Make new friends and enjoy a casual bite to eat whilst playing lawn bowls. Find yourself a wing-person who can join you at future events. This activity offers a unique opportunity to meet up with Geelong locals (and those who visit from further afield) for a relaxed afternoon of meaningful connections, whilst enjoying a bit of healthy competition on the lawn bowls rink.

"Barefoot Bowls" is designed to connect you with like-minded people through sharing a mutually enjoyable experience. This event is best suited to people within the age range of late 20's to mid 50's and those who consider themselves "young-at-heart". Note: majority of people attending are single.

Our events usually attract fun-loving professionals, experienced travellers, those who enjoy outdoor activities, (most tend to lean left politically), people with an interest in health or personal development, and ALL prefer extended face-to-face conversations (as opposed to swiping, typing, night clubs or speed dating).

TICKETS

Member: $33 (save 34%) - log into website here to access member tickets
Early Bird: $45 (save 10%) - available up to 10 days before the event
Non-Member: $50 (learn about memberships options here)

TICKET INCLUDES

Fun ice-breaker and conversation kick-starters
Opportunity to meet and socialise with like-minded people 25-55+/-
Friendly host to help facilitate connections
2-3 hour hosted event
Equipment hire (bowls), Green fees, and tutorial
Name-tags (optional)
Paper and pens to share your contact details
Personalised pre-event reminder SMS (when booking >24hours before event)
Mobile free zone
Invitation to closed Facebook group
Your contact details forwarded by SMS after event (only by your request, via feedback form) - $10 for non-members
Pre-event coaching videos to help you feel prepared and confident

Bookings close 1-2 days before the event to allow time for confirming our reservations with the venues. Join the waitlist if need be.

FACILITATOR / HOST / MODERATOR

Your host for the morning is the effervescent Sarah (Mojo Mingle's founder). She loves meeting new people and has been passionately hosting social gatherings since 2015. She will ensure you feel welcome and included throughout the day. Her role is to facilitate connections between guests by getting to know you; so you arrive as strangers, and leave having made new friends.

BONUS: Sarah is also a matchmaker and will be keeping an eye out for potential matches for her premium clients.

PRE-EVENT PREPARATION

Prepare two truths and one lie to share with the group for the ice-breaker activity. This helps other people feel more comfortable around you as they'll learn interesting things about you to enquire about later one. Ice-breakers help veryone overcome the fear of starting conversations with strangers... allowing you to easily slip into chit chat after we've all shared our stories.

Watch the video below to learn more about playing two truths and one lie. NOTE: Sarah doesn't condone lying in real life... just when playing this game :)

REGISTRATION

12noon arrive at Malt Shovel Tap House (the old Lord Nelson pub). Our table is reserved under the name "Sarah Mojo".

You'll be warmly welcomed by Sarah and introduced to one or two other guests.

LUNCH

Pay-as-you-go. View the menu here. We allow an hour for lunching, before heading down Malop Street to the Eastern Gardens Lawn Bowling Club (Garden Street).

BAREFOOT BOWLING

At 1:30pm we kick off our shoes and have a bowl. Drinks can be purchased at the bar. Cash or card is fine.

REMEMBER; GIVE. DON'T ASK

Share your contact details with those who you meet at events. Hand out your business card. You can GIVE your email or phone number. Please do not ASK for someone's phone number. See "Event Etiquette" video (here)

If you miss the opportunity to share your details at the event, simply complete our feedback form (here) and request us to forward your details. This service costs $10 for non-members, and is FREE for members.

MOBILE FREE ZONE

Be mindful and present. Have your phone on silent and out of sight.

Need to take an important call or text? Excuse yourself from the group. This show of courtesy will be well received by other attendees as respectful and polite.

FAQS

Dress code: Neat casual
Drinks and food not included. Bring cash / card.
Age group: generally +/-25-55, however if you are older and "young at heart" then you're welcome to join us. If you are younger but "mature for your age" you are also welcome to attend.
Gender balance: Please do not attend our event if an exact gender balance is important for your enjoyment of this event. We aim to balance the genders however this is not always possible. Attend with an open mind, and a sense of adventure, ready to make new friends and meaningful connections.
Group size: our events are based on quality of connection, not quantity. Please do not attend our event if you want to meet lots of people. Our group size is generally between 6-20 attendees for most events.... allowing people time to get to know each other through conversation. Covid-19 restrictions may also limit the group size at times eg 10 indoors.
How do I become a member? Click the circles below to learn how you can enjoy discounts with the Mojo Mixer and Curated Singles social plans.

SOCIAL PLAN (MEMBERSHIP) OPTIONS:

***COVID-19 Terms & Conditions (as applicable)

Face covering (2 ply minimum) is mandatory when a social distance of 1.5 meters is unachievable
Attendee limits are based on public gathering limits (indoors / outdoors) on a case by case basis according to state/territory.
During Covid-19 restrictions, we have a no hand shake / contact policy.
Please keep a distance of 1.5 metres between yourself and others at all times when possible.
Please carry hand sanitiser and apply as required.
Please do not attend our events if you are unwell, have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath, cold or flu like symptoms, have tested positive to Covid-19 recently, if you are awaiting test results, if you have been in close contact with someone who is a confirmed case of coronavirus or if have been overseas in the last 14 days. Contact us before the event to transfer your ticket to a future event (medical certificated required).

*** In the case that an in-person event is dramatically affected by COVID-19, the personal introductions take place online (Zoom), allowing you to meet and arrange smaller group or two-person catch-ups thereafter at a time that suits you to complete the activities. Alternatively, the event many be postponed, or your ticket may be fully refunded at the discretion of the event organiser.

REFUNDS

By purchasing a ticket, you commit to attending this event. No refunds if your circumstances change, or if you change your mind about attending. A transfer is possible for this event only; please contact us ASAP when you have found someone to take your place who is of a similar age and gender. A medical certificate is required if you are in isolation eg with Covid symptoms, in which case we may be able to transfer your ticket to the next date for this event.