Memo – Use of chalks on greens

Memo – Use of chalks on greens

We received notice from the management of the Taipo Waterfront Park saying that some of the greens had deteriorated due to the frequent use of chalks by some players.  Part of the rinks, especially at the T-spot and the center line, was damaged as a result of the chemical reaction between the chalk and the...

The Hong Kong Buddhist Association Lawn Bowls Cup 2024

The Hong Kong Buddhist Association Lawn Bowls Cup 2024

To celebrate the opening of the Hong Kong Buddhist Association green at Tung Chung, the Hong Kong Buddhist Association is organising the Hong Kong Buddhist Association Lawn Bowls Cup 2024 in October.  The Lawn Bowls Association of Hong Kong, China is a co-organiser of the event. Fixture and CoP – The Hong Kong Buddhist Association...

Clarification on measuring the pace of green

We received an inquiry about measuring the pace of green during the middle of a league game.   Below is a clarification from VP Technical: According to Bye-laws 1.10.f, there should only be one measure of the pace of green before the commencement of the first end.  If both sides agree to go ahead and start the...

Suspension of game when booking time reaches

The league panel received an enquiry of an incident.   During a league match, an end has played 12 bowls but was suspended due to heavy rain.   After waiting for 25 minutes, the booking time was reached and the end did not continue.   The league panel ruling is: Both sides should be aware of the...