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Please read the articles below to familiarise yourself with our Club.

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Etiquette in Bowls

Great bowls is about more than skill. Respect for fellow players, the green and the traditions of the game helps everyone enjoy their time at the club.

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Be ready to play on time.
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Listen to your skip and follow instructions.
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Help build the head and concentrate.
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Deliver your bowl with care and routine.
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Stay aware of the head position.
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Support your skip whether you agree or not.
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Return to the bank after delivering.
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Walk quickly and safely when changing ends.
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Stay back from the head (2m minimum).
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Only the designated player speaks to the skip.
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Keep clear while measuring the head.
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Place bowls behind the mat at the end.
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Lead places the mat straight away from the head.
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Look after scorecards – leave them for the skip.
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Inform your opponent if leaving the green.
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Know and observe the rules of the game.
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Acknowledge good shots, never criticise bowls, seek help quietly from teammates and avoid distracting other players.

Helpful Hints to Improve your Bowling

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1. Coaching Clinics

Attend coaching clinics to develop your skills and understanding of the game.

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2. Pre-Shot & Delivery Routine

Watch the video "Coaching Lawn Bowls – The New Zealand Way" and follow the pre-shot routine, mat drill and delivery routine to become more consistent.

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3. Practice and Play

The more you practise, the better and luckier you get.

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4. Watch

Watch others — at your club, tournaments elsewhere, on television or online.

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5. Read

Read books by successful bowlers such as Perfect Bowls by Peter Bellis and Hugh de Lacy.

Safety First

By taking basic precautions we can lessen the chances of injury to ourselves and others while enjoying the game.

Keep bowls bags and belongings out of the way.

Take care on the bank. Use steps where available.

Always place the mat safely on the bank.

Keep lifters, umbrellas and equipment off the green.

Roll bowls behind the mat after each end.

Never walk backwards on the green or bank.

Drink plenty of water before, during and after play.

Wear suitable footwear with smooth bowling soles.

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER

NEVER RUN at any time, whether the surface is wet or dry. Do not lick your fingers after handling bowls or chemicals used on the greens. Always listen carefully to any safety instructions issued by the Bowls Committee before play begins.