Church Fenton plays Flat Green Bowls in the Selby Bowling Association.  During the winter months we play Short Mat Bowls in the Selby Leagues.

We don’t have a dress code for Social or Club Competition Bowling, but we do play in Club Shirts when playing in the Leagues. We consider ourselves to be a friendly Club and are always welcoming to new and prospective members.

For new members/guests we have sets of woods and some shoes available to borrow. 

Visitors are always welcome.

Membership costs are as detailed below (correct as at September 2025):

£5 enrolment fee for adults / £2.50 enrolment fee for Juniors (one-off payment if
annual subscription is renewed before 31st March each year)

£40 annual subscription (Outdoor bowling)

£12.50 annual subscription for Juniors, up to 15 yrs of age (Outdoor bowling)

£20 annual  subscription (Short Mat)  

£10.00 annual subscription for Juniors, up to 15yrs of age (Short Mat)

£12 annual non bowling Social membership

Membership period 1st April – 31st March

As a Club, the rules allow visitors 3 trial bowling sessions, after which we hope they become members.

Are there any other costs?

Outdoors – There is a charge of £3 for each League home game.

Short Mat – There is a charge of £3 for each League home game

If any non-member/guest wishes to play, the cost is £3 per person per session, which includes bowls hire and the use of bowling shoes if needed .

Apart from that there are no other costs, except buying your bowls and accessories should you decide to join (most members prefer to have their own bowls).

We charge £3 for the organised Monday evening Short Mat bowling sessions in the Clubhouse, to cover the cost of heating, lighting and refreshments.

As a member you can have free use of Club bowls, but you must not take them away from the Club unless you are playing in an away League match.