Vaccination Policy for Pennant & State Events

Goulburn Murray Bowls Region Policy – Vaccinations to Play Bowls

The Region Board has set a policy on vaccination requirements for season 2021/2022 as follows:

In the case of Goulburn Murray Bowls Region Pennant, State and Region Events – All players and spectators must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical exemption.

Responsibility for policing this policy will fall on:

• Club Boards
• Club/Region Selectors
• at venues – Side Managers/COVID Marshalls

If a bowler has not been vaccinated or does not hold an exemption (medical certificate) he/she cannot play Pennant or enter State Events.

The Region’s Board, in setting the policy, is doing so due to the anticipated Victorian Government Road Rules for Community Sport, once the 80% double vaccination has been achieved in Victoria.

This policy is effective from 5 Nov 21.

Additionally, all bowlers need to comply with Covid-19 restrictions set by clubs or interstate bodies eg. NSW Regulation already implemented.

Request to all bowlers – Please ensure you are double vaccinated or have a medical exemption before entering clubs and events. Bowlers will be required to show proof of vaccination via QR Code entry to clubs or via Official Certificate.