Constitution and Policies

Constitution

The Bowls Australia Constitution provides the framework and rules by which the organisation is governed. Bowls Australia is a company limited by guarantee.

Bowls Australia Constitution

Policies

The Constitution empowers the Bowls Australia Board create policies and guidelines for the administration of the sport.

Policies that apply to all levels of the sport: BA, states, regions/districts, players

National Integrity Framework

Bowls Australia’s Sports Integrity page outlines all matters related to the National Integrity Framework.

The National Integrity Framework is a set of policies that apply to everyone involved in our sport and which sets expectations about behaviour and conduct in Bowls. There are four core policies which make up the National Integrity Framework. These are:

These core policies are underpinned by the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy, which explains how people who have breached a National Integrity Framework policy are held accountable for doing the wrong thing.

The National Integrity Framework brings consistency across Australian sport. For further information check out the National Integrity Framework FACTSHEET and VIDEO.

Anti-doping Policy: Bowls Australia’s Anti-Doping Policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from January 1, 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants in the sport of Bowls are bound by these rules.

Should you require the assistance of the National Integrity Manager, please view the National Integrity Framework page.

Affiliation and Competition Eligibility Policy
Appeals Against an Umpire Decision Policy
Artificial Devices Policy
Challenge to Bowls Form
Code of Conduct
Commonwealth Games Nominations Policy
Hall of Fame Policy
Instantaneous Penalties Policy
Life Membership Policy
Life Membership Policy – Life Membership Form
National Team Selection Policy
National Team Selection Appeals Policy
National Merchandise Policy (NMP) Policy
Player and Club Clearance Policy
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – Privacy Procedure
Review and Appeals Policy
Transgender and Open Gender Policy
Website Disclaimers and Privacy Statement

Policies that only apply to BA or where BA is the Controlling Body, but which may be adopted at other levels of Bowls

Smoke Free And Alcohol Policy
Personal Electronic Devices Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Weather Policy

Guidelines and Processes

Bowls Testing Process
Greens Protection Guidelines
Instantaneous Penalties Policy – Instantaneous Penalties Report Form
Instantaneous Penalties Report
Player Clearance Process
Sun Smart Policy
Challenge to Bowling Arm Form

Coaching and Officiating Framework

Club Coach Reaccreditation Policy
Introductory Coach Reaccreditation Policy
Request for a Selection Module Appeals Hearing