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WORLD
BOWLS REGULATIONS
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These are the Regulations of World Bowls, a
Company registered under the Companies Acts
of the United Kingdom under No. 222,522 and having its Registered
Office at 40 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ (‘World
Bowls’).
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Part I – Interpretation and definitions
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Definitions |
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In these Regulations unless the contrary intention appears:
- words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in the Articles; and
- the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:-
“Anti Doping Regulations” means the World Bowls Anti Doping Regulations, compliant with WADA requirements, adopted by World Bowls on 26th March 2004, as the same may be amended from time to time.
“Appeal Committee” means an independent appeal committee, consisting of no less than three persons, none of whom shall have served on the Disciplinary Committee nor have a conflicting interest in the case under consideration.
“Articles” means the Articles of Association of World Bowls, as amended from time to time;
"Associate" of a person means a Bowler playing in the same Game as that person.
"Bet" means to stake money on the outcome of a Game, generally but not necessarily for the purpose of securing a pecuniary gain.
“Bowler” means a person affiliated to a National Authority.
“Bulletin” means a bulletin issued in terms of Regulation 2.2;
“Code of Ethics” means the ethical conduct defined in Part X.
"Controlling Body" means the body having immediate control of the conditions under which a Game is played, in the order or precedence set out in the Laws of the Sport.
“Disciplinary Committee” means a disciplinary committee convened for that purpose by World Bowls.
“Disciplinary Hearing” means a hearing before a Disciplinary Committee
“Disciplinary Procedures” means those procedures set out in Part X.
"Event" means any international or national competition or tournament in the sport of bowls or such other competition or tournament as is governed by World Bowls.
“Financial year” means the year ending 31st December in each year;
"Game" means a game of bowls played at or as part of an Event.
“International Event” means an international competition, event or tournament in the sport of bowls in which two or more countries participate.
“Laws of the Sport” means the Laws of the Game for the Sport of Bowls, governing the playing of Bowls;
"Match Fixing" means offering or receiving a bribe, inducement or otherwise to cause or attempt to cause a Game to be determined otherwise than on its merits.
“Memorandum” means the Memorandum of Association of World Bowls, as amended from time to time;
“National” means a player allowed to represent a country pursuant to Regulation 9.
“Offence” means the commission of prohibited conduct in terms of Regulation 13.1.
"Official" means any Board or Council member, member of the board, council or executive of any National Authority, coach, umpire, team or squad manager, official bowls tester, authorised bowl inspector, promoter, match committee member or representative or medical officer or Responsible Official associated with a Game.
“Part” means a part of this Regulation.
“Player” means a person who is a member of a Member National Authority or a member of a Club affiliated to a Member National Authority (provided that, in each case, such person has paid their subscription or affiliation fees to such Member National Authority or Club).
“President” means the President for the time being of World Bowls;
“Regulations” means these regulations;
“Sanctions” means the provisions set out in Regulation 20;
“Statistical Return” means the return to be made by each Member National Authority
in terms of Regulation 3.4 hereof (a) in the form prescribed by the Executive Officer and stating inter alia the latest figures available (and the date thereof) of the clubs and members thereof affiliated to or under the control of that National Authority and (b)
containing a certificate as to the correctness thereof, signed by the president and secretary/executive officer of the National Authority.
“Statutes” means, together, the Memorandum, the Articles, the Regulations and any Bulletins issued in terms thereof.
“Testing Regulations” means the Regulations adopted on [ ] 2004, as the same may be amended from time to time.
“Voting Majority” means the votes of such number of voting Members |
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In these Regulations: |
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a reference to a function includes a reference to a power, authority and duty; |
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a reference to the exercise of a function includes, where the function is a power, authority or duty, a reference to the exercise of the power or authority or the performance of the duty; |
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words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa; |
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words importing the gender include the other gender; |
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references to persons include corporations and bodies politic; |
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references to a person include the legal personal representatives, successors andpermitted assigns of that person; |
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a reference to a statute, ordinance, code or other law includes regulations and other statutory instruments under it and consolidations, amendments, re-enactments or replacements of any of them (whether of the same or any legislative authority having jurisdiction); and |
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a reference to “writing” shall unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as including references to printing, lithography, photography and other modes or representing or reproducing words in a visible form, including messages sent by electronic mail. |
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If any provision of these Regulations or any phrase contained in them is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the phrase or provision is to be read down for the purpose of that jurisdiction, if possible, so as to be valid and enforceable, and otherwise shall be severed to the extent of the invalidity or unenforceability, without affecting the remaining provisions of these Regulations or affecting the validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction. |
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Part II - Effect and Extent
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The Regulations shall be binding on World Bowls, Members and National Delegates, so far as they are not inconsistent with the terms of the Memorandum and Articles. |
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Amendments, alterations, interpretations or other changes to the Regulations shall be advised to Members by means of Bulletins. Bulletins will be approved by the Board
and issued by the Executive Officer. Bulletins are binding on World Bowls, Members and National Delegates. |
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The Board shall promulgate Regulations in respect of such matters as may from time to time be required. |
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Part III - Obligations of Member National Authorities and Members
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Member National Authorities shall: |
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conduct and administer Bowls in their particular country in accordance with the Statutes; |
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maintain a register of all bowlers in the country for which it is the National Authority; |
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comply with other reasonable requests of or directions by the Board. |
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reconcile their membership and forward an annual Statistical Return to the Executive Officer so as to reach the Executive Officer by 31st December in each year. |
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Members acknowledge and agree that: |
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they shall comply with and observe the Statutes, and any determination, resolution or policy that may be made or passed by the Council, the Board or any duly authorised committee; |
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the Statutes are necessary and reasonable for promoting the objects of World Bowls and particularly the advancement and protection of Bowls. |
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Recognised and Associated Organisations |
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World Bowls recognises the following organisations as being representative of the people they respectively purport to represent:
- Asia Lawn Bowls Federation;
- European Bowls Union;
- British Isles Bowls Council and British Isles
Women’s Bowls Council;
- African States-Zone VI;
Professional Bowls Association;
International Bowls for the Disabled.
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These organisations are not members of World Bowls, but World Bowls and its Members shall co-operate and use their best efforts with such organisations to promote their mutual interest in the Sport of Bowls. |
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Other Organisations: World Bowls may from time to time, in its discretion, give appropriate recognition to any other organisation upon being satisfied that such organisation was established wholly or in part to promote the Sport of Bowls amongst special interest groups it purports to represent. |
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Provision of Assistance: The Board of World Bowls may from time to time take whatever action the Board, in its discretion, deems appropriate to assist recognised representative organisations in increasing the participation of their respective members in the Sport of Bowls. |
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RECIPROCITY OF MEMBERSHIP |
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A player who is affiliated to a member National Authority should be granted reciprocal rights when visiting another Member National Authority. |
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Visiting players who are currently affiliated and in good standing with their home National Authority should obtain a letter or a similar form of introduction from their home Association to present to the visited Association. The letter etc. should be sent or presented initially to the Head Quarters of the visited association and a copy carried to present to each club etc. that is visited. |
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Part IV - Financial Matters
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Records and Accounts |
