Bowling Etiquette

Please wear the correct dress and shoes when on the green.

Greet your own team members and opposition at the start of the game and congratulate them or compliment them at the end.

Stand still and be quiet when a player is on the mat.

Move away from the mat when your bowl has come to rest.

Do not crowd other players on the mat – stand at least 1 metre from the mat when it is not your turn to bowl.

Remain behind the mat or behind the head when it is not your turn to bowl.

Compliment your opponent on a good shot.

Admit a fluke (called a ‘wick’) – we all get them, for and against.

Keep to your own rink and always try to walk down the centre of your rink when changing ends so as not to distract the adjacent rinks.

Never criticise your opponent, the green or your own team members. If you cannot say anything positive say nothing.

Pay attention to your game. Try to concentrate. Socialise after the game.

Stand well back from the head when drive shots are being played and warn other rinks as applicable.

Always appear to be enjoying the game even if you are not playing well.

Be a gracious winner and a good loser.

When walking round the green do not walk behind the head or at the side of the green when a player is on the mat.

Learn the laws of the game and abide by them.