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Click here<\/a> for the British Crown Green Bowling website<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here <\/a>for the laws of the game.<\/p>\n

CROWN GREEN BOWLS ETIQUETTE<\/strong>

This leaflet is currently given out to all new bowlers when they first register with the B.C.G.B.A. and is reprinted here to inform those who may not have seen it and remind those who may have forgotten.
The guide takes the player through the cycle of a typical game following a recognised pattern. N.B.
Entries in italics are covered by the Laws of the Game.

At Commencement of Game<\/strong>
Players should introduce themselves with a handshake. If the event is refereed, you may find that the Referee\u00a0makes the introductions.
Find your markers and make sure they know who you are. Markers should make themselves known to each\u00a0other and both players and markers should be aware of the score required to win the game.<\/em>
The footer should be placed within\u00a0<\/em>Three Metres\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>either side of the \u2018Entrance to the Green\u2019 and\u00a0<\/em>One Metre\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>from the edge. The \u2018Entrance\u2018 should be marked with an appropriate sign\u00a0<\/em>(\u2018Start Here\u2019, for example) and this should be in place before the visiting team commence practice (if applicable).
The foot corresponding to the bowling arm must be placed on the footer.<\/em>
If you are the player bowling the jack, you should show your opponent the jack and\u00a0allow your opponent the opportunity to determine which bias is being used.<\/em>

Game\/End in Progress<\/strong>
Allow your opponent a view of the line taken by the jack.
Bowl only when the previous jack or bowl has stopped running.
Once bowled, no attempt should be made to affect the running of any bowl.
If you wish to follow up your bowl you must do so without obstructing the view of your opponent.<\/em>
On your return to the footer, you must again keep clear of the \u2018Jack Line\u2019 to avoid distracting your\u00a0opponent who is about to bowl.<\/p>\n

If you require advice on the lie of the bowls, the onus is on you to find out for yourself. The referee may\u00a0give an opinion if so willing and in the vicinity\u00a0but it is not the Referee\u2019s remit to do so.<\/strong>
Non-playing players and spectators are allowed to give advice but must do so from off the playing surface.
If advice is asked for then this should be asked for by the player who has command of the footer, i.e.\u00a0the player who is about to bowl. Temptation to shout \u201cwho\u2019s on?\u201d by the player whose bowl has just stopped\u00a0should be resisted\u2019<\/strong>. This will only cause unwanted and often unlawful interference.
If your opponent is about to bowl and wants to know who is on, your opponent will ask, if not, respect your\u00a0opponent\u2019s choice and wait until you regain the footer.<\/p>\n

Remember that the Players playing, the Referee and the Measurers (when required) are the only ones allowed on the green.

The player who arrives at the \u2018head\u2019 first should not obstruct the opponents view or stand directly behind the jack.

If you intend to strike at any time during an end, then y<\/strong><\/em>ou<\/strong> must warn your opponent and take every precaution\u00a0before striking to prevent injury to any other party located within the \u2018danger area\u2019.
Remember that safety is your responsibility.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The Referee does not need to know of your intention to strike\u00a0unless the Referee is also within such an area.<\/em><\/p>\n

Be aware of other games in progress at the same time as yours. Move briskly and tread carefully across the\u00a0green.

If you have to leave the green for any reason during a game then you must inform your opponent and obtain\u00a0permission from the Referee. In this instance, \u2018leaving the green\u2019, means out of sight of the green.<\/em>

Conclusion of End<\/strong>
Do not remove the jack or any bowls claimed to count before agreeing with your opponent.
If measures are required then stand away<\/em>\u00a0and let the Referee and\/or Measurers get on with it.
Signal your score to the markers only when conceded by your opponent.<\/p>\n

Succeeding End<\/em><\/strong>
To start the next end the leader must place the footer within one metre of the spot where the jack lay\u00a0at the previous end but not within one metre of the edge of the green.
If the leader fails to set a mark for any reason, then the opponent\u00a0<\/em>must<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0play from the footer position chosen\u00a0by the original leader.<\/em>

End of Game<\/strong>
Accept defeat gracefully and always offer congratulations to the winner at the end of the game.

In General<\/strong>
Have respect for your opponent and refrain from any adverse comments during the game.
Have respect for the Referee and abide by the Referee\u2019s decisions.<\/p>\n

Remember that it is not the Referee\u2019s job to give decisions on the lie of the bowls. Any lack of confidence directed towards the Referee because of an apparent reluctance to give opinions\/decisions is\u00a0therefore out of place. The Referee is not there to be at the beck and call of the players.<\/p>\n

Remember also that mobile phones and pagers in active mode are not allowed on the green and that smoking\u00a0is not allowed whilst participating on the green in the game of Crown Green Bowls.<\/em>
Shoes should be flat soled.
Clothes should be comfortable but neat. Try to avoid any dirty work-clothes\/overalls.<\/p>\n

Sportsmanship
\n<\/strong>Etiquette also embodies sportsmanship. For example, if a running bowl is impeded after going beyond\u00a0the head is so wayward it runs into another head, the Laws of the Game allow such a bowl to be replayed. But is this taking advantage where none was intended (by the Laws of the Game)? On this and\u00a0other similar occasions sportsmanship should prevail and players forgo the right to replay such a bowl.<\/p>\n

If you are a beginner, Bowls may seem a little daunting.<\/p>\n

Click here <\/span><\/u><\/a>for all you need to know about the great game of Bowls, courtesy of Bowls.org.uk.<\/p>\n


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