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The Executive Officer shall establish and maintain proper records and minutes concerning all transactions, business, meetings and dealings of World Bowls, the Council and the Board and shall produce these as appropriate at meetings of Council. |
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Proper accounting and other records shall be kept in accordance with the Act. The books of account shall be kept in the care and control of the Executive Officer. |
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The Board shall forward to the Members the statements of account of World Bowls as required by the Statutes. |
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Funds |
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The funds of World Bowls shall be derived from Members' fees, levies, subscriptions, donations, grants, sponsorship and such other sources as are determined by the Board. |
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All money received by World Bowls shall be deposited as soon as practicable to the credit of World Bowls bank account. An appropriate receipt shall be issued as soon as practicable after receiving any money. |
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Subscriptions shall be: |
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recommended by the Board and fixed by the Council; |
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payable in respect of each Financial Year; and |
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due and payable at the office of World Bowls on a date not later than that determined by the Board. |
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The Executive Officer shall notify every Member National Authority of the amount of the subscription due, but failure of the Executive Officer to do so, or any non-receipts of such notice, shall not exempt a National Authority that is a Member from the obligations to pay. |
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Should any National Authority that is a Member fail to pay its annual subscription by the due date, it shall be precluded from exercising any rights under the Memorandum and Articles and shall be debarred from entering its members in any international or world competition under the auspices of World Bowls. No National Delegate or alternate National Delegate representing such National Authority that is a Member shall be entitled to exercise any vote at any Council Meeting or at any election or to take part in any discussion at a Council Meeting of World Bowls. |
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Part V - Laws of the Sport
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Laws of the Sport |
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The Laws of the Sport for the time being promulgated by the Board shall be observed in all international games and matches and in Commonwealth Games and World Bowls tournaments and championships. |
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No alteration to the Laws of the Sport shall be approved unless it is passed by a two-thirds majority at a Council Meeting (provided always that the two-thirds majority constitutes a Voting Majority). |
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Member National Authorities shall observe the
Laws of the Sport in force under previos sub-clauses hereof
in all games played by the clubs and members thereof affiliated
to it or under its control. |
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Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this
clause, Member National Authorities may adopt Domestic Regulations
Laws of the Sport for use in their domestic play, but such Regulations
must only cover the specific aspects of the sport listed in
the Laws of the Sport in force under previous sub-clauses hereof.
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Notwithstanding the Laws of the Sport for the
time being promolgated, the Board may, at its discretion, permit
Member National Authorities to experiment with what it considers
to be innovative changes to the way in which the sport is played.
Such changes can apply to domestic play and will be subject
to review by the Board.
In addition the Board will consider applications from Member
National Authorities to incorporate experimental changes in
one off International invitation competitions on a case by case
basis.
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International Tours and Competitions |
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Any International Event shall require approval from the Board. The host National Authority or organisation must make a written application to the Board in due time for authorisation to stage the event, enclosing the proposed conditions of play for the event. Wherever possible, the application must be made to the Board, and the Board’s approval be received, before the formal invitations to participate in the event are issued. |
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The Board shall not unreasonably withhold approval for any proposed International Event, however without limitation to the forgoing generality, the Board shall be entitled (but not bound) to withhold approval of the proposed International Event where there is a clash of dates with major World Bowls Council meetings, with a World Bowls event, or with an event meant for the same category of players in the same geographical area. |
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The Board shall issue a formal written notice of approval to the relevant host National Authority and upon receipt of this written notice the National Authority shall be permitted to disclose a copy of such written approval to any country invited to participate in the International Event or any other third party wishing to confirm that the International Event is officially approved by World Bowls. |
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World Bowls via the Board shall be entitled to levy a fee for granting approval of any proposed International Event as considered appropriate. |
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Member National Authorities will be subject to sanctions (including fines) as considered appropriate by the Board for non-compliance with this Regulation. This shall apply to Member National Authorities either hosting or participating in non-approved events. |
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The approval shall be granted only if the participating players are Affiliated to the National Authority. |
