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Short Mat Overview

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What’s the game:

  • We play bowls on a large carpet mat  (6′ wide x 45′ long)
  • Game play is somewhat similar to ice curling
  • The object of the game is to roll your bowls close to a target ‘jack‘ ball well down the mat
  • The bowls are biased so they curl.   Most shots are a delicate draw shot to the target jack ball
  • You play as a single or in teams, alternating shots with your opponents
  • You get 1 point for each bowl closer to the jack than any of your opponents bowls
  • A game consists of several ‘ends‘ back and forth, up and down the mat

Why play?

  • An interesting, challenging game of skill
  • Very gentle exercise
  • Lessons and all equipment provided
    (Just wear clean running type shoes)
  • Meet new people and have a lot of fun!

Season:  Early November to late March

Location:  Muskoka Lumber Community Centre – Indoor Field House,  56 Salmon Ave, Bracebridge        ( New for 2024-2025 )

2024/2025 Playing Times – Starting November 1, 2024

  • Mondays: 12:30pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30am
  • Thursday: 12:30pm
  • Friday: 9:30am
    Exceptions: No bowling on certain dates in the season will be noted on the calendar.
    Other activities or maintenance may occupy the facility at times.

Registration Options & Fees (2024-2025):

  • Full season:  $ 130 (plus $20 if you are not already a summer member – for OLBA Insurance)
  • 3 Months:     $ 80   (plus $20 if you are not already a summer member – for OLBA Insurance)
  • Daily:     $10 per day (+ $20 for OLBA Insurance after 3 times out)
  • Due to equipment limitations we may need to limit the number of  bowlers at one time
  • Depending on how many members, members may be restricted to playing only a certain number of times per week.
  • If you don’t have email, you must phone Jim Punch, Short Mat Coordinator, who will register for you.
  • To keep everyone safe and our short mat program running, everyone must adhere to the safety protocols from the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association, the Muskoka Lawn Bowling Club and the Town of Bracebridge.
  • Registration and waiver form:  Link

Questions:  Email us at  office@muskokabowls.ca