GREEN OPENS FRIDAY 12th APRIL 2024
GREEN OPENS FRIDAY 12th APRIL 2024
CLUB RULES
The Club Rules will be set by the Management Committee.
The Club premises shall be open to members from 9.30am, and the green from 10am to dusk daily, except when the green is unavailable for play.
All players are to comply with the etiquette of the game (see Lawn Bowls Etiquette Policy).
Club uniform will be blue and yellow. When bowling in competitive matches members must wear bowls shoes, club shirts and grey trousers/skirts/three quarters/tailored shorts unless all white has been stipulated.
At other times, including rollups/club events, bowlers may wear smart casual clothes although regulation bowls shoes must always be worn.
Bowlers must change into their bowls shoes after they have arrived at the green to ensure that debris, gravel or harmful fungus are not taken onto the green.
Treat the green you are playing on with respect, it is costly to maintain, and everyone should try to deliver their bowls without ‘digging them’ into the turf.
Smoking, vaping, or the use of mobile phones are not permitted on the green.
The consumption of food and drink is not permitted on the green.
Dogs can be brought onto the green surrounds but must always be kept on a lead and must not be allowed onto the green. Well behaved dogs are allowed in the clubhouse.
Availability sheets will be posted on the Club notice board, members should append their name on the sheet if they wish to be considered for selection.
A list of those selected will be displayed on the notice board; members are to tick their names to indicate that they know they have been selected and remain available to play.
Any member who has been selected to play and has subsequently to drop out must notify the Captain of the Day directly as soon as possible and must not just delete their name from the sheet.
All members selected to play must report to the team captain at least 15 minutes before the start of a game; failure to do so may result in a reserve being asked to play.
Reserves should attend at the discretion of the team captain at least 10 minutes before the start of a match.
Any member who has indicated his availability to represent the club in any organized competitions must play in the position(s) and team(s) they are selected in by the club’s captain’s.
Any member having a grievance concerning the fairness of the selection process shall be entitled to appear before the committee to discuss the matter.
As a general rule all members should be given reasonable opportunity to play in friendly or Club matches. For league matches and competitions the emphasis may be on fielding a stronger team.
Members shall enter the names of all guests in the Visitor's Book. Not more than 6 guests may be introduced in any one day and the same guest may not be introduced more than 12 times in any calendar year.
A member shall not cause any communication in whatever form to be exhibited on Club Notice boards or premises without the prior permission of the Club Secretary/a committee member.
A member shall not knowingly remove, injure, destroy or damage any property of the Club and shall make restitution for the same if called upon to do so by the Committee.
Members, visitors and guests of the club have a right to:
be treated with fairness and respect;
participate in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination;
have their privacy and confidentiality protected.
Members may submit their views or concerns to the Bowls Committee in person or in writing.
The Bowls Committee will investigate and deal with concerns in a timely manner. They will advise all concerned parties of their decision, which will close the matter.
It is expected that members and visitors of the club will at all times:
Be friendly, courteous and respectful towards other members, visitors and staff;
Respect team-mates, opponents, officials and the rules of the game;
Refrain from behaviour that would bring the game or the club into disrepute;
Refrain from behaviour that could offend or embarrass others;
Behave in non-violent and non-abusive ways;
Respect the positions of office bearers, committee members and volunteers of the club;
Treat the property and facilities of the club with respect;
Contribute positively to the sporting and social activities of the club.
Conduct is a matter of concern to all members – poor conduct has a negative impact, and can be harmful and destructive to the club.
It is the responsibility of all members to ensure that their behaviour is appropriate at all times.
If a member is offensive or abusive, responding in the same manner will also be considered a breach of the Code of Conduct. The only reasonable and acceptable response is to not engage in a negative behaviour. It is acceptable to report the concern/matter to the Bowls Committee to be investigated under breaches of the Code of Conduct.
Any member representing the club must not engage in conduct which is violent, aggressive, inappropriate or prejudicial to the interests of the club. A member representing the club, for the purposes of this rule, is defined as anyone who:
Is wearing club uniform or any items of uniform that identifies them as a member of the Club;
Represents the club in any bowls event;
Participates in any bowls event at our club or at another club, or attends such event(s) as a spectator.
Be punctual for your game, being late could be considered disrespectful to your opponents, and if in a team game, to your own colleagues too, and being rushed before an important game puts you at a disadvantage. Ensure you have dressed appropriately for the game you are about to play.
Webmaster Tony Gascoyne