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East Surrey League - Men
All matches shall be played in accordance within the spirit and the Laws
of the Sport of Bowls except as otherwise provided for in these Rules.
The two clubs who finish at the bottom of division one will be relegated
to division two and be replaced in division one by the top two in
division two. League Officers will arrange a Fixed Date fixture exchange
between the four clubs soon after the Promotion/Relegation issues are
settled each season not later than the AGM.
It is accepted that clubs that stay in the same division will alternate
the “Fixed date” venues each year. i.e: Home opening day League fixture
one year will be followed by an Away opening day fixture the following
year. For Clubs who change divisions the same formula as above will be
used if possible.
The Club finishing as Champions of the Top division will be presented
with a cheque for £75 and will hold for one year “The DON STANLEY
Championship Trophy” and the “Championship Flag”. The Runner-Up will
hold the “East Surrey Bowls League Division One Runner-Up Trophy”
for one year. The winner along with the runner up will be presented with
a suitable “to keep” award. The Second division winner will be presented
with a cheque for £75 and will hold the “Presidents Cup” for one year.
The Second division Runner-Up will hold the “East Surrey Bowls League
Division Two Runner-Up Trophy” for one year. A “to keep” award will also
be made to the second division winning Club and the runner up.
Clubs will play each other Home and Away each season. Matches are to be
played on the “League Fixed Dates” as previously agreed by the Clubs at
an AGM. Midweek and alternative dates to the “Fixed Date schedule” are
permitted, but only in extreme circumstances and by mutual
agreement of both Clubs. The Results Secretary must be informed of any
changes to the “Fixed Date” schedule.
A Match shall consist of each Club playing three Fours. The duration of
the match shall be 18 ends and all players must be a bona fide member of
the club for which he is playing. A player can only play ESL Rinks
League or TOP 11 competition for one ESL club in any one season.
In the event of players being absent from one or both teams the match
shall proceed no later than 30 minutes after the appointed time. After
the time extension if either or both teams are still short of up to 3 players
then the game will commence with: 1 short =A Triple playing against a
Rink and 2 Rinks vs. 2 Rinks.
2 short = Two Triples playing against 2 Rinks and 1 Rink vs. 1 Rink.3
short =Three Triples playing against 3 Rinks.
NB1:
The Triples will play with 6 woods against the 8 woods of the Rink(s);
therefore, the Triple would forfeit the No. 2 position.
Late arriving players may join the match only up until the conclusion of
the Trial Ends.
NB2:
If a player in a “sides” game has to leave the game due to illness or
any other reasonable cause a substitute may be used. The substitute
cannot Skip.
If a substitute is not available the side reduced in numbers must
continue to play with 6 woods against 8. The reduced rink would forfeit
the number 2 position. No further penalty.
NB3:
Any club falling to provide a minimum of 9 players in any ESL Fixed Date
League game must concede the full match points to the non-culpable club.
No rearranging of games because of a shortage of players, unless because
of extreme circumstances. Culpable club -10 shots, non-culpable
club +10 shots.
All Rinks will be drawn. The visiting Captain or representative shall
make the draw to establish the opposing fours, and the rink numbers to
be played on. Opponent “Pairing” is not allowed. Government/B.E.
Guidelines must be followed
SCORING:-
Two points will be awarded to the winner on each Rink. One point each
shall be awarded for a tied Rink. Four points shall be awarded for an
overall aggregate win. Two points each shall be awarded for an overall
aggregate tie.
An abandoned match with less than 15 ends completed on all rinks must be
rearranged.
In the event of an abandonment after a minimum 15 ends on all rinks have
been played; Result and points allocation would be based on the
completed ends played on each individual rinks.
The Home club Greenkeeper, or Match Captain are the only people who can
declare the Green unfit for play. Matches cancelled for unforeseen
circumstances must be rearranged by mutual agreement between
the Clubs to maintain the integrity of the League. To rearrange a
fixture the Home club should offer within 7 days of the cancelled match
1 weekend date and 2 midweek dates. No team should be asked to play
before 9.30am at weekends or before 6pm on weekdays unless mutually
agreed.
