2024 Umpire Training Course is open for entry. Course Information (English version) Application Form (Doc. format)
The Technical Team is responsible for the technical aspects of the sport to ensure a safe and fair game for all players. Its specialized areas include, but not limited to:
Umpiring
To promulgate and secure uniformity in the laws and standards for the management and control of lawn bowls, competitions and related activities including but not limited to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.
Coaching
To formulate short-term and long-term strategies for the development of coach education and accreditation programmes.
Venue and equipment
To ensure all greens in Hong Kong meet the standards required and provide a fair playing ground for all players.
Umpire Accreditation System
Umpire Accreditation System
Memo – New Laws of the Sports of Bowls (Issued on 22/11/22)
On August 7 World Bowls has endorsed a new set of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, the Crystal Mark Fourth Edition. In Hong Kong the new laws will take effect from December 1, 2022. While there are not a lot of changes in the new law, some of them may still...
Application – Level 1 Lawn Bowls Coach (Issued on 8/9/22)
MEMORANDUM TO : All Bowls Convenors FROM : Claudius Lam DATE : September 7, 2022 SUBJECT : Application – Level 1 Lawn Bowls Coach In an effort to further strengthen our coaching resources, we are now inviting interested bowlers to apply for the position of lawn bowls coach. The basic requirements...
Memo – Facemask is a must at indoor greens (Issued on 31/8/22)
In view of the latest surge in COVID-19 infections in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association will tighten the measures to help the community to fight against the pandemic. From this Saturday, September 3, bowlers participating in HKLBA activities at all indoor greens will be required to wear protective facemask. We also strongly...