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11th Nov 2021

Saturday 11th December

Seniors Bowls AGM  (Pensioners)

at The Sir John Bayley Club 12-30pm

All Members Welcome

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13th Sept 2021

Sunday 26th September.

Championship of the green.

Scratch is 12.00pm and £2.00 entry.

Let’s have a good turn out and support your club 

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30th June 2021

Mid Shropshire League Guidance for all League Matches 2021

The 2021 MidShropshire LEAGUE season

Dear club secretary / delegate

Less than a week to go now before fixtures resume after a 22 month hiatus caused by the pandemic– and the forecast, at this stage, is warm and dry for Friday!

This is the pre-season email that I promised to bring all member clubs up to date with the very latest guidance for what is very much a one-off season aimed at getting as many people back bowling as possible.

Obviously, Covid has not gone away and we are still at Step 3 of the easing of lock down restrictions – so clubs need to bear this in mind as they prepare to host matches.

Social distancing rules need to be observed (groups of 6 maximum), with a good cleaning regime for match jacks, sanitiser available greenside and clear signs to show visitors the ways to go into buildings and toilets, when masks need to be worn.

In fact, the League would like away captains to provide the home club with a list of players and spectators at matches for track and trace purposes – and the home captain or official to brief all the visitors on their club set-up before play actually starts.

Mobile phones will be allowed to be carried by bowler on greens for the track and trace app –BUT THEY MUST BE ON SILENT, and not used for any other reason than to respond to an App message.

Please everyone,this is a season for common sense and respecting opponents in every way – and enjoying the game we all love and have missed so much.

Club contacts for the unique 2021 campaign have been updated on the League website (www.midshrop.co.uk/admin/club-contacts) so there should be no problem contacting opposing clubs and their teams should any issues arise.

But the aim is for ultimate flexibility and matches can be re-arranged with the agreement of opponents – all we ask you to do is notify Fixture Secretary Ric Hudson(midshropfixtures@gmail.com) of any changes.

Match fees for 2021 will be 35p per bowler per game across the board, this figure generating just enough income for the League to balance its books on the year.

And there are 2 bits of Clubs news for ALL the League’s clubs and bowlers to bear in mind when fixtures start.

Firstly, the B4394 road to Allscott Heath BC via Admaston will be CLOSED until 6thSeptember– and there will be no access via Rushmoor Lane either.

The suggested route from the Wellington / Telford side is via old the A5 heading towards Shrewsbury, taking the right turn for Walcot that leads to the Grove pub, where another right turn will take you to the old beet factory site and the green.

Secondly, for EVENING matches only at Much Wenlock, access to the green is now available from the William Brookes School. Visitors are asked to park in the main school car park close to the gate in the bottom left corner and walk through to the path leading to the green.

And I think that’s it!All it leaves me to do is wish all clubs and their bowlers a happy and enjoyable return to crown green bowls, relishing being back in the company o fthe people we have missed so much

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Premier League Latest

Below is a report of the May Meeting:

• Salop Leisure have agreed to sponsor the league again for £500.

• There will be no food put on after games until step 4 of the roadmap is implemented, when food is optional.

• The Merit and Pairs will be played on either Sunday 15th August or 26th September at venues in Telford. These will be announced in due course.

• Handbooks and insets with league fixtures will be distributed to the 12 clubs taking part this season.

• There will be a league captain’s preview on Thursday this week on the website.

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13 May 2021

Latest Update from BCGBA

BCGBA– Return to Play Guidance for Affiliated Clubs, Counties and Associate Members

Step Three – Issued 12 May 2021

The key changes for our sport at Step 3 are:

• All restrictions on formats and numbers for organised activity under the jurisdiction of British Crown Green Bowling Association will be removed.

• Car sharing will be permitted.

• Indoor hospitality can resume.

• Spectators can return.

The return of sport and physical activity is vital to the physical and mental health of the nation, and we know our sport has a big role to play in providing an opportunity for outdoor activity as the lockdown restrictions ease.

The guidance we have developed below for our affiliated clubs supplements the Government guidance by covering situations specific to the sport of bowls.

In accordance with its roadmap, the government has now announced its plans to move to Step 3 from Monday 17 May, and in line with the government’s announcement we are delighted to confirm the following:

1. All restrictions on formats and numbers for organised activity under the jurisdiction of BCGBA

will be removed.

2. Car sharing, spectators and indoor hospitality will be permitted

This latest announcement is a great step forward for our sport, as we expect the majority of clubs to be able to operate in a fairly normal manner from Monday 17 May.

