Although you will get various documents when you first join the Club, you may find it useful to have access to them on line so here are a few of our "official" documents.

Also below you will see links to some reading matter in connection with the coaching sessions which you may find helpful.

Another link which you may find helpful is A Beginner's Guide to Lawn Bowling.

And if you're really serious you can wade your way through this 133 page PDF file - Invaluable Coaching Information

Some years ago, Julie G from Milton Park kindly came to our club and gave a very good workshop mainly on measuring counting bowls.  You may find the Marker's Workshop video link  useful if you want to hone your measuring skills,. 

BOWLS ENGLAND - Introducing the Updated Regulation 9 (R9) and model Code of Conduct

1st December, 2025

Bowls England has today (Monday 1st December) released an update of Regulation 9 (R9) after four years of work undertaken by the Disciplinary Working Party to make the process clearer, fairer and easier to use for our membership.  

Key changes include introducing an informal process for low level complaints, simplifying the language used, and creating practical resources such as workflows, guidance, training and FAQs. 

R9 applies a proportionate approach to addressing misconduct: 

• Informal process for minor misconduct 

• Mediation for moderate misconduct or repeated minor issues 

• Formal hearing for serious misconduct or failed mediation 

These improvements ensure consistency, transparency, and support for everyone involved. 

All Affiliated Clubs and County Associations must reference Regulation 9 in their governing documents as the route to address complaints of misconduct.  

From 1st December, all new complaints must follow this updated version of R9. Any cases already in progress under the previous Regulation 9 should continue under that version until completion. 

For more information, click on the link which will take you to the relevant area of the Bowls England Website.