Max is an AI assistant designed to help users understand their own club's fixture and member statistical data within the lovebowls platform. You can find Max on the Member Stats page and on the fixture team sheet (selection) page. How to Access Max Max is available on the header bar (or the menu box on mobile) while you are on the Stats or teamsheet page. Max's Capabilities: Max can assist users in interpreting and uncovering patterns and trends within their club's statistical data. Max works carefully, step-by-step, showing his workings and providing guidance and support as needed. Max is patient, understanding, and always eager to help users comprehend their club's data. Data Available to Max: • Information about the current club, including details like the club name, website URLs, pricing plan, and more. Max does not yet have access to data from other clubs. • A list of competitions the club participates in, including the competition type (fixture or event), minimum/maximum age, gender restrictions, and the number of players per rink. • The club's calendar, displaying upcoming fixtures and events for the current year. This includes details like the competition name, opponents, date, home/away status, rinks, team, and published selection information. • Statistical data related to fixtures, such as the number of members withdrawn, available, eligible, or away for each fixture. • Aggregated data related to members, including the count of fixtures they were withdrawn, available, selected, eligible, or away for. • Information about the club's member roles, such as Non-Playing, Fixture Secretary, Selector, and Admin. • A list of members in the current club, along with their names, email addresses, phone numbers (if available), and assigned roles. Example Questions for Max: 1. Can you show me which fixtures have the most members available to play? 2. How can I identify members who are consistently unavailable or away for fixtures? 3. What trends can you spot in the selection data for our club's top teams or competitions? 4. Can you help me understand the eligibility criteria for different competitions based on age and gender? 5. Are there any noticeable patterns in the withdrawal rates for specific fixtures or competitions? 6. Can you provide an overview of the different types of competitions our club participates in? 7. Is there a way to see which members have been selected the most or least for fixtures this season? 8. How can I compare the availability rates of our members across different competitions or time periods?Could you explain the significance of the "Players Per Rink" field in the competitions data? 9. Can you suggest any other statistical analyses or insights that could be helpful for our club's planning and decision-making?

Adam is an AI assistant designed to help users with the technical aspects of setting up their websites on the lovebowls platform. You can find Adam on the Club->Admin Page and on the lovebowls forums. How to Access Adam Adam is available on the header bar (or the menu box on mobile) while you are on the Admin page or forums. Knowledge and Data: • Adam has access to information about the structure and features of the lovebowls website platform, including details about the Admin page, various tabs and settings for configuring sites. • Adam understands the different areas of the Admin page, such as Site configuration, Member management, News and Content editing, Fixture creation, and more. • Adam has full access to posts on the forum and can be used as an intelligent search tool. • While Adam has passing knowledge about different bowling disciplines (lawn bowls, indoor bowls, short mat, etc.) and aspects like green maintenance, his main focus is on the technical side of the lovebowls platform. Example Questions for Adam: 1. How do I change the color scheme of my website on the lovebowls platform? 2. Can you explain the different sub-tabs under the "Site" tab in the Admin area? 3. How can I add custom menu items to my site's navigation? 4. What are the steps to create a new competition and add fixtures for it? 5. Can you guide me through the process of inviting new members to join my club's website? 6. I'm having trouble configuring the SEO settings for my site. Can you provide some assistance? 7. How do I copy fixtures from the previous season to the new season? 8. Could you walk me through the process of adding a custom page to my lovebowls site? 9. I'm having trouble configuring the font settings on my site. Can you help me with that? 10. How can I edit or reorder the list of officers displayed on my club's website? 11. Can you explain the difference between publishing and keeping my site in draft mode? 12. I'd like to hide certain menu options from appearing on my site. How can I do that?

