Crusaders Bowling Club

PLAYING RULES UNDER COVID RESTRICTIONS

UPDATED 28^th MAY TO INCLUDE LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO THE PAVILLION

These rules are also published on the CLUB WEBSITE UNDER LATEST NEWS AND ALSO ON THE WHATS APP GROUP NOTIFICATIONS IN ORDER THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE A PERMANENT RECORD

ONLY those members who agree to the following restrictions will be allowed to participate.. Those who do not agree must wait until government restrictions are lifted.

The Pavilion

The Pavilion will come into use only after it has had a deep clean by the Council.

However it will be the responsibility of users to maintain good standards of hygiene by wiping and cleaning equipment/surfaces on an ongoing basis.

A maximum of 6 persons are allowed at any one time.

All persons entering are required to wear face covering.

This will be monitored by one of the club covid officers.

Greg Davies or Lyn Rees

Clear signage indicating social distancing rules, one-way route into and out and hand hygiene measures must be obeyed by all.

Crusaders will be responsible for maintaining a supply of hand sanitiser for their members within the pavilion.

Arrangements will be in place for safe Waste disposal.

Windows/ doors should be left open where possible for maximum ventilation

It is not proposed that kitchen facilities will be used by Crusaders members

The keyholder on match/practice days will be responsible for ensuring that equipment and surfaces within the pavilion are left clean and sanitised.

Match Days

The number of persons congregating around the pavilion need to be kept to a minimum when both greens are in use.

In order to comply with the above, the matches on the lower green will commence one hour earlier, thereby reducing numbers by 50%.

General Movement,

Extra care should be taken about touching surfaces ,lockers, mats , jacks , rink markers and scoreboards.

Hand sanitisers will be provided within the pavilion and on the green.

Attendance Record

As previous, before any play can commence all members must pre book a time slot through the Website ( Whats App ) to record date ,time and the persons they will be playing with.

On match days the Club Captain will be responsible for providing a list of Crusaders members participating.

In addition he must obtain a separate list from the visiting captain for the away team.

Members contact details and visits to the green will be maintained by the Club Secretary for a minimum of 21 days as a back up copy for test and trace.

If any member experiences symptoms then he must self isolate and contact the Club Secretary via text or phone.

Social Distancing

Members must obey government advice on social distancing.

No hand shaking or high fives are allowed

Regular hand-washing is encouraged, use the hand sanitisers provided.

Playing the game

You should maintain a distance of two metres apart

The number of players that can use a rink at any one time must be within the guidelines in place at that time.

Each must keep to the Social distancing rules.

Only one player should handle the jack.

Equipment

To minimise the risk of infection only essential equipment should be used.

BOWLS – Each player must only use his own bowls

Bowls must not be passed between each other during play

The practice of spitting on hands before bowling is not allowed

If a cloth is used prior to delivery it must not be shared with anyone

JACKS – The lead of each team will retain their own jack for use when

appropriate.

SCOREBOARDS- Only one person on the rink should handle the scores

MATS – Mats should be handled from one edge – away side marked with a X

Sanitised wipes will be made available to clean the jack at the end of play and keep safe for the next session of play.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SANITISED WIPES MUST NOT BE LEFT LYING AROUND ON THE GREEN OR PAVILLION AND MUST BE DISPOSED OF SAFELY IN THE BLACK BAGS.

The Club acknowledges the guidance and advice given by the Town Council and has agreed to operate within the guidelines outlined.

The Llanelli & District League have stated that in order to maintain a balance in the top two tiers of the League , then an additional team from Div 2 will be promoted at the end of this season.

So big incentive for Crusaders as three places to aim for throughout this season

Nigel has arranged a team photoshoot for Saturday 29th May at THE GREEN Parc Howard.

Please could as many members as possible attend even if you are not playing on the day.

Everyone in new shirts and Greys

CRUSADERS have reached the knockout stage of the competition by default as the three teams in our section have all withdrawn.

In the knockout stage we have been drawn away against the winners of Section 36 which will be from the following group.

GELLIGAER (RHONDDA), PENTYRCH (CARDIFF), CAERPHILLY SOCIAL , LLANBRADACH

A fair distance away!!

Match to be played away on Saturday JULY 10th

The League game sceduled for that date will be re-arranged

A friendly has been arranged with Pontyclun Bowls Club for Sunday 13th June 2021.

This would have been the weekend we were to have gone on tour with Pontyclun.

Four rinks have been planned with us using 4 cars, with some members expressing a wish to stop over for one night.

Rooms at the Premier Inn are currently £29 for a double if paid in advance , £14.50 if you share, so if you are interested please let Lyn know as soon as possible.

Vets fixtures for this season will be played on a Friendly basis, no points will be allocated.

The format will remain the same, two rinks of triples – 3 woods

We have been informed that at least one team will probably drop out, should that be the case then Loughor have requested to come in.

Once we are aware of any change the fixture list will be updated accordingly.

The above are now due for 2021 season.

This year playing subs will be £30 payable to Wyn or Lyn as soon as convenient.

In addition Crusaders members will be expected to take one number for the bonus ball which will run for 20 weeks.

