Bowls Scotland Return to the Green COVID-19 Guidance

An Overview of Bowling & Club House Activity by Scottish Government COVID Protection Levels.

KEY POINTS

• The table below provides a summary of the restrictions for each COVID protection level across Scotland and how this relates to bowling clubs.
• A list of Local Authority protection levels is provided on the Scottish Government website, alongside details of the general restrictions for each level.
• There may be further travel restriction per level in place that clubs and players should be aware of: Coronavirus (COVID–19): guidance on travel and transport.
• Clubs and players should read and understand the Bowls Scotland Return to the Green COVID-19 Guidance 2021
• Reminder that physical distancing and good hygiene must always be maintained.
• Players can only be part of one bowling bubble per day and there MUST be no crossover between bowling bubbles at any level.
• Clubs should keep a record of everyone at the club as per Scottish Government Test and Protect requirements.

SUMMARY GRIDS 

The following tables provide a summary grid covering bowling activity by level of restrictions:

• Bowling Activity
• Coaching
• Clubhouse Facilities

Version 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                29 March 2021

					BOWLING ACTIVITY
	ACTIVITY		LEVEL 0		LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2		LEVEL 3		LEVEL 4
	BOWLING BUBBLE	◼	An outdoor ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including coaches, officials, and other support staff at any one time	◼	An outdoor ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including coaches, officials, and other support staff at any one time	◼     An outdoor ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including coaches, officials, and other support staff at any one time	◼	An outdoor ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including coaches, officials, and other support staff at any one time	◼	An outdoor ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 15 people including coaches, officials, and other support staff at any one time
	MULTIPLE GREENS	◼	An additional bowling bubble of 30 permitted. Bowling bubbles cannot mix, no cross play permitted	◼	An additional bowling bubble of 30 permitted. Bowling bubbles cannot mix, no cross play permitted	◼     An additional bowling bubble of 30 permitted. Bowling bubbles cannot mix, no cross play permitted	◼	No additional bowling bubble permitted	◼	No additional bowling bubble permitted
	PLAY FORMATS	◼	Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours permitted in line with the above ‘bowling bubble’	◼	Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours permitted in line with the above ‘bowling bubble’	◼     Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours permitted in line with the above ‘bowling bubble’	◼	Singles, Pairs and Triples only permitted in line with the above ‘bowling bubble’	◼	Singles and Pairs only permitted in line with the above ‘bowling bubble’
	INTERNAL COMPETITIONS	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼     Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Not Permitted
	EXTERNAL/OPEN COMPETITIONS	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼     Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Not Permitted	◼	Not Permitted
	CLUB FRIENDLIES	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼     Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Not Permitted	◼	Not permitted
	OPENING/CLOSING DAYS	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼     Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Permitted for club members only in line with bowling bubble	◼	Not Permitted
	TRAVEL  (ADULTS 18+)	◼	Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼	Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼ Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼	Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼	Stay within local area, check Scottish Government website for any further restrictions
	TRAVEL  (17 OR UNDER)	◼	Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼	Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼ Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼	Travel within mainland Scotland allowed	◼	Travel for youth (under 17) bowling activity permitted only within local authority

                   

					BOWLING ACTIVITY
	ACTIVITY		LEVEL 0		LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 3		LEVEL 4
	TOILETS & LOCKER ROOMS	◼ ◼	Toilets can be open Locker Room use permitted	◼ ◼	Toilets can be open Locker Room use permitted	◼  Toilets can be open ◼  Locker Room use permitted	◼  Toilets can be open ◼  Locker Room use permitted	◼ ◼	Toilets can be open Locker Room must not be used except for toilet access
	SPECTATING	◼	Permitted following all physical distancing and hygiene measures	◼	Permitted following all physical distancing and hygiene measures	◼     Permitted following all physical distancing and hygiene measures	◼     Permitted following all physical distancing and hygiene measures	◼	Not Permitted
	TRY BOWLS & RECRUITMENT EVENTS	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼	Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼     Permitted in line with bowling bubble	◼       Not Permitted	◼	Not Permitted
	PHYSICAL DISTANCING				◼    Physical distancing must always be maintained at all levels

