Bowls Notes 7th June 2020

Post date: Jun 07, 2020 9:43:20 AM

June 7 2020 Roll-Ups Newsletter.

Welcome to the Bundaberg Bowls Club Inc. June Newsletter.

I hope you are all well and looking forward to Stage 2 Roll-Ups. We will now be able to have 20

bowlers on each Green with up to 4 on each Rink, a maximum of 5 Rinks per Green.

During this week we will continue Roll Ups, the same as last week..

Roll-Ups will continue this Tuesday 9 June at the Bundaberg Bowls Club.

Bundaberg Bowls Club will organize the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Roll Ups.

The play periods will be – 9.00 to 10.30; 10.45 to 12.15; 12.30 to 2.00; that is 3 periods each day.

When restrictions are lifted further in the future we will alter these periods and numbers

accordingly.

You must have a booking to play.

Green Fees will be $5.00 a player per session to help cover the costs of preparing the Greens etc.

Nominations will be by phone between 8.00a.m. and 10.00a.m. each day from now.

Phone John Clough on 0419643079.

Entry/Exit will be via the Main Front Door and you will need to sign in.

If you are not feeling well before your nominated session let John know early so he can fill your

place with a stand-by bowler. Dress Code is Mufti or otherwise.

The Bar will be open for refreshments, including alcohol.

Toilets will be open as per usual.

As soon as your time is up you must leave the premises, no sitting around and no congregating

in the Carpark afterwards. The next group will be arriving and Club members will be cleaning

and sanitizing toilets, basins, mats and jacks for the next session.

See you on the Greens!

Regards.

John Clough (President) Marcia Nicol (President)

From Bowls Queensland :-

Following the Queensland State Government announcing stage 2 “Easing of Restrictions” regarding

COVID-19, Bowls Queensland are part of an Industry COVID Safe Plan which covers affiliated Bowls

Clubs in Queensland. Please note this plan only relates to the playing of bowls and not operations

within the Club.

Bowls Queensland form part of an Industry COVID Safe Plan created by the QSport Outdoor Sport

Group and the QLD Sport & Rec Department, this plan has been approved by the QLD Chief Health

Officer. Clubs QLD along with the QLD Hotels Association and the RSL & Services Clubs Association

have developed an Industry COVID Safe Plan for the inside operations of clubs which has also been

approved by the CHO. The relevant plans relate to their relevant area, please refer to page 2 of the

Outdoor Sport Industry COVID Safe Plan for more information.

Separate entry and exit points should be used for the greens and the club house.

All Bowls Clubs should be aware of and abide by the provisions in the Outdoor Sports Industry

COVID Safe Plan and the QLD Chief Health Officer’s public health directions which apply to our

industry. The QLD Health website provides these directions. This plan will be updated when any

directions from the QLD Chief Health Officer change and will be emailed to clubs. The Industry Plans

will form part of the venues overall COVID-Safe Operating Plan and Procedures.

This document is designed specifically for Bowls Clubs to be able to develop an individual COVID-

19 Management Plan specific to their needs. Not all controls will be practicable in all venues and the

guidance contained within should provide the framework for each venue to adopt to its individual

operational needs and differences.

Bowls QLD strongly urge people to abide by the rules set out by each club or risk penalty from

relevant authorities.

Stage 2: 5 June – 9 July 2020

• Up to 4 people can bowl on a rink.

• There must be a minimum of a 2-metre space between each rink in use.

• A maximum of 5 rinks to be used on each green.

• No more than 20 people are permitted to bowl on each green at any one time.

• Refer to diagram in Appendix A for example of configuration.

Guidelines & Recommendations

• The responsibility lies with individual clubs to ensure that they are fully aware of and

compliant with the QLD State Government advice and all guidelines are adhered to. Strict

safety and health protocols must be in place. Clubs must engage any staffing/volunteers

required as necessary to fulfil the guidelines including any marshalling to achieve social

distancing.

• A maximum of four people can bowl together on a rink, there should be a maximum of two

people at each end using alternate sides of the rink while changing ends, the 1.5m social

distancing rule is to be observed at all times.

• Clubs will need to implement a booking system (preferably online or via phone) to facilitate

rink bookings including a start and finish time, to conform with guidelines. A register of

attendees will be kept.

• Individuals must not congregate on the premises, arrive within 5 minutes of scheduled

starting time and leave the premises immediately after the conclusion and cleaning of

equipment.

• A changeover period must be implemented between groups to ensure gatherings are avoided

and allow cleaning and sanitising of communal and shared facilities.

• Disinfectant spray must be made available, all mats and jacks must be thoroughly cleaned

by players, volunteers or staff between each session.

• Bowls equipment cannot be shared between players (e.g. bowls, cloths etc), players should

not touch other people’s bowls.

• Hand sanitiser is to be made available at the entrance to the club and beside each green in

use.

• Players should practice safe hygiene at all times, including washing hands for at least 20

seconds before and after bowls.

• Outdoor-accessible toilets to be open and hand washing facilities should be available.

• Clubs must display signage throughout the venue regarding COVID Safe practices.

• Clubs must have in place, and follow the Outdoor Sport Industry COVID Safe Plan checklist.

Review and Risk Management

• Clubs need to regularly review the effectiveness of the steps put in place to measure success

or evaluate risks.

• Review systems to make sure they are consistent with current directions from QLD Health.

Current

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

This site is operating in compliance

with an Industry COVID Safe Plan

A copy of the Industry COVID Safe Plan may be found at:

www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/covid-safe-businesses

• Follow the rules and keep us all safe

• Practice social distancing

• Wash your hands regularly

• Be prepared to leave your contact details for tracing purposes

• This is a COVID SAFE site