Responses to a survey of member clubs for their views on ‘Fridays in 2023’ have been flooding in.
Club officials have been asked 7 questions to get their opinions on trying to return the League’s Friday divisions back to 12-a-side fixtures ASAP
The closing date for responses to the survey is Tuesday 23rd August, after which another Officers & Sub Group meeting will consider the results before encouraging a full and frank discussion on the matter at the League’s management meeting on Tuesday 6th September at the SJBC (7.30pm).
All clubs were asked to consult with their team captains and players before pressing the submit button on the survey.
DATES & REMINDERS
Saturday 20th August – Under-25 Merit at Horsehay, entries taken up until the 11am start time.
Saturday 3rd September – Ashton Cup & Shield finals night, hopefully at a two green venue. Congratulations to Newport C and Bowring C on making the Ashton Cup final.
Sunday 4th September – Under-15 & Under-18 Merits, venue to be confirmed, with early rounds followed by Fletcher Junior Doubles (preparation for Shropshire junior inter-league championship in Shrewsbury area the following Sunday)
Saturday 10th September – Harris Cup final night
Friday 30th September – Dave Ellis ladies v gents challenge match at Bridgnorth at 7pm
And finally, given recent events at a county senior men’s match at Sinclair, the League’s clubs and bowlers are reminded of the following BCGBA rules:
10 -ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SMOKING AND FOOTWEAR
10.1 – Electronic devices e.g., mobile phones, pagers, smart watches etc, in active mode are not allowed on the green. Should a player fail to comply, that player shall forfeit the game. The offender(s) to receive no further score and the opponent(s) to receive the maximum score.
10.2 – Smoking: Smoking, vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes is not allowed whilst participating in the game of Crown Green Bowls. The offending player(s) shall receive no further score and the opponent(s) shall receive the maximum score.
10.3 – Footwear: Hard block-heeled or open-toed footwear must not be worn on the green in any game played under the Association’s jurisdiction. The offending player(s) shall receive no further score and the opponent(s) shall receive the maximum score.
AND
5.6 – Players are required to give a verbal warning to their opponent and to take every precaution before striking, to eliminate the possibility of causing injury to other players, Referee, Measurers or spectators by being struck with a jack or bowls. A player shall receive a caution for the first transgression of this Law. For a second offence, the game shall be awarded to the opponent(s). The offender(s) to receive no further score and the opponent(s) to receive the maximum score.