Bowls

 

Some of the disabilities that participate in this sport are:

 

• Amputees
• Dwarf
• Hearing Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Cerebral Palsy
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Spina bifida
• Full use of their upper limbs
• A disability affecting all four limbs
• Limited mobility in their lower limbs
• Visual Impairment

The sport of Bowls can be played by almost anyone, with or without a disability. It can be played by men, women and children alike. Age doesn't matter, it is a sport of skill not strength.

 

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.

 

Bowlers with a disability can compete with or against non-disabled bowlers in most situations. It is one of the most accessible and integrated sports readily available around the country. It is also a great sociable sport.

 

For more information about Bowls select one of the links below:

Wheelchair Bowls

 

Blind Bowls

 

Learning Disabilities Bowls