Lawn Bowls Section Policies 2026
1. Definition
1.1 "Club" shall mean the USRC.
1.2 "Green" shall mean the bowling green of USRC.
1.3 "Section" and “LBS” shall mean the Lawn Bowls Section of USRC.
1.4 "LBA" shall mean the Lawn Bowls Association of Hong Kong, China.
1.5 "Leagues/ Competitions" shall mean leagues/ competitions organized by LBA, LBS or controlling bodies approved by the General Committee of the USRC.
1.6 “Club Member” shall mean members of the Club as defined in Memorandum & Articles of Association of USRC, their spouse or dependents.
1.7 “Section Member” shall mean Club Members registered in LBS according to Byelaw of the Club.
1.8 “Guest Player” shall refer to clause 5.
1.9 “Guest” shall mean non-club member/ guest player.
2. General Rules
The Green is open to Club Members for lawn bowling subject to the conditions stipulated below. It may be closed in case of inclement weather, maintenance or may be reserved for leagues, competitions or other events without advance notice.
2.1 No player shall play on the Green when the "Green Closed" notice is posted.
2.2 Players must have received proper lawn bowl training before playing on the Green (please contact the LBS Sub-Committee for details of training).
2.3 Players must wear proper lawn bowl shoes or shoes approved by LBA on the Green. Other sports shoes may be allowed at the discretion of the Sub-Committee.
2.4 Smoking is prohibited in general, but may be permissible at designated area of the Club.
2.5 Eating or drinking are not allowed on the Green.
2.6 Players shall use mat when they have lawn bowls practice or match.
2.7 The Sub-Committee or their representatives have the right to determine the use of groundsheet, fixed or movable. All players must follow the decision.
3. Green
If public holidays (PH) fall on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, the Green opening hours and utilization will follow Sun/PH arrangement.
Leisure games and warm up practices shall be discontinued 60 minutes before the starting time of the scheduled Leagues / Competitions over the designated rinks.
3.1 Home Green for Competitions
3.1.1 Members intending to reserve the Green for Competitions shall write the necessary details on the white notice board next to the hut at least two days prior to the competition. Rink reservation will be on a first-come-first served basis.
3.2 Rink Accommodation
3.2.1 Each rink can accommodate up to eight players. Players are welcome to join in any rinks that are not fully utilized during general practice.
3.3 Children on Green
3.3.1 Children older than 12 years old, following General Rules, can play lawn bowl on our Green. Children older than 8 years old accompanied by adult member may seek approval of LBS Sub-Committee to play on the Green. Ability test may be required before LBS Sub-Committee granting approval.
3.4 Preservation of Green
3.4.1 If by observation, the LBS Sub-Committee or deputized representative considers a member or guest to be causing undue damage to the Green, the player will be warned. If in the opinion of the Sub-Committee or deputized representative that the player continues to damage the Green, the player shall be required to retire from the game and leave the Green.
4. Guest
4.1 Only Section Members are permitted to invite guests to play leisure game during the “#Club Members” sessions on weekdays at the Green. They shall seek permission from the LBS Sub-Committee in advance before bringing guests.
4.2 Each Section Member may bring only one guest for one time in each calendar month.
4.3 The same guest will not be allowed to play more than twice in USRC in each calendar month.
4.4 Guests must have received proper lawn bowl training and be competent bowlers.
4.5 The guest will not be permitted to play at the Green if he/she will have a match at our Green in the coming two weeks.
4.6 The above restrictions may be lifted at the discretion of LBS Sub-Committee.
4.7 Section Members must register their guests in the "LBS Guests Sign-In Book", as well as the "Guest Book" of the Club before their play. Guest shall pay Guest Fee determined by the Club by cash at the reception for each time playing on our Green.
4.8 The guest will only be allowed to play on the rink indicated by the Sub-Committee.
4.9 The Sub-Committee has the absolute discretion in granting permissions and imposing restrictions concerning the use of the Green, and its decision shall be final.
5. Guest Player
5.1 Eligibility
5.1.1 The applicant must be proposed by a Section Member who is a current USRC Premier League player and who has represented/ enrolled to play for USRC in Premier League and Triples League for at least three consecutive years.
