Guidance for playing bowls as of June 2020
In line with government guidance and that of Welsh Bowls Blackwood Bowls Club have drawn up the following guidance for the commencement of bowls.
1. Blackwood will operate a members only policy initially.
2. The club will operate a booking system for members wishing to play. A booking manager will be appointed..
3. initially there will only be singles played on the green.
4. Only 6 bowlers in total will be allowed on the green at any one time. i.e. Only 3 rinks will be in operation at any one time.
5. On arrival to the facility, Blackwood BC will provide hand sanitizing facilities. All members must sanitize their hands before bowling.
6. There will be no handshaking.
7. Players will note that 2 meter signage has been placed around the facility which must be strictly adhered to.
8. Players are to remain within the confines of their rink.
9. The Jack is to be thoroughly disinfected before and after the game and be placed on the rink and not thrown. Two Jacks are to be used and placed at the start of the end using your foot.
10. Mats are to be disinfected by the earden and placed at the regulation length on the rinks being in play. They will remain un-touched until the end of the day when the warden will disinfect the mats before placing in the cupboard.
11. Players are not to handle other members bowls.
12. Measuring is to be done without touching the jack or the bowls being measured.
13. At the end of the game, players will disinfect the jacks ready for the next match.
14. The club house is to remain closed. The toilets may be used but only the disabled toilet will be available. The facility must be disinfected by the user following use and by the warden at the beginning and end of the day.
15. The outdoor social area can be used but the 2 meter rule must be enforced.
16. All tables and chairs used must be disinfected before and after use by the user.
17. The sale of beverages will cease until further notice.
18. Visitors are welcome provided the 2 m rule is managed and there are to be no more than 2 people sat on a bench.
19. The wearing of facemasks is up to the individual and will be reviewed following government advice.
Warden
1. The warden will ensure all of the above are being adhered to.
2. Members failing to observe the rules will be spoken to and if they persist will be asked to leave.
3. The warden will ensure all door handles, locks etc are sanitized before the arrival of members.
4. Club house doors for use of the disabled toilet are to remain open to minimise contact.
5. The warden will sanitise the toilet and door at the start and the end of the shift.
Committee
The committee will monitor the guidance and decide if any of the above measures can be relaxed or tightened.
The committee will decide upon whether club tournaments can be played.
Social events will cease until further notice.
For 2020 the committee have decided to waver all membership and playing fees.
1. Blackwood will operate a members only policy initially.
2. The club will operate a booking system for members wishing to play. A booking manager will be appointed..
3. initially there will only be singles played on the green.
4. Only 6 bowlers in total will be allowed on the green at any one time. i.e. Only 3 rinks will be in operation at any one time.
5. On arrival to the facility, Blackwood BC will provide hand sanitizing facilities. All members must sanitize their hands before bowling.
6. There will be no handshaking.
7. Players will note that 2 meter signage has been placed around the facility which must be strictly adhered to.
8. Players are to remain within the confines of their rink.
9. The Jack is to be thoroughly disinfected before and after the game and be placed on the rink and not thrown. Two Jacks are to be used and placed at the start of the end using your foot.
10. Mats are to be disinfected by the earden and placed at the regulation length on the rinks being in play. They will remain un-touched until the end of the day when the warden will disinfect the mats before placing in the cupboard.
11. Players are not to handle other members bowls.
12. Measuring is to be done without touching the jack or the bowls being measured.
13. At the end of the game, players will disinfect the jacks ready for the next match.
14. The club house is to remain closed. The toilets may be used but only the disabled toilet will be available. The facility must be disinfected by the user following use and by the warden at the beginning and end of the day.
15. The outdoor social area can be used but the 2 meter rule must be enforced.
16. All tables and chairs used must be disinfected before and after use by the user.
17. The sale of beverages will cease until further notice.
18. Visitors are welcome provided the 2 m rule is managed and there are to be no more than 2 people sat on a bench.
19. The wearing of facemasks is up to the individual and will be reviewed following government advice.
Warden
1. The warden will ensure all of the above are being adhered to.
2. Members failing to observe the rules will be spoken to and if they persist will be asked to leave.
3. The warden will ensure all door handles, locks etc are sanitized before the arrival of members.
4. Club house doors for use of the disabled toilet are to remain open to minimise contact.
5. The warden will sanitise the toilet and door at the start and the end of the shift.
Committee
The committee will monitor the guidance and decide if any of the above measures can be relaxed or tightened.
The committee will decide upon whether club tournaments can be played.
Social events will cease until further notice.
For 2020 the committee have decided to waver all membership and playing fees.
Covid 19 Risk Assessment
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Health and Safety policy - Click the link below.
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