LAWN BOWLS



There are 4 Sections (each a separate web page) under this heading: -


  • SECTION 1 can be found immediately below. It contains details of PROCEDURES relating specifically to our club.


  • SECTION 2 provides a BEGINNERS' guide, plus notes on the ETIQUETTE of the modern game.


  • SECTION 3 contains items on various ASPECTS of the game of Lawn Bowls - from it's beginnings to the present day bowls scene.


  • SECTION 4 continues with a MISCELLANY of items on various ASPECTS of the game of Lawn Bowls.


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    1. Club Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . link

    2. Beginners' Guide & Etiquette . . . . link

    3. Bowls Miscellany 1. . . . . . . . . . . link

    3. Bowls Miscellany 2. . . . . . . . . . . link


    CLUB PROCEDURES

    CLUB CONSTITUTION

    Our Club Constitution was revised in 2005 to take account of the merging of the Ladies' and Men's Sections. To view the full text click on the 'CLUB CONSTITUTION' Banner on the right - - - > > >

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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.


      10. Adopted 23rd July 2005.

    		  


    Weekly Programme

    USE OF THE GREEN & RINKS

    The NORMAL WEEKLY PROGRAMME



    Our normal weekly programme for the use of the green and its six rinks is outlined in the table on the left.

    Club Competition matches, friendly roll-ups and practice sessions should be booked for times which do not clash with pre-arranged league and friendly matches (as they appear in the published Fixtures Handbook).

    A booking form for doing this is displayed in the Clubhouse. See the further note below.


    RINK INFORMATION 2011


    DIRECTION OF PLAY 2011 SEASON
    APRIL
    MAY
    JUNE
    JULY
    AUGUST
    SEPT.

    PERPENDICULAR to PAVILION on Weeks beginning Monday ...
    25
    9; 23
    6; 20
    4; 18
    1; 15; 29
    12; 26

    PARALLEL to the PAVILION on Weeks beginning Monday ......
    ---
    2; 16; 30
    13; 27
    11; 25
    8; 22
    5; 19

    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.
    Rinks Numbering

    PRIORITY FOR BOOKING RINKS

    1. CLUB FIXTURES *
    2. NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
    3. COUNTY COMPETITIONS
    4. N.W.S. LEAGUE MATCHES
    5. N.W.S. COMPETITIONS
    6. CLUB COMPETITIONS
    * If a member wishes to use a rink which has been reserved for a club fixture, please tell the Captain at least 7 days (or as soon as possible) before required.

    If a member wishes to use a rink (which has been reserved for other than a club fixture), please consult the person who has booked the rink at least 24 hours before required. Normally this would be necessary only if there was no other rink available at the time required.

    NOTE: RINKS SHOULD NOT BE BOOKED FOR ROLL-UPS EXCEPT THAT TWO OR THREE RINKS ARE RESERVED ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS, AND THREE RINKS ON CLUB EVENINGS i.e. TUESDAYS, FOR ROLL-UPS.


    Bowls Tea Cup

    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 allocated timetable for the season and further information on the procedure to be followed can be found posted on the clubhouse noticeboard.