The sport was chosen to replace lawn bowls, due the lack of facilities at Jamaica. Having this status until the 1994 edition, when it became a mandatory sport. In the first three editions, five events were played (men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles).
Lawn bowls was dropped in favor of this sport because Jamaica lacked suitable facilities. It remained in this position until 1994, when it became a mandatory event. In the first three tournaments, five events were contested (men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles).