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Remain at the green until the last rink is finished. Don’t go in for tea until everyone is free to do so.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDress appropriately for the particular game. Dress codes are shown on website Bowls/Fixture list, also on the Event Calendar.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGreet your team members and opponents at the start of the game and congratulate or compliment them at the end of the game. Shake hands (or touch elbows) before a match and at its conclusion.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStand still when a player is on the mat, preparing to deliver a bowl.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDo not talk or make a noise behind the mat, or move about behind the head, when a player is about to deliver.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRemain behind the mat whilst waiting your turn to play. 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Don’t walk through the head.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHelp clear the bowls, losing ‘lead’ will “scoop”, home two should update the scoreboard.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePick up the mat for your opponent after the last bowl has been delivered.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn sunny days be aware that your shadow can mask the jack.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid obscuring rink markers.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBe aware of play on the next rink and be prepared to allow the delivery of a bowl from the opposite end when a conflict could occur.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDon’t walk past the end of a rink when a bowler is about to bowl towards you.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStand well back from the head when ‘firing’ shots are played. Warn others on adjacent rinks.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEncourage and praise the team, including the skip.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDon’t criticise your opponent, the green or your own team.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAlways appear to be enjoying the game.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompliment your opponent on a good shot.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdmit a fluke with grace. 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