Etiquette

QUEENSTOWN BOWLING CLUB INC.

Etiquette

There are many ingredients that combine to make lawn bowls such a successful and enjoyable sport,

one of which is proper etiquette. One easy way to ensure our on green conduct is acceptable is to

adhere to the principal “do unto others as you would have others do unto you”. Below are some

guideline on what is and is not acceptable when playing this great game.

On the Green

Do not behave in such a way as to bring the game into disrepute.
Ensure you follow the club’s dress regulations.
Do not wander about the head when a player is about to deliver a bowl.
Do not converse loudly when a player is about to deliver a bowl.
Standing behind a player and shouting compliments to players of another rink is distracting.
Do not intrude on to another rink.
Be courteous at all times.
It is customary to pick up the mat whenever your opponent has delivered the last bowl of an end.
You must not be in your opponent’s area of play at either the head or Mat end after your bowl has come to rest.
When you play an opponent on your own green remember you are the host and must treat that player as a guest.
Be sociable at all times and display a friendly manner.
Always be gracious in defeat and humble in victory.
Do not blame the green, the wind, your opponents luck, the umpire or the spectators for your defeat.
Be the first to offer your hand in congratulations for a game well played.
Retire from the area when an umpire has been asked to measure.
It’s customary to invite your opponent to join you in a friendly drink after a game.
Always thank your marker after a game of singles.

A helping hand

Respect the commitment committee members make to the running of the club.
Show your appreciation by making yourself available for voluntary duties.
Volunteering for green maintenance and social functions is great way to support your club.
Consider standing for one of the committees or as one of the officials.