2020 Umpire Training Course is open for entry. Course Information (Chinese version) (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.
Memo – Abusive Language (Issued on 10/9/19)
While a recent disciplinary case about the use of abusive language and playing on a vacated rink when the other games is still playing has been concluded, we would like to remind all bowlers to observe the following regulations:
2019 Umpire Training Course (Issued on 17/12/18)
2019 Umpire Training Course is open for entry. Course Information (Chinese version) (English version) Application Form (Doc. format) (Pdf. format)
2018 Umpire Training Course (Issued on 11/01/18)
2018 Umpire Training Course is open for entry. Course Information (Chinese version) (English version) Application Form (Doc. format)
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: