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New Members
This page is intended to assist new members, in particular new bowlers, in familiarising themselves with the bowls equipment required and a little about how the club operates. Also refer to the General Rules of the club.
Match Dress Code
The table below gives a general guide on what to wear but always check the notice board for a particular match you are participating in. In the annual fixture list the Dress (or DR) column refers to trouser/skirt colour not that of the shirt/top. The notice board will specify colours for both shirts/tops and trousers/skirts.
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Match Type |
Shoes |
Men's Shirts |
Men's Trousers |
Ladies Tops |
Ladies Skirts/
Trousers |
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Weekend matches |
White, Brown or Grey
bowls shoes |
Club Tops |
White |
Club Tops |
White |
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Daytime matches in the week |
As above |
Club Tops |
Grey |
Club Tops |
White |
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Evening matches in the week |
As above |
Club Tops |
Grey |
Club Tops |
Grey |
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Cup Matches
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As above |
Club Tops |
Grey |
Club Tops |
Grey |
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Roll Ups |
As above |
Collared (polo) shirt |
Sensible trousers/
tailored shorts, no jeans or T-shirts |
Collared top |
Sensible trousers/ skirts |
Necessary Bowls Equipment
- Set of 4 bowls
- Bowls bag or trolley
- Pair of bowls shoes
- Shirt(s)/Top(s)
- Pair(s) of Trousers/Skirt(s)
- White socks
Additional Recommended Bowls Equipment
- Weatherproof top/trousers
- White fleece, sweatshirt or cardigan
- Measure
- Marker spray
Second hand bowls equipment is sometimes offered on the club notice board. Also refer to the Useful Links page for where one can purchase bowls equipment in this area and guidelines on selecting bowls.
Match Selection
The club encourages new members to put their name down on the availability sheets for matches as early as possible after joining; it helps them to gain experience and understanding of the game, and to meet other club members who will be happy to provide advice and pass on their experience.
The majority of availability sheets are in the main room of the pavilion. Men's veteran availability sheets are located in the men's changing room.
Teams are selected on Tuesday evening so enter your name on the availability sheet by Monday evening and check the selection sheets as soon as possible after Tuesday - they will be located in both the corridor and main room. If selected to play or be a reserve please tick your name on one of the sheets. If unable to play please advise the match captain ASAP. Reserves should turn up on match day in case they are required to play; all selected members need to report to the match captain at least 15 minutes before the agreed meeting time.
For away matches men are encouraged to wear blazers as a mark of respect for the host club. |
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