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If a National Authority that is Affiliated competes against a National Authority that is not Affiliated, the Board shall impose such reasonable sanction against the National Authority that is Affiliated (including disqualification from a subsequent international event) as the Board considers appropriate in the circumstances. |
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Eligibility of Players |
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Subject to Regulation 9.9, no player shall be
qualified to represent a country competing in any World Bowls
sanctioned international event (including all International
Events and all other Events) unless he or she: |
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is not currently under disqualification or suspension
by World Bowls or the National Authority of the country they
are representing; |
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satisfies the eligibility criteria
of the member National Authority of the country they are representing; |
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complies with all applicable rules
and regulations of World Bowls, their member National Authority
and the World Anti Doping Code as may be applied by World Bowls
to ensure that the overriding principles of World Bowls are
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A player is qualified to represent a country
competing in any World VBowls sanctioned international event
(including all International Events and all other Events) if:
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he or she was born in the country; or
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he or she is a citizen of the country, or |
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he or she has been a permanent resident of the country
for a period of twenty four months immediately prior to
the event. |
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A player who is eligible to represent
two or more countries competing in any World Bowls sanctioned
international event (including all International Events and
all other Events) in terms of Regulation 9.8 and 9.9, may upon
notice being given to the World Bowls Board elect to represent
either country. |
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A player who is eligible to represent
two or more countries competing in any World Bowls sanctioned
international event (including all International Events and
all other Events) in terms of Regulation 9.8 and 9.9, who has
previously represented a country in a World Bowls sanctioned
event (including all International Events and all other Events)
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9.11.1 for a period of at least twenty four months; or
9.11.2 without the approval of the National Authorities of
both countries that the player is eligible to represent; or
9.11.3 without the approval of the Board of World Bowls.
The Board of World Bowls shall have the power to alter or
waive the provisions of Regulation 9.10 and 9.11 in any case
for good reason or if circumstances warrant.
Athletes selected to represent National Authorities at the
Commonwealth Games must comply with Article 24 of the Commonwealth
Games Federation Constitution relating to eligibility.
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Part VI - Appeals Procedure
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Appeals |
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The Board shall adjudicate upon and determine: |
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any difference or controversy that may arise between one National Authority and another; and |
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any questions as to the meaning or interpretation of any provision of these Regulations. |
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The subject matter for adjudication shall be stated fully in writing to the Executive Officer who shall forthwith send a copy to each Director. If the Board cannot reach a decision by correspondence, the Board may defer the matter until its next Board meeting. The Board may call for such further information, and take such advice and other measures, as it deems necessary to enable it to reach a decision. |
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Either party to the difference or any person aggrieved by the decision of the Board may appeal to the Council. The decision of the Council shall be final and binding. |
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Part VII - Child Protection and Bowls testing matters
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Child Protection |
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Each Member National Authority shall introduce appropriate child protection measures in order to comply with the legislation of the jurisdiction in which the Member National Authority is located. |
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Bowls Testing |
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The Testing Regulations shall apply. |
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Part VIII - Betting and match fixing
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Prohibited conduct |
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A Bowler or an Official shall not directly or indirectly (through an Associate or otherwise), alone or in conjunction with another: - |
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Bet on any Game in which he or she, or any Associate or Official, is involved; or |
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Participate (whether by act or omission) in Match Fixing. |
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Reporting and confidentiality |
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A Bowler or an Official must report any actual, possible or attempted Offence to their National Authority and/or World Bowls but shall not otherwise report or discuss the alleged Offence except in accordance with this Regulation. |
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The National Authority and/or World Bowls may request any person making a report in accordance with Regulation 13.2.1 to provide particulars in writing. If so requested, the Bowler or the Official involved shall provide such written responses within the time period specified by the National Authority and/or World Bowls. |
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Any report made in accordance with Regulation 13.2.1 shall be dealt with confidentially by the National Authority and/or World Bowls unless otherwise required or permitted under the Regulations, the Laws of the Sport or at law, or unless already in the public domain. |
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Any statement or media release regarding any alleged Offence shall only be made following determination of the matter in accordance with this Regulation, except as is deemed appropriate or necessary to protect or preserve the reputation and goodwill of the sport of bowls. |
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Disciplinary procedure |
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If a report of an alleged Offence is made under Regulation 13.2, the matter shall be dealt with in terms of Part X. |
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Part IX - Doping
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The Anti Doping Regulations shall apply. |
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Part X - Discipline
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Code of Ethics |
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A Bowler shall at all times (both on and off the bowling rink) conduct himself in a manner that reflects favourably on Bowls, upon fellow Bowlers, upon National Authorities and upon World Bowls. Failure to do so will render the Bowler liable to disciplinary action under these Regulations. |
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A Bowler shall be liable to disciplinary action by World Bowls if he has been found guilty of conduct likely to injure or discredit the reputation of Bowls, World Bowls, National Authorities or any of its Bowlers or is contrary to the policy objects of World Bowls or he wilfully violates or disregards the Statutes or the Regulations. |
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A Member and/or a Bowler shall be liable to disciplinary action by World Bowls if he:- |
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commits a serious breach or persistent breaches of any World Bowls or National Authority tournament conditions or other local rules; or |
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commits a serious breach of the Laws of the Sport in force at the time. |
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Critical or derogatory statements about World Bowls’ affairs shall not be made through the media or to any third party. |
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The writer of any article shall submit the same for approval, through the Executive Officer, in order that the accuracy of any information given in the article may be established. |
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Any Member and/or any Bowler who makes a statement that, in the opinion of World Bowls constitutes a breach of this requirement, is liable to disciplinary action by World Bowls. |
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Members and/or Bowlers will not make reference to their elected or appointed position or office within World Bowls in the endorsement or promotion of any product or service without the specific written approval of World Bowls. Failure to obtain such written approval may result in the Member or Bowler being liable to disciplinary action by World Bowls. |
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Responsibility for Discipline |
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World Bowls shall appoint a Disciplinary Committee, which may consist of one or more divisions. The Disciplinary Committee shall be responsible for ensuring the observance of the Code of Ethics, the Statutes and the Regulations by all the Members and by Bowlers. |
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The Disciplinary Committee shall:- |
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exclude any person who attended a Disciplinary Hearing relating to the case currently before the Disciplinary Committee; |
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exclude any person who declares conflicting interest in any matter before a Disciplinary Committee; |
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not conduct any business unless a quorum is present and until otherwise provided in this Regulation, the quorum of the Disciplinary Committee shall be 3. |
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comprise such number of members as is determined from time to time by World Bowls, subject to a valid quorum. If a member of the Disciplinary Committee resigns or otherwise becomes unable to complete his or her term of office World Bowls shall have the power to appoint another person in his or her place. |
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Procedure |
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Any Member or Bowler against whom a complaint has been made shall be informed of that complaint and shall be invited to make written representations in answer to it within a reasonable timescale. |
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A personal hearing may be required or offered, if the Disciplinary Committee considers the matter to be of sufficient seriousness and will be offered before expulsion or suspension if the complaint is proved. |
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Where the Disciplinary Committee either requires or wishes the opportunity of a personal hearing it will indicate that clearly from the commencement of correspondence. In the later case if such a hearing is not requested the matter will be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee taking into account the written representations or any other evidence available. |
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Notice will be given of the date, place or time of any personal hearing. |
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The Disciplinary Committee will normally consider a complaint before any question of suspension arises but where a complaint is related to: |
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bankruptcy of a Member, |
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a serious breach of the Laws of the Sport, or |
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a serious or persistent breach of the Regulations,
the Disciplinary Committee shall have power to suspend forthwith from World Bowls or National Authority tournaments as soon as a complaint is received. |
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Any Member or Bowler in respect of whom a complaint has been made may be represented in the hearing by one other person of his choice but only the Member (acting through its authorised representative) or Bowler will have the right to address the Disciplinary Committee. |
