Law: Possession of the Rink

Law: Possession of the Rink

Section 1.3 – Possession of the rink 12 Position of players 12.1 In relation to the rink of play 12.1.1 Players at the mat-end of the rink who are not delivering a bowl must stand at least 1 metre behind the mat. 12.1.2 Players at the head-end of the rink and who are...
Law: Visiting the Head

Law: Visiting the Head

A.4 Restricting the movement of players during play A.4.1 After delivering their first bowl, players will only be allowed to walk up to the head under the following circumstances.   A.4.1.1 Singles game A.4.1.1.1 the opponents: after delivery of their third and...
Law: Live & Dead Jack

Law: Live & Dead Jack

Section 1.5 – Live and dead jack   18 Live jack in the ditch 18.1 A jack that is moved by a bowl in play into the front ditch within the side boundaries of the rink of play is a live jack. 18.2 The position of a jack in the ditch must be marked by a white...
Grass, Artificial or Carpet?

Grass, Artificial or Carpet?

At Rhoose we play on an artificial green, which has many advantages, and some might find a few disadvantages. Traditional grass greens can be played on for around 6 months of the year; we can play 12 months of the year. There are several other advantages. For me, the...
Popularity of Lawn Bowls

Popularity of Lawn Bowls

Lawn bowls has a significant level of popularity, particularly within local clubs, televised coverage, and the Commonwealth Games.  Local Clubs: Community Engagement: Lawn bowls clubs play a vital role in fostering a sense of community and social interaction. They...