REGULATIONS 2025
(Women’s Section)
1. ADMINISTRATION
a) The Hon. Secretary shall keep a record of all business transacted at Council and Committee
Meetings and at each Annual General Meeting the Hon. Secretary shall submit a report of
proceedings since the last Annual General Meeting and the Hon. Treasurer shall render to the
Hon. Financial Officer a precise account of Receipts and Expenditure for the past year.
b) Nominations for Vice President must be proposed by her own club, Nominations for all
other Officers of the County may be proposed by any club. All nominations must be
submitted to the Hon. Secretary by 1st September.
c) The Executive Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy in their numbers which may
occur during the year, due regard being paid to the division represented by the previous member.
d) Any member of the Executive or Selection Committee who breaks the code of
confidentiality shall be asked to resign from the said Committee.
e) A member of the Executive Committee wishing to hold Executive office in the Association, i.e.
President, Vice President, Secretary, Match & Fixture Secretary, Treasurer, Divisional
Secretaries, Year Book Secretary, must have the approval of this Association if she wishes to
hold concurrently an office of similar standing in the EIBA.
f) For the purposes of competition Administration, the County will be divided geographically into
four divisions.
2. COUNTY MATCHES
a) All existing Badged Players and Past Presidents will be considered for county matches, they will
be notified if they are selected to take part in matches.
b) In the event of a County Match being rained off at least five ends must be played for
qualification towards a County Badge. Any competitor who has qualified for her badge but
becomes “terminally ill” and therefore unable to play the five ends required may be awarded her
badge upon production of Medical Evidence at the discretion of the Executive.
c) The County President and Vice President will be awarded their County Badge on Election to this office
(if they do not complete their term in office the badge will be returned).
d) Players travelling by car in an Inter-County Match, Executive/Representative game
whether home or away, shall be deemed to have accepted the risk of injury through accident
arising therefrom and shall have no recourse to compensation from the KCBA. As well as the
flat rate game fee that will be determined by the Executive, players must also bear their own
expenses to the home green or to a designated place of pick-up for any away match.
e) Dress Code for travelling to County Matches, (Optional). Dress when participating in County
Match: Navy with County Shirt.
3. DRESS (Please refer to specific competition for appropriate dress code)
a) Players attending all County Representative matches and County Competition matches (from
Divisional Finals onwards) are required to arrive and report to the match Official as indicated in
3.1
b) For rounds of County competitions up to Divisional Final stage, players have the option of
arriving in civilian dress; play for these rounds of competitions will be Registered Club Uniform
3.1 County Uniform
Blazers Optional - Navy Blue Blazer (County or Outdoor Club Badge on top pocket)
County Shirt as registered with Bowls England (for National Finals and County Matches)
All shirts must have sleeves and collars.
Navy Skirts/Skorts regulation skirt (style is two inverted pleats at the back and two inverted
pleats at the front no other pleats).
Navy Trousers tailored full length trousers (excluding tracksuits, shell suits and jeans) or
tailored cropped trousers falling midway between the knee and ankle (not Lycra type) may be
worn as may culottes of the approved style and length. Shorts may also be worn.
Bowling Shoes:- Must be adhere to Bowls England Regulations
BOWLING SANDALS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
3.2 During play on the green, the following dress code will apply:-
3.2.1) All County Competitions up to Divisional Finals & Mollie Cleggett (total civilian
dress on arrival is an option) Registered Club Uniform must be worn by all team members.
3.2.2) Divisional Finals , Semi Finals and One Day Events - When reporting to ‘official on duty. Registered
Club Uniform must be worn
3.2.3) Benevolent Triples -Dress Code: Registered Club Uniform
Mollie Cleggett Semi-Finals and Final-Dress code; Registered Club Uniform.
3.2.4) COUNTY FINALS DAY - Dress Code, Registered Club Uniform
3.2.5) County Friendly Matches
Dress Code for Travel optional. Dress for play County Shirt with Navy below the waist.
Executive Matches: - All current County Officers, Past Presidents and Badged Players
must wear the Kent shirts old or new. Any invited unbadged club officer will wear
registered Club Uniform.
3.2.6) The President, and Vice President whether playing or on duty watching,
will be in uniform at the National Championships whilst Kent players are participating.
