Competition rules

1 Competitions to be open to all members.

2 A novice is defined as any player not having won a bowls competition of any sort at any club.

3 Open draw for all competitions to be made by Competition Secretary and two other members.

4 First names in each match to be responsible for contacting opponent and offering at least two dates before completion of the round in question.

5 If two dates have been offered, failure on the part of the opponent to make the match by completion date will result in the match being forfeited. Equally, forfeiture will apply if the first named does not offer two dates before completion deadline (in the event of a dispute or possible extenuating circumstances, the Competition Secretary may be advised and asked for a ruling – which will then be accepted as final).

6 In the event of a withdrawal from the Pairs or Triples competitions, a reserve from the main draw will fill the vacancy. If there are no reserves the Competition Secretary will draw a substitute from a list of available players. This could also be at the Competition Secretary’s discretion. No substitute shall play as Skip.

7 Finals to be played on nominated Finals days but in the event of extenuating (and unforeseen) circumstances the Competition Secretary to be advised for a ruling as to possible alternative arrangements.

NOTES:

• Members entering club competitions should make sure that they are available for the Finals Weekend.
• The Pairs and Triples quarter & semi finals are played on designated days, if entering please ensure you are free on those days.
• Dress code for the Finals will be whites with club or white tops.
• Markers should wear greys with club tops.
• For all other rounds greys with club or white top is acceptable. 
• Once your game is arranged, enter date in diary but please note, National/County Competitions take preference.

CONDITIONS OF PLAY

Mens singles, ladies singles, mixed singles, over 60’s and novices.

Matches will be played as two sets of nine ends with a three end tie break if necessary. 

The sets

Play will start with the toss of a coin, the winner playing first. 

The winner of a set receives one point, each player getting half a point if it’s a draw. 

The winner of the last game of the first set plays first for the second set. 

If the jack leaves the confines of the rink on either side it should be placed at the centre of the rink, 2m from the ditch.

Tie break 

In the event of a tie break, play will start with the toss of a coin, the winner having the option of playing first or second.

One point is scored for each winning end, the first to two points being the winner.  

Handicap singles

First to 21 shots.

Pairs and triples

18 ends.