Dear Members
Details of restricted play for EBC. Attached are Bowls England Guidelines and the latest message from Bowls England Chair
EASTBOURNE BC - REOPENING - COVID RESTRICTED PLAY
Following Government and Bowls England advice we are
pleased to inform you that the greens will be open for limited use from Monday 1st June.
It is vital that all members follow the rules below in
order that social distancing and safety guidelines are adhered to.
Do not go to the club if you are
experiencing any coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or any cold or flu-like
symptoms, in particular a cough or a high temperature.
Your safety and health is paramount and you play at your
own risk.
Please note that the COVID circumstance is an on-going
situation and we will review arrangements as necessary on a regular basis.
RULES
PLAY
1. Only
members who have booked a rink may play.
2. Six
rinks will be available – 3 on the top green, 3 on the bottom green.
3. Only
TWO players may play on each rink.
4. Members
of the same household may play on the same rink
5. Two
members of different households may play on the same rink (subject to social
distancing).
6. NO
VISITORS or SPECTATORS are allowed.
7. There
should only be a maximum of 12 members at any one session.
8. Jacks
and mats will be available on each rink. No other equipment will be used.
9. ONE nominated player only should touch
the mat and jack.
10. Mats
and jacks will be sanitised. Follow any notices displayed on the greens.
CLUBHOUSE
1. The
Clubhouse will be closed
2. There
will be NO toilet facilities
3. Please
bring your own sanitisers and use before and after the game.
4. You
may use gloves if you wish.
BOOKING A RINK
1. There
will be 6 rinks available for each session.
2. There
will be five sessions per day.
a) 10.00
- 11.00
b) 11.30
- 12.30
c) 1.00
– 2.00
d) 2.30
- 3.30
e) 4.00
- 5.00
3. To
make a booking please telephone Mike
Dooley ( 01323 461782) between 8.30am and 9.30 am starting on Saturday 30 May. (No email or text please)
4. Initially,
you will only be able to book for a maximum of 2 sessions a week, to ensure
that all members have an opportunity to play if they wish.
5. There
is a 30 minute gap between each session to avoid arrivals and departures
clashing.
6. You
should arrive at the Club no more than 5 minutes before your designated start
time and leave immediately after your finish time.
7. Please
do not congregate or linger for social ‘chit chat’.
8. Remember
the Social Distancing rules
9.
No
spectators or visitors are allowed.
Please read the Bowls England guidance which is attached,
especially the Players section on page 4
If you have bowls at the Clubhouse, please arrange with
Jim Black to retrieve these.
Car Park will still be available for use, subject to
usual distancing regulations.
Attachments : Message from the Chair of Bowls England.pdf, bowls_england_covid_19_club_guidance.pdf