4. SELECTION COMMITTEE
COMPOSITION:
The President, The Executive Committee and the team Manager select the Players to be
asked to attend trials for Johns and Walker. Hon. Secretary will produce all paperwork and send
out the invitations, ensuring that all Selectors and Team Manager are kept informed. Any person
wishing to be considered for John’s or Walker remove themselves from the selection committee, whilst their position is being discussed
TERMS OF REFERENCE
i) After initial John’s trial, consult with Hon Secretary, Team Manage and with another member of the executive
committee name John's squad Hon Secretary will publish the squad After initial selection of team, any changes
will be at the discretion of the Hon Team Manager.
ii) Team Manager along with Hon Secretary will ensure all players have transport, the Hon.
Secretary will liaise with venues regarding requirements, will publish teams and notify KCBA
Ladies Webmaster.
iii) Hon Secretary will be the contact for all players, notifying the Team Manager of any
problems, issue the letters to all players selected for each round of the competition.
iv) Hon Secretary will report results to BE in the Electronic Form required.
v) Team Manager after consultation with Hon. Treasurer as to cost arrange accommodation and
accompany the players should they be successful to Regional Finals and the National Championships at
Leamington.
vi) The Walker Cup Teams will be selected from Terms of Reference Players from the John’s
Squad.
vii) The John’s and Walker Cup Teams will be selected from those available for trials with the
exception of those on International duty.
viii) Any Players wising to be considered for John's, Walker and Amy Rose trials, should contact their
relevant Divisional Secretary by 1st January
The Selectors may take appropriate action in the case of failure to honour selection commitments
without reasonable explanation. Such players will not be allowed to participate in any County
Representative games the following season. Valid reasons remain as detailed in Competition Bye
Law 12.
Each member of this Committee is required to attend Trials, John's ,Walker , Amy Rose
Semi-Finals, Finals, days to familiarise herself with players from all divisions as to potential
for future selection.
SELECTION COMMITTEE - AMY ROSE (Under 24's)
COMPOSITION
Selection for the Amy Rose will Consist of Team Manager, Hon Secretary and one other from the executive committee.
Clubs submit to the Divisional Secretary nominations for players wishing to take part in the trials no
later than 1st January in any year.
i) Hon Secretary to present listing of potential players to Amy Rose Team Manager for
consideration.
ii) Team Manager will keep details of all U24 Squad, including parents’ details for under 18
players. All details to include: Name, Addresses, date of birth, Telephone Numbers and Email address.
iii) Team Manager and Selection Committee to select teams after coaching ready for the Hon.
Secretary to send to Bowls England.
iv) Book accommodation at Leamington for Amy Rose, liaise with Hon. Treasurer as to the cost
before making firm booking.
v) Team Manager for Amy Rose squad to accompany team to Regional Finals and Leamington for Championships.
5. AWARD OF A COUNTY BADGE
County Badges will be awarded as follows:
a) An unbadged player who plays, in a County Competition and wins the Divisional Final. An unbadged
player coming in as a substitute at Divisional Final level or later shall not qualify for her badge.
b) County Winner of Maude Woods (Unbadged Singles)
c) County Winners of Senior Fours if not badged provided they have won their Division.
d) A Kent un-badged player who has been selected and played for the England Senior
International Team.
6. MERIT CERTIFICATES
The Merit Certificates will be awarded to members of a club who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and
service above and beyond what is normally expected for a period of at least 15 years. This may include but is not limited to,
consistent active involvement in club activities, holding various leadership positions within the club, volunteering time and
effort in organizing events and initiatives , contributing to the growth and success of the club through innovative ideas and
hard work, and generally embodying the values and mission of the club, and our sport. The Merit Certificate programme
is designed to recognise and reward those who have made significant contributions to the club and its members, and to inspire
others to follow in their footsteps
Applications containing a brief but concise citation and signed by two club officers, must be submitted to the appropriate Section Honorary Secretary by
1st July. (e.g. Men nominees to Men's secretary and Ladies to Ladies Secretary)
No more than TWO submissions per club per year will be permitted.
A maximum of 30 certificates will be awarded annually. Each Section will scrutinise their
applications and submit an agreed list of recipients to the Management Committee for ratification.
Presentations will be made at the Annual General Meeting of the Association and the name of
each recipient will appear in the Roll of Honour listed in the Yearbook and on the website, the following year.
7. PROPOSITIONS
All propositions, amendments to Ladies Regulations must be submitted to Honorary Secretary in
writing by 1st July for consideration by the Executive Committee and at the AGM for voting.
8. Any member of the Executive Committee who has completed 10 years service before retiring will
be entitled to receive invitations to President’s Days and Executive Days and Life Membership.