New Indoor Bowls Rules

The following letter has been received from the EIBA. The original letter can be found by clicking on crystal-mark-2018

English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd
David Cornwell House, Bowling Green,
Leicester Road. Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE13 0FA
Telephone: 01664 481 900 Fax: 01664 482 888
Website: www.eiba.co.ukGeneral Enquiries: enquiries@eiba.co.uk

Laws for Indoor Bowls FOR 2018 – 2019

Following the World Indoor Bowls Council’s decision to become an affiliate member of World Bowls Limited, with a new name of International Indoor Bowls Council, this has resulted in there only being one set of Laws for the sport of flat green bowls in 2019.

These Laws will be the Crystal Mark Third edition.

With the International Indoor Bowls Council and British Isles deciding that their tournaments would be governed by the Crystal Mark from the start of the 2018-19 season the EIBA, for consistency and ease of understanding, have agreed to follow suit.

What does the change in Laws mean to the Indoor code? There are very few differences from the Laws of the Sport. However, there are a couple of laws which do vary :-

1) Prior to delivery you must be standing on the mat – walking or running deliveries are not permitted.

2) The second player is no longer responsible for the scorecard as that duty is now taken by the skip.

However, National Governing Bodies can request that the second can hold the card and again to ensure there is no confusion for players who play Outdoor as well, the EIBA will mirror Bowls England’s decision that for domestic play skips can transfer the duty of marking to other members of the team.

The EIBA are expecting to receive an order of the Crystal Mark Third Edition books on Monday 15th October 2018 which will be available for Clubs, Counties and Individuals to purchase at £3 including postage and packaging.

Ultimately this change will not impact the playing of Indoor Bowls but will prevent confusion which two Laws of the Sport can bring for players and officials who participate in both codes.

If you have any queries, then please contact the EIBA on 01664 481900 or email enquiries@eiba.co.uk or check with your local EBUA Umpire.