Bowls Etiquette

Introduction

Welcome to the world of indoor bowls! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, understanding the etiquette of the game is crucial. Indoor bowls is a sport that requires not only skill and strategy, but also a certain level of decorum. Listed below are some of the main tips of etiquette that allows all players to enjoy the game.

Be on time for your match.
Switch off your mobile phone.
Adhere to the prescribed dress code.
Greet not only your opponent(s) but your team mates as well (a hand shake may not be the appropriate form in these post covid days).
Always be courteous to all players and guests throughout the match.
Always be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
Respect the playing surface; try not to drop bowls onto the green and always wear the correct footwear.
Don’t distract your opponent when they are playing and keep out of their line of vision when they are delivering a bowl, by standing behind the mat.
Remain focused and keep high levels of concentration throughout the match.
Do not walk across mats that other people are using.

Keep track of play; be ready to bowl when it is your turn.
Avoid obscuring the rink number, rink markers or the jack (no white shoes behind the jack).
Be aware of what is happening around you, possibly on adjacent rinks.
Do not wander onto adjacent rinks.
Never applaud lucky shots, never complain about lucky shots, and admit a lucky shot with good grace.
Do not thank an opponent for a bad shot that goes your way.
Avoid interfering with the head until the results of the end have been agreed upon by the vice skips.
When changing ends, walk up the centre of the rink with minimum delay.
If it is not your team’s turn to bowl do not stop to chat in the middle of the rink, you don’t have rink possession.

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