REGULATIONS 2026

(Women’s Section)

1. ADMINISTRATION
2. a) The Hon. Secretary shall keep a record of all business transacted at Council and Committee Meetings. 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.
3. 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. d) Any member of the Executive or Selection Committee who breaks the code of confidentiality shall be asked to resign from the said Committee.
6. e) Any member of the executive committee must have the approval of the Association if she wishes to hold concurrently, an office of similar standing in the EIBA.
7. f) For the purposes of competition Administration, the County will be divided geographically into four divisions.
8. COUNTY FRIENDLY MATCHES
9. 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.
10. b) In the event of a County Match being rained off at least five ends must be played for presentation of 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.
11. c) 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. We all pay for our own travelling expenses.
12. d) Dress Code for travelling to County Matches, Optional. Dress when participating in County Match: Navy with County Shirt.
13. DRESS (Please refer to specific competition for appropriate dress code).
14. 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 in Registered Club Uniform.
15. 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/Shorts regulation skirt (style is two inverted pleats at the back and two inverted pleats at the front no other pleats). Navy full length trousers (excluding shell suits and jeans) or cropped trousers falling midway between the knee and ankle may be worn as may culottes of the approved style and length. Navy leggings manufactured by bowls suppliers may be worn.

Bowling Shoes: - Must adhere to Bowls England Regulations.

BOWLING SANDALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. (only if for medical reasons but at the players own risk)

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.

3.2.6 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.

3.2.7) The President, and Vice President whether playing or on duty watching, will be in uniform at the National Championships whilst Kent players are participating and for supporting John’s, Walker and Amy Rose

4. SELECTION COMMITTEE

COMPOSITION:

The President, Executive Committee and 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.

Each member of this committee is required to attend the trials and John’s, Walker, Amy Rose Semi-Finals and Finals days, to familiarise herself with players from all divisions, as a potential for future selection.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. After initial John’s trial, the Team Manager, along with the Executive Committee, will name the John’s and Walker squads. Any changes will be at the discretion of the Team Manager.
2. The John’s and Walker teams will be selected from those available for trials apart from those on International duty, or at the discretion of the selection Committee

• Any players wishing to self-nominate for consideration for the John’s, Walker and Amy Rose trials, should contact their relevant Divisional Secretary

1. The Hon Secretary will:
2. a) - publish the squad,
3. b) – liaise with the match and fixture secretary with the venues regarding requirements etc.                       
4. c) – publish teams and notify KCBA Ladies Webmaster.
5. d) – be the contact for all players, notifying the Team Manager of any problems      and issue the letters to all players selected for each round of the competition.
6. e) - report results to BE in the electronic form required.
7. v) 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

SELECTION COMMITTEE - AMY ROSE (Under 25's)

COMPOSITION

Selection for the Amy Rose will Consist of Amy Rose, John’s and Walker cup Team Managers, and the 4 Divisional Secretaries.

Clubs submit to the Divisional Secretary nominations for players wishing to take part in the trials.

1. i) Hon Secretary to present listing of potential players to Amy Rose Team Manager for consideration.
2. ii) Team Manager will keep details of all U25 Squad, including parents’ details for under 18 players. All details to include Name, 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.

1. iv) Team Manager for Amy Rose squad to accompany team to Regional Finals and Leamington for Championships.
2. AWARD OF A COUNTY BADGE

County Badges will be awarded as follows:

1. a) An unbadged player who plays in a County Competition and wins the Divisional Final. Unbadged player coming in as a substitute at Divisional Final level or later shall not qualify for her badge.
2. b) County Winner of Maude Woods (Unbadged Singles)
3. c) County Winners of Senior Fours if not badged provided they have won their division.
4. d) A Kent un-badged player who has been selected and played for the England Senior International Team.
5. 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, or amendments to Ladies Regulations must be submitted to Honorary Secretary in writing by 1st August for consideration by the Executive Committee and at the AGM for voting.

8. 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.