This will be organised andcollected by Mike Rees

C armarthen County Bowling Association

Llanelli & District Bowling League

To the Secretaries of All Clubs:

County / League Meeting – 19^th April 2021- Decisions

Following the Zoom Meeting held this evening, attended by 16 Club Representatives, the following information is provided to clubs.

Carruthers Shield matches

The following clubs will NOT be participating in this year’s competition:

Ammanford Town, Cross Hands, Cwmaman, Dafen Welfare & Tumble

Should there be any further withdrawals you will be notified accordingly.

Matches this year will be four rinks of three wood triples played over 18 ends. You are reminded that Lady players may NOT play in Carruthers matches. Matches cancelled are in red on the website.

All matches will be played in greys with club or white tops.

Llanelli & District League Matches

The format this year shall be 15 players per side made up of three rinks of four players and one triple.

The two opposing triples will play against each other with the remaining rink opponents being selected in the normal way. Should a team play short handed against a four they will lose 25% of their score.

The triples opponents shall play three woods each over a maximum of 18 ends.

If the number of ends to be played in the match is reduced (by agreement) to less than 21 ends then the triples shall also be reduced accordingly.

Promotion and relegation will take place at the conclusion of the season.

All matches will take place in greys and club or white tops thereby avoiding the use of changing rooms. (Should there be a sudden downpour of rain during a match then common sense must prevail).

If there are any changes made by the WAG, as to the numbers allowed on the green, we will act accordingly.

If your team is struggling to raise a side, please look at the Player Loan Scheme, details of which can be found on the League Home Page of the County / League Website

Additionally, where you might require to use an additional Lady Member above the allowance, please contact me so that the League Management Committee could consider the request.

RESULT CARDS WERE ISSUED IN 2020 – I hope you can find them!!

At present there is no likelihood of holding the Festival Week. Again, should changes be forthcoming the matter will be reassessed.

Spacing of Rinks

Due to reduced numbers playing in Carruthers matches there is no requirement for gaps between playing rinks, however, in the case of the League format there must be at least a one metre gap between playing rinks.

In both formats, players must adhere to social distancing and those not in the process of delivering a bowl or controlling the head, must retire to the bank or in the case of short jacks – retire away from the playing area

Tumble Bowls Club

It is, with regret, that we have been informed of the closure of Tumble Bowls Club. First Division Secretaries may wish to look at their fixtures and possibly rearrange a Wednesday match to a Saturday that they were scheduled to play Tumble. If I can help in this matter, please contact me. Any changes must be notified accordingly.

There is no requirement for registration of players this year, however, clubs are requested to respect the principles behind the rules.

May we wish you the best for this year

Peter Dunkley

Hon. League Secretary

John Phillips

Hon. County Secretary

At very short notice and In order to commence playing we have had to provide a risk assesment and a submission of the rules under which we will operate after receiving guidance from the local authority.

Crusaders Bowling Club

PLAYING RULES UNDER COVID RESTRICTIONS

ONLY those members who agree to the following tight restrictions will be allowed on the green. Those who do not agree must wait until government restrictions are lifted.

The Pavillion

Under no circumstances is access to the pavillion allowed.

The Green equipment will be retained by the club and distributed at each practice session. Sanitiser wipes will be available.

General Movement

Extra care should be taken about touching surfaces ,mats , jacks and rink markers.

Hand sanitisers will be provided on the green.

Attendance Record

Before any play can commence all members must pre book a time slot through the Website ( Whats App ) to record date ,time and the persons they will be playing with.

Members contact details and visits to the green will be maintained by the Club Secretary as a back up copy for test and trace.

If any member experiences symptoms then he must self isolate and contact the Club Secretary via text or phone.

Social Distancing

Members must obey government advice on social distancing.

No hand shaking or high fives are allowed.

Regular hand-washing is encouraged, use the hand sanitisers provided.

Playing the game

You should only play

– By Yourself

– with people from your own household or

– with a number of people from one other household as long as

you stay two metres apart

Up to a maximum of four players can use a rink at any one time. Each must keep to the Social distancing rules.

Only one player should handle the jack.

Equipment

To minimise the risk of infection only essential equipment should be used.

This is limited to Mats, Jacks, Bowls, Rink Markers.

A Bowling Arm is also allowed ( for use by only one person)

BOWLS – Each player must only use his own bowls

Bowls must not be passed between each other during play

The practice of spitting on hands before bowling is not allowed

If a cloth is used prior to delivery it must not be shared with anyone

JACKS – If two players are practising together , each should be responsible for

their own jack.

Alternatively only a single member on the rink should handle the jack

Sanitised wipes will be made available to clean the jack at the end of play and keep safe for the next session of play.

MATS – Only one player should handle the mat during a playing session.

Again this should be wiped down after use.

Equipment not deemed to be essential at this time are;

Bowls pushers, Ditch Markers, 2m distance sticks, Chalk, Measure.

MEASURE – No measuring allowed

RINKS – A gap of one rink should be kept between rinks in use until further

notice.

Use rinks 1/3/5 or 2/4/6 in sequence

PLEASE NOTE THAT SANITISED WIPES MUST NOT BE LEFT ON THE GREEN AND MUST BE DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

The Club acknowledges the guidance and advice given by the Town Council and has agreed to operate within the guidelines outlined.