Bowling News
The funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday 19 September at 11.00am. It is clear that it is down to each league to make their own decisions about postponing any fixtures scheduled for that date. The official communication from the BCGBA provides guidance for leagues on how to manage any clash with bowling activity and states that there is 'no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures'.
It does go on to say ....
'As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations'.
If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions.
There are at least three local leagues that have fixtures scheduled for the afternoon of the State Funeral and they are the Huddersfield Veterans 6-Man League, the Heavy Woollen Afternoon League and the Brighouse Veterans League. All have 1.30pm start times for their scheduled matches so could decide to go ahead as normal or may decide otherwise. The same applies to the Huddersfield Liberal League which has matches planned for the evening of that date as well.
As we become aware of any decisions made by leagues, either confirmation of playing or postponement, then we will publish them on our website to make everyone aware. Please Contact Us if you become aware of any relevant notices being issued by any of these or other leagues.
The full BCGBA guidance states: BCGBA Guidance Guidance on Sporting Events in National Period of Mourning
MAJOR EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period. This is at the discretion of individual organisations.
As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations.
If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions.
As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.
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