Recently we have received a number of enquiries regarding the use of auxiliary equipment during lawn bowls competitions. While we maintain our policy of allowing access to our sport to as many participants as possible, we must also ensure that other bowlers are not affected and must not damage the playing surface during play.
Memo – Slow Play (Issued on 20/4/18)
Recently we have received complaints about the slow progress of some of the games. While there were insufficient evidence to make a judgement on penalization of a particular team, we have decided to impose the following measure in an effort to push the games back to a normal pace:
Memo – Recording of Telephone Conversations (Issued on 7/3/18)
In a recent case regarding rescheduling of a match, a player used a recorded telephone conversation as evident to support his case. While the case has been settled, I would like to remind that the recording of a telephone conversation without informing the other party is extremely impolite and may contravene the Privacy Ordinance. From...
Memo – Mind your step (Issued on 29/5/17)
An accident occurred at the Ap Lei Chau greens yesterday when a bowler accidentally stepped on a bowl when getting onto the green from the bank. It resulted in a broken leg and other injuries. While wishing the bowler to get well soon, I would like to remind all bowlers to be careful on...
Memo – Marking of Toucher (Issued on 9/3/17)
In a recent disciplinary case queries were raised on the proper procedures of marking a toucher. We have simplified the wordings in the latest version of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls published by World Bowls for your reference: – A toucher must be marked by a member of the...