Kit Guidelines

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do all members of the same team/side have to wear trousers?

No. Players have the freedom to choose to wear trousers, culottes, skirts, skorts or shorts on an individual basis, with no requirement to wear the same item as other players in their team, as long as all members of the same team/side wear the same colour or design below the waist.

Do we have to wear Bowls England licensed shorts?

No. Clubs and counties may wear their own branded shorts providing they conform to our uniform regulations so we can present a consistent image for the sport.

Can we wear ‘non-white’ below the waist?

Yes. We are keen to present a more modern image for our sport and would encourage clubs and counties to choose coloured kit for apparel below the waist. In particular many other sports are now moving away from the use of white below the waist so that women are more at ease when playing during their period. All players in the same team/side must wear the same colour or design below the waist.

Can I wear any other items when wearing my club/county colours?

Yes. Any additional items such as waterproofs, long-sleeved base layers, leggings or similar items do not need to match your club/county colours. This aims to reduce the pressure for bespoke club/county wear and put participation, accessibility and comfort at the centre of our sport.

Is there any restriction on logos?

Any crests or logos cannot promote political, religious or racial activities or causes, nor bring the sport of bowls into disrepute. Bowls England reserves the right to prevent clubs/counties from wearing kit that brings the sport into disrepute.

Is there any restriction on what and where a sponsor can brand the shirt?

Yes, it is important we create fairness around the sponsorship opportunities available and also consistency. This policy details how many and what size of sponsor logo can appear on a uniform.

In addition to club/county designs, what colours are permitted below the waist?

The following colours are permitted below the waist:

• White, Grey, Black, Blue, Navy, Red, Maroon, Green

All players in the same team/side must wear the same colour/design below the waist.

Our kit was produced before these guidelines were produced – can we still wear it?

Yes. All kit that was produced/registered under previous guidelines may be worn until further notice and the vast majority of current club/county kits will meet these new requirements. All kit manufactured from 1 August 2023 must conform to these guidelines.

June 2023