Summary of USRC Lawn Bowls Section Internal Policies
Use of Lawn Bowls Green Policy (effective from September 2020)
1. Definition
2. General Rules
The Green is open for lawn bowl playing to Club members subject to the conditions stipulated below. It may be closed in case of inclement weather, or may be reserved for Leagues or Competitions or other events without advance notice.
3. Guest Policy
Only LBS members are permitted to invite guests to play at the Green. They shall seek permission from the LBS Subcommittee in advance before bringing guests to play. Guests are only allowed to play during the "Club Members" sessions and the following conditions apply.
4. Home Green for Competitions
LBS members intending to book the Green for Competitions shall write the necessary details on the white notice board at least two days prior to the competition. Rink booking will be on a first-come-first served basis.
5. Rink Accommodation
Each rink can accommodate up to eight players. Players are welcome to join in any rinks that are not fully utilised during general practise.
6. Children on Green
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 Subcommittee to play on the Green. Ability test may be required before LBS Subcommittee granting approval.
7. Preservation of Green
If by observation, the LBS Sub-Committee or deputised representative, considers a member or guest is causing undue damage to the green, the player shall be warned. If in the opinion of the Sub-Committee or deputised representative the player continues to damage the green, the player shall be required to retire from the game and leave the green.
1. Definition
- "Club" shall mean the USRC.
- "Green" shall mean the bowling green of USRC.
- "LBS" shall mean the Lawn Bowls Section of USRC.
- "HKLBA" shall mean the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association.
- "Leagues / Competitions" shall mean leagues / competitions organized by HKLBA, Lawn Bowls Section of USRC, or controlling bodies approved by the the General Committee of the USRC.
- “Club members” shall mean members of the Club according to Memorandum & Article of USRC, their spouse or dependant.
- “LBS members” shall mean Section Members of Lawn Bowls Section according to Bye-law of the Club.
- "Guest" shall mean non-Club member
- "Guest Player" shall mean guest representing the Club in Leagues or Competitions.
2. General Rules
The Green is open for lawn bowl playing to Club members subject to the conditions stipulated below. It may be closed in case of inclement weather, or may be reserved for Leagues or Competitions or other events without advance notice.
- No player shall play on the Green when the "Green Closed" notice is posted.
- Players must have received proper lawn bowl training before playing on the Green (please contact the LBS Subcommittee for details of training).
- Players must wear flat-soled footwear when they play on the Green. Proper lawn bowl shoes, or shoes approved by HKLBA, must be worn in Leagues and Competitions.
- Players must use ‘Mat’ when they play on the Green.
- Denim blue jeans are not allowed during play on the Green.
- Smoking, only at designated area near the Green.
- Eating or drinking only around the Green but not on the Green.
3. Guest Policy
Only LBS members are permitted to invite guests to play at the Green. They shall seek permission from the LBS Subcommittee in advance before bringing guests to play. Guests are only allowed to play during the "Club Members" sessions and the following conditions apply.
- Each LBS member may bring only one guest in each calendar month.
- The same guest will not be allowed to play more than twice in USRC in each calendar month.
- Guests must have received proper lawn bowl training and be competent bowlers.
- The guest will not be permitted to play at the Green if he/she will have a match at our Green within the next two weeks.
- The above restrictions may be lifted at the discretion of LBS Subcommittee if the guest is acting as Guest Player representing the Club in Leagues or Competitions.
- LBS members must register their guests in the "LBS Guests Sign-In Book", as well as the "Guest Book" of the Club before their play.
- The guest will only be allowed to play on the rink indicated by the LBS Subcommittee.
- LBS Subcommittee has the absolute discretion in granting permissions and imposing restrictions concerning the use of the Green, and its decision shall be final.
4. Home Green for Competitions
LBS members intending to book the Green for Competitions shall write the necessary details on the white notice board at least two days prior to the competition. Rink booking will be on a first-come-first served basis.
5. Rink Accommodation
Each rink can accommodate up to eight players. Players are welcome to join in any rinks that are not fully utilised during general practise.
6. Children on Green
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 Subcommittee to play on the Green. Ability test may be required before LBS Subcommittee granting approval.
7. Preservation of Green
If by observation, the LBS Sub-Committee or deputised representative, considers a member or guest is causing undue damage to the green, the player shall be warned. If in the opinion of the Sub-Committee or deputised representative the player continues to damage the green, the player shall be required to retire from the game and leave the green.
Green Opening Time
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# Green preparation may not be ready.
If public holidays (PH) fall on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, the Green opening hours and utilization will follow PH arrangement. |
USRC Lawn Bowls Section Internal Policies (revised April 2021)
(I) Subsidy Scheme
1. Entry fee of competitions managed by HKLBA
1.1. Eligible criteria:
1.1.1. Competition entries are made under USRC.
1.1.2. LBS members, enrolled to play for USRC in Premier League 2021, are entitled to full subsidy for entry fee of the competitions which commence in May 2021 to Nov 2021.
1.1.3. LBS members, enrolled to play for USRC in Triples League 2021, are entitled to full subsidy for entry fee of the competitions which commence in Dec 2021 to Apr 2022.
