Francis Drake Bowls Club

Policy for Francis Drake Bowls Club during the COVID pandemic.

Policy for Francis Drake Bowls Club during the COVID pandemic.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Responsibilities of all attending
3. Arrangements to attend
4. Playing formats/playing the game
5. Clubhouse and Facilities
6. Equipment
7. In advance/on arrival
8. Finish play and leave

1. Introduction

AIM: to minimise any risk for members, Glendale/Lewisham staff and the wider community due to club activities, recognising that it is impossible to remove all risk.

BASIS: firmly based on the guidance from Bowls England which has been approved by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

REVIEW: This policy may be updated at any time if Government guidance changes.

2. Responsibilities for all attending

1. Read and follow this policy and ensure the safety of themselves and others;
2. Stay away if they or any member of their household is unwell in any way;
3. Ensure 2021 club membership paid;
4. Whatever the reason for attending all sanitising procedures apply;
5. Remain a minimum of social distancing from others at all times;
6. At all times take into account all current Government guidance and their own individual situation (age, health issues etc) when deciding if and when they will come to the club/bowl, and take responsibility for the decisions they make.
7. Be respectful of others who may have different opinions.

3. Arrangements to attend for bowling/working/spectating

1. Off site booking system for everyone attending
2. Maximum of 24 bowling
3. To book - Call, txt, email person responsible for booking
a Book a minimum of 24 hours in advance, confirmation same day.
b bowls pusher is required to assist with mobility so this can be made available
5. Details of session times will be circulated to those who register to play.
6. Records will be kept to enable support for any relevant track and trace system.

4. Playing formats/ playing the game

1. Only play on the rink which you have been allocated and use the bench(es) closest to either end to sit or put belongings on ensuring social distancing. Rinks will be left set out with a rink space free between. Do not touch rink markings unless you have been specifically requested to do so.

2. There can be different games played this year:
a. Sole use of rink
b. Singles (with or without a marker) – only one person touches mat(s), only one person touches jack(s) throughout the session
c. Pairs, triples and rinks– only two people (one each end) touch mat(s), only two people(one each end) touch jack throughout the session
3. Players agree which side of the rink they will walk up and down throughout the session, to ensure two metre social distancing.
4. Avoid measuring

5. Clubhouse and Facilities

At the beginning of the season the following rules apply. These may change as Government guidelines change.
1. The main clubhouse and all 3 wooden cabins are out of use;
2. Tool shed and right hand green lock up should only be accessed in exceptional circumstances and then gloves must be worn when opening up and while using any of the equipment and everything carefully sanitised before and after use;
3. BINS - Only use lined bins in lock-up, take personal rubbish away.
4. Bowlers and visitors must use the appropriate soap, hand sanitisers, surface sprays and disposable gloves which are available (+ masks for use in an emergency);
5. Monitors – volunteers organised by participating bowlers will ensure
a. supplies of sanitising products;
b. regular cleaning of areas in use
c. repositioning of rink markers

6. Equipment

1. Two mats and Two jacks per rink are the only club bowling equipment to be used;
2. Wash or sanitise hands and sanitise thoroughly any equipment used, (including bowls, mats, jacks) before and after play with antiviral spray provided – do not assume the person before you has done so
3. Use your own bowls, cloth, chalk, glove and other special aids as required;
4. Any scorecard used completed by one person using their own pen;
5. Do not use scoreboards, 2m distance sticks or bowls pushers;*
*A single bowls pusher arranged in advance may be used to assist with mobility impairment.

7. In Advance/on arriva

1. Bring gloves, mask and hand sanitiser with you;
2. Arrive in suitable clothes so only need to change shoes, bring all your own bowls etc with you in a closed bag/case;
3. Sanitise padlocks, keys and door handles before and after use;
4. Wear disposable gloves whilst unlocking and dispose of these once you are ready to change shoes and play.
5. Wash or sanitise hands immediately before playing.

8. When you finish playing/leave

1. Stop play as soon as your session ends, do not loiter unnecessarily
2. You should then:
Wash/sanitise hands > change shoes and sanitise all equipment used and pack all personal belongings > wash/sanitise hands > sanitise all equipment used > wash/sanitise hands > put gloves on (see 5.2) before leaving and lock up if you are the last to leave.

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 Disclaimer

Please note: No one will be allowed to participate and access the bowls green until this form has been signed and returned to Jill or returned to the lock up.

In the current climate, while the club will take every effort to make participating in bowls as safe as possible, any participation and attendance is done so at the discretion of each individual involved. Each individual will take full responsibility for any risks that arise from actively making use of any club facilities

The Government guidance for ‘clinically vulnerable’ groups remains the same and those within this category must make a personal judgment on their participation in accordance with Government guidance.

If you are living in a household with a possible COVID-19 infection the guidance is that you should remain at and exercise at home.

Please sign below confirming that you have read, understand and are willing to adhere to the guidelines and advice as set out above and in the Policy for Francis Drake Bowls Club during COVID pandemic.

Name:_________________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________

Date: _____ / _____ / _________