Become a Member
Membership is open to everyone. Join a pennant team, play just for fun, or come for the social side. We cater for bowlers of all skill levels, with excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere. There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet.
Membership options
Two simple choices. Fees are per year and include GST.
Bowling (pennant)
Includes the Bowls Victoria affiliation fee
- Play pennant and club championships
- Free coaching, plus a mentor or buddy to help you settle in
- Practise seven days a week, with a code for the locker room
- Use club bowls until you buy your own
- Complimentary club polo for new bowling members
- Includes your Bowls Victoria affiliation fee
Non-bowling
Social membership
- The bar, pool table and darts board
- Regular BBQs, club functions and the Thursday night get-together
- Reduced rates when you hire the club for your own function
- Bring family and friends along
- Join in a social game whenever you like
The only difference in price is the Bowls Victoria affiliation fee. Many members join for the social side, whether or not they bowl. Subscription invoices are issued each year around 1 May, for payment by 31 May.
Why play lawn bowls?
Enjoy yourself, get fit, stay active and make new friends.
Good for body and mind
Bowls is mentally stimulating and gets you outdoors and active. You don't need outstanding strength or fitness to play, unless you're heading for the very top level.
Friendships
It's a great way to make new friends, and to bring your own along for support and fun. At Auburn there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet.
Learning the game
The best way to learn is to play. New players get a mentor or buddy, our club coach builds your confidence, and you can join social bowls or competition as a beginner. Members are very supportive of new players.
A game for life
Bowls is a competitive outlet you can enjoy for most of your life. There are club and local tournaments for all skill levels, relaxed mixed events, and club, regional and national events for competitive players.
Life at the club
- Come down any time: to bowl or socialise. The bar is open Monday to Saturday.
- Social calendar: regular BBQs, club functions, and members get together every Thursday night.
- Games and practice: competitive and social bowls, free coaching, and practice seven days a week, alone or with other members.
- More than bowls: a pool table and darts board for members.
- Your own functions: members get reduced rates on venue hire.
- Family and friends: always welcome.
Run by members
- Not-for-profit: Auburn is run by member volunteers, for the benefit of all members.
- What volunteers do: run the club's business, organise the bowls program (including team selection), look after the grounds, help with functions and tournaments, and run social activities.
- Lend a hand if you can: volunteering isn't compulsory, but it's appreciated. The time commitment isn't onerous and fits around what you're available for and interested in.
- It's rewarding: members who pitch in say they get a great deal of personal satisfaction from it.
How to join
- 1
Apply online
Fill in the application below. It takes about five minutes, or download the paper form if you'd rather.
- 2
Proposer and seconder
Two current members nominate you. Don't know anyone yet? That's fine, we'll help arrange it.
- 3
Committee approval
Your application goes to the next committee meeting, and we'll let you know how to pay your fee.
- 4
Welcome to the club
Come down, meet everyone and get on the green. Bowlers can book in for free coaching straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Apply online
This is the same as our 2026 paper membership form, just quicker. You don't pay anything now. Your fee is due once the committee accepts your application.
Prefer paper? Download the form (PDF), or pick one up at the club.Auburn Bowls Club Inc.ABN 69 155 295 630 · Assoc. No. A0017583A
2b Munro Street, Hawthorn East Vic 3123