In May 1928, Dave Lovie and George Baillie approached Bill Mitting with the idea of forming a Bowling Club in Black Rock. As a result, a Public Meeting with about 40 people present decided to form a Sporting Club to cater for Bowls, Tennis, and Croquet. After another 2 meetings, the Black Rock Bowling, Tennis and Croquet Club was formed, and land purchased in Fern Street for £1200 on a £25 deposit. Work commenced immediately with clearing, ploughing and the laying of two asphalt and two gravel tennis courts.

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The tennis courts were opened in September 1928, followed by the bowling green and croquet lawn in January 1929. By September 1929, all 3 sports were being played with a “Tin Shed” as a Clubhouse. (As a requirement for a £1000 overdraft from the National Bank).

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In 1976, the Croquet Club was disbanded, the lawn converted to a Bowling Green and the Club became the Black Rock Bowling and Tennis Club.

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The Club is one of very few sporting clubs which owns its own land. This puts us in a very strong position, as what we do is determined by the Members subject to normal laws. It is managed by a Board of Management elected from the total membership by the Members. The Club is funded solely by its members.