Etiquette
A combination of good sportsmanship and good manners.
A Few Tips
In General
In General
- Be familiar with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls and follow them
- Be respectful of your team, your opponents, and the tournament officials
- Thank markers, scorers, umpires and volunteers; they all make the event run smoothly
- Be on time for games and properly dressed
- Keep all comments positive and complimentary
- Keep track of play and be ready to bowl when it is your turn
- Stand quietly and still when a player is about to bowl
- Assist in collecting the bowls to keep the game moving
- Walk in the middle of the rink when changing ends
- Usually the team or player conceding shots does the measuring
- When an umpire is called, move away from the head; respect the decision of the umpire
- Put the equipment away at the end of play
“True sportsmanship is…
"Knowing that you need your opponent because without him or her, there is no game.
"Acknowledging that your opponent holds the same deep-rooted aspirations and expectations as you."
Quote by Lorii Myers
"Knowing that you need your opponent because without him or her, there is no game.
"Acknowledging that your opponent holds the same deep-rooted aspirations and expectations as you."
Quote by Lorii Myers