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The failure of any person involved to attend a hearing or to answer any question or to produce any necessary papers shall not prevent the Disciplinary Committee from proceeding to a decision. |
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The decision of the Disciplinary Committee will be conveyed in writing to the Member and (if relevant, his or her National Authority) or the Bowler within 14 days. Notification of the right to appeal where appropriate will be given at the same time. |
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The decision of the Disciplinary Committee shall be deemed to be a decision of World Bowls and binding on the Member or Bowler concerned. |
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Disciplinary Procedures |
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Where an Offence has taken place, Disciplinary Proceedings may take place in the following order; |
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suspension |
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hearing; |
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ineligibility |
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Suspension |
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If the alleged Offence is sufficiently serious, the Disciplinary Committee shall have the power to suspend the Member or Bowler forthwith and as soon as a complaint is received from any event or activity organised or authorised or held under the Regulations of World Bowls or any affiliated body whenever held from time to time where a prima facie case of the Member or Bowler having committed an Offence is reported to World Bowls. Such suspension shall: |
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be notified in writing to the Member or Bowler concerned as soon as reasonably possible; and |
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last until the formal hearing of the matter in question by the Disciplinary Hearing, which Disciplinary Hearing will take place no more than 21 days after the commencement of such suspension. |
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Hearing |
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Every Bowler, and every other person subject to Part X, shall have the right to a fair hearing before the Disciplinary Committee before a decision on eligibility is reached. |
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The Bowler shall be notified in writing that it is believed that an Offence has taken place. |
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The Bowler shall also be served with a notice informing him/her of his/her right to a hearing, together with a notice of application for such a hearing. |
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The Bowler shall have 28 days after receipt of the notice under Regulation 18.3.3 above to return the notice of application failing which he/she will be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing. |
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The Disciplinary Committee will conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the Offence in the absence of the Bowler, considering such evidence as it shall reasonably consider fit, and reach a decision as to what sanctions, if any, are to be imposed. The hearing or investigation should take into consideration the circumstances and the known facts of the case. |
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Ineligibility |
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If a Bowler is found to have committed an Offence, |
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he/she shall be declared ineligible to participate or assist any participant in any Event or activity organised or authorised or held under the Regulations of World Bowls or any Affiliated body wherever held; |
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he/she shall be disqualified from that competition at which the Offence was committed and the result amended accordingly. |
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The Bowler’s ineligibility shall be deemed to have commenced from the day on which the Offence was committed. |
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A decision of ineligibility or disqualification shall be notified, in writing, to the Bowler concerned and to his/her National Authority who shall, in turn, notify his/her member club or association as early as reasonably possible and no later than 14 days following the date of the decision. |
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| 18.4.4 |
If as a result of the hearing or investigation a Bowler is found not to have committed an Offence or in the event of an appeal resulting in the finding of guilt at an earlier hearing or investigation being overturned then: |
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any ineligibility shall be lifted with immediate effect; and |
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the decision shall be notified, in writing, to the Bowler concerned and to his/her National Authority who shall, in turn, notify his/her member club or association as early as reasonably possible and no later than 14 days following the date of the decision |
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Appeals |
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Any Member wishing to appeal against a penalty imposed by World Bowls’ disciplinary procedure shall lodge his/her appeal in writing with the Executive Officer at the Registered Office within 28 days of the date of that the decision. |
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World Bowls shall refer the matter to the Appeal Committee to hear the appeal in such manner and at such time as it deems fit. |
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The Member shall be given not less than 14 days written notice of the date, time and place of the appeal hearing. The notice shall provide precise details of the alleged offence and give the Member the opportunity of being heard in person or by written submission. If the Member is attending in person, Regulation 17.6 above shall apply. |
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The appeal hearing shall not be a re-hearing of the facts of any earlier hearing except in so far as these directly relate to the grounds of appeal and without prejudice to the right of the appellant to bring forward new evidence relevant to the grounds of appeal or circumstances as he/she considers fit. |
