The facility was built in 1993 as part of the Acle Recreation Centre complex. The building and fit out costs were met from a loan, now re-paid, from the Parish Council. Today, the Indoor Bowls Club provides a substantial income for the Centre. It has also achieved success in both the International and County Titles, being
. In 1996 the Club provided 25% of the England Ladies Under 25s Team
. The Club has produced 10 England Junior Internationals
. The Club has won 20 County Titles
. George Tubby (27) who qualified for the World Singles Championship in 2006
. Club members have won World Titles and a Commonwealth Games medal. Acle Indoor Bowls - The latest technology has hit Acle - if you go to Acle Indoor Bowls web site (http://www.acle-indoor-bowls.org.uk) Father Christmas is on his sliegh pulled by reindeer and christmas songs fill the air - at the bottom of the left hand column you will see web cam link - if you select this hyperlink you can watch live bowls from the centre!!! And coming soon, 3 more web cams one of which will be on the automatic scoreboard so everyone can keep in touch with the score on big matches. Match reports and a newsletter are also available online. See their lastes press release here ... Acle Indoor Bowls have commenced a new season with a full programme of domestic, county and national competitions. Sponsors
The Club proudly has the following sponsors:-
Aldreds
Roy Wilkinson Hardware
Alan Boswell Insurance
M & G Engineers Opening Hours
The Indoor Bowls Club is open every day from 10.00am - 11.00pm from 1st September to 30th April with reduced hours during the summer period. Membership
Currently, there are over 600 members with a 2/1 ratio of men/ladies. The Club have a strong youth section which has featured in the final stages of national championships on many occasions, reaching the Club finals on three occastions and winning the national Championship Title in 1998. New Members
New members, whether International standard or Beginner are always made welcome. The Club offers the facilities of two rinks and Coaches on a Saturday, so if you are looking for a new local sport, why not try out bowls! Fees
There is a joining fee of £10.00 and an annual subscription of £30.00 with the two hour rink fee being £1.80 for Members and £2.80 for Non-members. Coaching and the hire of all equipment is provided free of charge. Social Committee
The Club has an active social sub committee. Trips are organised, bowls tours undertaken, bowls holidays enjoyed and over £27,000 has been raised for local charities. Contact
There is always a Steward on duty at the Club to assist. The Club Secretary is Denis Goodley, 01493 750008. Match Reports - from Brian Grint
February 2009 Report