The League Results Secretary must be informed of the details of
the rearrangement. Clubs who fail to rearrange a match that directly
affects Promotion/Relegation issues will be instructed in writing to
play at a time and place deemed to be fair to both Clubs by The League
Officers.
Should it prove impossible for The League Officers to be able to reach a
measure of agreement between the clubs on a date and time then the
result and points allocation will be 10 points and 10 shots to the non
culpable club and 0 points and minus 10 shots to the culpable club.
Decisions taken by The League Committee will be based on the published
rules, will be final, and will be seen to be fair to all other members
of the League.
NB: Should a Member Club fail to honour a fixture twice in any
season it should be assumed that they do not have the resources to be
part of the League in its present format. This, in the first instance
would become a matter for the League Officers to resolve with the
culpable club.
The Club with the highest number of points in both divisions at the end
of the season shall be declared the Divisions Champions. In the event of
a tie on points, the Club with the highest shots difference shall be
declared Division winners.
Dress: Grey/White/Coloured trousers or tailored shorts with matching
socks and approved bowling Shoes. Coloured Club Shirts, Trousers or
Shorts may be worn, ESL GUIDELINES: ALL players in the team must wear
the same team outfit, also:-
i) The Club Shirt/Trousers/Shorts must be registered and approved by
B.E.
ii) Club team shirts may be worn before, during, and at, the
after-match formalities.
Match results must be notified to the League Results Secretary by both
Clubs by Email. RESULTS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS MAY NOT BE
ACCEPTED. Both Clubs must retain the signed scorecards for
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East Surrey League - Men
Top 11 Rules
A “Top Eleven Competition” will be organized each year. The winners will
be presented with a cheque for £75 and a “to keep” award. They will also
hold “THE TOP ELEVEN TROPHY” for one year. The Runner-Up will be
presented with the “Knockout Runner-up Cup and a “to keep” award.
Rules shall be in accordance with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls unless
otherwise provided for within these rules.
Eligibility is open only to Member Clubs of the EAST SURREY BOWLS
LEAGUE.
Matches are to be played on a knockout basis. The winning Club will
proceed to the next round.
The competition comprises five disciplines and the first team to win 3
are declared the winners and progress to the next round. All disciplines
must produce a clear winner. THE DISCIPLINES ARE: Two Wood Singles (21
ends), Four Wood Singles (21 shots), Four Wood Pairs (21 ends), Three
Wood Triples (18 ends) and a Two Wood Fours (18 ends). The Challenger
(the club at the top of each pairing) must offer for the Preliminary
Round their opponents 3 dates, one of which must be a weekend date. The
offer must be made before the first round of the “Fixed Date” League
matches. For the subsequent rounds the offer must be made by the
Challenger no later than one week after the closing date of the previous
round. The Challenger will have choice of green and make all match
arrangements. No team should be asked to play before 9.30am at weekends
or before 6pm on weekdays unless agreed by mutual agreement.
Failure to comply with the Challenge date will result in the Opponent
becoming the Challenger and taking responsibility for offering play
dates and choice of venue.
If through bad weather or unforeseen circumstances an agreed match
cannot be completed before the closing date of a round, an extension can
be requested from an Officer. If granted, the match must be played
within 7 days after the round “play by” date. If clubs cannot mutually
agree dates the League Officers will arbitrate. Their decision could
include DISQUALIFICATION of one or both Clubs.
Before the start of the match the team Captains will exchange scorecard
with all players listed and in which discipline they will be playing in.
A toss of a coin will allow the winner to decide if they wish to take
the mat on the first end of all disciplines or pass the mat over to the
opponent. A further toss of the coin will decide who will take the mat
on any tied disciplines should an extra end(s) be required to give a
clear winner. A blind draw determines which rinks are used for each of
the five events (no player may change events after the cards have been
exchanged).