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The Appeal Committee shall adjudicate upon the matter taking into consideration such written or oral evidence and/or seeking such further information as it thinks fit. It may cancel, reduce, confirm or increase the penalty under appeal or substitute a penalty of a different form. |
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If the penalty under appeal includes suspension the start of the period of suspension may be deferred pending the outcome of the appeal. |
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Where the appeal is upheld and the original conviction set aside the cost of the appeal shall be borne by World Bowls and any costs paid by the appellant will be returned. |
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Where the appeal is dismissed the appellant shall pay all costs reasonably and properly incurred by World Bowls since the date of the original hearing. Fines must be paid within 7 days of notice being received by the appellant. Non payment will result in suspension from membership. |
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Where the appellant withdraws the appeal before the appeal hearing the appellant shall pay all costs reasonably and properly incurred by World Bowls since the date of the original hearing. |
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Costs charged under Regulation 19.7 and 19.8 above must be paid within 28 days failing which the Member or Bowler concerned will be suspended from membership. If payment is not made within 3 months the name of the Member or Bowler shall be removed from the National Register. |
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| 19.11 |
The appellant must pay to World Bowls £250 towards its anticipated costs before World Bowls will hear the appeal. |
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World Bowls may waive the requirement under Regulation19.11 above where the appellant can show circumstances why Regulation 19.11 should be waived. |
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| 20 |
Sanctions and Penalties |
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| 20.1 |
Any person committing an Offence of Betting under Regulation 13.1.1 shall be liable to Sanctions. |
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| 20.2 |
Any person committing an Offence of Match Fixing under Regulation 13.1.2, shall be liable to a life ban from the Game. World Bowls may report any Match Fixing Offence to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. |
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Following IOC recommendation, World Bowls reserves the right to impose similar or further sanctions against any persons, other than the Bowler involved in a Doping Offence, if it can be proved that such persons were guilty of such Doping Offence. |
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| 20.4 |
If a Member is found to be in breach of the terms of the Statutes, the Disciplinary Committee shall have the power to impose on the Member one or more of the following penalties:- |
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| 20.4.1 |
censure; |
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a fine, the level of which shall be at the discretion, subject to Regulation 20.5 below, of the Disciplinary Committee acting reasonably; |
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suspension from all or any of the rights and privileges of membership; or |
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expulsion. |
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| 20.5 |
For a breach of the Code of Ethics a minimum fine of £100 shall be imposed. |
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Fines must be paid within 28 days. If payment is not made by the due date suspension from membership will follow. If payment is not made within 3 months the Member will be expelled. |
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Members responsibility |
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Members must report details of any conviction of a criminal offence relating to Betting, Match Fixing or Doping (a “Relevant Conviction”) to World Bowls immediately following their conviction. Members must make known their knowledge of any Relevant Conviction by a Court of Law or possible criminal record in relation to any Relevant Conviction of any Member or prospective applicant for membership |
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Members or Bowlers must report any breach of the Statutes or Regulations or conduct likely to injure or discredit World Bowls. |
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Members or Bowlers must at all times apply good manners, etiquette and conduct and present themselves in a manner which is in keeping with the traditional status of World Bowls. |
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Part XI - General
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In any case where it comes to the notice of World Bowls that a Bowler or other person has previously been found guilty of an offence, however constituted, by another sporting body, World Bowls shall consider the circumstances of that finding and shall have the power to refer the matter to the Disciplinary Committee. In the event of such a reference, the Disciplinary Committee shall consider such matter on the basis that the offence in question was deemed to be an Offence and that the Bowler or other person was deemed to be subject to this Regulation at that time. |
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World Bowls shall take such other steps as are necessary or expedient to ensure the principles set down in this Regulation (as these may vary from time to time) apply in respect of any national or international Bowlers, Officials, and Events, including the inclusion of relevant conditions in team and squad agreements, conditions of entry and similar documentation. |
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In furtherance of these regulations, relevant National Authorities shall use best endeavours to adopt policies, rules, by-laws or agreements, or amendments thereto, which are in accordance with and reflective of the principles set down in this Regulation (as these may vary from time to time). |
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These regulations and procedures shall be governed by the law of Scotland. |
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