Riverain Bowls Club is a centre for the sport of Bowls in Hitchin, Hertfordshire
The facilities at Riverain are centred upon our a fully air-conditioned, international standard 8-rink bowling arena.
Our rinks often host competitions at the highest levels.
We provide spacious changing rooms, with lockers for members and have a comfortable lounge area in which players and spectators may relax.
The club has a number of qualified bowls coaches and coaching sessions are regularly run throughout the year.
We actively encourage bowlers of all ages and abilities, indeed we have a thriving youth section.
We have a fully licenced bar and catering service that can provide light meals and sandwiches throughout the day. After a match, we regularly provide larger meals at which we can cater for a maximum of 80 persons.
| Date | Time | Against | Competition | Format | H/A | Dress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 15 December | 14:00 | Harpenden | Friendly | 4 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 21 December | 14:00 | Ladies v Gentlemen | Internal | 8 Rinks | Home | Christmas |
| Wednesday 1 January | 10:00 | Gala | Internal | 8 Rinks | Home | Greys |
| Wednesday 1 January | 14:00 | East Beds League | Friendly | 8 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 4 January | 14:00 | Ware | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 5 January | 10:00 | Watford IBC | League | 4 Rinks | Split | Blacks |
| Sunday 5 January | 14:00 | Whit Hern | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 11 January | 14:00 | Buntingford | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 12 January | 14:00 | Letchworth & District | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 18 January | 14:00 | Whitethorn | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 19 January | 14:00 | Baldock | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 26 January | 14:00 | Welwyn & District | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 2 February | 10:00 | Cheshunt | Men's League | 4 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 2 February | 10:00 | Cheshunt | Ladies League | 4 Rinks | Away | Blacks |
| Saturday 8 February | 14:00 | Riverain Outdoors | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 9 February | 14:00 | Bedfordshire VPs | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 15 February | 14:30 | Glebelands | Friendly | 6 Triples | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 22 February | 14:00 | Henlow | Friendly | 7 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 23 February | 10:00 | Herts IBC | League | 4 Rinks | Split | Blacks |
| Sunday 23 February | 14:00 | Thurrock | Friendly | 8 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
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| Date | Time | Against | Competition | Format | H/A | Dress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1 March | 14:00 | Welwyn Garden City | Friendly | 7 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 2 March | 14:00 | Datchworth & St.Ippolyts | Friendly | 8 Rinks | Home | Greys |
| Saturday 8 March | 14:00 | Norfolk EBA Past Presidents | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Whites |
| Saturday 15 March | 14:00 | Ware | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Whites |
| Sunday 23 March | 14:00 | Buntingford | Friendly | 6 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 29 March | 10:00 | Hatfield | Friendly | 4 Rinks | Home | Blacks |
| Saturday 5 April | 09:30 | Club Finals | Internal | Home | Whites | |
| Sunday 6 April | 09:30 | Club Finals | Internal | Home | Whites | |
| Saturday 12 April | 14:00 | Stotfold | Friendly | 6 Triples | Home | Blacks |
| Sunday 13 April | 10:00 | Guinness Mini International | 8 Rinks | Hosting | ||
| Friday 18 April | 09:30 | Gala | Internal | 8 Rinks | Home | Greys |
| Monday 3 November | 10:00 | Hatfield | League | 4 Rinks | Split | Blacks |
| Monday 8 December | 14:00 | Letchworth & District v Bedfordshire VPs | 6 Rinks | Hosting |
We have a number of internal leagues and the Cygnets friendly turn up and play rollup sessions.
These occupy the rinks at the times below.
At other times, members may book the rinks for their own games or roll-ups.
| 09:30 | 11:45 | 14:00 | 16:15 | 19:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mixed Triples | Ladies Triples | Mixed Rinks | ||
| Tuesday | Mens Triples | Cygnets | Mens Rinks | Mixed Rinks | |
| Wednesday | Mixed Triples | Mixed Rinks | Mixed Triples | ||
| Thursday | Mixed Triples | Cygnets | Mixed Rinks | Mixed Rinks | |
| Friday | Mixed Triples | Mens Triples | Mixed Rinks | ||
| Saturday | Inter-club Friendlies | Inter-club Friendlies | |||
| Sunday | Inter-club Friendlies | Inter-club Friendlies | Turn up & play |
| 09:30 | 11:45 | 14:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mixed Triples | ||
| Tuesday | Mixed Triples | ||
| Wednesday | Mixed Triples | ||
| Thursday | Mixed Triples | ||
| Friday | Mixed Triples | ||
| Saturday | |||
| Sunday | Closed | ||