Emma is an AI chatbot designed to assist members and visitors navigate your club website on the lovebowls platform. Her primary role is to provide knowledgeable and friendly guidance on club-specific information, fostering a sense of community among members. How to Access Emma Emma is available on the header bar (or the menu box on mobile) on every page of your club website (except the Admin, Member Stats and Fixture Teamsheet pages which are covered by Adam and Max. Emma's Knowledge Base Emma has access to a wealth of data related to the current club, including: • Club Directory: Details about the club, such as its URL, description, and various links. • AI Assistants: Information about other AI assistants available on the platform and their respective roles. • Club Officers: A list of officers and their respective positions within the club. • Competitions: Details about the various competitions the club participates in, including their types (fixtures or events), age and gender eligibility, number of players per rink, and relevant URLs. • Calendar: An extensive calendar of upcoming fixtures and events, including details such as dates, opponents, home/away status, rinks, teams, and selection information. • Roles: Information about different roles within the club, such as Non-Playing, Fixture Secretary, Selector, and Admin, along with their respective descriptions. • Members: A directory of club members, including their names, roles, and contact information (with explicit permission). • News: The latest news updates and headlines published by the club. This gives you a fantastic opportunity of adding directly to Emma's knowledge of your club. Emma will read all of your active articles and use them whenever appropriate to answer questions from your members and visitors. • Member Honours Board - Ask Emma about your internal club competition including the history of winners. With this comprehensive knowledge base, Emma can effectively assist users in navigating the club's website, finding relevant information, and answering queries related to the club's operations, events, and members. Example Questions for Emma Here are some sample questions that Emma could potentially handle: 1. What competitions is our club participating in this season? 2. Can you show me the upcoming fixtures for the Ladies Premier 2 team? 3. Who are the officers of our club, and what are their roles? 4. Is there any news about the club's recent achievements or upcoming events? 5. Can you provide me with the contact information for [Member Name]? 6. How many players are required per rink for the SN Cup competition? 7. When is the next club event scheduled, and what is it about? Emma's responses will be tailored to the specific club's data, providing accurate and relevant information to members. It's important to note that while Emma has extensive knowledge about the club and its operations, she may have limitations in understanding or responding to queries that fall outside of her predefined knowledge base or instructions. In such cases, she will politely clarify the situation and ask you to rephrase the question.

Steve serves as the primary AI guide for general visitors to the lovebowls website. He possesses a vast knowledge base covering all aspects of the lovebowls platform and the sport of bowls itself. How to Access Steve Steve is available on the header bar (or the menu box on mobile) on every page of the lovebowls portal (that is to say all pages in lovebowls.co.uk except those related to a club website) Knowledge About the lovebowls Platform Steve is an expert on the lovebowls website builder and its features, including: • Creating and managing club websites (news, fixtures, events, custom pages, etc.) • Member management (profiles, directories, communication tools) • Internal club functions (competitions, honors tracking, selection processes) • Understanding pricing plans, upgrading, and generating revenue • General website setup, drafting, publishing, and administrative controls • Policies, security, terms of use, and the lovebowls community Some sample questions Steve could answer: 1. Can you walk me through setting up my club's first website on lovebowls? 2. How does the member availability and team selection process work? 3. What are the main differences between the paid lovebowls pricing plans? Bowls Expertise In addition to the lovebowls platform itself, Steve is incredibly knowledgeable about all formats of the sport of bowls, including: • Laws, rules, and gameplay for lawn bowls, indoor bowls, carpet bowls, crown green bowls, and short mat bowls • Tips for improving skills and strategies for each bowls discipline • Green maintenance and preparing high-quality bowling surfaces • Best practices for running a successful bowls club (recruiting, training, finances, etc.) Example bowls-related questions: 1. What are some good drills to improve my draw shot consistency? 2. How does the scoring system work for crown green bowls? 3. What factors should we consider when renovating our club's outdoor greens?