We recognise that the restrictions on car sharing and spectators in particular have presented challenges for some clubs and players and, like other sports, made representation to government on behalf of our affiliated clubs. We are therefore delighted that these will be permitted from Monday 17 May.

With growing confidence among players returning to the sport and a high number of participants vaccinated, we are also pleased to confirm that all restrictions regarding the number of players on green at any one time will be removed from Monday 17 May. We would encourage clubs to plan sessions with reduced capacity for those who may still be building their confidence in returning to the club environment.

This latest ‘return to play’ guide will be valid until Step 4 (no earlier than Monday 21 June). We recommend that all clubs consider this document together with the government guidance. All items may be adapted as necessary to meet your club’s specific circumstances, so long as your actions remain consistent with government advice and social distancing requirements.

If your club is not affiliated to BCGBA, please email us at registrar@bcgba.org.uk and we can take you through the affiliation process, including connecting you with your County Association. This guidance is applicable from Monday 17 May and replaces all previous guidance that we have issued.

At Step 4 (Monday 21 June at the earliest) we expect all restrictions to be lifted. We shall update our guidance to affiliated clubs once the government has confirmed the country is moving to Step 4 (a decision is expected on Monday 14 June).

Step 3: Monday 17 May – Key points

From Monday 17 May until Step 4, the following applies to outdoor bowls:

• Play is permitted in accordance with the format of play below

• Bowls coaching and other curriculum-based activity is permitted

• Greens maintenance is permitted

• Car sharing is permitted in accordance with government guidance

• Spectators are permitted in accordance with social distancing rules and social gathering limits (no more than group of 30 outdoors)

• Clubhouses and facilities that serve both indoor and outdoor hospitality are permitted in accordance with government guidance. Social distancing rules and social gathering limits must be strictly adhered to.

• Changing rooms can be opened in accordance with the guidance on page 5

• Clubs are advised to continue with pre-booking systems

Format of Play

Any combination of formats may be played under the ‘organised sport’ exemption.

Social Interaction

Social interaction before and after play should only take place in separate and distinct groups consisting of up to 30 people. We recognise that each club is different and may wish to set its own limit for numbers of people off the green at any one time.

Equipment

We would advise players to avoid using shared equipment whenever If you are sharing equipment, for example jacks/mats, practise strict hand hygiene including sanitisation after using any shared equipment.

Spectators

Spectators for all outdoor sports are permitted at Step 3, but need to adhere to social distancing rules and social gathering limits (groups of 30 outdoors). This number is in addition to those who are participating on the green.

Travel Car sharing will be permitted in Step 3 for all sports.

Changing rooms

Changing rooms can be opened, but participants should be encouraged to avoid or minimise use where possible. Participants should socially distance whilst in changing rooms. Subject to available space, more than one household can use changing facilities at one time but they must not mix and must adhere to capacity limits set by the club. Face coverings should be worn at all times when indoors. Use of these areas for essential activity, such as provision of first aid or access to essential equipment for training and matches, is allowed. Toilet facilities can also open.

Coaching

Bowls coaching and other curriculum-based activity is permitted.

Hygiene

We recommend using hand sanitiser at regular intervals, especially if you have to touch communal surfaces or equipment. Once you are home, remember to wash your hands thoroughly.

Hospitality

Clubhouses and facilities that serve food and drink can open. In Step 3, both indoor and outdoor hospitality will be permitted. The guidance on hospitality settings will be updated ahead of Step 3 to provide further information about this. People using clubhouses and hospitality facilities must adhere to legal gathering limits and wider government guidance for hospitality. (Rule of 6 applies for groups indoors).

The future

Step 3 (Monday 17 May at the earliest)

• Larger groups able to gather at clubs

• Inside catering permitted with restrictions

• Overnight stays allowed

Step 4 (Monday 21 June at the earliest)

• All restrictions are expected to be lifted

Useful Links Guidance for the public and sport providers on how to participate in grassroots sport and physical

activity during COVID restrictions

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-the-public-andsport providers#organised-sport

Restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/restaurants-offeringtakeaway-or-delivery

Sport England – Return to Play Guidance and Club Resources

https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/coronavirus/return-play

Activity Alliance – Specialist support for disabled people

http://www.activityalliance.org.uk/how-we-help/covid19

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8th May 2021

Wem League

The committee have decided that there will be no league fixtures in the Wem League this season. However, it is proposed that, subject to entries, we will organise our usual cup competitions. Entries will be divided into groups which will be settled on a round robin basis. Ties would be played on a 5 home 5 away basis as usual. We feel this will alleviate the larger social gatherings of 10 a side fixtures.

Your support of this format will enable me to provide some meaningful competition for July & August and into September.

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