Stony Stratford Bowls Club – Code of Practice
1)
Dress Code
Check you know the correct dress code for the occasion – and wear it.
2)
Punctuality
Make sure you know the starting time of the game and arrive in sufficient time to change and be ready to start on the green at the appointed time.
3)
Team Play
In a team game, arrive in time to welcome your guests.
4)
Use Steps Provided
Players should use the steps provided when going on and off the green.
5)
Do Not Drop Bowls
Bowls should not be dropped on the green.
6)
Steps & Verges
Do not sit or stand on the steps or verges.
7)
Shake Hands
Shake hands with your opponents before and after the game.
8)
Smoking Litter
Matches, cigarette ends, etc., should be placed in the litter baskets within the designated smoking area.
9)
Smoking Area
There should be no smoking or vaping anywhere within the perimeter fence apart from the designated smoking area.
10)
Kicking In Bowls
Bowls should not be kicked in until after the head has been decided.
11)
Position Post Delivery
After delivering a bowl, a player should either retire behind the mat or advance to the head. He should not take up a position in between.
12)
Game Flow
Don’t delay the game.
13)
Movement in the Head
Don’t wander around or move about the head when a player is about to deliver a bowl.
14)
Scoring
If you are responsible for keeping the score, compare your card with your opponents at regular intervals. If score-boards are in use, ensure it concurs with the scorecards.
15)
Rink Posession
Do not infringe the laws of rink possession.
16)
Deciding Shots
Unless you have been delegated to decide the shots at the completion of an end, do not interfere in any way shape or form with this process. (Usually it is the third who decides in a fours, and the second who decides in a pairs or triples.) If an umpire has been called, stay well clear of the head until a decision has been made.
17)
Gracious in Defeat
If you lose the game remember to congratulate your opponent.
18)
Courtesy
Bowling is a friendly game and all players should show courtesy and good sportsmanship.
19)
Criticism
Never be heard to criticise the green or your opponent.
20)
Sportsmanship
Acknowledge a “fluke” and commend an opponent’s good bowl.
21)
Know the Rules
All bowlers should know the rules as laid down by the World Bowls Association.
22)
Mobile Phones
Mobile Phones should not be used on or around the green.
23)
Enjoy yourself
Please enjoy your game.
SSBC operates a non-smoking/vaping policy. A designated smoking/vaping area is located on the left hand side of the clubhouse. Our smoking policy is displayed on Secretary’s notice board in the clubhouse for your further information.
The Committee..