We're excited to announce the arrival of our new AI chatbot team to keep you company and help make your lovebowls experience even more enjoyable. Meet the Team Steve - Bowls Enthusiast "As a self-proclaimed fan of lovebowls, I know the ins and outs of our website builder like the back of my hand. I'm always eager to lend a helping hand, whether you need guidance on navigating the platform, finding specific information, or troubleshooting any issues you might encounter. But my expertise extends far beyond just the lovebowls website. With my encyclopedic knowledge of lawn bowls, indoor bowls, carpet bowls, crown green bowls, short mat bowls, green maintenance, and club management, I'm a veritable font of wisdom on all things bowling. I take great pride in my deep understanding of the sport and everything surrounding it." Read more about Steve Here Emma - Club Secretary "My main objective is to help by answering any questions you might have about our club's specific data. This includes information on our membership, upcoming fixtures and their dates, competitions we're participating in, and so much more. I take great pride in my deep well of knowledge not just about our club's inner workings, but also the wonderful sport of bowls itself. I'm always eager to assist in any way I can, whether you need help navigating our website, finding particular details, or resolving issues you might run into. Please don't ever hesitate to summon me to tap into my wealth of club and bowling insights. I'm here to ensure you have a smooth, enjoyable experience while nurturing the fantastic spirit our club embodies. Looking forward to chatting with all of you!" Read more about Emma Here Adam - The Techie "I'm the friendly and knowledgeable virtual assistant from the lovebowls Technical Department. My main objective is to provide expert guidance and support for all things related to the lovebowls website platform builder, especially on the technical and administrative side. You could say I'm a true guru when it comes to the intricacies of our platform. I take tremendous pride in my wealth of knowledge surrounding lovebowls and the robust website builder we offer. Rest assured, I'm always eager to lend a helping hand to any users setting up their websites, looking for specific information, or encountering issues that need resolving." Read more about Adam Here Max - Stats Guy "Hello everyone! My name is Max and I'm the statistics guru here at lovebowls. My main objective is to help you understand and unlock meaningful insights from your club's fixture and member statistics. I have an immense wealth of expertise when it comes to data analysis and interpretation on the lovebowls platform. However, I'm not just a numbers geek - I truly enjoy empowering others to harness the power of statistics. I'm always eager to assist users in unearthing patterns, trends and compelling narratives hidden within the data. I'll break down even the most complex statistical concepts into clear, understandable language." Read more about Max Here These virtual assistants are accessible from different areas of the lovebowls environment to provide contextual support: 1. Steve can be summoned from the lovebowls portal, such as this forum and our homepage. As a lovebowls guru, he's equipped to assist with general platform queries and bowling insights. 2. Emma awaits on all your club's website pages. Call upon her expertise for guidance on club-specific details. 3. Adam is stationed on the Admin page, ready to work his technical magic. 4. Finally, Max resides on the Member Stats Page to unlock powerful data-driven insights from your club's statistics and analytics. No matter where you roam in the lovebowls realm, you'll find the right virtual companion to ensure a seamless, enriching experience!

Club Calendar showing the new Subscribe button highlighted Introduction: We're pleased to announce a new feature that will make it easier for both clubs and members to stay up-to-date with events and activities. With the introduction of the "Subscribe" feature, you can now sync club and member calendars with your preferred calendar application, helping members to not miss out on important events again. What is the "Subscribe" Feature? The "Subscribe" feature allows you to integrate club and member calendars directly into your personal calendar application. By subscribing to a calendar, you'll receive automatic updates (and notifications if configured) whenever new events are added or existing events are modified. Subscription as shown in the Google Calendar Web App How Does it Work? • For Club Calendars: When viewing your club calendar you can click the new "Subscribe" button to generate a special link. Copy this link to use in your preferred Calendar app. This calendar contains all of your club's events and fixtures for the selected season. • For Member Calendars: When viewing a Members Calendar "My Calendar" you can click the new "Subscribe" button to generate a special link. Copy this link to use in your preferred Calendar app. This calendar contains the events and fixtures that involve the member (current season only). Benefits of Subscribing: • Stay Informed: Receive automatic updates and notifications for all club events, ensuring you never miss out on important activities. • Sync Across Devices: Keep your calendar synchronized across all your devices, whether it's your computer, smartphone, or tablet. • Ease of Use: No need to manually add events or check the website for updates. Subscribing to a calendar is quick and easy, saving you time and effort. Your Feedback: We're always looking to improve our platform and make it more user-friendly. If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding the "Subscribe" feature, please feel free to share them in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!

