It is often seen as a game for the older generation, but now a new bowls tournament is bringing the game to a younger audience.
Players compete at an indoor Planetbowls competition (Image: Archant)
The skill of rolling a ball slowly along a green of immaculate grass has been shaken up with the injection of music and colour thanks to Planetbowls.
The game has been growing in popularity in recent years and now a 25-year-old woman from Cawston has organised the Norfolk Open singles.
Planetbowls is seen as a whole new concept for bowls, hosting singles events across the country and operating straight knockout competitions over just one day.
Organiser Sammi Coverdale, who has been playing since the age of ten, said: 'Planetbowls is a growing tournament aimed at any age and any ability, bringing bowls into 2015 with music and colour, getting away from the stereotypical game of bowls.'
Pristine white clothing is replaced with brightly coloured tops and bowls, and music is played during the games which are streamed live on the internet - with the added benefit of big cash prizes.
In traditional bowls the first person to get to a score of 21 wins however, in Planetbowls, competitors play 2 games of 7 ends meaning anyone really does stand a chance.
Norfolk Bowling Club on Unthank Road in Norwich will host the two-day Norfolk Open singles on July 10 and 11.
The Club on Unthank Road will see up to 64 players from around the UK taking part and over half those already registered are under 30.
Miss Coverdale said: 'I now see a lot more people my own age playing.'
First prize for the competition is £1,000 and the winner will go through to a Grand Prix tournament later in the year.
Miss Coverdale said: 'I'd advise anyone wanting to get into the sport to pop along to their local bowls club, most have games each night.'
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