Carpet Bowling
What
is it?
The aim is to get the wood as close to the jack as possible. This programme
is designed to encourage young people to participate in Carpet Bowling, and
to develop their understanding of all aspects of the sport.
Safety
Message
Participants should be aware of any safety requirements for the game, and
should develop an understanding of the care and safe use of all equipment.
Ideas/Aims
The following list contains points, which you might want to think about/undertake
when doing this activity:
• Understand the basic rules, as published
in the Scottish Carpet Bowling Association Handbook.
• Have knowledge of the various woods and
how to choose them, and of the requirements for correct equipment.
• Be able to deliver bowl competently.
• Take part in friendly singles matches.
• Be able to place the woods consistently.
• Compete in a team singles match.
• Demonstrate drawing, guarding, chap-and-lie
and striking.
• Compete in friendly doubles matches.
• Play in a major competition, showing skill
in all basic plays.
• Understand how to complete score sheets,
and tournament draws of varied kinds.
Review/Assessment
The assessor should ensure that the participant has a sound knowledge of the
rules of the game, and that he/she has shown improvement over the required
period of time.
Governing Body/Organisation
Bowls Scotland.
The Scottish Bowling Partnership, 101 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH14 1AL
Tel: 0131 443 4160
The
Scottish Bowling Association. National Centre for Bowling, Northfield,
Hunters Avenue, Ayr KA8 9AL
Tel: 01292 294623