Umpires
Officiating, Updates

Forums for Officials 2021-22

Umpires, Measurers, Markers & Interested players are welcome.

Conditions of Play and Side Captains Guidelines – Key changes for 2021/22 Season

  • 1.10 – Damage to Greens & BTS Greens Protection Policy
  • 1.16 – Other Play on Pennant Greens
  • 3.4 – Practice before Calling Cards & Trial Ends

Your panel will respond to questions from the floor. Thinking caps on please:

  • 1.7 – Uniform and Infringement Reports
  • 1.11 – Restricting Movement of Players
  • 1.13 – Extreme Heat Policy
  • 1.14 – Serious Injury and Illness
  • 1.17 – Definition of β€˜regular’ Player
  • 3.8 – Visiting Umpires for pennant, Duties of Measuring /Umpires
  • 3.13 & 3.14 – Inclement Weather
  • 3.22 – Eligibility for finals
  • Lifting of Bowls – Application of Laws of Game

The Forum will conclude with opportunity for practice and clarifying use of the umpiring equipment. Bowls shoes are required.Β  Please bring:

  • Your Law Book (Version 3.1 2019)
  • Copy of this season’s Conditions of Play
  • Your Officiating Manual.

Please attend the venues as listed below – All start 6.30pm sharp!

  • Kingborough Bowls Club – Tuesday 9th Nov 6.30pm
  • North Hobart Bowls Club – Tuesday 16th Nov 6.30pm
  • Howrah Bowls Club – Monday 22nd Nov 6.30pm

Everyone is welcome. Queries then please email Helen (Helenumpire@gmail.com)

Bowls South Officiating Panel:
Michael Andersch, Leonie Price and Helen Ducker