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Review of the Laws of the Sport

Bowls England is encouraging Members to have their say on the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.
The current edition of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls (Crystal Mark Edition) was approved by the World Member National Authorities (MNAs) at the Biennial Council Meeting held in Melbourne in March 2006. At this time it was agreed the next review of the laws would be undertaken on a timescale which would allow an updated version to be submitted to MNAs, including Bowls England, for approval at the Biennial Council Meeting in Delhi following the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
At its meeting in February this year, the Board of World Bowls approved a process and timetable for conducting the review prepared by its Laws Committee.
In line with this, World Bowls has asked Bowls England and all other MNAs to submit their proposals for changes to the laws to WB by 31st October 2009. Each proposed change should include the following:
- current law number (if proposing a change to/deletion of a current law) or proposed new law number (if proposing an addition to the laws)
- proposed change (the proposed wording of the changed or additional law) or the wording of the current law which should be deleted
- rationale behind the proposal (the reasons why the proposal is being made)
Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "This review gives members the opportunity to have their say on the Laws of the Sport of Bowls. We will collate all responses and respond to World Bowls on behalf of all members, including the umpiring bodies in England for men and women, by the set deadline."
Anyone wishing to propose a change should write to: Laws of the Sport Consultation, Bowls England, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2AZ or e-mail: enquiries@bowlsengland.com (enquiries@bowlsengland.com)

Well Bowlers Not sure if its me but I would need a lawyer to sort out the wording, need things in plain English
Sure they will have more than a few People and Clubs sending in suggestions, can think of a few myself but they aren't printable

Surfer:cool:

[Angel]

Hi Everyone it all sound a bit complicated, It would be a good idea if each club had a meeting and discussed any issues that people though might need being put forward for change,
Think this subject is one for the Club Committee


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[THE UMPIRE]

I think that you will find that the EBUA umpires have put forward a number of proposals for consideration.
Unless they are very conversant with the laws I think that committees should stay away.

Remember that feedback is from all member nations that are affiliated to World Bowls. If what I hear is correct Australia wants to stop giving the mat away.

Myself I want all bowls tthat are approaching next doors heads stopping and returning, no lifting bowls out of the way.

The next review of the Laws will take place in October 2010 so any changes will not take effect until probably April 2011.:roll:

[Sam]

Good Point Umpire, always did think it was wrong to lift a bowl and replace it, sure a lot of the time the bowl goes back but not in exactly the same place, could be crucial in a tight game,
Think I am going to leave this to the more knowledgeable members of the Club,


Sam short for Samantha:rolleyes:

[E T]

Hi Surfer & All,

Wow what a great post Surfer!!!! We all moan about the rules and what they mean to us, but got half way through the post and started thinking about something else!!!!!!!!
Best of luck to the rule makers, hope they scrap the rule about giving the jack away!!!!

E T

[The Duck]

Had a look and a read, bit beyond me feels a bit like the tax form they send me, still haven't got the hang of that one,

The Duck

[kiwi bowler]

Been a lot of talk at my club about changing some rules, but talk only. They just want to leave it to others to write in with suggestions.

[Bargain Hunt]

:DHi All,

Same here Kiwi Bowler lots of hot air at my Club but no one does much about it.

Biggest moan 'mainly from the Ladies' is about straight woods, often an excuse because the LOST!!!! although some of the Almark Edge age straighter than Straight!!

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