Bowling at QMPBC
during Covid-19 restrictions.
Applicable from 12th April 2021
Roadmap back to bowls
The following is to be observed
Format of play
- Only pre-booked games allowed :-
For Social bowling: Andy Thomson: 07845 996746
All other times: Mike Brown 07515 487232 (MORNINGS ONLY)
- All players names logged for track & trace
- No spectators
- Singles -use of every rink - plus marker if required
- Pairs - Use of every rink
- Triples - Play alternate rinks
- Fours - Play alternate rinks
- Local travel
- No car sharing - with any other household
Any combination of formats may be played under the ‘organised sport’ exemption, however the maximum number of participants should not exceed 24.
Equipment
Try to avoid using shared equipment whenever possible – players are advised to have their own mat/jack during any session. If you are sharing equipment, for example jacks/mats, practise strict hand hygiene including sanitisation after using any shared equipment. Should measuring be necessary, players (or marker if used) must use their own measure.
The following items can be utilised during any session:
• Mat
• Bowls
• Jack
• Rink markers
• Gloves
• Scorecards (these should be retained by one person only if required)
• Bowling arm/lifter (for use by one person only if required)
• Bowling aids (for players with a disability if required)
Changing rooms
Indoor facilities including changing rooms cannot open, although toilet facilities can be accessed. Indoor facilities can be used for through access (following Covid guidelines). Wherever possible, people should come ready to play.
Coaching Bowls
Coaching is permitted where this is 1:1, 2:1 with someone from another household, or in your bubble or household. The coach is exempt from the legal gathering limits for work purposes. This should only take place in a public outdoor place
Social distancing should be maintained between people who do not live together or share a support/childcare bubble. Coaching education and training courses can be delivered through the education exemption.
Hygiene
Hand sanitise at regular intervals, especially if you have to touch communal surfaces or equipment. Once you are home, remember to wash your hands thoroughly.
