The main BowlsNet site is available via the link http://www.bowlsnet.uk/
A device specific version of BowlsNet can be accessed via the link on the above page, or directly at address http://www.bowlsnet.uk/home. You can set up your favourite leagues and switch between them easily.
If you only want to access one specific league, then this can be accessed via the link on the main page, or directly at address http://www.bowlsnet.uk/<leaguename> (replacing <leaguename> by your unique league identifier).
You can use almost all features of BowlsNet as a Guest (no login required).
This includes viewing Tables, Averages, fixtures, match results, player history etc.
A login is only required for team captains and club officials wishing to enter results or make changes.
You navigate around the site via the menu at the top and using the corner buttons.
When you are on the main page there are three menus - LIVE, Web-Pages and Seasons:
The bottom-left LOGIN/LOGOUT button allows captains and club officials to log-in to enter match results etc.
The bottom-right button can have three values (with equivalent menu items in the LIVE menu):
Note that BowlsNet is a live web application rather than static web-pages.
You will find that although you can use your Browser back button to return to a previous page within Bowlsnet,
button presses will not work on historical pages as they are no longer current. This causes the latest page to be re-displayed.
You should always exit BowlsNet (or at least ensure you are logged out) before closing your browser.
This gives you a handy summary of the League Tables, Averages, Latest Results and Fixtures.
You can drag the separators between the sections to change the size of each of the areas.
You can also select a specific team from the drop-down list to give a summary for that team, and select a player to show their match history.
All these featues work within the one page.
This gives you all the League Tables. You can use the drop-down box at the
top of the page to select just one division or use the Filter button to select specific venues or dates.
The Copy/Print menu item in the LIVE menu allows you to copy tables to the clipboard or printer.
You can also view a team's full fixture list, results and averages by clinking on the relevant team from the table.
A Copy button allows copying or printing of the list. To return to the Tables, select the Done Button.
This displays league averages. The default view is the top 10 averages (or as set for your league) for all Divisions. You can use the drop-down list you can select an individual division or team.
Note: The Copy/Print menu item in the LIVE menu allows the averages to be copied to the clipboard or printer.
From any of the Averages pages, you can view a player's history by simply selecting their name.
The default view will show all results and fixtures for +/- 2 weeks from the current date. To view earlier or later weeks change one or more of the OPTIONS settings.
From the drop-down list you can select any specific Division or Cup Competition
From the OPTIONS button you can select:
Note: The COPY/PRINT button allows the results/fixtures to be copied to the clipboard or printer
To view a full match result select the 'View' (or 'EDIT' if you have access) link.
After selecting View you will see the match result screen. To return to the Fixture List, select the Return Button.
The registrations page will show you all players registered
for a club including their BCGBA number, and if set by the club, their
eligibility for teams in each competition.
The key on the right shows which team the numbered colums refer to.
If the cell is green the the player is eligible for that team, otherwise it is red.
The number in the cell shows how many times the player has played for this team.
The default view will be the first club in the league shown in alphabetical order. From the top drop down menu you can select:
Note: The Reports menu allows the following to be copied to the clipboard or printer:
This will show the Contact name and Green details for each team.
Clicking on a team will bring up team/green details. Where a latitude/longitude have been provided a map will also be shown.
The COPY/PRINT button allows the contact list to be copied to the clipboard or printer.
This is a reporting tool allowing you to define a report summarising a designated date range.
Note that as with all reports in BowlsNet, it is displayed in a 'printer-friendly' view and (dependent on your browser) allows direct printing or copying. You return to the normal view by pressing the RETURN button word at the top of the page.
This section covers how Captains can enter results, and verify results that have been entered by their opponents.
Access levels are as follows:
On completion of the match, one captain (usually the home captain, but not necessarily) enters the match results as follows:
Fixtures plus/minus 2 weeks should be available. If not, the best way is to use the drop-down list to select your team.
Alternatively select Results/Fixtures (filtered) and select a division, a specific week and/or a window of dates using the Filter button.
Click the Add button to the right hand of the disired match.
You will note that most other links say View. This is because the Captain only has access rights to their own team.
Club administrators can enter results for any team in their club.
You now enter all the match results. Once complete you first press the Validate and Update Match Result button to check that all the players and game results are sensible and to calculate the match result (aggregate and points).
If you agree with the result then select the I confirm this is a true and accurate record of the above match button.
If you don't agree, press the Return to Match button and correct any faults before trying again.
Once entered the result has been digitally signed and cannot be changed (except by the fixture secretary).
On returning to the Fixture page, you will notice that the result can be seen, however your opponents result is highlighted in orange. This means the result has not yet been Verified (signed) by the other team captain.
The other team captain (usually the away captain) finds the match in the same way as above.
If it has been entered then you will notice that your result will be highlighted in orange and the right hand link says Verify (as will any other matches you haven't validated yet).
Select the Verify link to open the match result.
Check that all match results are accurate.
If you agree then select the I confirm this is a true and accurate record of the above match button.
If you do not agree then contact the Fixture Secretary, who will probably need to see the actual signed match card.
On returning to the Fixtures/Results page, you will notice that the result is now in green.
This signifies a result verified by both captains.
The captains can no longer change this result once verified.