The Surrey County Bowling Association follows the National Governing Body Guidelines in promoting policies to encourage clubs to adopt and implement the highest standards in their care of children and vulnerable adults playing bowls. In accordance with this, all Surrey Coaches have Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance and all new Coaches receive Child Protection training during their course. Each bowls club is expected to appoint a Child Protection Officer who must obtain CRB clearance. We encourage clubs to appoint one of their already-trained Coaches where possible, but any member is eligible, and the Child Protection Officer can arrange clearance and training.