Markinch Bowling Club

 

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Facilities at Markinch Bowling Club

There is entertainment every Saturday in the Clubhouse, with “eyes down” for bingo at 7.30pm, followed by live music and dancing until 11.45pm. There is also a comfortable lounge with television for a more relaxed evening.

A full member can book the use of the hall for a function (e.g. birthday party, anniversary etc.) and catering can be provided by the Club or outside caterers are allowed to use the excellent kitchen facilities at a small surcharge.

The outdoor season starts early April and the green closes in early October. During the season there are numerous ladies, gents and mixed friendly fixtures played against other bowling clubs. There are also internal competitions played throughout the season and the club plays in the Wemyss & District League, which has a Senior League, as well as a Championship League of eight clubs and a Division 2 of eight clubs, with promotion and relegation between the two leagues. The Wemyss League also have their own singe hand, junior single hand, pairs, senior pairs,triples and rink competitions  which members can enter, if they desire.

When the green closes in October the carpet bowling season starts with internal competitions and league fixtures against other local clubs. The hall in the clubhouse is large enough to lay two carpets and carpet bowls are played during the day and in evenings.

Membership

There are 125 full members, 10 junior members and 50 social members.

The fees for season 2009 are £90 for full membership, which includes entry into all competitions, travel and meals for all friendly fixtures and the opportunity to play carpet bowls in the Club when the green is closed during the winter months.

The cost to juniors is only £5 and social membership is available at £35 (single) or £50 (couple). This allows entry into the Club at all times.

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This site was last updated 20-Feb-2009