PLAYING BOWLS AT PURLEY BOWLS CLUB 2022
This document summarises the various ways that members can play on our Green and is an update to the document issued on 25th June 2021.
Online Booking System (bowlr)
We have implemented an Online Booking System so that members will be able to book a time slot on the green from the comfort of their home using their mobile, tablet or PC. The Online System has been implemented using the bowlr software which has been developed specifically for Bowls Clubs and has been used successfully by local clubs.
Informal training sessions will be provided to enable members to familiarise themselves with the new technology. A laptop will be made available in the Bowls Clubhouse so that members can be guided as to how to book slots. A telephone booking facility will be provided as an alternative to the Online Booking System.
Booking slots
We will be operating 1 hour booking slots. [ For competitive matches it is accepted that it may be necessary to book 2 or more consecutive slots to ensure sufficient time to complete a match.] The booking slots are as follows:
(a) 10:30am – 11:30am
(b) 11:30am – 12:30pm
(c) 12:30pm – 1:30pm
(d) 1:30pm – 2:30pm;
(e) 2:30pm – 3:30pm
(f) 3:30pm – 4:30pm
(g) 4:30pm – 5:30pm
(h) 5:30pm – 6:30pm
(i) 6:30pm – to close of Green
On Monday and Friday afternoons (i.e. on Ballot days) booking slots (d), (e) & (f) will be unavailable on the 4 rinks allocated for Ballots.
Please see the Addendum regarding Rink Booking Priorities.
Booking a rink for a competition or a “roll-up” with friends
Bookings for a competition match or a roll-up should be made using the bowlr Online booking system. Alternatively, you may book by telephone or e-mail by contacting Linda Gallagher.
Email: lindag1@sky.com
Telephone: (between 10am–12pm only): 07702 958 901
The bowlr system enables you to book a time slot. Your rink number will be confirmed on the day and shown on the White Board in the Clubhouse.
Ad-hoc roll up on the day
A member finding a vacant rink can play on the rink on the proviso that if subsequently a member with a firm booking arrives to play on the rink, then the Roll-up-and Play member should vacate the rink.
Booking to play in the Monday, Friday or Sunday Ballot
To play in a Ballot Session you must enter your name on the day on the Ballot Sheet located on the desk inside the Bowls Clubhouse before the booking deadline (see table below).
Day |
Booking deadline |
Start time |
Finish Time |
Monday |
1:40pm |
2:00pm |
4:15pm |
Friday |
1:40pm |
2:00pm |
4:15pm |
Sunday |
10:15am |
10:30am |
12:30pm |
A Ballot organiser will be allocated to each of the Monday and Friday ballots. As we tend to have fewer participants on a Sunday, the Sunday Ballot session should be organised by the attendees.
Application to play in an inter-club match
Application to play in an inter-club match should be made by confirming your availability in the bowlr system. The laptop provided in the Bowls Clubhouse can be used and members of the Committee will be available to assist if required. You will be informed at least one week in advance if you have been selected to play in a match. As the format/dress code/refreshment arrangements for matches may change during the year, please check the Fixtures & Results section of our website for the most up to date information:
Men: https://purleybowls.com/mens-fixtures-results.php
Ladies: https://purleybowls.com/ladies-fixtures-results.php
Please contact either of us if you have any queries regarding the above.
Tony Andrews, Men’s Captain
Sue Souppouris, Ladies’ Captain
27 March 2022
ADDENDUM
Rink Booking Priorities
The priorities for rink bookings are as follows: -
1. The interclub match rink requirements.
2. The Ballot requirements (4 rinks on Monday and Friday afternoons; and 2 Rinks on Sunday mornings). However, see * below).
3. Surrey and National play-on dates
4. Internal competition play-on dates
5. Other Surrey & National matches
6. Other Internal competition matches
7. Roll-up bookings.
* Ballots
The Ballots are popular with newer members and members who prefer not to play in inter-club matches and so we are continuing to provide, whenever possible, a minimum of 4 rinks for Ballot sessions on Mondays and Fridays and 2 rinks on a Sunday morning. Occasions may arise when, if there is no alternative (e.g. heavy demand for rinks on a Surrey/National play-on date), it may be necessary to curtail or cancel the Ballots on a particular day.
So that the booking system can operate with minimum administrator intervention, members are kindly requested not to make a roll-up booking more than 7 days in advance.
If a member has a compelling reason why he/she needs to book a slot that has been denied him/her then he/she should contact the Captain who has the authority to override the above guidelines.
Download at: Playing Arrangements 2022
SPONSORED BY MARSTON'S
Purley Bowls Club
The Ridge, Purley, Surrey CR8 3PF UK
Tel: (020) 8660 0608
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