Barefoot Bowls Bookings

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Experience the warmth of winter bowls –

Hey there, lawn bowls enthusiast!

We’ve got your back, come rain or shine. Our beautiful garden arena, with the stunning Melbourne city skyline as your backdrop, is the perfect place to roll a few bowls. But wait, there’s more! Feeling a chill? No worries! We’ve got heaters and cozy socks to keep your toes toasty. And for those bleak rainy days when the greens are a no-go, we’ve got a Nintendo Switch on standby. Who’s up for a round of virtual bowling? And let’s not forget about our delicious mulled wine. It’s the perfect companion to keep you warm and add a little spice to your game. So, come on over, enjoy a game, share a drink, and soak in the view. We can’t wait to see you!

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Please note:

• Please note that booking for Barefoot Bowls is for allocated time only, hence we recommend bookings of 3 1/2 hours. During peak season, we specifically ask you not to arrive early or stay later than your allocated time .
• We have a capacity of 16 persons per rink, including non-bowlers. In order to have enough space for your group, you must book based on the size of your group rather than how many bowlers you will have.
  
• Limited food options are available for bowls only bookings. Feel free to pre order platters when you book your rinks
• Animals are not allowed on our premises. (Service animals excluded.)

TERMS OF SERVICE –

All rink hire bookings (without function room hire) are required to be made online via our website. Payment for rinks is due when the booking is made. . Bookings for November and December can be made directly with the club.8 players can play on a rink at one time however we accept a maximum of 16 guests per rink if you are happy to rotate your bowlers.

Cancellation by the Client

To qualify for a refund all requests for cancellations, including reducing the number of rinks booked, are to be made in writing and must be at least 14 days prior to the booked date (Off-Peak). All cancellations incur a $15 administration fee. Any cancellations in off peak season with less than 14 days’ notice will only be eligible for a refund of 50% of any payments made. (For Bookings in November and December we require 30 days’ notice. Should you cancel with less than 30 days’ notice all deposits will be forfeit and considered non-refundable.)

Cancellation by the Club

If the club has reason to believe that a function will affect the smooth running of the club, its security or reputation, it reserves the right to cancel the function. If the club cancels a function, all deposits will be fully refunded.

Change of Date

Changes to booking dates are normally only considered if weather does not permit play. The club may consider allowing date changes due to unforeseen circumstances however this will be at the discretion of the club manager. All rescheduled booking dates must be within 3 months of the original date. We only permit date changes to your booking once, if you are unable to attend your booking on the new scheduled date you will not be entitled to a refund regardless of notice given. Date changes are not permitted during November and December.

Weather

The City of Melbourne Bowls Club has an all weather synthetic bowling green which is available for year round use.

Cancellations due to rain will only be considered within 24hrs of your bowling time. We use the The Bureau of Meterology’s (BOM) Detailed forecast or the BOM App for all rainfall forecasts (http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/). Should the forecast show a 50% chance of more than 1mm in the first value of the rainfall estimation during your bowling time cancellations will be considered.

Cancellations will be considered for rink only bookings if the temperature forecast is over 36 degrees C. These cancellations will be considered within 24 hours of your bowling time and will be based on information provided by the BOM Detailed Forecast. Cold weather without rain will not be considered a reason for cancellation. Our function room has air conditioning and heating and as such cancellations due to weather conditions will not be considered.

Rink Times

Your bowling time is outlined in your contract. You may, by arrangement, come to the club prior to your allocated start time or stay after your allocated rink time. This may not always be possible especially in November & December so please check with the Club when booking.

Bowls

Bowls will be available at your allocated rink. You are required to put all bowls back in their trays after play.

Footwear

Bare feet or flat soled footwear is permitted on the green. Patrons wearing heeled footwear of any kind will not be allowed on the greens to bowl. No exceptions will be made. For the safety of all bare feet are only acceptable on the green itself, footwear must be worn in all other areas.

Catering

You are permitted to organise catering for your group to consume at the Club. Please inform the office what catering you have organised so we can allocate a suitable area for your group. The host is responsible to ensure that guests and caterers comply with the Club’s catering policy. Please note that only bookings for the function room include use of the kitchen facilities. Access to the kitchen is not available for BBQ and Bowls bookings and as such the club cannot guarantee that refrigerator space is available for perishable foods etc.

BBQ’s

All BBQs are to be cleaned after use. Utensils and cleaning supplies are provided by club. Failure to clean the BBQ will result a cleaning fee of $50.

Seating

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the comfort of our guests there may not be sufficient seating for all invited guests. For groups over 80 guests we recommend hiring the function room to ensure seating is available for all guests.

Beverages

No beverages of any kind can be brought into the club including soft drinks and juices. We have a full club liquor license and a renewable limited license under which BYO is not permitted. Responsible Service of Alcohol The City of Melbourne Bowls Club is committed to the responsible service of alcohol. Therefore, we strictly adhere to the following laws: – Intoxicated guests will not be served – No liquor will be served to minors (under 18 years of age) It is a requirement of our license that intoxicated persons be removed from the premises.

Damage

The client is responsible for all damages caused during your time at the City of Melbourne Bowls Club, by any of their guests or any other persons attending the venue in any part of the function room and club. Credit card details used at the time of booking will be charged to cover any costs resulting in damage of property or club assets.

Minors

Minors can attend functions at the club. All minors must be under the close supervision of a parent or guardian for the full duration of their attendance at the club. Children are not allowed to run on the greens and disrupt other patrons. Parents or guardians accept full responsibility for minors and indemnify the Club.

Bachelors + Hens Parties

Club facilities are available for bachelor and hens’ functions, on the condition that the function does not include any form of public nudity or sexually explicit entertainment. This is prohibited under Club rules. The Club reserves the right to cancel any booking immediately upon breach of this rule and withhold any deposit. The club may require any event to hire security for the duration of that function at the cost of the host.

Drugs

The Club does not condone use of drugs and conducts a no tolerance policy. People caught in the possession of drugs will be removed from the Club premises immediately & directed to the appropriate authorities. The Club reserves the right to cancel the event on the spot upon usage of prohibited or controlled substances

Equipment, Furniture and Contractors

All third-party operatives (DJ’s, entertainers etc.) must provide a certificate of currency of Public Liability Insurance 14 days prior to the date of the function. It is the host’s responsibility to ensure this happens. If these requirements have not been met, then we have the right to refuse entry of equipment and/or the entertainer. All electrical or mechanical equipment brought onto the premises must be safety tagged. Any equipment remains the responsibility of the host up until the time it is removed from the premises. This will be done at the end of the function. Any equipment or property left after the event may incur an additional charge for storage or removal. No equipment or personal goods are to be left on the premises after the function unless by prior arrangement. All care is taken but we accept no responsibility for lost or damaged items left at the club.

Fire Safety

All events must operate within recognised Fire Safety regulations. Flammable materials and or pyrotechnic displays are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.