While keeping communities safe from the spread of Covid -19 is paramount, the NSW government does not take any decision lightly to apply restrictions. The NSW government appreciates the impact and uncertainty that this period is having on the community.

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Under the public health order. Undertaking exercise and outdoor recreation activities is a reasonable excuse to leave your home.

However, any exercise may go ahead if it meets the public health order, it also needs to comply with any venues that are directed to close.

Many bowling clubs are located in registered clubs and registered clubs are not permitted to open under the public health order.

Any bowling club that is located on the premises of a registered club cannot be accessed.

Further, it is the Office of Sport's understanding that in many circumstances, while greens are physically outside the club they are legally part of the property of the registered club.

This is why they cannot be accessed as the registered club is required to be closed.

Club news

Bowls administrator Carl Spilker has stated that while bowls is at a standstill, this will put the club championship program back.

Although it will be tight he hopes that if we can get back on the greens within the next six weeks

The championship will be completed. The major issue is the pandemic so let's hope we can be back to social and competitive play as soon as possible.

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