Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club Association

What Do I Do When Playing Different Positions on a Team:

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Lead:  As a lead you have the most jobs to do.  You are responsible to:

1. Set the mat - when you have control of the jack

2. Confirm the mat is centered by the skip

3. Deliver the jack to a designated spot determined by the Skip

4. Set the jack - standing on the centered mat

5. Look for instruction from your skip before bowling

6. Bowl the best game you can

7. Pairs Games:  While in the head remain focused and observant, give your skip information when requested

• Give your skip information when NOT requested (in pairs both players can if arranged each play the role of skip when the other is bowling

• In a Pairs Game:  Count the head, signal the count to the skip.​​

   8. Rake/sweep the bowls and reset for the next end.  

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Second:

This position is only played in a Fours Game:  Plays second after the lead has delivered all their bowls

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Third:  The Third/Vice-Skip will be on the opposite ends of the green from the skips most of the game.  The thirds organize their end of the green on behalf of the skip.

1. Follow the direction of the Skip

2. Bowl the best game you can

3. Manage the head when the skip is bowling

4. Count the head and relay the score to the skip

5. Update the scoreboard when the end is lost

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Skip:  You are the leader of the team, you have the burden of being responsible for everything, including:

1. Fill out a scorecard

2. Connect with your partner(s) - make sure they are ready and have their equipment, ask if they are feeling ok, give them your game plan if you have one, make them feel comfortable bowling with you

3. Connect with your opponent skip.  Make sure they are ready to play

4. Assess the green - Look for bad patches and conditions, communicate with your team

5. Read the green - Pass on what you see to your team, especially when conditions change

6. Build the head - Give your team instructions on where to bowl when warranted

7. Keep the flow of the game going

8. Stay positive, remain upbeat even when faced with disaster, your team is counting on you

9. At the end of the game, thank your partners and your opponents for playing

10. Return a completed scorecard to the convenors

11. Make sure your green is clear of equipment and debris before leaving it.  

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Thank you to the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club's Handbook 2021

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