When people think about sports they often go to the most popular, football, soccer, basketball etc.
But there are sports that often go unnoticed, flying under the radar.
The News decided to head down to a local carpet bowls game to find out what brought the players to the game and what keeps them there.
Here’s what they had to say.
Jan Exton
I was originally a tennis player and when I felt that I couldn’t play anymore, I moved to bowls. I enjoy it really because it is a bit of a social day out and I get to enjoy a team sport. I first played for a rural team but then changed to play for Shepp East which is who I’m with now.
Val Le Lievre
My mum and dad played, I said I would never play, but then I was nagged and nagged by a friend so I ended up giving in. It is the people that keep me here. There’s some really lovely ladies in the club, a good supportive group of ladies. My husband said he would join so it’s become something we do together which I think is great.
David Smith
I was in the navy when I was younger and that got me into carpet bowls. When I moved down to Dookie, I was asked to play carpet bowls here, which I do now. Both the social aspect of being here and the gameplay itself keep me coming back.
Lyn Scott
12 years ago a friend told me I should join bowls when I retire, and well, now I’m retired so here I am and it’s good. I enjoy the bowling, I’m not very good at it but I enjoy it. It’s also good for socialising with my friends.