5.1.2 The applicant must commit to be available to represent USRC in league matches for at least 50% of Premier League scheduled match days. The actual line-up will be determined by the Captain.
5.2 Responsibility & Benefit of Guest Player
5.2.1 Will represent USRC in Premier and/or Triples League. However, there is no guarantee to the number of appearance and the side to be participated.
5.2.2 Is allowed to practise at USRC during his/her match week. Can participate in league training organized by LBS if there is vacancy.
5.2.3 Can team up with Section Members for competitions organized by LBA with USRC as home green. There will be no subsidy for Guest Player. The corresponding fee will be borne by the Proposer.
5.2.4 Guest Player has to pay Guest Fee determined by the Club by cash at Reception for each time playing on our Green except for league matches.
5.3 Responsibility of Proposer
5.3.1 The Proposer shall recommend player who deems appropriate including bowling skill level and team spirit. Ability test may be required before LBS Sub-Committee granting approval.
5.3.2 One Section Member can act as the Proposer for one Guest Player each year.
5.3.3 The Proposer shall commit to settle all the expenditures of the Guest Player including but not limited to section fee to be determined by the Sub-Committee, cost of uniform, F&B spending of home matches and entry fees of competitions. The corresponding amount shall be debited to the account of the Proposer.
5.4 The LBS Sub-Committee reserve the right in the acceptance or rejection of any application.
6. Subsidies
6.1 Entry Fee of LBA Competitions
6.1.1 Eligible criteria:
(a) Competition entries are made under USRC.
(b) Section Members enrolled to play for USRC in Premier League are entitled to full subsidy of the entry fee of the Competitions from April to November of that calendar year. Section Members enrolled to play for USRC in Triples League, are entitled to full subsidy of the entry fee of the competitions from December of that calendar year to March of next calendar year.
(c) Section Members are allowed to team up with Guest Player or guest and declare USRC as home green providing that at least 60% of the team members are Section Members. Section Members are entitled to subsidy if they team up with Guest Player. There will be no subsidy to Section Members if there is guest in the team.
(d) In case substitute is needed, the substitute must also be a Section Member eligible for this subsidy or Guest Player.
(e) Any player who is being disqualified due to failure to arrive for a match or misconduct in competitions will have his/ her subsidy denied.
6.1.2 Eligible competitions:
National Singles
National Pairs
National Triples
National Fours
Knock-out Singles
Indoor Singles
Indoor Pairs
Mixed Pairs
Mixed Triples
Mixed Fours
2-4-2 Pairs
Weekday Fours
Novice Singles
Novice Pairs
HK Classic Singles
Aitkenhead Fours
6.1.3 The LBS Sub-Committee reserves the right to revise the eligibility criteria and eligible competitions at any time. Review of the subsidy scheme will be carried out on need basis.
6.1.4 The whole sum of the prize money will be retained by the player(s) as incentive.
6.2 Travel Expenses
6.2.1 A travel subsidy of $50 per league player (including Guest Player) is available for away games to the following venues
• CLP
• Wu Shan
• Tai Po Waterfront Park
• Hong Kong Cricket Club
6.2.2 Venues applicable will be reviewed on a need basis.
6.2.3 Subsidy will be paid in a lump sum to the relevant side captains. Side captains will be responsible for the distribution of the subsidy to the individual players.
6.3 LCSD Venues Rental Fee
6.3.1 Rental fee for one rink can be claimed when there are four or more Section Members (including Guest Players) joining the practice. When there are seven or more Section Members (including Guest Players), rental fee for two rinks can be reimbursed for the same timeslot.
6.3.2 At least 75% of participants should be Section Members playing league for USRC.
6.3.3 There is no restriction on the number of rink-hour for each reimbursement.
6.3.4 The responsible member shall provide the relevant booking record and the names of Section Members participating in the practice to the Treasurer within 7 days after the practice. The Treasurer will submit the reimbursement request to the Club Office within 7 days of receiving the necessary documents.
6.4 LBA Umpire Course Fee
6.4.1 As an incentive to encourage Section Members to take the Umpire Course, Section Members who have passed both written and practical exams within one year can have their course fee reimbursed in full.
LBS Sub-Committee 2026
1.1 "Club" shall mean the USRC.
1.2 "Green" shall mean the bowling green of USRC.
