ADVICE TO PLAYERS 1, 2 and 3.
Always remain behind the mat when another player is playing.
Be ready to bowl with wood in hand (or jack if No.1) when it is your turn to bowl.
Stand on the mat long enough to find out which way the skip wants you to bowl.
When on the mat watch for the skip to indicate how far in front, or behind, the jack your wood came to rest.
Players at the head should not move about when another player is on the mat.
ADVICE TO SKIPS
It is not necessary to tell team members that their green was too wide or too narrow: they can see that for themselves.
Observe the rule of Possession of the Rink by telling your players how far in from a behind the jack their bowl came to rest, once your player returns to the mat.
Indicate whether you want a forehand or backhand delivery as soon as your player stands on the mat.
Do not look glum or criticise if your teammates are bowling badly. They are trying and are probably just as annoyed as you are with the results; it happens to everyone at times. Grin, bear it, and try to encourage them.
ADVICE TO ALL PLAYERS
Constant talking, whether to woods or to other players, and excessive noise are distractions, which are not welcome to anyone: they should be avoided. Quiet conversation in moderation is acceptable if other players’ concentration is not affected.
Do your job on the rink to the best of your ability and never interfere in another player’s duty, especially measuring and deciding the tally of shots won or lost.
Consider carefully before deciding that a firing shot really is necessary. Within the confines of a rink hall firing can be distressing for others and cause apprehension about the possibility of being injured. Before firing, warn all players at the Head on your rink as well as players on adjoining rinks at that end.
Appendix B. ROLL UP SESSIONS
The maximum number of players allowed on the rink is 24.
The Steward appointed for the session is entitled to be included in the first twenty- four names and to play if he/she wishes. The first slot on Roll Up sessions is reserved for the steward.
All players up to the total of twenty-four players must be included in the make up of rinks even if this means playing with an odd number on one side.
Entitlement to play will be determined by the order in which names appear in the booking register. A player whose name appears before another will have priority, as will a member before a guest.
From time to time, the number of advance bookings per player may be restricted so that all members haves chance to play in Roll Ups. A notice of any restriction in force will be inserted in the booking register.
Appendix C RULES FOR MEN’, LADIES’ & MIXED LEAGUES
All players must have paid the current year’s Full Membership annual subscription.
Entries for all leagues must be submitted in accordance with the instructions on the official entry form by 1st October each year. The appropriate fees must accompany entries for each member entered. Forms submitted without fees may be ignored. Four names should be entered for the Mens’ Fours, three for the Mens’ and Ladies’ Triples and two for Mens’ and Mixed Pairs.
If entries exceed the maximum that can be accommodated in the playing time available the appropriate Section Committee will decide by a draw which entries will be included. As an alternative, if entries exceed the maximum that can be accommodated, the appropriate Section Committee shall, if there are sessions vacant and available, arrange a chart to accommodate the excess.