Cabrera Club Rules

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club. Rules and Regulations Issue 13 November 2025

These are the Internal Rules of the club and sit under and do not contravene the Statutes by which the Club is governed (English translation available here statutes)

Club Property

 Any member negligently causing damage to the effects or other property of the Club will be required to pay for the value of the same in full. In cases of wilful damage or refusal to pay, the name of the defaulter will be placed before the Governing Board for appropriate action

 No member shall take away, nor permit to be taken away, from the Club premises nor destroy any article that is the property of the Club without the permission of the President.

 It is the responsibility of every member to be vigilant and to report any wrongdoing to the Governing Board.

Loss or damage to Personal property

The Club cannot accept responsibility for equipment, clothing, personal effects or money left on or about the Club premises including items in lockers. Members are advised, in their own interests, to take out personal insurance. 

 

Classes of Membership

Full membership Includes FAB registration. Currently €225 annum. Full voting rights.

180 days membership. Currently €150   No Voting Rights Includes FAB registration.  Not eligible to play in club championships (only available to UK passport holders resident in the UK)

3 month membership currently €75.  Eligible to play in internal competitions.  No voting rights  FAB fees extra (compulsary)

Social membership Currently €10  No voting rights

More information here Membership Options

 

 

Subscriptions

Any member who fails to pay the agreed subscription fees within one month of the due date, will not be allowed to partake in bowling activity until such payment is paid. Annual subscription fees are reviewed annually and agreed at a General Meeting. Fees can be paid by Bank Transfer or cash and are due by January 1st.

Bar Duty

All members, with the exception of any nominated by the Governing Board, are required to assist with Bar duty, as drawn up by the Club Secretary.  If Bar Cover is required outside of normal hours for example a competition or a FAB event, we will ask for volunteers

 

Unseemly Conduct

The Club will not tolerate:-

Drunkenness

Disorderly conduct

Bringing the Club into disrepute

Should any member be found to be bringing the name of Cabrera Bowling Club or its members into disrepute, the Governing Board will investigate and, if upheld, sanctions could be apportioned as decided by the Governing Board.

This includes conduct at the Club, whilst bowling at another club and at Club Social Events

Any infringement will render the offending member/s subject to disciplinary procedure possibly resulting in suspension or expulsion. It is the duty of all members to report any of the above offences to the Secretary for submission to the Governing Board.

Persons failing to comply with the Rules and Regulations following a request by a member will be asked to leave the premises and will be reported to the Governing Board

 All disputes and complaints by one member against another must be submitted in writing to the Secretary

 

Dress Code

In all Cabrera matches against visiting teams (home or away) and in Club finals, official CBC Club shirts are to be worn.

For roll up and competition preliminary rounds refer to current dress code Dress Code

Etiquette

Members should be conversant with the etiquette expected of them on the green and on the patio whilst bowling is in progress.  Bowling Etiquette

 

 

Smoking

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is only allowed in the designated area which is at the table to the left on the way into the club. Neither Smoking nor Vaping is allowed whilst bowling either on or off the green

Mobile Telephones

Mobile telephones are NOT permitted on the bowling green. If an urgent call is expected dispensation can be obtained from the Committee member on duty  

Unauthorised Notices

No notices are to be posted on Club premises without the authorisation of the President, Vice President or Secretary.

Children

Children are always welcome at the Club as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult and do not disrupt proceedings at the Club.

Dogs

Dogs, on a lead, are allowed in the outside seating area only. However, whenever food is being prepared by the Social Committee for social events, dogs are not allowed until the food is cleared away. Dogs causing any nuisance must be removed from the premises immediately.

 

Duty of Care

Members of Cabrera Bowling Club are entitled to a Duty of Care Procedure should they be elderly, have a disability, early onset of dementia or other medical conditions that may cause them a problem with their bowling. This procedure will enable them to continue to enjoy their bowling taking into consideration their health and safety as well as the health and safety of ALL our members.

All members should alert the Governing Board of bowlers known to them who may be struggling, bearing in mind that each member has a right to confidentiality and may not wish this to be made public.

Members themselves can talk, confidentially, to the President, should they deem it necessary, if they are struggling.

Once brought to the attention of the Governing Board a discussion will be held with the member to assess level of fitness and offer solutions to enable the bowler to continue enjoying their bowling. Assessments would take place at roll-up, particularly with respect to players' ability to enter competitions, taking into consideration ,the health and safety of the player, the health and safety of fellow players and possibility of disruption during competitions, fitness to complete 18 ends without injury, loss of energy that could be detrimental to their health and wellbeing

The above actions are not punitive but purely to ensure the health and safety of ALL our members

Should any of the above apply, it is the responsibility of the President to discuss matters with the player who is struggling, with the possible outcome of non entry into some or all competitions.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL OUR MEMBERS TO BE TOLERANT WITH THOSE WHO MAY BE SUFFERING WITH A MEDICAL CONDITION BUT WHO WISH TO ENJOY THEIR BOWLING REMEMBER, IT COULD BE THEIR LIFELINE

 

Suggestions and Communication

Any Member wishing to communicate with the Governing Board can:-

• Email, addressed to the Secretary cabrerabowlingclub@gmail.com
• Place a written note in the Clubhouse Suggestion Box. Any relevant request/suggestion will be placed as an Agenda item for discussion at the next available meeting. It is the prerogative of the Governing Board to decide whether to act on requests/suggestions and, if so, share with all members relevant outcomes.

 

 

Complaints Procedure

ALL complaints to be written and sent to the Secretary, who will acknowledge, record date and present to the President.

The complaint will be categorised as Serious or Non-serious by the Secretary who will then inform the President.

Despite the nature of the complaint, at this stage, all relevant information will be gathered from those involved and the Secretary will collate the information and present the documents to the Governing Board.

NON-SERIOUS complaints will be discussed and the President will speak with all parties involved to produce an amicable outcome.

SERIOUS complaints consist of those listed in Unseemly Conduct but are not mutually exclusive. Procedure to be followed is clearly set out in Articles 48, 49 and 50 of the Statutes.