Understanding our color coding system.

Ranking is done for each member, and is a subjective approximation based on the combined skills at lawn bowling, knowledge of the rules and etiquette, experience, and ability to mentor. Member’s tag/color coding will be reviewed on a regular basis by the executive board or their appointed representatives. If a member feels they are not in a proper grouping, they are encouraged discuss it with anyone on our Board.

Definitions:

WHITE – is reserved for new and infrequent bowlers who have had a lesson and are beginning to attend jitneys. They are learning the responsibilities of the Lead, proper etiquette, and basic rules of the game. They are still developing a consistent backhand and forehand delivery. Their overall skill level is inconsistent but improving.

GREEN – represents bowlers who have developed a more consistent delivery on both forehand and backhand and able to reach both long and short jacks. They have learned the flow of the game and understand Lead responsibilities. They can consistently provide back bowls and occasionally bowl to the jack. Their knowledge and application of game rules and etiquette have developed. These bowlers understand the needs and questions of the Skip and are prepared to support the Skips with appropriate signals and accurate information.

BLUE – have demonstrated an increased consistency with both forehand and backhand shots. Their knowledge of game rules and etiquette have prepared them for tournament level play. They have had opportunities as both Vice Skip and Skip and their understanding of strategy has developed to an intermediate level. These bowlers have the maturity and skills to begin mentoring new bowlers.

RED – signifies the highest-level players at Palm Creek. These bowlers have a strong working knowledge of both the rules of the game and etiquette required to play tournaments. They understand the skills and strategy for Leads, Vices, and Skips and can consistently execute at every position. These bowlers have significant experience as Skips and the strategy required for various situations. Red signifies the maturity, skills, and knowledge to mentor bowlers at white, green, and blue levels.