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The Matches page offers a comprehensive view of fixtures and results for the current season. Easily accessible from the main club menu or the "Upcoming" shortcut on the homepage,(https://www.lovebowls.co.uk/home) this page caters to both visitors and members. Overview: The Matches screen serves as a centralized hub for: • Viewing upcoming fixtures and recent results. • Making oneself available for matches. • Viewing the teamsheets. • Checking or entering the results of recent matches. Visitor Access: • Limited functionality is available for visitors. • Members enjoy additional features, including making themselves available for matches and viewing the team sheet. • Results are displayed for matches if entered. Page Navigation: • Toggle between viewing upcoming fixtures, or recent results. • Use the search bar to filter results with a text query such as competitions, opposition, or matches on a particular date. • Display results in pages of eight matches. Match Information: For each match, the following details are provided: • Competition • Home or away status • Opposition • Date and time • Weather (for matches in the next week) • Number of rinks • Dress code • Selection information (Rink, position etc) Administrator Functionality: • Administrators enjoy extra functionalities. • Add new fixtures using the "Add Fixture" button. • Use the member drop-down box to view the availability of any member for upcoming fixtures. In essence, the Matches page offers a user-friendly platform for managing fixtures, results, and member availability. Whether you're preparing for upcoming matches, confirming selections, or exploring past results, this page provides a seamless and efficient experience.

Welcome to the latest edition of the newsletter, where we keep you in the loop on the latest changes and updates to your club websites. We're excited to share some fantastic enhancements from the past month that will make your experience even better.   1. Copy Last Season's Fixtures with Ease: As requested, you can effortlessly copy last season's fixtures into the upcoming one, streamlining your fixture management process. Copy and delete individual fixtures from the Admin page,(https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=uYIBfNQCAMet21bGIKY2XdOXGQ0tFIby0I1wdW_hVfM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2FkbWluP3BhZ2U9Y29tcGV0aXRpb25zIiwiciI6ImFjZjIwMGJhLWRkYjktNDNmYS04Mzk0LWQzNTUxZTY0OTc5ZCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjhjMDBhODkzLWRmNTItNDZkOC05MTFjLWNkMWRlNTEwNDlmYiJ9) copy whole competitions to the following season (or all fixtures) and move fixtures between Draft and Live mode.  2. New Forum Guides: We've added new forum guides to assist both users and admins in navigating and making the most of lovebowls. • Navigating the Admin Page(https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=7-LEWfXmidYZ37juooEYXrXcVBIuDSV53hCbaM47qlk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2ZvcnVtL3NpdGUtYWRtaW5pc3RyYXRpb24vbmF2aWdhdGluZy10aGUtYWRtaW4tcGFnZS15b3VyLWNlbnRyYWwtaHViLWZvci13ZWJzaXRlLW1hbmFnZW1lbnQiLCJyIjoiYWNmMjAwYmEtZGRiOS00M2ZhLTgzOTQtZDM1NTFlNjQ5NzlkIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiOGMwMGE4OTMtZGY1Mi00NmQ4LTkxMWMtY2QxZGU1MTA0OWZiIn0) • Exploring "Club Calendar" Screen(https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=IpwpCD408TLDDM1jht-pcKw1Yj7YcgXvLh71iETX6M0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2ZvcnVtL2xvdmVib3dscy1xLWEvZXhwbG9yaW5nLWNsdWItY2FsZW5kYXItc2NyZWVuIiwiciI6ImFjZjIwMGJhLWRkYjktNDNmYS04Mzk0LWQzNTUxZTY0OTc5ZCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjhjMDBhODkzLWRmNTItNDZkOC05MTFjLWNkMWRlNTEwNDlmYiJ9) • Exploring the "My Calendar" Screen (https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=iwF6jiiOJSjCXv276vP31D9H4ncXbKjqsAoQsKZDgdw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2ZvcnVtL2xvdmVib3dscy1xLWEvZXhwbG9yaW5nLXRoZS1teS1jYWxlbmRhci1zY3JlZW4iLCJyIjoiYWNmMjAwYmEtZGRiOS00M2ZhLTgzOTQtZDM1NTFlNjQ5NzlkIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiOGMwMGE4OTMtZGY1Mi00NmQ4LTkxMWMtY2QxZGU1MTA0OWZiIn0) 3. Easy Referral Emails from the Admin Screen: We've introduced a simplified way to send referral emails directly from the Admin page, making it even easier to spread the word and potentially earn some rewards. Click the "heart" Icon in the top right corner of the Admin page.  4. Updated Subscription Prices for Greater Affordability: Are you aware of our recent price reductions (https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=ELRFulKzMhPjc4vsNYBL-l1oAIwavrYqYuvQL_3LMEE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2ZvcnVtL2dlbmVyYWwtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbi9wcmljZXMtcmVkdWNlZC1vbi1vdXItcHJlbWl1bS1wbGFucyIsInIiOiJhY2YyMDBiYS1kZGI5LTQzZmEtODM5NC1kMzU1MWU2NDk3OWQiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiI4YzAwYTg5My1kZjUyLTQ2ZDgtOTExYy1jZDFkZTUxMDQ5ZmIifQ)on subscription plans, making lovebowls even more budget-friendly and accessible to clubs of all sizes?  5. Like and Share Functionality on News Articles: Enhance member engagement with the new "Like" and "Share" functionality (https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=60JdY9aC65YSNWeW_1rctdFO2OdU8qgIaQ5A7N_7cDM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2ZvcnVtL2dlbmVyYWwtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbi9uZXctbGlrZS1hbmQtc2hhcmUtZnVuY3Rpb25hbGl0eS1mb3ItbmV3cy1hcnRpY2xlcyIsInIiOiJhY2YyMDBiYS1kZGI5LTQzZmEtODM5NC1kMzU1MWU2NDk3OWQiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiI4YzAwYTg5My1kZjUyLTQ2ZDgtOTExYy1jZDFkZTUxMDQ5ZmIifQ)on news articles. It's easier than ever to spread the love for your club's news and updates.  6. Edit Buttons on the "About" and "Contact" Pages: We've made editing more convenient by adding buttons on the "About" and "Contact" pages. Make quick changes and keep your information up to date.  7. File Attachments on News Articles: You can now enrich your news articles with file attachments,(https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=JU9Mpzr2zqlZH_XJoHxuwaJ_m3jrbzprh5lYRs3WzRE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2ZvcnVtL3NpdGUtYWRtaW5pc3RyYXRpb24veW91LWNhbi1ub3ctYXR0YWNoLXVwLXRvLTUtZmlsZXMtdG8tZWFjaC1uZXdzLWFydGljbGUteW91LXB1Ymxpc2giLCJyIjoiYWNmMjAwYmEtZGRiOS00M2ZhLTgzOTQtZDM1NTFlNjQ5NzlkIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiOGMwMGE4OTMtZGY1Mi00NmQ4LTkxMWMtY2QxZGU1MTA0OWZiIn0) allowing members and vistors to download relevant documents and resources directly from your news updates.   8. Free Badge Creation Service for Clubs: We're delighted to introduce a free badge creation service (https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c4Okjz5cE/c?w=51DBjTsN07fiGB0ltBag0PsuNqe-cGp0nqw7tzzwjH8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG92ZWJvd2xzLmNvLnVrL2ZvcnVtL3NpdGUtYWRtaW5pc3RyYXRpb24vZnJlZS1jbHViLWJhZGdlLWNyZWF0aW9uLXNlcnZpY2UiLCJyIjoiYWNmMjAwYmEtZGRiOS00M2ZhLTgzOTQtZDM1NTFlNjQ5NzlkIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiOGMwMGE4OTMtZGY1Mi00NmQ4LTkxMWMtY2QxZGU1MTA0OWZiIn0)for clubs who need it. We're happy to help by taking your digital images (it could be a photo of your club shirt logo, letter head etc) and converting them into a great looking image that you can use for your website.   We're committed to providing you with a seamless and feature-rich experience on lovebowls. These updates are aimed at making your club website management more efficient and engaging.   If you have any questions about these updates or need assistance with any aspect of your website, don't hesitate to reach out.   Thank you for being a part of the community. We look forward to seeing how you use these new features to enhance your club's online presence.   Best regards, All the best, Dave @ lovebowls