Dress Code

ASHCOMBE PARK BOWLING CLUB
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DRESS CODE

The dress code adheres to the Somerset County Dress Code. Information is supplied here for Members, and prospective Members alike. The information expands on that given in the Club Handbook. SEE THE DESIGN FOR OUR NEW CLUB SHIRT and MEN’S JACKET BELOW . . .

Ladies’ Section

At all Club Matches, regulation dress shall be worn; this is a white blouse, white skirt or white regulation trousers; three-quarter length white trousers may be permissible for some matches. Bowling shoes should be black or white (sandals are not allowed for play).

It is now permissible for players to wear a gold/yellow cardigan, and, although not formally adopted, players should try to obtain similar garments both in colour and style. The item that Ladies have adopted is available from www.Damart.co.uk and is a Leisure Cardigan (TQK776X) in colour lemon, priced from £15.

Players and reserves should arrive at the Clubhouse wearing their gold Club jacket, and cravat.
Hats are not compulsory, but, if worn on the green, can be plain white or regulation style.
Grey skirts or trousers, are permissible for the Monday “Ladies’ Afternoon”, “Mixed Umbrella”, ‘roll-ups’, and Club Competitions, except for the finals.

Men’s Section

At all Club Matches, players and reserves should arrive at the Clubhouse wearing a tailored white shirt and club tie, a dark blue, or black blazer with Club badge, and grey (or white) trousers. This should also be worn, afterwards, in the Clubhouse, but on warm days, the Captain of the day may advise that blazers and/or ties need not be worn.

Afternoon Matches (also applies to Presidents’ days): Whites, with white brown, or grey shoes. Normally it is permissible to wear a white open-necked polo shirt (preferably tucked in!) with club badge and your name (optional). Tailored white shirts should otherwise be worn, with a tie (although this is not strictly mandatory). On hotter days, the Captain of the day may advise players wearing a tie, that they may remove it if they so wish. Players can opt to wear tailored white shorts with knee-length white socks, providing that the weather is expected to remain dry - although no member has yet taken the risk!.

Evening Matches: Whites above the waist, and grey trousers. Shoes may be white, brown, or Grey. The same ruling applies for shirt and tie as for afternoon matches.

Competitions (and markers): As for evening matches. However, for the finals day, ‘whites’ should be worn.

Roll-Ups: As for evening matches, although more casual lightly coloured shirts may be worn. Ties are usually not worn.

Rain Wear

Contrary to popular belief, the game of bowls can be played in the rain, providing that the green has been passed fit by the green-keeper, and subsequently, by the Captain of the day. Water-proof white or light cream protective coats and trousers may be worn whenever it is raining, or when there is a threat of rain. Coats may incorporate a hood. An umbrella may be employed.

Note: Advice on dress for ‘Trainees’ is included in the “Training” section.

CLUB CENTENARY SHIRTS

Our Club celebrates its 100th anniversary next year, 2011. Each Club Member* will receive a free Club shirt.

Shirts will include a small logo from our sponsor “Thinking Opticians’ on the front. Members names can be added at a cost of £2, and additional shirts will cost £18 (+£2 for name). Shirts will be manufactured by Kaylo, and supplied through our sponsor, NK Sports, who will include their name on one sleeve.

*Club Members this season 2010

These shirts are made in an easy-care ‘sportex type material. There will be a choice of long or short sleeves.

Ladies style: Shirts will be tapered, and instead of the button-up style shown, it will be a ‘V’ neck with reveres (see sketch opposite). Rever will be white, but is shown yellow in sketch for clarity.

Thinking Opticians

NK Sports

Sample shirts will be brought along to the last six umbrella nights, the last few league games, and end-of-season fun days. There will be a full range of Ladies’ and Men’s sizes for Club Members to try on and place their orders, which will be supplied on ‘paying-in’ day 2011.

The Club are to introduce ‘bomber’ style jackets for men , in preparation for the Centenary season next year. These are basically white, but incorporate the Club colours of black and gold around the neck-line, and waist-band, with just gold around the cuffs, and black ‘piping’ detail . They are shower-proof, with a warm micro-fleece lining. Sample jackets have been provided for Members to try on, and place their order. They will be provided with the Club badge for a price of £30, and Members’ can add their name for an additional £2. The jackets should be ready by mid June.

The wearing of these jackets this year will initially be restricted to Club days, and ‘roll-ups’ but may be allowed for inter-club friendly matches, pending Management Committee agreement. They’re being supplied through our sports shop sponsor “NK Srorts”, and are manufactured by Kaylo, the same company who will be manufacturing our shirts.

Stephen Ash is ‘modelling’ our shirt, but can Members have a guess who is ‘modelling’ our jacket?