BOWLS WA GENERAL INFORMATION PAYMENTS Cheques and Postal orders should be crossed “Not Negotiable” and made payable to Bowls WA. Cheques need to be sent with relevant information attached or written on the back of the cheque. Payments can be paid direct into the Bowls WA account with a suitable invoice number or reference then please email liz@bowlswa.com.au advising date, amount and details of payment. Payments can also be made over the phone by Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), please call 9340 0800. If you require any further information on PAYMENTS or ACCOUNTS, please contact our Finance Officer. BOWLS WA PHOTOGRAPHS All photographs taken at Bowls WA events by the Official Photographer remain the property of Bowls WA. Photographs can be purchased through Bowls WA. For more information, visit the Bowls WA website. JACK HI Bowls WA produces a quarterly magazine - Jack Hi. Jack Hi editions are available online via the Bowls WA website. Spring and Autumn editions are produced and distributed to clubs. Clubs or individuals are encouraged to submit stories and photographs for publication in this magazine. Please note that publication is at the discretion of the Jack Hi Editor. Jack Hi submissions are to be sent to: aaron@bowlswa.com.au. Jack Hi Deadlines * check the Jack Hi for exact submission deadlines of the next edition Issue
Submissions & Bookings Due*
Published
Winter
Early July
Late July
Spring*
Early October
Late October
Summer
Late January
Late February
Autumn*
Early April
Late April
INSURANCE Bowls WA’s insurance for Personal and Accident is for all bowlers above club level that suffer an injury as a result of an accident whilst playing bowls. The insurance is to cover bowlers in Bowls WA State Events. Please note that bowlers playing in pennant competition are representing their club and are not covered by Bowls WA Insurance. Clubs are strongly advised to consult their insurance broker to ensure that the club has the appropriate and adequate insurance in place. For further information on how to claim or what benefits you will receive from the BWA policy, please contact BCiB on 1300 657 058 or info@bcib.com.au BOWLS WA CONSTITUTION The Bowls WA Constitution is available on the website. BOWLS WA BY LAWS The Bowls WA By Laws are continually revised. The Bowls WA Board has the power to change these By Laws. These are available on the Bowls WA website. BOWLS WA POLICIES Bowls WA Policies are reviewed and updated regularly, and are available on the website. BOWLS AUSTRALIA POLICIES Bowls Australia Policies can be downloaded from the Bowls Australia website. PRIVACY Please be advised that the staff members of Bowls WA are not permitted to provide personal phone numbers, email addresses or postal addresses of any member of a bowling club who does not hold an official position with Bowls WA. Staff can provide contact information of members on the Board and Committees who are acting in an official capacity. WORKING WITH CHILDREN Clubs are encouraged to foster junior programs. All volunteers or paid staff that work with children are required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Clubs are responsible for ensuring that the volunteers/paid staff have their WWCC. Applications for WWCC can be obtained from the local post office. Refer to http://workingwithchildren. wa.gov.au. For more information of junior/schools programs please contact the Bowls WA Office. information correct as of September 16 2020
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