1.1.4. In a team event, all the team players must be LBS members 2021-22.
1.1.5. Substitute is allowed providing that the member receiving the subsidy is still a permanent member of the team according to HKLBA byelaw.
1.1.6. Any player who is being disqualified due to failure to arrive for a match or misconduct in competitions will have his/her subsidy denied.
1.2. Eligible competitions:
1.2.1. National Singles
1.2.2. National Pairs
1.2.3. National Triples
1.2.4. National Fours
1.2.5. Knock-out Singles
1.2.6. Indoor Singles
1.2.7. Indoor Pairs
1.2.8. Mixed Pairs
1.2.9. Mixed Triples
1.2.10. Mixed Fours
1.2.11. 2-4-2 Pairs
1.2.12. Weekday Fours
1.2.13. Novice Singles
1.2.14. Novice Pairs
1.2.15. HK Classic Singles
1.3. The LBS Sub-committee reserves the right to revise the eligibility criteria at any time. Review of the subsidy scheme will be carried out annually.
2. Travel Expenses
2.1. A subsidy of $50 per league player (including guest player) is available for travelling to remote venues including CLP, Wu Shan, Tai Po and HKCC. Venues applicable will be reviewed on need basis.
2.2. Subsidy will be paid in lump sum to the relevant team captains. Team captains will be responsible for distribution of subsidy to individual player.
3. Public Greens Rental Fee
3.1. Rental fee for 1 rink can be claimed when 6 or more LBS members joining the practice. When there are more than 8 members, rental fee for 2 rinks can be claimed.
3.2. The responsible member must provide the relevant booking records and name of LBS members participating the practice for the Treasurer to process the reimbursement.
3.3. There is no restriction on the number of rink-hour for each claim.
4. HKLBA Umpire Course Fee
4.1. As an incentive to encourage LBS members to take the Umpire Course, members who have passed the written and practical exam within one calendar year shall have their course fee reimbursed in full.
(II) Guest League Players Policy
(III) Cash Prize Allocation
The whole sum of prize money awarded to winners and runner-ups of National competitions, invitational competitions, HK International Bowls Classic Singles and Pairs Competition will be kept by the players as incentive.
LBS Sub-committee
April 2021
(I) Subsidy Scheme
1. Entry fee of competitions managed by HKLBA
1.1. Eligible criteria:
1.1.1. Competition entries are made under USRC.
1.1.2. LBS members, enrolled to play for USRC in Premier League 2021, are entitled to full subsidy for entry fee of the competitions which commence in May 2021 to Nov 2021.
1.1.3. LBS members, enrolled to play for USRC in Triples League 2021, are entitled to full subsidy for entry fee of the competitions which commence in Dec 2021 to Apr 2022.
1.1.4. In a team event, all the team players must be LBS members 2021-22.
1.1.5. Substitute is allowed providing that the member receiving the subsidy is still a permanent member of the team according to HKLBA byelaw.
1.1.6. Any player who is being disqualified due to failure to arrive for a match or misconduct in competitions will have his/her subsidy denied.
1.2. Eligible competitions:
1.2.1. National Singles
1.2.2. National Pairs
1.2.3. National Triples
1.2.4. National Fours
1.2.5. Knock-out Singles
1.2.6. Indoor Singles
1.2.7. Indoor Pairs
1.2.8. Mixed Pairs
1.2.9. Mixed Triples
1.2.10. Mixed Fours
1.2.11. 2-4-2 Pairs
1.2.12. Weekday Fours
1.2.13. Novice Singles
1.2.14. Novice Pairs
1.2.15. HK Classic Singles
1.3. The LBS Sub-committee reserves the right to revise the eligibility criteria at any time. Review of the subsidy scheme will be carried out annually.
2. Travel Expenses
2.1. A subsidy of $50 per league player (including guest player) is available for travelling to remote venues including CLP, Wu Shan, Tai Po and HKCC. Venues applicable will be reviewed on need basis.
2.2. Subsidy will be paid in lump sum to the relevant team captains. Team captains will be responsible for distribution of subsidy to individual player.
3. Public Greens Rental Fee
3.1. Rental fee for 1 rink can be claimed when 6 or more LBS members joining the practice. When there are more than 8 members, rental fee for 2 rinks can be claimed.
3.2. The responsible member must provide the relevant booking records and name of LBS members participating the practice for the Treasurer to process the reimbursement.
3.3. There is no restriction on the number of rink-hour for each claim.
4. HKLBA Umpire Course Fee
4.1. As an incentive to encourage LBS members to take the Umpire Course, members who have passed the written and practical exam within one calendar year shall have their course fee reimbursed in full.
(II) Guest League Players Policy
- When the number of available LBS members for a particular match is less than 12 for Premier League and 9 for Triples League, the Captains are authorized to invite guest players to make up full team. This applies for both home and away matches.
- LBS will be responsible to cover the guest league player’s share of tea set cost in home matches.
- Guest league player is allowed to practice at USRC during his/her match week.
(III) Cash Prize Allocation
The whole sum of prize money awarded to winners and runner-ups of National competitions, invitational competitions, HK International Bowls Classic Singles and Pairs Competition will be kept by the players as incentive.
LBS Sub-committee
April 2021