A highly decorated athlete and umpire, Nick Watkins is a multiple time Canadian Champion, former national team member with appearances in two World Championships and is one of only two Internationally Certified Officials (ITO) in Canada. With Watkins stepping down as Chair of the NOC to pursue a role with Read more…
This article appeared previously in “Extra Ends” The members of Team Canada were not the only Canadians seen on the greens at the 2016 World Bowls Championships. Canada’s Nick Watkins was also in attendance serving as an International Technical Official (ITO) at this premier event. Watkins was one of about Read more…
This volume of Ask and Umpires covers Conditions of Play and International Laws of sport Conditions of Play Q: The BCB Consolidated Conditions of Play state that “an end in progress must be completed but no new end may be commenced” after a time limit has been reached. Law 20.1 states Read more…
This volume of Ask an Umpire covers Wheelchairs and Marking Q: I know a player in a social league who uses a wheelchair. I’m having trouble finding any info outlining what requirements must be fulfilled for him to compete with able or para athletes. A: The requirements that would enable Read more…
This volume of Ask an Umpire covers Bowl & Jack Displacement and Duties of Players & Officials Bowl & Jack Displacement Q: Player A played first in one end of a Singles game. During the end Player A threw a runner, which entered the adjacent rink and struck several bowls Read more…