Carr St, St Lucia 4067
Tel.   (07) 3371 1444
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Useful Information about St. Lucia Bowling Club Inc:

Location ... Carr Street, St. Lucia Tel. 3371 1444
 

From the city, follow Coronation Drive to the traffic lights at Toowong Station.

Proceed straight ahead through the lights then turn left into Sir Fred Schonell Drive.

Drive through two sets of lights then through the roundabout at Coleridge Street.

Take the next street on the left (Carr Street).


 

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Playing Days ...

Mens Club             Wednesdays and Saturdays 1.00 pm start (12.30 pm winter times)

Ladies Club            Tuesdays start 9 am

Twilight Bowls        Thursdays start 4 pm (BBQ at 6 pm)

Friday Triples         1st Friday every month start 12 noon

  • uesday 9.30am - Ladies Club (Mixed event 2nd Tuesday of each month)


  • Wednesday and Saturday 1pm - 5pm - Men's Club (Winter months 12.30pm - 4.30pm)

  • Thursday 4pm - 6pm - Mixed Twilight Bowls followed by BBQ (byo meat)

  • First Friday of Month 12noon - Western Triples (Team bookings only - telephone Mike Waterhouse Tel. 3715 6524)

Fees...

Men

Ladies

  Nomination Fee $20.00 $10.00
  Annual Subscription $100.00 $93.00
  Juniors (Under 18 years) $50.00 $50.00
  Associates / Social $75.00 $25.00
  Green Fees $12.00 $8.00
  Green Fees Juniors $5.00 $5.00

Practice ...

In addition to practice after 2.00 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, members desiring to practice may avail themselves of spare rinks, with the consent of the controlling body of the day.

The direction of play for practice shall be east/west unless otherwise notified.


Men's Club Attire ...

The following general guidelines will assist our members in determining what attire is suitable for Club play, i.e., below Pennant standard.

1. Shirts and trousers (including shorts) cream and white.  Shorts to be worn with long cream or long white socks or the official Bowls Australia short socks.

2. Bowls attire bearing the official BA logo.  This also includes coloured shirts and trousers worn in past special competitions and club shirts acquired by members of a former club.

3. While the Club strongly prefers whites or creams, coloured shirts and trousers can be worn.  Multi-coloured garish attire is not acceptable.

4. Hats and shoes to be of the type acceptable to Bowls Qld.

5. All attire to be neat and tidy.  Players should reflect favourably on themselves and the Club.  Shirts to be tucked in where practical.

 


Hire of Club Facilities

Members and Sponsors:

1. The hall may be used by Members, their families and Sponsors of the Club upon payment of a nominal fee of $50.

2. A Club Member must be in attendance at the event and is to take responsibility for the care of the property and to see the hall is left in the condition in which it is found.

3. If the function requires bar facilities a bar attendant approved by Council is required. Whilst every attempt will be made to obtain volunteers, payment for employment of a bar attendant is to be met by the hirer. Licensing Laws require that all alcohol consumed on the premises is to be provided from the bar. Bar prices at Member rates.

4. Out of consideration for local residents a curfew of 10.00pm for all events will apply.

5. Licensing Laws require all non members to sign the Visitors Book in the Bar

Other organizations:

The Club House may be made available to other bodies under the following conditions:-

1. The Club House is available for hire when not required for normal Club needs. A fee of $100 base charge will apply, which gives access to bar, BBQ and kitchen as required, but not the use of the greens.

2. If bowls facilities are required an extra charge of $10 per person will apply whether they play bowls or not. A minimum charge of $200(inclusive of base charge) will apply. Snacks will be provided in the bar.

3. The Club Provedore or a responsible person appointed by the Provedore will ensure that the facilities are open when required, and collect payment in advance.  He may not stay in attendance, but shall return to secure the premises at the conclusion of the event.

4.          A bar attendant approved by Council is required. Whilst every attempt will be made to obtain volunteers, the bar attendant’s wages are paid by the hirer.  Licensing Laws require all alcohol consumed on the premises to be purchased at the bar.  

5. Out of consideration for local residents a curfew of 10.00pm for all events will apply.

6.          If the number of visitors exceed 100 a security firm must be present at cost of hirer. We shall have the number of a Security Firm available for a call in need.

7. Licensing Laws require all non members to sign the Visitors Book in the Bar

  • Club members and their immediate families

  • Sponsors of Club events

  • The Club is not available for hire to public generally. The Secretary may, at his discretion allow the Club to be hired by selected non profit Community Organisations.

  • Hiring is conditional on hirer using Club bar facilities and paying Club bar prices.

  • Hire not beyond 12 midnight.

  • Cost of hire is at the discretion of the Secretary but will generally be $50 for members, $100 for others plus cost of

  • Facilities are available to corporate and other groups for barefoot bowls events - 20 person minimum required.


Health and Safety Information

EXTREME WEATHER POLICY

 

Bowls Australia have issued extensive guidelines, not instructions, in relation to stopping play or competition when severe weather strikes.  This detailed information is available from the Secretary.

 

At St Lucia Bowling Club the individual member can decide to stop playing at any time they feel uncomfortable in either the weather e.g. heat, humidity, rain or in their own wellbeing.

 

Bowls Australia advises that where possible clubs should usually continue playing where they are able to do so, however, player and official safety will remain the paramount consideration.

 

The decision whether to suspend or discontinue play is at the discretion of the controlling body.  In Social play this is out Games Director or his nominee.  In Pennant, it will be the teams manager after consultation with the opposition and umpires.

 

All players, officials and spectators are encouraged to wear hats or other head protection at all times.

 

Where the temperature reaches 38 degrees, it is recommended play/competition be discontinued.

 

As previously advised it is recommended each member has a St Lucia Bowling Club Medical Card in their wallet.

  • Heat Exhaustion   Arrangements have been made with the Ladies Club to have access to the couch in their Rest Room should it be necessary to have a member treated for heat exhaustion or for any other sudden illness or injury. A portable fan is available there for use if needed.
  • Resuscitation    An oxygen bottle with face mask is available inside the door of the club-house together with a manual pump for CPR purposes.
  • First Aid Cabinet   This is located in the kitchen on the wall near the refrigerator. It contains dressings for minor injuries, and mild pain killers.
  • Fire Extinguishers   One extinguisher is located in the kitchen and one in the bar near the door to the back room. A hose reel is located on the wall near the kitchen servery.
  • Fire Blanket   This is located in the kitchen on the wall near the ovens.
  • Smoking    Permitted in designated zones only.  Not permitted in Club house or on the greens.

 

 
 
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