Welcome to the Essex County Lawn Bowling Club!
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Essex County LBC
Address: Watsessing Park (junction of Maolis and Glenwood Avenue's) Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Website: www.njbowls.com Email: [email protected] Directions....click here. Member of....
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Welcome to BOWLSNJ, the home of the Essex County LBC.
Lawn Bowling has been at Watsessing Park in Bloomfield NJ since the 1920’s and a home to many champions. Come and join the fun and enjoy this relaxing and enjoyable sport among friends. A chance to be competitive or just enjoy a social atmosphere while getting light exercise. Come give it a try, you’ll be glad you did. Watch for our open houses or just pop by and say 'Hi'. Colin Smith President |
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Tribute to Colin SmithColin Smith served as President of Essex County LBC since 1995 and contributed significantly at both the Divisional and National levels. In recent years, Colin faced health challenges and was unable to be as active, but his impact on the sport and the club was immense. It is with great sadness that we share Colin passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 70. We are deeply grateful for all that he has done for the sport of bowls and our club. He will be greatly missed.
Bowls USA - Hall of Fame Bio on Colin Smith - inducted in 2017
Colin Smith came to America with his bowls in 1979 and quickly found the Essex County Lawn Bowling Club around the corner. Since joining, Colin has won many NE Division tournaments and was the Northeast Division Bowler of the Year in 2000. He represented the NE at the US Championships in Pairs in 1999 and in Singles in 2016. In the US Open his Fours team finished third in 2001 and second in 2003, his Triples team had a third place finish in 1997. In 2002 and 2004 he played on Team USA in the North American Challenge against Canada. In addition to his bowling record, Colin has an impressive record of service to Bowls USA. Colin served as the President of the Essex County LBC since 1995 and has served 3 terms as Eastern/Northeast Division President. He has also served as Division Treasurer, Head Division Umpire, and Games Chair for the Northeast. At the national level, Colin has served many times as a national councilor for ALBA (1995-2000), USLBA (2002-2007) and was the President of USLBA in 2007-2008. |
Come join us....
2025
Interclub Day of Bowling - Tentative: Sat, July 19
9:00am to 3:00pm
We are inviting other clubs from our Northeast Division to come to our club that day for a fun day of bowling. Random draw and format will be determined that day.
9:00am to 3:00pm
We are inviting other clubs from our Northeast Division to come to our club that day for a fun day of bowling. Random draw and format will be determined that day.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new lawn bowling green at Essex County Lawn Bowling Club...July 21, 2020
Watch the news clip and interview with Skip Arculli and Colin Smith....click here.
Members of ECLBC with Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County Executive and Staff during ribbon cutting ceremony for new lawn bowling green.
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Skip Arculli (2nd from left), one of the greatest bowlers of our time, Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County Exeutive (4th from left) and Colin Smith, President of ECLBC (5th from left)
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Colin Smith, President of ECLBC, showing how to roll a bowl
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Michele Arculli, daughter of Skip Arculli, teaching Joseph and staff how to bowl
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Check out 2018 Results, 2017 Results, 2016 Results, 2015 Results and Past Results for Essex County Club winners
Note: No results available for 2020
Note: No results available for 2020
2021 Bowls USA News
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Tribute to Isabella "Izzie" Forbes
We recently lost one our legendary bowlers, Isabella (aka "Izzie") Forbes on Sat, June 13, 2015. We are deeply saddened by the loss as she was an integral part of ECLBC, becoming the first woman President in 1979. She was not only a pioneer in our sport but her love of the game showed in her continued promotion of the game. She will be truly missed.
Read Isabella Forbes bio....
Read Isabella Forbes bio....
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