CARRUTHERS COMPETITION

CRUSADERS have reached the knockout stage of the competition by default as the three teams in our section have all withdrawn.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

Additional Fixture

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 NEWS

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.

PLAYER SUBSCRIPTIONS

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

LEAGUE SEASON 2021

C armarthen County Bowling Association

Llanelli & District Bowling League

To the Secretaries of All Clubs:

County / League Meeting – 19th 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

PLAYING RULES UNDER COVID RESTRICTIONS

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.

Commenceement of Bowls

THE GOOD NEWS
We can commence playing at 2pm 16th April
THE BAD NEWS
This is only allowed under strict guidelines due to Covid restrictions in place, no exceptions.
1) A maximum of 4 adults per rink and a max of 4 rinks in use, so 16 max on green.
2) Rink must be pre booked as we have to keep records for test and trace.
From 1st April you can do this via our Crusaders Whats App site and I will try to publish an updated list for each week so all can view.

The sooner people book a slot the better as we can then all see who is going to be available to have a game with.

I suggest everyone just text Name, Day, Date and time,

e.g Lyn, Fri 16th April , 2pm and I will add to list

From 1st Apr please only use What’s app for Bowls matters, no football, jokes or chit chat.
3) Rinks must be a minimum of 2 metres apart, we shall designate which to use
4)There is no access to the pavilion, change shoes etc on bench.
We will have to keep mats, jacks and markers in our cars.
As Alan has the mats and Jeff the jacks, then can they bring to green on 16th or give to someone.
As soon as there are any changes you will be notified, meanwhile let’s all play our part in making this work so we can all enjoy some recreation.
Park Wardens will be policing us

Vets Fixtures 2021

In the event that the League cannot be commenced or completed.

If as a result of Covid the fixtures are interrupted or cancelled for some weeks, it is proposed that any remaining arranged fixtures can still be played as friendlies by mutual agreement between clubs