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Located in the heart of Richmond, and on direct tram routes out of the CBD, Richmond Union Bowling Club is the ideal destination for all your bowling activities. Whether you are a committed bowler or simply want to experience a day on the greens, delve i

Terms and Conditions

  • RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL

    We practice responsible service of alcohol. Richmond Union Bowling Club reserves the right to refuse service to anybody displaying signs of intoxication & antisocial behaviour. Any patrons displaying such behaviours will be asked to leave the premises. NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • DEPOSITS & PAYMENT

    We require payment for bowls 10 days prior to your booking. 

  • CANCELLATION

    CHANGE OF DATES: Accepted 10 days prior to your booking.

  • CHANGE OF MIND: Change of mind cancellations are accepted up to 10 days prior to your booking otherwise the deposit will be forfeited. 

  • CATERING CHANGES

    RUBC requires 10 days notice for any changes to catering numbers and dietary requirements. Catering must be paid in full at least 10 days before the event occurs.

  • CATERING CANCELLATIONS

    Non-Refundable

  • CONDITIONS OF BEHAVIOUR

    Members, visitors and guests of the club have a right to:
    • Be treated with fairness and respect
    • Participate in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination
    • Have their privacy and confidentiality protected
  • It is expected that members and visitors of the club will at all times:
    • Be friendly, courteous and respectful towards other members, visitors and staff
    • Respect teammates, opponents, officials and the rules of the game
    • Refrain from behaviours that would bring the game or the Club into disrepute
    • Refrain from use or consumption of illicit drugs on the Club's property
    • Refrain from behaviour that could offend or embarrass others
      • Abusive language is not tolerated
      • Harassment and discrimination is not tolerated
    • Behave in non-violent and non-abusive ways
    • Respect the positions of office bearers, committee members and employees of the Club
      • No abuse, threats of intimidation will be accepted
    • Treat the property and facilities of the Club with respect
      • No smoking on the greens, smoke in designated areas only
      • Do not sit or stand on the edges of the greens
      • Appropriate footwear only on the greens (flat shoes only or bare feet)
      • Causing wilful damage to the Club or the Club's property will not be tolerated
      • The greens are not playgrounds, they are to be utilised for bowls and respected
      • Children must be supervised at all times and must comply with all expected behaviours
    • Not use internet, social media or online forums for what is deemed to be detrimental or defamatory to the Club.
  • Members, visitors and guests will consume alcohol responsibly and will accept and staff or licensee decision to discontinue the serving of alcohol without complaint.
  • The staff and committee RUBC have the authority to enforce any of the above conditions. Failure to comply and cooperate could result in removal from the premises, or termination of membership