The All-in-One Bowls Club Management System
If your club is still managing memberships with spreadsheets, handwritten notes and paper forms, you’re not alone. Many bowls clubs across the UK are still doing things the long way around, often leaving the work to one or two committed volunteers.
But when vital records go missing, or payments slip through the cracks, what starts as a favour becomes a full-time headache.
That’s why over 200 bowls clubs across the UK have chosen Bowlr because our membership management module is made for clubs like yours. It simplifies admin tasks, so you can spend less time chasing payments and more time enjoying the game. Enjoy automated renewals, quick bookings, and real-time updates. It’s your complete digital toolkit for easier club management.
Here are five reasons why bowls clubs across the UK trust Bowlr to handle their memberships and how it could work for your club, too.
Are you trying to juggle a mixture of spreadsheets, paper records and calendar reminders? That’s exactly how things get missed, whether it’s a double-booked rink, a forgotten renewal, or a locker no one can account for. Bowlr brings all your membership admin together in one secure system.
Log in from the clubhouse or at home and see:
It’s organised, accessible, and designed specifically for the way bowls clubs operate. Plus, because it’s built for bowls, not football or fitness centres, everything just fits. There are no awkward workarounds or irrelevant features. Just tools that do what you need when you need them.
Chasing overdue payments or trying to make sense of cash in envelopes is one of the most time-consuming jobs for clubs. According to a GOV.UK guide on community amateur sports, proper financial oversight is essential for good governance. However, it shouldn’t take up all your time. With Bowlr, you can say goodbye to awkward reminders and missing receipts.
The system sends:
You’ll always know who’s paid and who might need a gentle nudge. It’s also easier for members. With clear reminders and secure checkout options, renewals are now hassle-free. More importantly, Bowlr is GDPR-compliant and hosted on UK servers, so your club’s financial and personal data is handled with care.
Generic membership systems often expect you to mould your club around their features. Bowlr works the other way. It’s designed to fit how bowls clubs already operate.
Regardless of whether your club has 25 members or 2000, you can create flexible membership types for all. This includes juniors, honorary members, casual players, and whole league competitors. Need to keep track of locker numbers, rink fees or member categories? It’s all built-in.
Fixture planning is simple, too. You can organise competitions, plan matches, and steer clear of double bookings. This way, you won’t need paper calendars or constant phone calls. Members can log in, book rinks, view upcoming fixtures and even enter their own scores from home.
“It has transformed the way we run our club and our members couldn't be happier that we've streamlined our processes making it far easier for them to make rink bookings and access up-to-date information.”
— David Porter, Club Chairman, Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club
As you can see, our system modules aren’t simple add-ons but features developed from honest conversations with real clubs. That’s what makes Bowlr different. Whether you operate an indoor or outdoor club, our system feels like an integral part of your club, not something bolted on.
Pinning updates to the noticeboard and hoping people read them isn’t the most reliable way to keep members informed. And with fewer people regularly visiting the clubhouse, clubs need a better way to stay connected.
With Bowlr, communication becomes instant and targeted. You can send messages to specific teams, individual members, or your whole club. Whether it’s a last-minute rink change, a gentle payment reminder, or a social invite, members get the right message at the right time.
There’s also a digital noticeboard that updates automatically when members log in. And for those who are less comfortable with technology? Notifications can still be sent via text or email, ensuring that no one is left out.
Clear communication keeps everyone engaged and makes your club feel more connected, even off the green.
Switching systems can feel daunting, especially when time and tech confidence are limited. That’s why Bowlr makes getting started as easy as possible, with full support along the way.
We’ll help you set everything up, from importing your current member data to configuring your club’s structure. You don’t need to be ‘tech-savvy’; our system is designed with simplicity in mind, and our team is here to guide you at every step.
Need extra help later on? You can reach us by phone or email, and we’ll provide you with straightforward answers. No scripted replies here! We also offer training sessions for club committees and volunteers via Microsoft Teams. This way, everyone can feel confident using the system.
With Bowlr, you’re never left to figure it out on your own, and most clubs are fully set up in just a few days.
From tracking payments to planning fixtures, Bowlr helps bowls clubs stay on top of their admin without the stress. Whether your club is run by a single volunteer or a full committee, our software is built to make everyday tasks quicker, easier, and more accurate.
No more juggling spreadsheets. No more chasing renewals. Just a system that works quietly in the background, giving your team more time to focus on your members and the game itself. That’s why over 200 UK clubs have already made the switch, with support from Bowls England and the EIBA. Getting started is simple, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Call us on 01202 684400 or get in touch online to book your free demo and discover a better way to run your club with no pressure and no jargon.