The All-in-One Bowls Club Management System
It’s a scene many bowls clubs know well. Fixture grids on paper, late score updates, and a volunteer fielding questions with a pen in one hand and a call sheet in the other. Round robin formats are fair, but manually running them is time-consuming.
That’s where tournament software makes a difference.
Built for bowls clubs, tools like Bowlr’s automate the busywork. It generates fixtures, assigns rinks, tracks scores, and updates tables in real time.
For club volunteers, it means less admin and fewer errors. For members, it means a smooth, fair tournament they can follow from start to finish.
In this guide, we’ll explore how clubs in the UK are using software to make round robin events easier.
Round robin formats are popular in bowls because they give everyone a fair chance. But without the correct setup, they’re hard to run smoothly.
That’s why clubs tell us they spend more time on admin than on enjoying the event. For example, Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club cut its tournament planning time thanks to Bowlr’s league management module. That’s time saved and redirected back to players and hospitality.
“I would, without doubt, recommend the Bowlr system to any bowls club. 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, Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club
Our tool eliminates double handling, updates rounds immediately, and streamlines tasks for every club. It works for both indoor and outdoor bowls clubs. When members wait for updates or feel confused about fixtures, it impacts the overall experience.
Bowlr’s tournament tools are designed to reflect how clubs actually operate. The system, developed with input from club administrators, streamlines each stage of the event.
From the moment you create a tournament, the system guides you through each step:
Bowlr provides a stable framework for clubs. It also helps indoor clubs that manage several sessions each day. You can learn more about our indoor club features and outdoor club tools on our website.
A round robin tournament format means every team plays each other, so the logistics multiply fast. With Bowlr, scheduling is handled in moments.
Here’s how it works:
Fixtures and results are visible to administrators and players, and you can export or archive results easily.
For competitions with multiple stages, i.e. knockout rounds, the software integrates with our knockout competition module. This allows it to automatically move players through the stages.
Essex County Bowling Club implemented Bowlr’s scheduling tools to enhance fixture coordination. This change resulted in an additional £19,500 in rink revenue over the season. The automation helped maximise occupancy without increasing admin load.
A well-run tournament runs more smoothly for everyone involved. With Bowlr, the benefits reach both organisers and members.
For organisers:
For members:
Features like rink fees and accounts also help treasurers and club staff track income. The league management module helps clubs keep their league matches organised and clear.
At Bedford Borough Bowls Club, staff saved a full working day every week by switching to Bowlr. This cut their paperwork and allowed a shift in focus towards community building and coaching.
By reducing last-minute questions and providing volunteers with a clearer picture, the system helps your event run smoothly and on time.
Bowlr isn’t a generic sports system. It’s explicitly designed for bowls clubs; indoor, outdoor, and county associations. We work with 200+ clubs across the UK, and our platform is endorsed by national bodies including the EIBA and Bowls England.
You’re adopting an integrated management system that includes:
County-level organisers can check out our county bowling associations features.
Run round robins with confidence, not chaos. Bowlr tournament software helps your club stay organised, save time, and provide a smooth experience for members. Whether you’re planning one event or a whole season, it keeps everything on track.
Used by 200+ UK clubs, our tools are built for bowls. It combines scheduling, scoring, and member communication in one reliable system. We’ll walk you through how it fits into your setup, be it indoors, outdoors, or both. So you can save admin hours, keep your fixtures on track, and get more time back on the green.
Call 01202 684400 or book a complimentary demo today to discover how our software can support your club.