A Club who delays the agreed start time by more than 15 minutes will be
disqualified.
No late arriving player shall be allowed to join the game.
A Singles player who for any reason cannot finish his game must concede
the event. The remaining disciplines should continue to their natural
conclusion. In the “Team” events a substitute is allowed in line with
the ESL rules covering a substitute Rule.
ESL LOCAL RULE: In
the ‘Team’ events if any player has to leave the match permanently, and
there is NOT a substitute available his rink must forfeit----the Leads
woods in the PAIRS.--- The number Two players woods in the TRIPLES---The
second player in the FOUR’s event to allow the game to reach its natural
conclusion.
The League Management Committee strongly recommends that Clubs always
have a substitute in attendance for the entire game.
The eleven players representing a Club may be changed for each round.
Scorecards from each match must be signed by both Captains and retained
for scrutiny. The winners to notify the Results Secretary of the result
by Email as soon as possible.
Dress for Top Eleven matches shall be in accordance with Rule
The draw for the Top Eleven competition will be made by The League
Officials. Matches are to be played in accordance with the dates shown
on the competition draw sheet that is shown on the ESL website and will
be issued to each Club. The League Results Secretary will be responsible
for notifying each Club of their next match in the competition. The
Final will be played in whites on a fixed date on a neutral Green
appointed by The League Officers.
The League Officers Committee Matters not covered by the above Rules
will be decided upon by The League Officers who will decide if an issue
should be made the subject of a vote by the Member Clubs. The League
Officers will decide what voting majority is required to carry an issue
to a “fair to all” conclusion. The Officers decisions will be final.
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East Surrey Ladies League
1.
The league shall be known as the East
Surrey Ladies Bowls League.
2.
The headquarters of the league shall
be by alphabetical rotation of the member clubs on a two year basis.
3.
Membership of the league shall be by
application at the Annual General Meeting. Three or more clubs voting
against shall exclude membership.
4.
In the event of a new club joining
the league, a joining fee of £10.00 shall be payable, in addition to the
Annual Subscription. The Annual Subscription shall be determined at the
Annual General Meeting immediately preceding the playing season.
5.
The affairs of the league shall be
conducted by committee which shall consist of the two officers and one
delegate from each club.
6.
The two officers shall take on the
offices of Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The office of
Secretary may be combined with the office of Chairperson or Treasurer.
7.
One of the officers shall be the
delegate for the headquarters club and the second officer shall be
nominated by the headquarters club.
8.
A delegate to the committee shall be
nominated by each club and such nominations should be notified to the
Secretary as and when nominated. These nominations should show the
landline number and/or mobile number and an email address.
9.
The Annual General Meeting shall take
place in either October or November of each year and only delegates
shall be allowed to vote at the meeting, i.e. only one vote per club.
10.
The league shall run a Team League
Competition The winners shall hold the Championship Trophy for the
following year and the runner-up will hold the shield for the same
period. A suitable memento shall be presented to the League Champions
and runner-up each season.
11.
All matches shall be played in
accordance with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, except as otherwise
provided for in these rules. Any dispute shall be referred to the
League Officers whose decision shall be final.
12. Clubs will play each other Home or
Away on alternate years.
13. Matches are to be played on Saturdays
and Sundays as previously agreed between the clubs. Midweek fixtures
are permitted, but only if clubs are unable to arrange weekend matches.
14. The visiting Captain should make the
draw to decide the rinks to be played on. Captains may mutually agree
to play one another. When men’s and ladies’ ESL teams are playing on
the same green at the same time, all rinks must be drawn.
15. A league match shall consist of two
rinks of four players playing 18 ends. ESL teams may include Surrey
badges players, but may not include more than one member per rink of the
current John’s Trophy, Walker Cup or National squads. Teams in breach
of the above shall forfeit the entire match on both rinks will all
points plus 10 match shots being awarded to the opposing team.
