It is important that the conventional courtesies and standards of etiquette be observed on the Greens as well as in the club house:
1. Bowling Attire
Members must wear the approved Rewa Bowling Club uniform at all Rewa championships, Rewa tournaments, Rewa opening and closing days, Rewa club days, and any member acting as a marker in singles matches.
Regulation bowling attire is white or black slacks or shorts, with Rewa Club Shirt. Clothing and footwear must also comply with any Conditions of Play listed for the event.
2. Electronic Devices
Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be switched off or placed on silent while play is in progress. Devices must not be used on the green or in a manner that distracts players.
The restriction does not prevent use for an emergency, an approved medical or accessibility purpose, or authorised scoring or officiating.
3. Reporting & Starting Times
Published reporting and starting times must be observed. Unless otherwise stated, a programme entry of 8.30am means reporting at 8.30am for a 9.00am start.
The Match Committee may exclude a late arrival from the draw or otherwise deal with the late arrival in accordance with the published Conditions of Play.
A member who is unavoidably delayed must contact the Match Committee at least ten minutes before the reporting time. Giving notice does not guarantee participation.
On tournament and Rewa days, members should arrive early enough to assist with preparations, including setting out scoreboards, mats, jacks and required green-protection equipment.
4. Scorecards
Scorecards must be completed accurately, agreed and signed as required.
In a team game, both skips are responsible for ensuring that the scorecard is correct. Unless the Match Committee directs otherwise, the winning skip must return the official scorecard promptly after the game.
In a singles game, the marker must complete and return the official scorecard as directed.
5. Rewa Days (Club draws)
The format of each Club draw will be determined by the Match Committee and published in the programme or Conditions of Play. Formats may include singles, pairs, triples, or fours.
Any necessary change to a published format must be authorised and communicated by the Match Committee
6. Visiting Players
Visiting players are guests of the Club. Members should welcome them, provide appropriate hospitality, and assist them with Club facilities and procedures.
7. Care of the green and placement of the mat.
Subject to the Laws and the Conditions of Play, players should vary the legal position of the mat during Rewa days and non-championship events. Avoiding repeated placement in one area helps protect the green and encourages variety in the length of play.
8. Position of Players and possession of the rink.
Players must comply with the Laws governing their position and possession of the rink.
Players at the mat end who are not delivering a bowl must stand at least one metre behind the mat. Preferably, given respect to the green, non-bowling team members should be positioned on the bank until their turn is due. Players at the head end must stand in the position required by the Laws and remain clear of the head when their team does not have possession.
Players must remain stationary and quiet while another player is preparing to deliver or delivering a bowl.
Possession of the rink transfers after the delivered bowl has come to rest and sufficient time has been allowed to mark a toucher. The delivering player should leave the mat promptly, and the next player should be ready to play when possession transfers.
9. Adjoining rinks
Players must not enter or walk along an adjoining rink in a manner prohibited by the laws or distract a player who is preparing to deliver or delivering a bowl.
Before playing a drive that may affect an adjoining rink, players should give a clear warning. Players at the head should stand safely aside. Any action involving a bowl travelling outside its rink must be taken in accordance with the Laws or an umpire’s direction.
10. Managing the head
Players who do not have possession of the rink must move promptly to the appropriate position and must not delay or distract the opposing player by continuing to discuss the head.
Players must not move the jack or any bowl before the opponents have agreed the result of the end, except where movement is permitted for measuring under the Laws.
11. Completing the end
After the result of an end has been agreed, all players should help return the bowls promptly, particularly in a time-limited game.
After the last required bowl has been delivered, the mat must be lifted and placed as required by the Laws. The lead of the team playing first in the next end must place the mat and deliver the jack without unnecessary delay.
12. Sportsmanship
Players must behave respectfully and fairly at all times.
Friendly conversation and banter are welcome when all participants are comfortable with them. If another player prefers quiet during play, that preference should be respected.
Players should acknowledge good play by their opponents and encourage their teammates. Comments, calls, gestures, or celebrations must not distract, disparage, or provoke another player.
Do not applaud lucky bowls. Calling for wicks and rubs is not supporting good bowls. Poor bowls do not deserve accolades regardless of the result.
13. At the conclusion of play
At the conclusion of a game:
- all bowls and personal equipment must be removed from the green.
- the scoreboard must be cleared and returned to its starting position; and
- players should assist with returning Club equipment.
At the conclusion of the day’s play, members should assist with preparing the green and equipment for closure.
14. Above all
Play in the spirit of good sportsmanship and enjoy your game – win or lose. It is only a game!
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