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...
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 – 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...
2017 Umpire Training Course (Issued on 11/01/17)
2017 Umpire Training Course is open for entry. Course Information (Chinese version) (English version) Application Form (Doc. format)
Memo – Players Etiquette (Issued on 07/09/16)
TO: All Bowls Convenors FROM: Claudius Lam DATE: September 7, 2016 SUBJECT: Players Etiquette In our last committee meeting a club representative shared an unpleasant experience when playing at a public venue. During the final stage of the game his team was annoyed by some negative comments from the players...