Walton-on-Thames Bowling Club

CLUB PROCEDURES
relating to the GREEN & CLUBHOUSE

Our Club Constitution was revised in 2005 to take account of the merging of the Ladies' and Men's Sections.

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Club Procedures & Regulations . . . (CLUB BY-LAWS)

1. Club dress for all members and guests on the green shall be grey below the waist and white (or cream) above the waist, unless stated otherwise in the fixture list. Regulation bowling shoes must be worn at all times. Full details of approved dress are posted in the dressing rooms. Any proposed changes to the club dress are to be agreed by the committee. The normal dress code does not apply on Tuesday evening Club Nights when casual dress may be worn.



2. All playing Guests, including associate members, may only play a total of five times during the playing season and must pay the appropriate green fees.



3. Protective sheets must be used on the green when so directed by the Greenkeeper/Ranger or the Committee.



4. Disputes on the green shall be solved by reference to the 'Laws Of Bowls'. The rules governing club competition are as posted in the clubhouse; clarification may be sought from the Competition Secretary. The date for completion of a round in a club competition may only be extended with the agreement of the Competition Secretary.



5. Rink Bookings - Club Matches shown in the fixture list will always take first priority. Rinks may then be pre-booked with the following priority: National Competition; Surrey Competitions; North-West Surrey Competitions, and Club Competitions. Rinks may not be pre-booked for roll-ups or friendlies.



6. No dogs, except guide dogs, to be allowed in the clubhouse, and they must be kept off the green.



7. Markers must follow the guidelines posted in the clubhouse.



8. Bar hours - the permitted opening hours will be 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily including Sundays. Good Friday and Christmas Day 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10.30p.m.



9. No smoking in the clubhouse.




Adopted 23rd July 2005.

RINK INFORMATION

To lessen the wear on the green, the direction of play is changed on Mondays of each week, and rink positions are changed daily.

The rinks are numbered from 1 to 6 starting in the far left hand corner furthest away from the pavilion. In this way, when playing parallel to the pavilion, Rink No.6 will be nearest to the pavilion, and on the far right when playing at right angles to the pavilion.

It is the responsibility of the person or persons setting up a rink for play to follow the directions outlined on the accompanying chart, a copy of which is displayed in the equipment store.

When laying out equipment for Matches and Competitions in the weeks when play direction is across the front of the pavilion, please ensure that games start from the 'Hedge End', i.e. to the left of the pavilion.

This will improve safety and give more room for Players on lower numbered rinks to pass back and forth.

When setting up Rink 6 in this direction, it is suggested that rink equipment (score board, measure stick, etc.) is placed along the side of the rink facing the rose bed.

THE TEA ROTA

Members take it in turns to prepare teas for weekend matches. This will normally work out at no more than 1 or 2 times per season. When members are unable to carry out these duties on their designated dates they should arrange to swap with someone.

Details of the procedure involved can be found by clicking on the 'CUP'image on the left.