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How do I start?

Learning to enjoy bowls starts with learning the basics. Kohi Bowls offers various options to suit your needs.

Why don’t you start by checking out the options below and if you have questions send an email to letsplay@kohibowls.org and we’ll get back to you.

Bowls 101 $65 – 12/10/2025, 19/10/2025 & 2/11/2025

  • Held in conjunction with Selwyn College Community Education, our qualified Coaches take you through an introductory course in bowls. Learn the basics of bowl delivery and weight, game objectives, rules etc.
  • Starting at 10.00am on three Sundays in October and November.
  • Send an email to letsplay@kohibowls.org to register.

FREE Sunday “Give-it-a-go a days” – 9/10/2025 & 15/2/2026

These FREE 2.5Hr sessions [with registration] will teach you and your friends the objectives of the game and how to deliver the bowl correctly.

  • Come and see what you’ve been missing out on. Bowls is a game for all age groups.
  • Bring a group of friends and have an afternoon of fun
  • Bar service available
  • Send an email to letsplay@kohibowls.org to book your rink.

Wednesday Night Fun Bowls $20

  • Whether you’re looking to follow on from Bowls 101 or our GIAGo sessions, or starting from scratch, our summer Fun Bowls evenings from1st October 2025 to 1st April 2026, will start you off with the basics or give you a chance to practice what you’ve already learnt. Bowls hire included.
  • Our experienced coaches and players are there to give you guidance as and when you need it.
  • No pre-registration required.
  • Enjoy a drink while you play in the “cool” of the summer evenings.
  • After the session join us for a get together with optional takeaways from our local “chippy”.
  • 5.30 registration for a 6.00pm start with play to 7.30.