1.3 "Section" and “LBS” shall mean the Lawn Bowls Section of USRC.
1.4 "LBA" shall mean the Lawn Bowls Association of Hong Kong, China.
1.5 "Leagues/ Competitions" shall mean leagues/ competitions organized by LBA, LBS or controlling bodies approved by the General Committee of the USRC.
1.6 “Club Member” shall mean members of the Club as defined in Memorandum & Articles of Association of USRC, their spouse or dependents.
1.7 “Section Member” shall mean Club Members registered in LBS according to Byelaw of the Club.
1.8 “Guest Player” shall refer to clause 5.
1.9 “Guest” shall mean non-club member/ guest player.
2. General Rules
The Green is open to Club Members for lawn bowling subject to the conditions stipulated below. It may be closed in case of inclement weather, maintenance or may be reserved for leagues, competitions or other events without advance notice.
2.1 No player shall play on the Green when the "Green Closed" notice is posted.
2.2 Players must have received proper lawn bowl training before playing on the Green (please contact the LBS Sub-Committee for details of training).
2.3 Players must wear proper lawn bowl shoes or shoes approved by LBA on the Green. Other sports shoes may be allowed at the discretion of the Sub-Committee.
2.4 Smoking is prohibited in general, but may be permissible at designated area of the Club.
2.5 Eating or drinking are not allowed on the Green.
2.6 Players shall use mat when they have lawn bowls practice or match.
2.7 The Sub-Committee or their representatives have the right to determine the use of groundsheet, fixed or movable. All players must follow the decision.
3. Green
If public holidays (PH) fall on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, the Green opening hours and utilization will follow Sun/PH arrangement.
Leisure games and warm up practices shall be discontinued 60 minutes before the starting time of the scheduled Leagues / Competitions over the designated rinks.
3.1 Home Green for Competitions
3.1.1 Members intending to reserve the Green for Competitions shall write the necessary details on the white notice board next to the hut at least two days prior to the competition. Rink reservation will be on a first-come-first served basis.
3.2 Rink Accommodation
3.2.1 Each rink can accommodate up to eight players. Players are welcome to join in any rinks that are not fully utilized during general practice.
3.3 Children on Green
3.3.1 Children older than 12 years old, following General Rules, can play lawn bowl on our Green. Children older than 8 years old accompanied by adult member may seek approval of LBS Sub-Committee to play on the Green. Ability test may be required before LBS Sub-Committee granting approval.
3.4 Preservation of Green
3.4.1 If by observation, the LBS Sub-Committee or deputized representative considers a member or guest to be causing undue damage to the Green, the player will be warned. If in the opinion of the Sub-Committee or deputized representative that the player continues to damage the Green, the player shall be required to retire from the game and leave the Green.
4. Guest
4.1 Only Section Members are permitted to invite guests to play leisure game during the “#Club Members” sessions on weekdays at the Green. They shall seek permission from the LBS Sub-Committee in advance before bringing guests.
4.2 Each Section Member may bring only one guest for one time in each calendar month.
4.3 The same guest will not be allowed to play more than twice in USRC in each calendar month.
4.4 Guests must have received proper lawn bowl training and be competent bowlers.
4.5 The guest will not be permitted to play at the Green if he/she will have a match at our Green in the coming two weeks.
4.6 The above restrictions may be lifted at the discretion of LBS Sub-Committee.
4.7 Section Members must register their guests in the "LBS Guests Sign-In Book", as well as the "Guest Book" of the Club before their play. Guest shall pay Guest Fee determined by the Club by cash at the reception for each time playing on our Green.
4.8 The guest will only be allowed to play on the rink indicated by the Sub-Committee.
4.9 The Sub-Committee has the absolute discretion in granting permissions and imposing restrictions concerning the use of the Green, and its decision shall be final.
5. Guest Player
5.1 Eligibility
5.1.1 The applicant must be proposed by a Section Member who is a current USRC Premier League player and who has represented/ enrolled to play for USRC in Premier League and Triples League for at least three consecutive years.
5.1.2 The applicant must commit to be available to represent USRC in league matches for at least 50% of Premier League scheduled match days. The actual line-up will be determined by the Captain.
