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CARLISLE SUBSCRIPTION BOWLING CLUB

BYE-LAWS Sept 2025

1. Responsibility for Articles
2. The club will undertake no responsibility for any articles taken from or left on the club premises.
3.  Dress
4. All players , whilst playing , shall wear bowling shoes and shall wear such clothing as shall be determined by the committee , notice thereof to be posted on the Club notice board in the Bower.
5.  Conduct on the Green
6.  There shall be no running , smoking or vaping on the Green .
7.  There shall be no drinking on the Green , other than for specific functions pre-approved by the committee.
8.  The Bower
9. There shall be no smoking or vaping in the Bower 
10.  Games
11. Games played on the Green will be played in accordance with the rules laid down by the World Bowls Board, or otherwise at the discretion of the committee.
12.  Competitions
13. a) There will be such annual competitions as shall be decided by the committee. Members who wish to take part must enter their name on the competitors’ list not later than the 1st May in each year. Any member who has not paid his or her subscription on or before this date will not be allowed to take part in these competitions.
14. b) The winners of the Club Ladies’ and Men’s championships will be expected to represent the Club in the Champion of Champions Competitions, and all entrants to the Club Championships will be deemed to accept this as a condition of entry. 
15. c) No members may represent the club in any league competition or other game unless his or her subscription has been paid before commencement of such game.
16. d) The committee shall have full authority to make all arrangements and to lay down the conditions under which all Club competitions, jumbles etc shall be run, including such matters as arrangements for ties, reservations for rinks etc, and its decisions thereon shall be final and conclusive.
17.  Social Members 
18. Social members are allowed to play bowls on the Green for roll ups only when there is a rink available. Social members cannot take part in Club Competitions including jumbles , but may take part in Spiders and similar events on Opening day and any other occasion when they occur.

DRESS CODE

a) For all league games , friendlies, County matches and any other games when representing the club the Club tops are to be worn

b) Club competitions … Casual or Club tops , other than for Club finals when Club tops are required

c) For jumbles and roll-ups either Club tops or casual

d) For ALL games players must wear bowling shoes

SAFEGUARDING POLICY (AS UPDATED JAN 2026)

Carlisle Subscription Bowling acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and protect the welfare of Adults and Children at potential risk.

As a club we are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all members so they can take part in a relaxed and secure atmosphere regardless of their age, ability, gender, race or religion.

Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity.

Carlisle Subscription Bowling Club is affiliated to the National Governing Body – Bowls England, and the club recognises and adheres to their safeguarding policies, which can be found online at www.bowlsengland.com/safeguarding/

Please feel free to speak confidentially to Alison, or any committee member, if you have any issue or concern whatsoever regarding yourself or any individual.

This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Lead Safeguarding Officer

Alison Hullock

     07507 342193 

Bowling Etiquette

Bowls is a wonderful social and competitive game and the Etiquette of Bowls is the foundation  of the game in that it ensures fair play , maintains the traditions , dignity and spirit of the sport and allows all competitors and spectators to enjoy the experience.

Some points of guidance to good etiquette include :

1) The handshake ; always start and finish a game by shaking hands with your opponent

                        2) Sportsmanship ; The ultimate goal is to play the game with honesty , fairness and consideration for

3) Always encourage teammates

4) Praise great shots ;acknowledge good bowls whether they come from your teammate or by the opposition

5) Positioning ; avoid obscuring the rink number and rink markers 

6) Stillness and silence ; when a player is on the mat preparing to deliver a bowl stand still and remain silent

7) phones should only be used in exceptional circumstances

8)Socialise ; where appropriate , after the game has finished socialise for a short period with your opponent which is a gesture of sportsmanship that transcends the result and can help build friendships    

 Data Protection Policy

Carlisle Subscription Bowling Club compliance Policy with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

• We will ensure that where personal data is collected it is used fairly and lawfully. Personal data may include name, postal and email address, telephone number and membership of bowls club/s.
• We will process personal data only in order to meet our administrative, communication and directory needs and legal requirements. We may share your personal data with other bowls associations and bowls clubs where and when required for league or competition purposes.
• We will at all times strive to ensure that personal data is current and accurate.
• We will retain personal data only for the period that it is required.
• Members will have access to their personal information upon request and have the right to have it corrected if inaccurate or erased.
• We will incorporate adequate security measures to protect personal data.
• We will ensure that computers containing personal data incorporate passwords.
• A nominated committee member of the Club will be responsible for data protection compliance and that person will be the contact for all data protection issues.
• We will deal with data protection queries efficiently and promptly.