CORONAVIRUS 2021

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We all look forward to getting back to normal, below are the current BCGBA updates.

As a committee we would ask people to also to keep sensible in this time, this is not completely over yet and we should all look after each other

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BCGBA– Return to Play Guidance for Affiliated Clubs, Counties and Associate Members Step Three – Issued 12 May 2021

Return to Play: Step Three- English Clubs only

Issued: 12 May 2021

The key changes for our sport at Step 3 are:

• All restrictions on formats and numbers for organised activity under the jurisdiction of British Crown Green Bowling Association will be removed.

• Car sharing will be permitted.

• Indoor hospitality can resume.

• Spectators can return.

The return of sport and physical activity is vital to the physical and mental health of the nation, and we know our sport has a big role to play in providing an opportunity for outdoor activity as the lockdown restrictions ease.

The guidance we have developed below for our affiliated clubs supplements the Government guidance by covering situations specific to the sport of bowls.

In accordance with its roadmap, the government has now announced its plans to move to Step 3 from Monday 17 May, and in line with the government’s announcement we are delighted to confirm the following:

1. All restrictions on formats and numbers for organised activity under the jurisdiction of BCGBA will be removed.

2. Car sharing, spectators and indoor hospitality will be permitted

This latest announcement is a great step forward for our sport, as we expect the majority of clubs to be able to operate in a fairly normal manner from Monday 17 May.

We recognise that the restrictions on car sharing and spectators in particular have presented challenges for some clubs and players and, like other sports, made representation to government on behalf of our affiliated clubs. We are therefore delighted that these will be permitted from Monday 17 May.