Return to Play Update as Victoria moves to Last Step restrictions.

UPDATE: Monday 23rd November, 2020. Extracted from Bowls Victoria’s Web site.

Victorian bowlers can breathe freely again thanks to yesterday’s easing of restrictions on the use of face masks. As part of the Premier’s COVID-19 update on Sunday 22nd November, and the move for Victoria into the Last Step, there were some positive changes for bowlers and clubs.

These changes came into effect from 11.59pm on 22nd November, 2020.

KEY CHANGES:

• Face masks no longer required when bowling if 1.5m distance is maintained.
• Number of players – new venue and group caps now apply.
• Clubhouses can open subject to density limits.
• Spectators are allowed but are included in venue/group caps.
• Car pooling can occur although it is still recommended to avoid it.
• Water fountains are no longer banned however are considered high risk.
• Indoor bowls can re-commence subject to venue and group caps.
• Tournaments, social and barefoot bowls can re-commence subject to venue and group caps.

Return to Play document Version 7 can be found here!