• It is important to arrive in plenty of time to change and get prepared for the match
• Ensure that you observe the correct dress code for the game
• As captain, you should make your presence known to the Captain of the day from the opposing team as soon as you arrive.
• Check your playing position and ensure you have any additional equipment you may need – chalk, measure, pen etc.

Courtesy and friendliness towards other club members and opponents is a very important part of the game and should be observed throughout it.

• It is important to shake hands with your opponents and introduce yourself.

• Maintain a friendly approach by acknowledging your opponents good bowling and accept their good fortune when it occurs.
• Avoid distracting others when it is their turn to bowl.
• Stand quietly behind the bowler when bowling is in progress, and well behind the jack when at the head.
• Take care not to damage the green by bouncing your bowl or otherwise scuffing the surface of the grass.
• The skip should always be encouraging and positive to team members, and should stay quiet when an opponent is on the mat.
• It is important to be honest with youorself when bowling and in assessing your own performance, and not be critical of others.
• Good etiquette requires us not to criticise the condition of the green at another club.
• Above all, treat the match with due seriousness and concentration.

• Shake hands with your opponents and congratulate or commiserate with them.
• It is helpful if everyone assists in putting away the jack, mats, scoreboards etc.
• It is customary for the players of the home team to offer to buy a drink for their opposite number and for the offer to be reciprocated later.
• It is courteous to stay for the refreshments offered by the home team. If you cannot stay, let your Captain know before the match starts and explain and apologise to your opponents.