Sturt Bowling Club
ProHighlights
- Clubroom hire that includes bowling on the greens, with all bowls supplied and experienced bowlers to coach
- Kitchen, barbecue and a staffed bar, with the group free to self-cater or bring in its own caterer
- A bowling club founded in 1903, beside Unley Oval on Trimmer Terrace with garden surrounds
About Sturt Bowling Club
Sturt Bowling Club was founded in 1903 and still plays on its original site beside Unley Oval. The clubhouse carries the name of Dr Jack Petchell, a former Australian Open champion. As well as fielding pennant sides, the club hires out its clubroom and greens for functions. Recent bookings have included work socials, presentation nights, family reunions, birthdays, wedding anniversaries and association meetings. The club supplies all bowling equipment, and experienced bowlers can help the group with technique. Anyone is welcome to come and try bowls, with members offering free coaching to newcomers. Hirers can use the clubhouse, kitchen, barbecue and bar, and the club staffs the bar for the event. The group decides whether to self-cater or bring in caterers, use the greens or not, and play its own music or have the club organise it. The hire fee covers bowling on the greens, kitchen and barbecue access, a staffed bar and bowling advice. Decorating ahead of the event can also be arranged. From October to April the greens are busy with pennants and Night Owls, so private hire generally falls on a Friday or Sunday, by day or at twilight. Between May and September green use is kept to a minimum, though bookings may still be considered.
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What does the $500 hire fee cover?
The clubroom hire covers use of the greens for bowling, access to the kitchen and barbecue, a staffed bar and bowling advice for the group.
Do guests need their own bowls or any experience?
No. The club provides all bowling equipment, and experienced bowlers can assist so beginners can join in straight away.
Can we bring our own food or caterer?
Yes. Groups can self-cater using the kitchen and barbecue or engage their own caterers. The club staffs the bar.
When is the club available for functions?
From October to April, hire generally falls on a Friday or Sunday, in the daytime or at twilight, because of pennants and Night Owls. Friday nights, Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons are typical, with other times by arrangement.
What kinds of functions are held at the club?
Work socials (including fancy dress), presentation nights, family reunions, birthdays, wedding anniversaries and association meetings have all been held here. The venue suits both relaxed and formal events.
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Tony Lydon
5 months ago
What a great club. Currently travelling & phoned ahead for social bowls. Was warmly welcomed by one & all. Had a great day with very friendly people. Give them a call if passing through. 💕👍
Jake Ettridge
9 months ago
Super friendly members and staff great facilities and amazing greens. I would recommend to anyone thinking about playing some night owls
Jon Hunter
a year ago
Fantastic club with friendly and helpful staff. Matt, you're a legend!
John Kovac
a year ago
Nice old style bowlo like the ones I grew up with. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Thursday night owls is a great night
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