members
Members will be pleased to learn that a major improvement for the
2011/12 season has been the purchase of a new carpet with a conversion
to six full sized rinks. This means that all outside and club
competitions can now be played on any rink including the outside rinks.
Scoreboards and lighting have been moved to accommodate the new rink
positions.
A new design of fixture card is being tried out this season. It is
hoped that the layout of all fixtures (men's, ladies and outside use of
rinks) in chronological order will assist members in planning their
season.
Outside view of clubhouse
Facilities
We have six rinks
(36m x 4.7m) of Greengauge carpet laid on a wooden floor, with the
highest quality overhead lighting. The carpet is “stretched” at the
beginning of each season in order to maintain the highest quality
County standard bowling surface.
Spectators are able to view the rinks from a raised area which
comprises seating, a well stocked bar and dining area. The catering and
bar are run by full time staff and members and guests enjoy pre and
post match refreshments of the highest quality.
The Bowling Green
Bowling at HIBC
During the day
rinks are usually “booked” for members playing in various leagues or
competitions. The leagues are organised into Men’s, Ladies and Mixed,
either in fours or triples format. There are also evening leagues to
accommodate those members who work during the day.
On weekdays some rinks are set aside for “roll-ups”. This is very
popular with all members, even those who play in leagues.
Bar and lounge area
Both
ladies and men play friendly inter-club matches with other clubs and
bowling associations. These matches are usually played on Tuesday,
Thursday and weekend afternoons.
Herga is a very competitive club and enters teams for most County and
National competitions. Individual members (men and women) are
encouraged to enter all formats of County and National
competitions.
Touring sides
We are always
interested to hear from touring sides or other clubs seeking fixtures.
Should you be interested, please contact the club on 020 8863 7203.
The Bar
Interested in joining?
We
are always seeking new members and whether you are an experienced or a
new bowler you will be made very welcome. For new bowlers we organise a
coaching scheme run by experienced county coaches.
For membership and any other enquiries, please contact the club at:
Annual
subscriptions for the 2011/12 season are £90 (Full membership)
and £10 (Social membership)
For the first year of membership there is a non returnable joining fee
of £30.
There are special rates for juniors and up to age 18.
Session fees are £2.50 for two hours and £2.80 for two hours and 15
minutes.