In the event of a player being absent from
one or both rinks, the match shall proceed, but in the defaulting rink(s)
the number of bowls shall be made up with the lead and second players
playing three bowls each. However, exactly one quarter of the total
shots scored by that rink will be deducted from its score, to decimal
places with no rounding.
16. If for any reason e.g. a shortage of
players, a match cannot be played, it must be re-arranged.
17. Scoring of
points shall be as follows:
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Two
points shall be awarded for an overall aggregate win
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One
point shall be awarded for an overall aggregate tie
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Two
points shall be awarded for each winning rink
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One
point shall be awarded for each rink drawn
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East Surrey Ladies League
18. In the event of a match being
abandoned, the score will be taken if a minimum of 13 ends have been
played by both rinks.
19. In the event of abandonment before the
minimum number of ends have been played, the clubs may mutually agree to
re-arrange the fixture. If this should not be possible, the points will
be shared equally.
20. League matches should only be cancelled
because of bad weather. The Home club green-keeper or match captain
shall be responsible for declaring the green unfit for play. If a match
is cancelled for this reason, it may be rearranged by mutual agreement.
If this is not possible, the points shall be shared equally. If a match
is cancelled for any other reason the club not a fault shall be awarded
four points and ten shots. Such awards shall only be made by agreement
with the Secretary of the League at that time.
20.1
In the case of extreme heat (28c or over) at
the start of the game the two captains shall agree to play a minimum of
13 ends, which will qualify for a result. In any event common sense
should prevail.
21. The club with the highest number of
points at the end of the season shall be declared League Champions. In
the event of a tie on points, the club with the highest shot difference
shall be declared Champions. They shall hold the Championship trophy
for one year.
22. Results of all matches must be emailed
by a representative of BOTH CLUBS, to the League Secretary, within seven
days of a match. RESULTS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS MAY NOT BE
ACCEPTED. Both clubs should retain scorecards in case they are needed
for scrutiny.
23. Any matters not covered by these rules
shall be decided by the League Committee, whose decision shall be final.
In season 2024 the playing format will be covered by the normal BOWLS
ENGLAND Rules and Regulations, with one special ESL rule (printed below)
to be applied should a club who on match day finds themselves a player
short.
The club with only 2 out of the 3 players normally needed in Triples
play on a rink would play an extra wood each but lose 25% of the final
rink score.
LEAGUE PLAYING FORMAT: 3 x TRIPLES (18 ends) plus Trial ends if
required.
LEAGUE MATCH POINTS: 2 points available on each
rink and 4 for the combined shots overall winner.
All games will be played in a clubs registered playing clothing (All
players in a team MUST play in the same-coloured outfit.) Refreshments,
if supplied, will be Tea and Biscuits at NO CHARGE, sales from the Bar
will be charged. No match fees will be charged to the visiting club.
All other details in arranging a fixture must be by mutual agreement.
The date and venue must be within the published week as per the ESL
website.
A.S.A.P. after the game has been played BOTH clubs should email the
result to League Webmaster Alan Huxtable within 24 hours of the
completed match.
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West Surrey Friday Night League
FRIDAY NIGHT LEAGUE COMPETITION BYE-LAWS 1. TITLE AND AWARDS The
Competition shall be known as the West Surrey Bowling Association Friday
Night League (FNL) Competition. The club winning the League Championship
shall hold the Trophy for one year. The Trophy cannot be won outright.
The clubs competing in the final shall receive suitable mementoes. 2.
ELIGIBILITY All member clubs of the WSBA may compete in the League
Competition. Clubs wishing to enter or withdraw from the League must
make their application by 31 December of each year. Each club competing
in the League Competition shall pay an Annual Subscription before the 1
January each year, the amount to be decided by the Council. 3.
