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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

We are taking a cautious approach in re-opening the bowling club and doing so incrementally. From Monday 3rd August we will open the social side of the club Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm.

We are actively looking to open the club for bowling but this is much more difficult than the social side. We will keep people updated via social media and the website as things develop. Below are the initial guidelines for re-opening.

Coronavirus basic safety guidelines for Barwell Indoor Bowling Club

Everyone entering the building MUST report to reception. All visitors will be asked to provide a name and contact number for contact tracing purpose (should the need arise)

Everyone is asked to:

sanitise their hands on entry to the club
advised to follow the one way system
follow social distancing guidelines
not to move furniture

Only one person will be allowed at the bar at any time

Only one person will be allowed at the coffee area at any time

The restaurant is limited to a maximum of 48 people The bar is limited to a maximum of 30 people Once the limits are reached no further entry will be permitted

If possible contactless payments should be used

Guidelines for the re-introduction of bowling at Barwell Indoor Bowling Club

All bowlers must

Sanitiser their hands on entry to the club and conform to the one way system
Follow both the clubs current coronavirus guidelines, and government guidelines
Masks do not need to be worn in the club nor for bowling (if people wish to do so it is their choice)
Follow as much as possible social distancing whilst bowling
You are asked not to arrive at the club more than 15 minutes before your allotted rink time.

2. Bowling will take place mornings only Monday to Friday.

Each session will be for one and a half hour (the bell will sound after 85 minutes)
We will use rinks 1 to 5 only with the following session times (initially 1,3,5 for pairs and 2&4 for single play)
10:00 to 11:30 and bell 11:25 (you must vacate the bowling area by 11:45)
12:00 to 1:30 and bell 1:25 (you cannot enter the bowling area before 11:45)
Only pre-bookings (up to 48 hours in advance by telephone) will be allowed, anyone just turning up will not be allowed to play even if there are ‘spare rinks’
Due to there being no changing facilities casual dress will be allowed, but bowls shoes must be worn
The ramp must be used for getting onto the rink and the steps must be used for getting off the rink at both sessions

3. Before the game

Rinks will be up to pairs and preferably from no more than two households.
You will be allowed to freely use the lockers around the rinks whilst practising social distancing
You will be allowed into the changing rooms to collect and return woods and shoes on a one in one out basis. Shoes will be changed on the end of the rink.
Coats, handbags, shoes etc. must be kept with you at all times

4. Playing the game

Once the bell sounds you can finish the end being played and then you must vacate the green ensuring you follow the times above.
Mats are placed on the ‘T’ and should not be touched/moved
One person shall collect two jacks from the office and place them at either end
The jacks should be set and moved by foot only.
The same person will be responsible for returning the jacks to the office for them to be sanitised for the next bowlers.
Scoreboards will not be used
You should not touch anyone else’s woods