We have received the following communication from the CEO of BCGBA updating the advice and rules for the playing bowls this season.


However, please note that the WWCBA as previously stated will not be arranging or overseeing any competitive league, cup of friendly bowls matches. You therefore do not require our permission to hold private competitions, friendlies, club events etc.



We urged you to think carefully about staging open competitive events (referred to in the attached note phase 3) as they will be difficult to manage under the existing Covid-19 rules and will be your own responsibility.



If you are organising events for your clubs we wish you well but remember that WWCBA are not involved. You must follow the Government and BGGBA guidelines for your own safety and for those who are taking part.



Message from CEO



Following our submission to Department of Sport the following is now permitted as long as all Social distancing rules and bubble rules are followed.



 We have had to clarify the compliance with maximum of 30 and bubble size of 6. I have also had to clarify that our team games are a series of individual games.



• Inter club friendlies up to a maximum of 12 singles games (maximum of 30 in the gathering)
• This would also allow 6 doubles games etc.
• League matches following social distancing as above.



Open Competitions / competitions



To comply with the social distancing the maximum rounds that could be played on a single days is 4, this would mean a total of 6 in the bubble assuming all other social distancing is maintained. In practice this would allow up to 16 (groups of) playing down to 4 with a finals day on a later day. (Singles)



To run an open competition the dates would need to be agreed in the normal way with the county secretary and an action plan completed to ensure the Covid issues have been addressed. 



Hopefully this will allow a wider participation for those who want to organise matches. Each League will need to assess what they intend to do for the rest of the season.



Download the pdf, by clicking this link. PHASE 3 - Return to Sport Action Plan