Club Policies
Visitors:
Potential new members who have never bowled before are encouraged to participate, together with a reasonable number of coaching sessions for free, before making a membership decision. Visiting lawn bowlers may play occasionally for a fee (as defined annually by the club) and must make arrangements with the Drawmaster in advance of any practice or game. The decision of the Drawmaster will be final in all cases. No visitor, unless they become full members of the club, shall acquire any benefits of membership, nor be eligible to compete in club championships or league play. Players from other clubs in the district may practice for district playdowns being held at the club but must arrange for practice times in advance.
Dress Code:
• Flat smooth soled shoes are mandatory for all bowling. Sandals must have a strap behind the heal.
• It is preferred that teams wear the same colour pants, skirts, shorts and shirts, for tournaments and club championships.
• For Open Tournaments and District Playdowns, the OLBA Dress Code (General Rule 6.b.) shall apply (namely players on a team must all wear the same team colours or the default white tops and bottoms).
Anti-Discrimination Policy:
The Burlington Lawn Bowling Club is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully and have equal opportunities. BLBC does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status of mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Land Acknowledgement:
Let us acknowledge together that Halton Region stands on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat; now home to many First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples. We acknowledge the current treaty holders the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. As settlers, we are grateful for the opportunity to meet here and we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of the land and for those who continue today.
Smoking:
The City of Burlington has a "No Smoking" by-law on city property, including parks and parking lots. We have signs on our fence advising the same. Smokers will move to the street curb.
Dogs:
The Club has decided that only Service Dogs will be permitted inside the fence of the club.
Club Bylaws:
