GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR PENNANT COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 8 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare Pennant Competition entry forms for distribution to clubs
* Conduct draws for all Pennant Competition
* Assist where required with the collection and publication of the results after each
   game and maintain up to date ladders
* In conjunction with the Greens Committee, oversee the allocation of greens for the
   finals series
* In conjunction with the Board, coordination of ordering and distribution of trophies
   and medallions for the winning Clubs/players
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis

GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 8 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare and/or distribute to clubs the necessary entry forms for each GBR and State
event
* Receive entries and process draws for events as required
* Liaise with Greens Committee for allocation of venues
* Ensure that all draws, policies and procedures are made available to the clubs in a
   timely manner
* Appoint, as advised by the Umpires committee, the appropriate number of officials
   for each event
* Record and publish event results as required
* In conjunction with the Board, arrange trophies for each event
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis

GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 8 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop transparent and valid procedures and systems through which talented
   bowlers have a clear means to be identified, assessed and invited to represent GBR
* Select and advise players and officials of their required attendance at events
* Record and publish event results as required
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis

GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR COACHING COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 5 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that coaches and potential coaches are advised of coaching courses and
   procedures for accreditation and reaccreditation
* Maintain a panel of coaches available to clubs as required
* Arrange and conduct educational seminars throughout the year
* Ensure that all manuals, resources, forms, policies and procedures in relation to
   coaching are distributed to GBR coaches in a timely manner
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis
   Working with Children’s Check is required.

GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR UMPIRING COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 5 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Be responsible for the interpretation of all rules as they relate to GBR events
* Ensure that rules and other relevant documents are available to clubs in a timely
   manner
* Ensure that umpires and potential umpires are advised of umpiring courses and
   procedures for accreditation and reaccreditation
* Maintain a panel of umpires to be used at GBR events
* Arrange and conduct educational seminars as required throughout the year
* Ensure that all manuals, resources, forms, policies and procedures in relation to
   umpiring are distributed to GBR umpires in a timely manner
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis

GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR CONSTITUTION & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 3 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that GBR constitution and regulations are reviewed as required, but no less
than annually
* Have sufficient knowledge, training and/or expertise in the area of legal and/or
   constitutional documents to adequately fulfil this role
* When so requested, provide interpretations of the GBR constitution and regulations
   for approval by the Board
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis

GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR GREENS COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 5 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Arrange annual inspections to ensure that all club greens meet minimum playing
   standards and requirements
* Conduct inspections of new and renovated greens and to issue approval based upon
   established criteria, or to identify and list requirements in need of attention before
   such approval will be forthcoming
* Recommend and ensure that greens of an optimum standard are available for GBR
   Pennant Finals, Championships and where required for other major events
* Consult with Clubs as required
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis

GEELONG BOWLS REGION
GUIDELINES FOR UNDER 18 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

To consist of no more than 5 members appointed by the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR) Board.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Promote the Under 18 Development Squad within the region
* Attend squad training days
* Provide, through the coaching committee, quality coaching to the U18 squad,
   including resources and training programs
* Conduct Inter-Squad events as lead up events to Victorian Under 18 Development
   Squad Championship Finals
* Prepare reports for GBR on a regular basis
   Working with Children’s Check is required