Recently we have received a number of enquiries regarding the use of auxiliary equipment during lawn bowls competitions. While we maintain our policy of allowing access to our sport to as many participants as possible, we must also ensure that other bowlers are not affected and must not damage the playing surface during play.
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 – Recording of Telephone Conversations (Issued on 7/3/18)
In a recent case regarding rescheduling of a match, a player used a recorded telephone conversation as evident to support his case. While the case has been settled, I would like to remind that the recording of a telephone conversation without informing the other party is extremely impolite and may contravene the Privacy Ordinance. From...
Memo – Mind your step (Issued on 29/5/17)
An accident occurred at the Ap Lei Chau greens yesterday when a bowler accidentally stepped on a bowl when getting onto the green from the bank. It resulted in a broken leg and other injuries. While wishing the bowler to get well soon, I would like to remind all bowlers to be careful on...
Memo – Team Uniform (Issued on 12/01/17)
The Association has received enquiries on team uniforms after a recent complaint case. We would like to reiterate that under Byelaws 1.2, all teams must wear matching team uniform during a match, no mattering it is for league or national competitions. When challenged, the team should prove to their opponent that they...
Memo – Marking of Toucher (Issued on 9/3/17)
In a recent disciplinary case queries were raised on the proper procedures of marking a toucher. We have simplified the wordings in the latest version of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls published by World Bowls for your reference: – A toucher must be marked by a member of the...