Code of Practice

1)

Dress Code

Check you know the correct dress code for the occasion – and wear it.

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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.

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3)

Team Play

In a team game, arrive in time to welcome your guests.

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4)

Use Steps Provided

Players should use the steps provided when going on and off the green.

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5)

Do Not Drop Bowls

Bowls should not be dropped on the green.

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6)

Steps & Verges

Do not sit or stand on the steps or verges.

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7)

Shake Hands

Shake hands with your opponents before and after the game.

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8)

Smoking Litter

Matches, cigarette ends, etc., should be placed in the litter baskets within the designated smoking area.

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9)

Smoking Area

There should be no smoking or vaping anywhere within the perimeter fence apart from the designated smoking area.

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10)

Kicking In Bowls

Bowls should not be kicked in until after the head has been decided.

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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.

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12)

Game Flow

Don’t delay the game.

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13)

Movement in the Head

Don’t wander around or move about the head when a player is about to deliver a bowl.

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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.

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15)

Rink Posession

Do not infringe the laws of rink possession.

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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.

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17)

Gracious in Defeat

If you lose the game remember to congratulate your opponent.

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18)

Courtesy

Bowling is a friendly game and all players should show courtesy and good sportsmanship.

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19)

Criticism

Never be heard to criticise the green or your opponent.

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20)

Sportsmanship

Acknowledge a “fluke” and commend an opponent’s good bowl.

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21)

Know the Rules

All bowlers should know the rules as laid down by the World Bowls Association.

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22)

Mobile Phones

Mobile Phones should not be used on or around the green.

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23)

Enjoy yourself

Please enjoy your game.