Please note that two alterations have been made to the Laws of the Game. One is in relation to the use of electronic devices (in relation to use for health reasons) and the other regarding the ‘Hacksaw Bowling Arm’ which has been outlawed. The exact wording is set out below.
10.1 Electronic devices e.g. Mobile Phones, Smart watches etc. in active mode are not allowed on the green. Should a player fail to comply , that player shall forfeit the game. The offender(s) to receive no further score & the opponent(s) to receive the maximum score.
Interpretation
Where a player has an electronic device in active mode for Health Reason they should inform their opponent & the referee of this, & must mitigate the level of sound emitting from the device, then no sanction should apply.
APPENDIX C – ( Approved Mechanical Device)
The following Device can’t be used for Crown Green Bowling
696 DHB Hacksaw Bowling Arm
Reason is it will not hold a Crown Green Bowling Jack.
Lancashire County Crown Green Bowling Association 
Hi IanI feel that I am going to be asked this question but, what is classified as ‘Health Reason ‘ for an electronic device and what kind of device?RegardsSue AlstonChorley Mixed Vets Sent from Samsung tablet.
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Hello Sue, I am not aware of any exhaustive list but would think that common sense would apply and it would be any condition which warns the individual of an issue eg need to take medication. As an example, there is a lady in our club who is diabetic who receives warnings via her phone. The devices would include a mobile phone or smartwatch or any other health related electronic device. Hope that helps.
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Hi Ian. I take it this is from the rules review, was footwear discussed? Eric
On Sun, 17 Dec 2023 at 16:00, Lancashire County Crown Green Bowling Associati
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Hi Eric, I am not aware of any discussion on footwear but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. I will pass this to Keith Andrews to reply directly to you.
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