Why Clubs Need Documentation

Clubs rely on documentation to make sure everyone understands how the organisation works and what is expected of members, volunteers and committee officers. Clear written policies and procedures reduce misunderstandings, support consistent decision-making and help resolve issues fairly. They also provide continuity when people change roles, so that a club does not lose knowledge or drift away from its agreed standards simply because key volunteers move on.

On this page you’ll find most of the documentation that is used by the club, including the Members Handbook. This Handbook is designed to provide information and guidance to Club Members, and we ask you to spend time making yourself familiar with its contents.

We hope that understanding the Rules and Policies of the club will enable all our Members to enjoy what the Club has to offer.

Clicking any of these links will download the document which you can either save to your device, or open it to read immediately.

Policy Documents

Safeguarding

1. Safeguarding Adults at Risk
2. Safeguarding and Child Protection
3. Safe Use of Changing Facilities and Toilets
4. Photographing and Filming Children and Adults at Risk

Other Policies

1. Anti Bullying Policy
2. Trans and Gender Diverse Policy
3. Equality Policy
4. No Smoking and Vaping Policy
5. Whistle Blowing Policy
6. GDPR Policy

Forms

1. Parent/Carers Permission template for use of photographs and recorded images
2. Junior Player Consent Form
3. The Code of Conduct in Bowls

Constitutional Documents

1. Articles of Association
2. GMC Constitution

Members Information

1. Members Handbook
2. Guidelines for Markers
3. Opportunities for Bowlers

Official Laws of the Game of Bowls

1. Crystal Mark Edition 4 (Full edition)
2. Revisions from Edition 3