MEMBERSHIP
AND FEES
Open Bowling
Visitors are always welcome at the club. Experienced bowlers may
participate in open bowling sessions (see Hours & Location), and those new
to the game may try it out with a member or one of our coaches (see Contacts). Lessons are free and prospective members may play on a trial
basis before joining.
While most bowlers own a set of bowls, beginners first use club bowls (at no
charge) in order to try a variety of bowls and, eventually, to
decide what suits them best. No other equipment is needed, and dress is
casual except for tournament play when whites or club colours are
preferred. Flat-soled shoes (low- or no-tread with no heel) are worn to
protect the green.
Membership Fees
Upon becoming a member of the CLBC, a one-time joining fee of $100 is
assessed. In addition to that annual fees apply as follows:
| Playing Member (over 18) |
$ 160 |
New Bowler - First Season
(including
joining fee) |
$ 260 |
| Junior Member (under 18) |
$ n/c |
| Social Member (no bowling) |
$ 25 |
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Membership
Protection Policy
The Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club (CLBC)
believes that members should enjoy a safe, comfortable, supportive,
encouraging, and rewarding experience in both active and social
components in the club. All
members should demonstrate behaviours that foster this goal.
Members demonstrating behaviours
that result in discomfiture for others are subject to discipline and/or
censure, as delineated in the constitution, by-laws, and policies of the
club. Players (or their
guests) subjected to rudeness, intolerance, intimidation, or criticism
should advise executive members and directors (the Board).
Offending members are subject to club policies regarding
inappropriate behaviour. Disciplinary
procedures range from verbal and written warnings through temporary
probation and, ultimately, removal from the club.
Concern for the personal
well-being of members also includes policies that ban smoking (see Note
1 below) and prohibit pets within the fenced property; and that limit
consumption of liquids on the green to non-alcoholic beverages.
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NOTE 1: CLBC SMOKING POLICY
1.
Smoking is not permitted within the fenced boundary of the club.
2. Players may not leave the
green during organized play * for the purpose of smoking.
Members or guests in violation
of this policy are subject to the procedures outlined above.
*
Organized play is
defined as: activities planned
and sponsored by the club for members and guests -- leagues, tournaments,
competitions, jitneys, fun days, and evening and morning open draws.
(Pick-up games and practice sessions are not organized play.)