5.2 Responsibility & Benefit of Guest Player
5.2.1 Will represent USRC in Premier and/or Triples League. However, there is no guarantee to the number of appearance and the side to be participated.
5.2.2 Is allowed to practise at USRC during his/her match week. Can participate in league training organized by LBS if there is vacancy.
5.2.3 Can team up with Section Members for competitions organized by LBA with USRC as home green. There will be no subsidy for Guest Player. The corresponding fee will be borne by the Proposer.
5.2.4 Guest Player has to pay Guest Fee determined by the Club by cash at Reception for each time playing on our Green except for league matches.
5.3 Responsibility of Proposer
5.3.1 The Proposer shall recommend player who deems appropriate including bowling skill level and team spirit. Ability test may be required before LBS Sub-Committee granting approval.
5.3.2 One Section Member can act as the Proposer for one Guest Player each year.
5.3.3 The Proposer shall commit to settle all the expenditures of the Guest Player including but not limited to section fee to be determined by the Sub-Committee, cost of uniform, F&B spending of home matches and entry fees of competitions. The corresponding amount shall be debited to the account of the Proposer.
5.4 The LBS Sub-Committee reserve the right in the acceptance or rejection of any application.
6. Subsidies
6.1 Entry Fee of LBA Competitions
6.1.1 Eligible criteria:
(a) Competition entries are made under USRC.
(b) Section Members enrolled to play for USRC in Premier League are entitled to full subsidy of the entry fee of the Competitions from April to November of that calendar year. Section Members enrolled to play for USRC in Triples League, are entitled to full subsidy of the entry fee of the competitions from December of that calendar year to March of next calendar year.
(c) Section Members are allowed to team up with Guest Player or guest and declare USRC as home green providing that at least 60% of the team members are Section Members. Section Members are entitled to subsidy if they team up with Guest Player. There will be no subsidy to Section Members if there is guest in the team.
(d) In case substitute is needed, the substitute must also be a Section Member eligible for this subsidy or Guest Player.
(e) Any player who is being disqualified due to failure to arrive for a match or misconduct in competitions will have his/ her subsidy denied.
6.1.2 Eligible competitions:
National Singles
National Pairs
National Triples
National Fours
Knock-out Singles
Indoor Singles
Indoor Pairs
Mixed Pairs
Mixed Triples
Mixed Fours
2-4-2 Pairs
Weekday Fours
Novice Singles
Novice Pairs
HK Classic Singles
Aitkenhead Fours
6.1.3 The LBS Sub-Committee reserves the right to revise the eligibility criteria and eligible competitions at any time. Review of the subsidy scheme will be carried out on need basis.
6.1.4 The whole sum of the prize money will be retained by the player(s) as incentive.
6.2 Travel Expenses
6.2.1 A travel subsidy of $50 per league player (including Guest Player) is available for away games to the following venues
• CLP
• Wu Shan
• Tai Po Waterfront Park
• Hong Kong Cricket Club
6.2.2 Venues applicable will be reviewed on a need basis.
6.2.3 Subsidy will be paid in a lump sum to the relevant side captains. Side captains will be responsible for the distribution of the subsidy to the individual players.
6.3 LCSD Venues Rental Fee
6.3.1 Rental fee for one rink can be claimed when there are four or more Section Members (including Guest Players) joining the practice. When there are seven or more Section Members (including Guest Players), rental fee for two rinks can be reimbursed for the same timeslot.
6.3.2 At least 75% of participants should be Section Members playing league for USRC.
6.3.3 There is no restriction on the number of rink-hour for each reimbursement.
6.3.4 The responsible member shall provide the relevant booking record and the names of Section Members participating in the practice to the Treasurer within 7 days after the practice. The Treasurer will submit the reimbursement request to the Club Office within 7 days of receiving the necessary documents.
6.4 LBA Umpire Course Fee
6.4.1 As an incentive to encourage Section Members to take the Umpire Course, Section Members who have passed both written and practical exams within one year can have their course fee reimbursed in full.
LBS Sub-Committee 2026
Green Opening Time
Please be patient and start warm up after green preparation is completed.
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#Section Members are permitted to invite guests to play leisure game
*Guest Player is allowed to practise if he/she is going to represent USRC in league game at that particular week.
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