Business Details
Your Local Community Sports Club in Curl Curl
Established in 1973, Harbord Bowling Club has been a cornerstone of community engagement on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Our club offers premier facilities including three high-quality tiff dwarf grass greens and a barefoot bowls green, catering to both competitive and social players. With dedicated men's and women's programs, we provide free coaching sessions and equipment for newcomers, fostering inclusivity for all skill levels. Our social bowls days operate six days a week with flexible start times accommodating work schedules. Beyond sport, we host family-friendly events, corporate functions, and community gatherings in our versatile spaces.The club maintains strong affiliations with state bowling associations while prioritising local connections through interclub carnivals and district games. Our experienced team ensures proper instruction in game rules and techniques, with membership packages including NSW Womens Bowling Association benefits. With ample on-site parking and convenient weekday opening hours from midday to late evening, we remain accessible to modern lifestyles. Our facilities also support special events like kids parties and end-of-year office celebrations, reinforcing our role as a multifaceted community hub.
Services
Lawn Bowls
Social Events
Kids Parties
Corporate Functions
Barefoot Bowls
Highlights and features
- We offer free coaching with equipment included for new members
- Our club provides six dedicated social bowls days with flexible timing
- We host family-friendly events and corporate functions year-round
- Our membership includes NSW Womens Bowling Association affiliation
- We maintain premier tiff dwarf grass greens for optimal play
Services
Lawn Bowls
Our premier lawn bowls facility features three tiff dwarf grass greens and a barefoot bowls green. We cater to competitive players through seven Pennant Teams while offering social play opportunities six days weekly. Members receive free coaching sessions with equipment provided, making this traditional sport accessible to all skill levels.
Social Events
The club hosts regular social gatherings including morning teas, luncheons, and evening events. Our Wednesday and Friday women's sessions include post-game lunches with raffles and community updates. Men's social bowls days operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with flexible start times accommodating modern work schedules.
Kids Parties
We offer specialised children's party packages in partnership with professional event coordinators. Our facilities accommodate birthday celebrations with dedicated activity areas and experienced staff ensuring safe, memorable experiences for young guests.
Corporate Functions
Our versatile spaces cater to business events including end-of-year celebrations and team-building activities. The club provides tailored packages for corporate groups with options for themed events and customised catering through our on-site food services.
Barefoot Bowls
Our dedicated barefoot bowls green offers a relaxed alternative to traditional lawn bowls. This accessible format appeals to younger demographics and casual players, operating with extended hours including late-night sessions on weekends for after-dark socialising.
People
Joy Van Duinen
President
Joy leads our women's bowling program with over 20 years' experience in lawn bowls administration. She personally oversees member onboarding and coordinates interclub competitions while maintaining strong community connections.
Questions
What types of bowls can I play at Harbord?
We offer traditional green bowls on three tiff dwarf grass surfaces plus a dedicated barefoot bowls green with extended operating hours.
Are coaching sessions available for beginners?
Yes, we provide free coaching with equipment included for new members, covering game fundamentals and proper playing techniques.
Can I hire the club for private events?
Our facilities accommodate corporate functions, birthday parties, and community events with tailored packages available through our events team.
What are the membership benefits?
Membership includes access to all greens, participation in competitive leagues, NSW Womens Bowling Association affiliation, and exclusive social events.
What are the playing hours?
Social bowls operate daily from 10am-11pm with extended Friday hours until midnight and late openings on weekends.
Reviews (6)
Tigran Tarbiyan
Aug 22, 2020
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I like this place. We play soccer here on every Saturday and we do enjoy it. The fields are nice and clean, well covered to protect from random high shots. There is a bar in the centre where grab a beer or any other drink after the game. In a word, it's a great place to exercise.
Andrew Rumble
Jul 05, 2020
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We had a great evening in a casual environment as a family watching a great local band and at 9pm we were rudely asked to leave by security. Do these guys have any social graces because it seems Harbord bowling clubs is employing idiots to manage families
Stuzoo M.
Jan 25, 2020
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I don't bowl. A tidy club for drinks that lacks atmosphere. The Calabria club up the road has much more character.
Bannana Cabana
Aug 31, 2019
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I liked going here even though I am not an old person it was still fun to go to and you should try it some time.
James Keerie
Oct 22, 2018
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Great place for family and mates, I come here with work colleagues every couple of months, the beers are cheap and the pizzas are yum!
Catherine Anderson
Oct 07, 2017
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Pizza is ok but has declined in quality over the past 12 months. Beer and wine choice is terrible. Barefoot bowls is fun but would be better with an improved beverage choice. There is no outside area that is smoke free. Seriously needs a makeover and bringing up to date.
