A.W.R.E BOWLING CLUB

Fixtures for 2009

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Welcome to the AWRE Bowling Club Website

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Who Are We ?

Welcome to A.W.R.E. Bowls Club. This website is intended to give new members or people just viewing, an introduction to the Club's organisation and activities.

History of the club

A.W.R.E. Bowling Club was founded in 1956, and the existing Bowling Green was officially opened on April 23^rd 1960. The first match played on the green was against the County Presidents team, which ended in victory to the County by 72 shots to 55.

Membership

In order to become a member of the AWRE Bowling Club, applicants must be AWE Aldermaston Rec-Soc members. The Club has two classes of members, playing and social. Playing members are automatically entitled to take full part in all bowling and Club activities. Playing status of social members is limited to those Club matches played at indoor venues. The Club consists of separate sections for Lady and Men members.

A Committee, in accordance with the Constitution and General Rules, approved January 2001 undertakes management of the Club. The Committee consists of Officers and elected Club members. The Officers of the Club are the President, Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. These Officers and Committee members are elected at the Club AGM held in October. Sub-Committees are also appointed to assist in the running of the Club during the season. Listed below are the names of the of the Officers for the 2007 season:

Latest Picture

On May 10, we held our President Day, and this is the "motley crew" that took part

Contact Information

In order to become a member of the AWRE Bowling Club, applicants must be AWE Aldermaston Rec-Soc me

Generally during our season (Mid April - End September) there will be generally someone at the club either practicing or playing a match. Please feel free to come over and spend some time sitting on one of a number of benches around the rink and chatting to the various members.

The main points of contact would be - see also the section Committee for more details on each person

Secretary: Mr Ian Bowman

Telephone: 0118 9813396
Postal address: 2 Bishopswood Rd,; Tadley, Hants RG26 4DW
Electronic mail: secretary@awrebowls.co.uk

President: Mr Graham Johnson

Telephone: 0118 986536

Treasurer: Mr Graham Tompkins

Telephone: 01189 813218

Fixture Secretary: Mr Dave Bowman

Telephone: 0118 9816376
Postal address: 12 Inhurst Way,; Tadley, Hants RG26 4DF

Electronic mail
fixture-secretary@awrebowls.co.uk


Ladies Fixture Secretary: Mrs Denise Wood

Telephone: 01256 850461
Postal address
Electronic mail
ladies-fixture-secretary@awrebowls.co.uk

Club Captain: Mr Ernie Sparrowhawk

Telephone: 0118 9811868









Ladies Captain: Mrs Kath Sparrowhawk

Telephone: 0118 9811868

Chairman: Mrs Frank Parish

Booking a rink etc

The green is located within the grounds of the Rec Soc, behind the Rugby Club building which is to your right as you approach the main complex. The Green is open from April 18th until September 19th. During the week the green is open from mid-day, the mornings being reserved for upkeep and maintenance by the grounds staff. At weekends the green is open from dawn till dusk.

Changing rooms are located next to the green and are accessed via the steps and balcony facing the green. There are separate facilities for gentlemen and ladies. Within the changing rooms lockers are available to members on application to the Secretary. Notice boards in the changing rooms carry details of competition draws, team selection notices and any other information that may be of interest to members.

In order to book a rink it is necessary to complete the appropriate section of the rink booking chart located in the gentlemen's' changing room. Failure to ensure that a rink is available could result in a wasted journey.

Etiquette

Bowls is a game of good fellowship and should be played in a friendly and sporting manner. A bowler's behavior during a game not only demonstrates his own character, but reflects on his Club as well.

The Laws of the Game cover the procedure and control of the game but the conduct of players is mainly controlled by an accepted code of etiquette that all players should observe.

Before all games, even simple roll-ups, it is customary to shake hands with all the players on the rink, and make introductions if necessary. If trial ends are to be played it is usual to shake hands again after they are over, and to wish the opponents an enjoyable game. When the game has ended hands are again shaken, and in the case of knockout competitions the losers should wish the winners good luck in their next round.

During the game always show consideration for the bowler on the mat. The Laws of the Game state that the players in possession of the rink for the time being shall not be interfered with, annoyed or have their attention distracted in any way by their opponents. This means that you should stand still, well behind the mat, and keep quiet while the bowler on the mat is making his shot. It is in your interest that you do the same while your team members are bowling. The

same law applies if you are standing behind the jack, as any movement you make will tend to distract the person bowling. You should stand well behind the head and allow the person directing the bowler to stand exactly where he wishes. Avoid standing in front of the centre and edge rink markers as they are frequently used for gauging shots.

Be aware of the bowlers on the next rink. They are often aiming their bowls well into your rink and any unnecessary movement by you will distract them, and remember that your edge marker is also their edge marker. Avoid 'trespassing' on to their rink and if you have to recover a wood or jack look first to ensure that you will not disturb a bowler on the mat or a bowl in its travel.

Be ready to applaud good bowls by both teams' members, and be quick to apologise for lucky 'wicks' that have good results.

If you are chosen for a match, men are expected to wear the correct dress, which is Club blazer and Club tie, and to make sure that the Captain is aware of your arrival at the venue. In hot weather ties should not be removed until the Captain gives permission.

It is customary for the winners of competition games, and the home side in matches, to offer 'refreshments' to the opponents, and it is also customary to return the gesture in due course.

Remember that visitors are your guests and your behavior may well be the primary factor in their assessment of your Club.

Dress Code

The general dress code for men whilst using the green and for league matches is grey trousers, white top and brown bowling shoes. Ladies follow the same colour code but can wear skirts or trousers. Dress for Club matches is shown in the fixture card.

To prevent damage to the green it is important that the correct footwear is worn; bowling shoes, together with a full range of other bowling equipment, are available from the local bowls shop in Mortimer (Cotswold Bowls Centre) or any of the other sites shown on links page.