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Pause for thought from Howard Jarrold
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And so we draw to another ' change over ' and folk do their thing over the summer months . As you sip your G & T and reflect on this special game of ours, will standards and or etiquette / behaviour cross your mind.
Etiquette What is it ? How do you define it ? Does it reflect or mirror the society we live in ? Is it a factor in the perception of bowls being an old persons game ? Are standards of etiquette dropping ? and Is it the coaches job to try and maintain these standards ?
Perhaps standards and behaviour are more appropriate terms. Far to often we see referees being hustled and sworn at . Will it happen in bowls ? Think hard before you answer that one.
If you can spare a few minutes copy and paste the questions below onto a return email , complete and return ( hjarrold@gmail.com ) . There are two sections and please answer yes or no. Add your own thoughts as well.
1. Is etiquette as important in today's world as it was ?
2. Are standards falling ?
3. Assume a yes to 2. Does it matter that much ?
4. Do you think it contributes to the perception of the game as being a game to play when you are older ?
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A mish mash of questions which covers attitude, behaviour as well as standards
1. Do you think we should wear grey/whites all the time. ? After all we have to wear shirt/trousers so why not grey/whites
2 Would it matter if jeans and shorts were allowed ?
3.Wearing of hats indoors should not be allowed
4. High fives are now common place where once it was frowned on. Do you approve of fist pumping and noisy celebration ?
5. Do you think it matters if you celebrate a missed shot ?
6. Does it matter if Numbers 1 and 2 in a match get involved in deciding -- ---
the score ?
7.Would it matter if handshakes were restricted to skips only ?
8. Does it matter if players argue on court and try to influence skips ?
9. In this day and age where blazers , collar and tie are regarded by many as
the uniform of an out of touch elite. Do you agree that is how they are seen ?
10. If Q9 is yes would you vote to relax dress code a. For committees
b. For players
These are just a few points that have been sent to me. I will collate and post
the results
ENJOY YOUR BOWLING
Howard
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Saturday, 25 Mar 2017
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