 

					COACHING
	ACTIVITY		LEVEL 0		LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2		LEVEL 3		LEVEL 4
	UNDER 18S	◼	Coaching is permitted, ratio 1:8 coaches to players, max 30 players	◼	Coaching is permitted, ratio 1:8 coaches to players, max 30 players	◼     Coaching is permitted, ratio 1:8 coaches to players, max 30 players	◼	Coaching is permitted, ratio 1:8 coaches to players, max 30 players	◼	Coaching is permitted, ratio 1:8 coaches to players, max 15 players
	ADULTS (18+)	◼	Coaching in a ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including players, coaches, and other support staff at any one time	◼	Coaching in a ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including players, coaches, and other support staff at any one time	◼     Coaching in a ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including players, coaches, and other support staff at any one time	◼	Coaching in a ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 30 people including players, coaches, and other support staff at any one time	◼	Coaching in a ‘bowling bubble’ can consist of a maximum of 15 people including players, coaches, and other support staff at any one time

 

			CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
	ACTIVITY		LEVEL 0	LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 3		LEVEL 4
	CLUBHOUSE FACILITY	◼	Allowed to be open as per restrictions	◼          Allowed to be open as per restrictions	◼          Allowed to be open as per restrictions	◼           Allowed to be open as per restrictions		◼      Clubhouse closed
	INDOOR HOSPITALITY*	◼	Licensing times apply	◼  22:00 Last Entry ◼  23:00 Closed ◼  Max 4 people from 2 households per table	◼  21:30 Last Entry ◼  22:30 Closed ◼  Max 4 people from 2 households per table	◼  No alcohol ◼  19:00 Last Entry ◼  20:00 Closed ◼  Max 4 people from 2 households per table		◼      Clubhouse closed
	OUTDOORS HOSPITALITY*	◼	Licensing times apply	◼  22:00 Last Entry ◼  23:00 Closed ◼  Max 6 people from 3 households per table	◼  21:00 Last Entry ◼  22:00 Closed ◼  Max 6 people from 3 households per table	◼  Alcohol permitted ◼  21:00 Last Entry ◼  22:00 Closed ◼  Max 6 people from 3 households per table		◼      Clubhouse closed
	CONTRACTORS & STAFF	◼	Clubs must ensure that Scottish Government guidance on workforce planning in sport & leisure facilities is followed for contractors and staff undertaking essential maintenance and ensure existing health and safety advice is maintained and aligned.  This should be detailed in the risk assessment.
	EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS	◼ ◼	All clubs should check with their local authority as to which activities are permitted for use of the premises at this time by an external organisation. As facility operator it is the responsibility of the club to ensure any external organisation follows all guidance in place for accessing indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities. This includes providing contact details for Test and Protect and adhering to good hygiene, household rules and physical distancing. Clubs should risk assess before hosting any external organisations and ensure the organisation/group is aware of their responsibilities. We recommend the club have access to the external organisations risk assessment and main contact details. More information can be found here: Coronavirus (COVID–19): guidance on the opening of indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities
	INDOOR CLUB ACTIVITIES	◼ ◼ ◼ ◼	Carpet bowls & short mat permitted. Pool & Darts permitted. Bingo & Quizzes permitted. Dominoes & Card games not permitted.	◼  Carpet bowls & short mat permitted. ◼  Pool & Darts permitted. ◼  Bingo & Quizzes permitted. ◼  Dominoes & Card games not permitted.	◼  Carpet bowls & short mat permitted. ◼  Pool & Darts permitted. ◼  Bingo & Quizzes permitted. ◼  Dominoes & Card games not permitted.	◼     No other club activities permitted.	◼     No other club activities permitted.

*Clubs should ensure they are following all Scottish Government hospitality guidance