Social Play with Reopening of Green
Dear members, its been really great to see so many people take advantage of the green being open for social play.
We are now able to offer triples or rinks, so organise your groups for some great exercise while having fun.
Don't forget the social time on a Friday night from 7.30, it does feel a little more normal now and the club continues to do all it can to make a safe environment for people to meet. we hope to see you soon.
Maureen
Reopening of Kidlington Bowls Club
Reopening of Kidlington Bowls Club
Following the change in Government guidelines the Committee is pleased to announce that we will be restarting the Friday night social evenings as of Friday 10th July from 7.30 - 10.30. Social distancing will be observed. If anyone would like to help in preparing the club for reopening, please contact Sue Feeley.
I am also pleased to announce that 10 members have taken advantage of the green reopening and have booked rinks for Social play this week. Depending on the ongoing interest we may be able to get some internal competition up and running soon.
Watch this space.
Maureen ( Chairman)
Bowls Green to Reopen 1st July 2020 for Members
Bowls Green to Reopen 1st July 2020 for Members
Kidlington Bowls Club: Return to Bowls following Covid 19 Lockdown
Dear members, given the Government has relaxed the lockdown guidance whereby groups of 6 people can meet outside provided people from different households observe social distancing (June 1st 2020) the Committee has taken the decision to reopen the green to those members who wish to take up the opportunity to play as of Wednesday 1st July. Play will be at individuals own risk.
All rinks will need to be booked in advance by contacting M Cox
3 rinks only will be available at any one time, and you will need to play on the rink allocated to you to ensure equal use of the green.
The club house toilets and changing rooms will not be available to use.
Members are encouraged to carry their own hand sanitizer.
Before Play:
Do not go to the Club if you are experiencing any coronovirus symptoms or any cold/ flu
like symptoms, in particular a cough or high temperature.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your allocated slot and wait in the car park until your allocated rink is clear.
- Arrive dressed to play and bring your bowls, shoes, drink and any food with you. All rubbish should be taken home and not left at the club.
- Use the hand sanitizer provided inside the gate. Or your own personal one.
- Benches will be provided where you can change your shoes.
- The mats and Jacks are available under the benches, please sanitise them before and
- after play.
- Please sanitise your hands before commencing play.
During play:
- Keep 2 metres apart at all times.
- Use your own bowls throughout the session.
- Do not use pushers, sticks or chalk
- Do not hug, shake hands or “high five” anyone
- Do not touch each other’s bowls.
- Only one player should handle the mat
- Two jacks to be used, one at each end and these should be positioned by one person only.
- Avoid measuring.
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If scoring, one person to use the scorecard – scoreboards will not be available.
After Play:
- Change your shoes
- Sanitise the mats and jacks – place them in the marked containers
- Leave the club immediately.
Hand wash and sanitiser is available throughout
Covid-19 Update 21.05.2020
Covid-19 Update 21.05.2020
The committee has seriously considered the Government and Bowls England advice issued on 14.5.20. regarding the use of sports facilities as part of an individuals daily exercise.
This guidance states that each club is to make their own decision about when the facilities are ready to open and can be safely operated. The committee considered the recommended actions required to be put in place, and the advice that for clinically vulnerable people ( aged 70 years plus) they are still advised to stay at home as much as possible and minimise contact outside of the home.
Given the uncertainty around the effectiveness of relaxation of the lock down measures, and the age group of a large proportion of the membership, the committee will plan to reopen the facilities on 1st July 2020, dependant on ongoing recommendations from the Government.
These plans will only allow for roll ups for members only, and more advice regarding safety measures which will need to be followed, will be announced in the near future. If anyone is interested the full advice /recommendations is available on the Bowls England Website.
The committee will be contacting all members again in the next week to determine the potential interest for roll up play in the near future. We look forward to speaking to you all again and hope to see you on the green (which I must say is looking good) in the not too distant future.
Stay safe everyone.
Maureen and the Committee
