To: Officials, Side Captains and Interested Players
Our regular 2023-24 Officials Forums have been scheduled for late October and November at 4 Clubs this year. The extra one will be held at Franklin.
The content of the forums is flexible with our Panel covering a few key areas and changes to the Conditions of Play. The Side Captains Guide has also undergone minor revision based on the updated Conditions of Play. Hence our forums touch on the changes therein too and progress to an open Q&A discussion usually on the deeply discussed laws, conventions of the game as well as aspects of etiquette.
The face-to-face forums each conclude with the opportunity to undertake the common measurement drills and share best practice techniques in the various pieces of measuring equipment.
Side Captains, Umpires, Measurers and Markers and are our key audience but all bowlers with an interest in knowing the rules and fair play principles are welcome to join our discussions.
Officials wishing to volunteer to cover the BTS Championship Finals, State‑Wide Challenge, Gala Week, Seniors Championships and/or Champions of Champions Singles should also make attendance a priority.
We hope to see you at one of our evenings.
Regards
Michael Andersch
Chair, Bowls South Officiating Panel
Venues and suggested attending clubs as listed:
Arrive 15mins early to the advertised starting times.
| North Hobart B.C. Monday 30 Oct 6.30pm |
Beltana B.C. Monday 20 Nov 6.30pm |
Franklin B.C. Tuesday 28 Nov 6.00pm |
Kingborough B.C. Monday 6 Nov 6.30pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Park | Beltana | Dover | Taroona |
| Buckingham | Cremorne | Cygnet | Sandy Bay |
| Claremont | Howrah | Geeveston | Bruny Island |
| North Hobart | Orford | Franklin | Kingborough |
| Glenorchy Rodman | Rosny Park | Huonville | Royal Hobart |
| New Norfolk | Sorell | ||
| Glenorchy City | Tasman | ||
| Ouse | Oatlands | ||
| Brighton |
Topics your panel will directly speak to include:
Conditions of Play and Side Captains Guidelines – Key changes for 2023/24 Season
- Tas Law & COP 1.7: Smoking & Vaping – Tasmanian Regulations
- COP 1.16: Extreme Heat Policy & Duty of Care
- COP 2.4: Status and Eligibility – B-Grade
- COP 2.20 (c): Importance of the Scorecard in BTS Championships
- COP 5.6 & 6.6: Opposite Gender Players Eligibility and Finals Eligibility
- Law 44: The Coaches Duties
- Tas Law: Working with Children and Vulnerable People Card
Your panel will respond to questions from the floor.
Thinking caps on please:
- COP 1.14: Restricting Movement of Players and exceptional circumstances
- COP 3.12: Visiting Umpires for pennant, Duties of Measuring/Umpires
- Law Book: Mat placed on the wrong line and jack is rolled – What happens next?
- CoP: Men’s Midweek & Ladies Pennant – A Competition for 12 years & over
- Handbook: Marking Singles and use of the Shot Indicators (Paddles)
- Laws & CoP: Timed Games. The trend and the impact for Officials
The Forum will conclude with opportunity for practice and clarifying use of the measuring equipment in the correct/preferred manner. Bowls shoes are preferred. Please bring:
- Your Law Book (Version 4 April 2023) – We have some on sale.
- This season’s Conditions of Play and Side Captain’s Guide
- Your Officiating Manual (Optional).