The BCGBA has today issued the long-awaited guidance on what clubs need to do to support the return of bowling to our greens. You can download your copy at the foot of this page and there is a short extract below listing the key points of the guidance. Any questions or matters of clarification should be directed to Yorkshire CCGBA.
EXTRACT
Step 1: Monday 29 March – Key points
From Monday 29 March until Step 2 (12 April), the following applies to outdoor bowls:
Bowls may resume
Play is permitted in accordance with the guidelines in the Table below – this is for Step 1 only and will be reviewed as the restrictions are eased by government
Clubs are advised to implement a pre-booking system in order to manage attendance at the club, and to ensure adequate time between booked sessions
Travel to participate in bowls is permitted but you are advised to ‘stay local’ wherever possible
Spectators are not permitted at Step 1 – only those who are participating or required to be on site to manage a session should be in attendance
Bowls coaching and other curriculum-based activity is permitted in groups of up to six (excluding the coach/educator)
Greens maintenance is permitted
Full BCGBA Return to Play guidance document (9 pages)