rules

General Rules (revised September 2008)

Amendments to Rules. The General Rules can only be altered at an A.G.M and must be in writing to the Secretary, at least 21 days before the meeting.
Disputes. The Committee shall settle all disputes raised by its Members, and also reserve the right to refuse membership to any person or persons.
Meetings. Committee Meetings shall be held on a date agreed at the previous meeting.
Personal Equipment. Members are responsible for any personal equipment left in the Clubhouse.
Team Selection. Selection of teams to be made by each Captain and his or her Vice-Captain and their decision to be final. All County Cup games to be selected by Club Captain and Vice-Captain at all times. Team captains are responsible for ensuring match results are posted to league secretaries.
Team Membership. Members should play for three A teams, but if other teams are short they may fill-in at any time providing they are registered for the team.
Green Closure. The Groundsman has the right to close selected rinks or the whole green at any time at his discretion.
Green Fees. Members are no longer compelled to pay the 50p roll-up fee when practicing, but they must pay the 50p for the County game and 50p for their opponent. BE County Cup games fee will only be £3 if there is a meal included £2 without a meal. Visitors Fees shall be £1.50 per 21-ends. Monies to be placed in an envelope provided, with name, date, amount and what it is for clearly marked.
Rink Selection. When two teams are playing at home on the same evening, rinks for the matches will be drawn.

Rules of the Game

The rules for each code of bowls can be found in the EBA Official Year Book and the EBF Laws of the Game booklet. Copies of each are located in the Pavilion. The rules define the rink layout, the order of play, the duties of each player on the rink and that of the Umpire. Well worth reading whether you know the rules or think you them.

The rules for each League may vary so consult your captain for more information.