International Players Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct shall apply to all IBA International Players. An International Player is defined as any person chosen as a player or reserve for Senior, Junior or Under 18 International duty or in any trial team or squad selected to represent the Irish Bowling Association.

A bowler shall, at all times conduct himself in a manner that reflects favourably upon fellow bowlers and the Irish Bowling Association on and off the bowling green.

Players shall have the following obligations:-

1. Must attend all trials, practice sessions or events in relation to their selection.
2. Must observe all rules and regulations of the IBA, BIBC, World Bowls and any other body responsible for the organisation of events.
3. Accept control of the appropriate Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager as follows:
   • Dress – As advised both on and off the green.
   • Details of all Squad Sessions, Practice Sessions etc.
   • Report punctually at prescribed times.
   • Adhere to any curfew which may be imposed during events.
   • Comply with any requirements/instructions from the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager.
4. Make the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager aware of any medication being taken prior to or when participating in trials, squad sessions or International Events.
5. Inform the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager of any personal circumstances that may affect their performance in the team.
6. Inform the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager of any injury which may affect their performance in the team.
7. Not render himself unfit through alcohol or drugs on or off the bowling green.
8. Adhere to any no smoking policy imposed at any International Events.
9. Show respect to colleagues, opponents and officials and not subject them to any physical or verbal abuse at any time.
10. Not to give an interview to the press or media without permission from the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager whilst on International Duty. If permission is granted then the player must conduct himself in a manner befitting a person representing their country.
11. Adhere to instructions from the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager regarding the use of Social Media as follows:
    • Adhere to any restrictions on the use of Social Media imposed during International Duty.
    • Must not post information or make comments that could bring the IBA into disrepute or which are derogatory or disrespectful in any way to the IBA or anyone associated with it.
    • Any comments made should not be speculative or have an actual or likely negative impact on the IBA’s reputation or cause embarrassment to the IBA.
    • You shall not post any pictures or statements that may embarrass another member of the IBA.
12. Players must leave the confines of the green with their bowls once their own game is finished and must not return to the green until all games are completed.
13. Any players representing the IBA at any International Event (this includes Championship Players) should adhere to the following:
    • Hotel Accommodation if required (including meals) for all players will be arranged by the IBA for the duration of the event and will be booked as a group.
    • All Players (including British Isles Championship Players) should remain together for the duration of the event, including travel and meals under the direction of the Team Manager/Assistant Team.
    • Spectators, Spouses and Guests must make their own arrangements entirely apart from the team.