Club Etiquette

  • Be coversant with the Law of the Sport and Observe.
  • Respect the decision of the Umpire.
  • Be punctual to commence play at matches and come to each game/competition correctly attired.
  • Keep quite and refrain from moving when players are on the mat.
  • Stand behind the mat while your opponent bowls.
  • Always stand at the head when a player is about to bowl - movement at the head or talking is very distracting.
  • Always allow your opponent the right to the head as spelt out in the Laws of the Sport, failure to do so decreases the enjoyment of the game.
  • Walk close to the centre of the rink with the minimum of delay when changing ends.
  • Do not delay play, always play the bowls with minimum delay.
  • Never deliver your bowl before the previous bowl has come to rest.
  • Every player at the mat end should assist in collecting bowls when the end is completed.
  • Keep track of play, be ready to bowl when it is your turn.
  • Always pay your skip the respect of waiting for their decision.
  • Don't step onto the mat and indicate which way you intend playing wait for the skop's instructions.
  • Never complain about lucky bowls, they tend to equal each other out over the season.

Respect the green at all times

DO NOT
  1. Drop bowls onto the green
  2. Stand on the edge of the green
  3. Stand on the bank
  4. Walk in the ditches
  • Always take care to protect and conserve the green at all times.
  • If you lose, be a good loser, don't blame the green, weather conditions etc..
  • Win or lose, always shake hands with your opponent and thank them for the game. Don't be too taken with your win todaythe position could be reversed tomorrow.
  • Offer your opponent a drink after the game.
  • When playing singles, whether you have won or lost, be sure to thank the marker and offer him/her a drink. Remember that they have given their time to assist you in your game, you can repay them by being courteous in return.
  • It is polite to thank the Umpire of the day before leaving the club.
  • Learn to be a good marker. When offering your services, remember a marker can make or break the game.

Above all enjoy the game of bowls for its pleasure and the lasting friendships it provides.