Covid-19
Playing Outdoor Lawn Bowls under Covid-19
Current Covid Requirements
There are currently no government Covid restrictions in place.
To protect our vulnerable members, if you have any Covid symptoms, including a cough, sore throat, cold, fever, headaches, change in taste or smell, please do not attend the Club.
Thank you!
Face Coverings & Sanitiser
The Club follows the current guidelines from the Scottish Government.
Face coverings are now optional and members must respect those that continue to wear them and who may wish to continue to practice social distancing.
Sanitiser is provided in the shed for mats and jacks and in the Clubhouse if you wish to use it.
CLUB COVID OFFICER
The club's Covid Officer is House Convenor, Eric Ross
He is responsible for carrying out the necessary risk assessments to ensure the safety of the Members, as well as purchase sanitiser, organise fogging of clubhouse etc.
If you have any concerns with regard to the Club and Covid-19, please contact Eric. His contact number can be found on the Contact Us page.
BOWLS SCOTLAND GUIDELINES
The Club continues to follow the guidance from Bowls Scotland in relation to outdoor play. Broadly these are as follows:
Covid Level 0: 6 rinks - Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours - a maximum bowling bubble of 500 bowlers on the green (no participant limit per day)
Covid Level 1: 6 rinks - Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours - a maximum bowling bubble of 100 bowlers on the green (max. 1000 participants per day)
Covid Level 2: 6 rinks - Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours - a maximum bowling bubble of 50 bowlers on the green (max. 500 participants per day)
Covid Level 3: 6 rinks - Singles, Pairs and Triples - a maximum bowling bubble of 30 bowlers on the green (max. 200 participants per day), one single bowling session per member permitted per day
Covid Level 4: 3 rinks - Singles and Pairs only - a maximum bowling bubble of 15 bowlers on the green, one single bowling session per member permitted per day
More detailed information can be found by clicking the link below.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES (COVID-19)
Practise Good Personal Hygiene
Sanitiser is provided by the club for disinfection of mats and jacks only. Players must use the sanitiser before and after each game to cleanse all mats and jacks. Please dry the jack and mat with the disposable towel provided to protect against chemical damage to the green.
Mats & jacks – the player who collects the mats and jack should be responsible for all contact with the equipment before, during and after the game.
Remember that jacks or mats can be set at short, medium or long by the same player after each end rather than rolling the jack down the rink for position.
Social distancing must always be observed on and off the green.
- Players should bring their own hand sanitiser for use during play
- Players should not pick up other players bowls
- Do not share cloths, measures, chalk etc.
- Do not moisten your hands with saliva before delivery
- Do not shake hands, high-five or have any physical contact with other people on the green (out with your household)
Use of locker rooms are permitted in Level 3 and below so members can leave their bowls and shoes if we are in these levels otherwise they must not be used and all equipment must be taken home. Club benches can be used to change shoes but must be sanitised before and after use.
Higher Covid Level 4 and above
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO ENSURE SAFE PLAY FOR EVERYONE KEEP 2 METRES APART AT ALL TIMES AND FOLLOW THE MARKED ONE WAY ROUTE
1. Change into bowling shoes using designated “Changing Benches” only.
2. Go to Sanitising Station – select a mat and jack then sanitise both before entering green.
3. Ensure all playing equipment (particularly the mat) is fully dry before taking onto the green.
4. Any used paper towel must be taken home with you and disposed of. Please DO NOT USE Club Bins!
5. Follow marked route to green:
- Green playing South to North (Clubhouse to Houses) – ENTER via South West steps and EXIT via South East steps
- Green playing East to West (Sheds to Road) – ENTER via South East steps and EXIT via North East steps
6. Go to your allocated rink.
7. Enjoy your game. Remember to observe social distancing rules.
8. Watch your time. When your session is over, follow the EXIT route.
9. Go to Sanitising Station - sanitise the mat and jack. Place mat and jack in marked area.
10. Change your shoes using the designated “Changing Benches” only.
REMEMBER TO TAKE EVERYTHING HOME WITH YOU. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING AT THE CLUB.
OBSERVE STRICT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND EXIT CLUB.
