AGM
The AGM is being held on Saturday 4th July at 2 pm in the clubrooms. Nominations for club positions will be posted on the board in the club rooms.
GREEN CARPET 200 CLUB
We are looking for our members to make a one off $100 donation, for 1 carpet square, to the Green Carpet Fund. This is limited to 200 members. This is a silent donation and you can purchase multiple squares if you wish. A draw will take place on the day we open the new green with first prize of $1000, second prize $500 and third prize of $200.
There is a fundraising barometer in the club house to monitor progress on reaching the $20, 000 target. We just need a last push to reach the target. A big thank you to all members who have contributed.
NEW BOWLING GREEN SURFACE– CLOSURE OF THE GREEN
From Thursday 4th June our green will be closed until further notice for the installation of the new surface. This also means our club grounds will be closed for Health and Safety reasons.
PROTECTING OUR GREEN
Our green is our biggest asset. In order to protect our green from excessive wear and tracking we ask that when you practice you use the side of a rink as your centre. Soon we will change to just 7 rinks for a limited time to further attempt to preserve our surface.
We appreciate bowlers not dumping bowls in delivery. Coaching in the use of bowling arms is available for those realising it is time to make a change. Attention to correct footwear is greatly appreciated in helping the green to stay debris free.
COACHING
We are fortunate to have two qualified coaches within our club. Ailsa Judson is keen to introduce new bowlers to the fundamentals so that they get the basics right from the beginning. Alisa’s advice and guidance is certainly working.
Ian McNish is able to work with those wanting to refine their style and add extra shots to their repertoire. We can all continue learning in bowls and even having the chance for someone to look at what we are doing and give feedback, gives the opportunity for valuable reflection.
Big thanks to Ailsa and Ian for the time they give willingly.
MEASURING / UMPIRE QUALIFICATION
If you need an umpire or a measure done the club has the following members available:
Warren Stanbury – Level 2 Umpire.
Viv Bradbury – Level 1 Umpire
Qualified Measurers : Robyn Spinks, Jackie McDonald, James Simpson and Merv Radford.
GREEN SPRAYING
When the green has been sprayed a sign is put out to advise of this and that the green is closed. Please don’t play as there are health and safety issues with the chemicals and also they will not work effectively on the green.
FACEBOOK
Kaiapoi Riverside Bowling Club has its own Facebook page. You are welcome to join as a member and to post any messages or photos for sharing as long as those in the photos have agreed.
SAFTEY AROUND COVID
If a member of your household has Covid, in order to protect our vulnerable members and their families, we recommend that if you have had any contact with someone who has tested positive to Covid or has Covid like symptoms that you abstain from the club until they are certain they are Covid free. This will provide some extra protection to our members and families who would be greatly affected by Covid.
KITCHEN MANAGER WANTED
The club are looking for someone to manage the running of the kitchen. If you are willing to assist in this role or have any questions on what is involved please see Viv Bradbury.
DUTY TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Attached is the list of responsibilities for duty teams. If your team is on duty please be at the club at least 45 minutes before the start of play to make sure everything is in place for when the opposition arrives.
OUTSIDE
* Put the flag up.
*Place the mat and jacks out.
*Check the seats are clean and dry
INSIDE
*Turn dishwasher on.
*Half fill the urn – top up with teapot
Under no circumstances should the urn be filled to the top and carried from the kitchen to the table
*Put out cups on the white tray
*Put out tea, coffee, sugar and spoons.
*Biscuits, milk jug, dirty teaspoon holders and used tea bag dish is to be placed to the left of the urn. Tea, coffee, milk jug and biscuits are located in the corner cupboard by the sink. Sugar bowls are located in the cupboard next to the teapot cupboard.
CLEAN UP DUTIES
If there is no afternoon interclub – ensure everything is left clean and tidy and put away inside and outside.
If there is afternoon interclub:
- Restock the cups and spoons, top up milk and biscuits
- Ensure everything is left clean and tidy and put away inside and outside.
Please ensure that both the dishwasher and urn are turned off and the urn is unplugged.
LIFTING AND STOPPING BOWLS
Bowls Canterbury have issues clarification about who and when bowls can be lifted or stopped.
Players have control of their own head on their own rink of play. If a bowl from a neighbouring rink is in danger of contacting a bowl on your rink of play then you can choose to either lift the bowl(s) on YOUR rink or STOP the bowl from the neighbouring rink and return it to be redelivered.
The restriction players must adhere to is that they CANNOT a step onto a neighbouring rink to lift or roll bowls to allow their bowl to pass- in this case the only option is to ask the players in control of the neighbouring rink to “ WATCH YOUR HEAD”. If the bowls then make contact on the neighbouring rink they should be returned to the player on your rink to be redelivered.
GREEN FEES
While we welcome visitors to the club there is a Green Fee of $5 per person per day which is to be paid. There is a box for this fee just outside the main doors from the clubhouse.
ACCIDENT REPORTING
If you have an accident please ensure that you report it to another club member and complete the Accident Record book which is on the table where the score cards are kept.
This is a requirement and also ACC can come to the club to get details of the accident if ACC is being claimed.
TOASTED SANDWICHES 🥪
Toasted sandwiches can be purchased at $3 per sandwich. These are in the freezer and there is a machine available for you to cook your sandwich. There are several filling options.
CLUB UNIFORM
Club uniform requirements:
Men- Club shirts and black trousers/shorts. Black jersey/cardigan/vest is preferred
Women- Club shirt, black trousers/shorts or skirt. Black jersey/ cardigan/vest is preferred
Saturdays- Club uniforms must be worn at all times in summer but it is mufti through winter.
Interclub- Uniform must be worn
Women’s Club Day ( Monday) – Uniform must be worn.
Mixed Day (Tuesday)- Mufti/casual.
Thursday – Mufti/casual.
Friday Triples- Mufti.
Club Championship Finals- club uniform must be worn
Winter tournaments- Mufti
Club shirts are provided for a small charge.
A list of appropriate make and manufacture of bowling shoes is displayed in the locker room. No other footwear is to be worn.
CLUB SECURITY
There have been instances where the door has been left open/unlocked and the roller door left up.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that the club room is fully locked up when you leave. If there are other people still playing or using the clubroom when you leave, please ensure they know you are leaving and it is their responsibility to ensure lock up takes place. Please make sure that they know what is required and how to do it.
FOOTWEAR ON THE RINK
There has been an issue with small stones on the rink since the change of regulation shoes from flat soles. Please check your shoes before entering the rink. Mats will be purchased for use by the ramp and the gate to assist with this.
CLUBROOMS
The clubrooms will be unavailable to all members every Thursday morning from 9 am to 12 noon until further notice as they have been hired out to a private organisation.