BCGBA statement on COVID 19 Coronavirus

[Peakybowlers1]

Since the government and bcgba said we can bowl I been a few times and I can say i feel more safe on the green than in a super market just follow guidelines and it safe and fine. But end of day guys it's your choice

[brighouseleyther]

Never knew that there were so many epidemiologists in the bowling world. Not sure why there is a rush to make an early decision on what might be possible this season. Who knows at this stage what the science and situation may be saying in the middle of July or early August. Too many people rush to take the moral high ground stating that it’s a life and death situation. Those who would like to see some competitive bowling this year do understand this as the case is obvious. The key fact is that it could be more than possible to have a safe game of bowls particularly when other recreations of a similar risk will probably be up and running before the summer is out. The easy decision was always to be a bit previous call it off and start again 2021. That on its own doesn’t make it the right decision.

[isettaman]

It is a matter of weighing up the risks involved. We would never leave our houses at all if we waited until it was 100% safe to go out, road accident, mugging, tripping and banging one's head, ice block falling from an aircraft - the list is endless.
There is a risk of catching Covid 19 but you can drastically reduce the risk by social distancing, washing hands frequently, not touching your face etc.
My wife and I played on our green this morning, only two players allowed at the green at any one time, used our own equipment, didn't enter the clubhouse and enjoyed our first roll of the year. And we felt it! Two members arrived as we finished and we exchanged a few words and left them to it.
The increase in risk between staying at home and bowling was, in my opinion, so marginal that it was not worth worrying about.
However, each to his own and we must all do what we feel is right for us.

[GrahamG]

It is a matter of weighing up the risks involved. We would never leave our houses at all if we waited until it was 100% safe to go out, road accident, mugging, tripping and banging one's head, ice block falling from an aircraft - the list is endless.
There is a risk of catching Covid 19 but you can drastically reduce the risk by social distancing, washing hands frequently, not touching your face etc.
My wife and I played on our green this morning, only two players allowed at the green at any one time, used our own equipment, didn't enter the clubhouse and enjoyed our first roll of the year. And we felt it! Two members arrived as we finished and we exchanged a few words and left them to it.
The increase in risk between staying at home and bowling was, in my opinion, so marginal that it was not worth worrying about.
However, each to his own and we must all do what we feel is right for us.

Well said sir

[Billybigbowls]

Right lets crack on now

[thasgoneayard]

Personally with the current rules and the virus far from under control i am not interested in going on the green to bowl. However can someone explain to me why the current rules are as they are. No more than six people are allowed on or around the green at any one time. However go on a beach or into a park and it doesn't matter if there is a thousand and six as long as you keep 2 meters apart. Where is the logic in the two rules. Now i am going to go into a dark room and scream and pull my hair out.

[The Happy Trapper]

Personally with the current rules and the virus far from under control i am not interested in going on the green to bowl. However can someone explain to me why the current rules are as they are. No more than six people are allowed on or around the green at any one time. However go on a beach or into a park and it doesn't matter if there is a thousand and six as long as you keep 2 meters apart. Where is the logic in the two rules. Now i am going to go into a dark room and scream and pull my hair out.

Hope you’re well Brian.
This is where the BCGBA are making it even more confusing as some other leading bodies (not just in sport) are. Their guidance (which is all it is, no club must abide by it. Private clubs can decide what happens on their own land and council greens must do as their land owner dictates) has not been in line with the government documents, they added their own interpretations. If you read the full documents probably best if you have a spare 3hrs or struggle sleeping, basically say use common sense, follow the distancing and wash your hands.

[thasgoneayard]

Yea thanks Pete. I didn't know about the private land bit. As you say common sense and distancing. Like I say not that bothered yet about bowling but I would like to sit at the side of the green and watch. But if there is 6 on I cant do that. Silly really.

[The Happy Trapper]

It is. More changes are due as well. I’ve been reading some new government info today that was sent out to local councils yesterday. I followed this up with guidance LCC licensing have issued (the good old do’s & don’ts. Some areas were a contrast, but one part that could affect a few clubs is the location of benches around greens and how close they are to the bar area!
Keep it simple. Use common sense, keep your bars closed, don’t let anybody bring their own drinks on to your licensed premises (huge no at any time, not just now), keep 2m apart (1m may be introduced by August), wash hands and sanitise any area that could be high risk.

[Twofull]

Now that club cricket and other sports are being encouraged,I hope that the BCGBA will sanction the return of competitive bowling.
Most greens can accommodate 4 jacks,and there seems little reason why non members should not be welcomed to play matches.
Personally,I would argue in favour of each player using their own Jack.
Although leagues are pretty much lost for this year,I hope that some competitive friendlies or competitions could go ahead with some organisation.
It’s the lack of competition that most bowlers are missing.

[michael.collins4]

New update on BCGBA site , dated 10th July 2020. , All clubs should look at this, One guidline states up to 30 people allowed at a venue including those on the green, maximium on green from induvidual households 6. This is only part of a long statement, that people need to read. and understand, and dont just quote me on what i have put please .I have tried to upload it onto here ,but it wont allow me. To finish off surely we can now have some competetive bowling .

[GrahamG]

New update on BCGBA site , dated 10th July 2020. , All clubs should look at this, One guidline states up to 30 people allowed at a venue including those on the green, maximium on green from induvidual households 6. This is only part of a long statement, that people need to read. and understand, and dont just quote me on what i have put please .I have tried to upload it onto here ,but it wont allow me. To finish off surely we can now have some competetive bowling .

The competitive bowling can only be amongst members of your club - external members still not allowed.

[Billybigbowls]

What is the difference to local cricket games ??
Somebody needs to stand up in charge of the bowling leagues and clarify if bowling leagues will recommence at any time this season ?

[Twofull]

New update on BCGBA site , dated 10th July 2020. , All clubs should look at this, One guidline states up to 30 people allowed at a venue including those on the green, maximium on green from induvidual households 6. This is only part of a long statement, that people need to read. and understand, and dont just quote me on what i have put please .I have tried to upload it onto here ,but it wont allow me. To finish off surely we can now have some competetive bowling .

Phase 3 ,which once again needs to be read in detail ,now opens the way for inter club friendlies,some form of competitions and even league games,which may well be a stretch too far at the moment.

[Nidderdale Nev]

Just forget this season
Stop moaning and accept the fact that this virus is here for a long time and think of others!
In reality there may be no bowling next season either.
Just get on with your lives and stay safe....stay safe and think of others.