Membership Cards

Membership Cards Membership cards are issued to financial members. These cards should be carried at all times when members are in the clubhouse.

Dress

The Executive expects a reasonable standard of dress to be worn on the green and in the clubhouse. A member of the Executive or the Match Committee may bar any member from playing or socialising in the clubhouse if their dress is not considered to be of a reasonable standard. Club shirts should be worn for all Championships, Tournaments and Competitions. For roll ups mufti is
acceptable.

Club Colours

The club colours and style shall be as follows.

White shirt or top with collar and short or long sleeves. The top to have a red pohutukawa flower emblem surrounded by the words ‘Maraetai Bowling Club’ in black on the left breast.

Men to wear white or navy shorts or long trousers.

Women to wear white or navy skirt, short or long trousers or culottes.

Roll ups

Roll ups may start at different times throughout the year at the discretion of the Match Committee. Generally they commence at 1.00pm. If you wish to play but not sure you can arrive before the deadline please ring a member who you think will be at the club. Members phone numbers are in the Club Handbook. The deadline is 15 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

Coaching

Derek McKeen Ph. 536 4626
Logan Kemp Ph. 536 6636

Coaching sessions are open to all club and prospective members by arrangement with coaches.

Umpires

Bryan Tutty Ph. 530 8478

Any member wishing to qualify as an umpire should discuss this with the coach.

Health and Safety

Members should always be aware of any situation which might endanger a member’s health or safety.

Any perceived risk should be reported immediately to a member of the Match Committee and reported in writing to the Executive.

An Accident Register is maintained in the clubhouse Members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with C.P.R. procedure and use of the Defibrillator that is located just inside the main entrance to the clubrooms.

Smoking Policy

Our club has a ‘No smoking” policy in the clubrooms and around the green. Smoking is only permitted in the car parks away from the playing surrounds.

Care of the Green

Our green is our most valuable asset. Dumping, that is, the throwing of the bowl or the delivery style that drives the bowl directly down onto the green is forbidden. This causes dents in the underlay of the green leading to depressions in the surface. If you have problems with your delivery please talk
with a coach.

Etiquette

Players should be aware of the etiquette required in any match, and be sure to exercise the rights and responsibilities associated with his/her position in the
team.

• • Know what time play is scheduled to start and arrive in good time. Ensure you have a tape measure and chalk.
  • Always be ready to take your turn on the mat.
  • The bowler is entitled to ‘have possession’ of the green to watch their bowl until it comes to rest.
  • When about to deliver your bowl check that its proposed path is clear and it won’t clash with the bowl of a player playing in the opposite direction on the next rink.
  • Warn players on adjoining rinks when a player on your rink is about to play a ‘drive’ as the bowl may injure a player or disturb bowls on the adjoining rinks. Endeavour to prevent this by guarding the side boundaries.
  • When changing ends walk down the centre line of the rink.
  • All participants are reminded that our game of bowls is only a game and should be played in the best of spirits.

Playing programme

For all tournaments, championship events and competitions, the draw will be made at a designated time prior to the event.

The published playing programme may be changed at the discretion of the Match Committee. Where this is necessary, early warning will be given. An event may be
altered, deferred or cancelled at the discretion of the Match Committee should there be insufficient entries or for any other anomaly.

Starting times will be at the discretion of the Match Committee.

Tournaments

• • Tournaments are printed in green in the Playing Programme.
  • Tournaments will start at 10am and consist of 3 games of 1 hour 15mins.
  • Mixed” means a team can consist of both men and women.

Championship

• • Championship events are printed in red in the Playing Programme.
  • Championship events will start at 10am.
  • All Singles events will require a marker. Players eliminated from a competition are expected to be a marker in the subsequent round.
  • There is no time limit.
  • All Championship games will be played in Open conditions
  • A ‘killed’ jack means the end must be played again.

Competitions

• • Competitions are listed in Black in the Playing Programme.
  • Competitions will usually start at 10am  including those on Opening Day, Closing Day and Charity Day
    which will also start at 10am.
  • Conditions of play will be listed with an Entry sheet and addressed on the day of play.
  • “Mixed” means a team can consist of men and women.

Summer Bowls (Evenings)

• • January – March
  • Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm