WMHBC: – CODE OF CONDUCT
1. GREEN
1.1 Maintenance operations take priority over members bowling.
1.2 The daily charge (Greenage Fee) is applicable for visitors is shown in the cover of the greenage book that is kept in the pavilion.
1.3 The number of jacks allowed on the green at any one time is FIVE.
1.4 Members should take special care to avoid damage to the green at any time. ‘Bowling from the hip’, causes long lasting damage and must be avoided.
1.5 After finishing their end, members are requested to walk around other matches being played on the green.
1.6 Members are requested to walk, not run.
2. CLUB EQUIPMENT
2.1 Club equipment, including bowls, mats, jacks and measures must not be removed from the club premises without committee approval.
3. LEAGUE BOWLING
3.1 The club’s annual subscription must be paid before entering any league or competition.
3.2 Members are liable for any fees due when competing in league, or other competitions.
3.3 Members must comply with the dress code applicable to the league in which they are playing.
3.4 The club colours of pale/mid/royal blue shirts/T-shirts and fleeces are desirable, but optional.
3.5 Other play during league matches is not permitted.
4. CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
4.1 Players are expected to dress in a manner which neither harms the image of the sport or club, nor gives offence to other players or spectators.
4.2 Players are not permitted to play bare chested or wear sleeveless tops.
4.3 Players are asked to be mindful of the movement of clothing during play.
4.4 All players must wear enclosed shoes when on the green. Block heels, open toed sandals, flip flops etc are NOT allowed. This is a BCGBA health & safety rule and must be complied with.
5. FLOODLIGHTS
5.1 Floodlights must be turned off by 10.30pm. Members using the lights are responsible for switching them off.
6. SECURITY
6.1 After unlocking the gate, please close the lock around the locking bar to avoid its theft.
6.2 Members using the green are responsible for ensuring the pavilion and gate are locked when leaving.
7. NEW AND INEXPERIENCED MEMBERS
7.1 Existing members are expected to welcome, encourage, and assist such members to improve their game.
8. CLUB AFTERNOONS/EVENINGS/SOCIAL BOWLING
8.1 Club afternoons/evenings will normally be organised by a nominated club member.
8.2 Members will normally play doubles. However, if numbers demand, playing in fives or sixes will be allowed, (although such play is outside BCGBA rules).
8.3 Members wishing to take part on club organised social bowling are asked to arrive 10 minutes before bowling commences to allow time for the draw to be made.
8.4 At other times (excluding league and competition matches) members may arrange their own games for social or practice bowling.
9. CLUB COMPETITION MATCHES
9.1 Club competition matches have priority on the green and have the ‘Right of way’.
9.2 Other players should not bowl or walk across the players land while they are bowling.
9.3 Competition matches only: The maximum number of jacks allowed on the green is four.
9.4 Subject to these conditions, there are no restrictions on other members playing at this time.
9.5 Timing of competition matches: Where possible, matches should be arranged for mornings or late afternoons to avoid those matches which have priority, i.e. social bowling, friendly and league matches
N.B. The green is normally cut on Monday and Thursday mornings and play must not impinge upon this.
9.6 Finals day: The green is closed on the morning of finals day. Practice is only allowed during the 30 minutes before the first final is due to start.
10. PENALTIES
10.1 For league matches refer to the appropriate handbook.
10.2 For the finals of club competitions, inappropriate clothing may result in the member being asked to retire.
10.3 The committee reserves the right to ask inappropriately dressed members to absent themselves from play.
10.4 The Committee reserve the right to amend the above as circumstances require.
Approved by the Committee
16/02/24
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