MANAGEMENT The League shall be managed by a Committee composed of member
clubs. The Secretary of this Committee will be known as the FNL
Secretary, and will be an Officer elected at the AGM. 4. CONDITIONS Each
match shall be one rink of four players consisting of four men, four
women or any mixture thereof. Players must be from the same club for any
game during the Competition. All matches shall be played under EBA
Rules. In any one year no player may be entered by more than one club in
any competition or league. To qualify to play in the final stages a
player must have played at least 2 games in the league stage of the
competition unless a reason is lodged which is acceptable to the FNL
Secretary. Following Bowls England rules and guidelines, the away team
should be offered the choice of two rinks to play on. All matches will
be 21 ends, unless unusual circumstances arise and the number of ends
may be reduced by the umpire of the match or the FNL Secretary. A coin
is tossed before the start of the match, the winner of the toss decides
on which team takes the mat. Skips are the only players allowed to be
“up” during matches, except for the final.
Two trial ends with two bowls per player will be played at each match.
All matches will be “greys” up to the final. The FNL Secretary will
decide upon greys or whites for the final after the semi-finals have
taken place. 5. DRAWS AND ROUNDS Fixtures and dates of the rounds will
be arranged by the FNL Secretary. Games will be played on Friday
evenings. In all cases the starting time will be not later than
18.15hrs. In the event that one side cannot field a full team by
18.45hrs or half an hour after the mutually arranged time, then they
will forfeit the two points and ten shots. In the event of a match not
being started or abandoned due to adverse conditions, the club Hon.
Secretaries will arrange for the match to be played or completed within
14 days or at a later date with agreement of the FNL Secretary. Any club
not fulfilling a fixture (or winning club not reporting it within 48
hours) will forfeit two points and ten shots. However, if 15 ends or
more have been completed then the actual score at termination shall be
taken as the result of the match. If less than 15 ends have been
completed the game shall be re-arranged commencing from whence it was
previously terminated. Two trial ends and one substitute are permitted
in a rearranged match. Matches that are re-arranged because 15 ends have
not been completed or are postponed due to extreme bad weather, may
subsequently be played on any day of the week that is mutually agreeable
to both clubs. If a match cannot be accommodated at the nominated green
(for instance, all rinks have been booked out), it is the home team that
must notify the away team as soon as possible. The away team will then
host the match. If this subsequent arrangement is not possible, then a
representative from each club should discuss, agree and arrange a
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Please keep the FNL Secretary informed about any changes to the
schedule. 6. RESULTS OF TIES The result card shall be signed by the
losing skip (in the case of a tie both skips to sign) and the result
shall be either emailed detailing full names of teams, full names of
both team members and the final scores; or emailed as a clear
photographic attachment; by the winning club to the FNL Secretary within
48 hours of the conclusion of the match. Please retain all scorecards as
these will be checked at the final. Two points will be awarded for a win
and one point for a tie. At the conclusion of the league stage clubs
will be ranked in order of points in their league table. If there should
be more than one club with the same number of points after all League
games have been played, the club with the best shot difference, shall be
positioned above the other team(s) in the table. If both points and shot
difference are equal, then the team with the highest number of shots
will be positioned higher. If the number of shots is also the same, the
FEL Secretary will toss a coin to decide the league position. The format
of the competition is open to change by the FNL Secretary; but ideally,
the top four clubs from each of the four leagues go forward to the
knockout stages – to the “round of 16”, where one team will be at home
and the other away. Thereafter, are the quarter finals, semi-finals and
final. These three latter stages are played at “neutral greens” (but may
coincidentally be at one of the clubs still involved in the
competition). The creation and choice of leagues, venues, match dates,
numbers of teams per league and the format of the competition will be
made by the FNL Secretary before the start of the season. Special
requests by clubs can be made to the FNL Secretary who will decide upon
the outcome solely in his own discretion. 7. QUESTIONS AND DISPUTES The
League Committee shall resolve all questions and disputes that may arise
and which do not come within the scope of the Umpires duties. The
decision of the League Committee shall be final and binding on all
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Sutton & District Bowling Association
PASTON CUP SINGLES REGULATIONS
The Cup to be played for is an annual Men’s Singles Competition, four
bowls per person, open to the current Singles Champion or Runner-Up, or
in the event that there is no Men’s Champion, the (male) Open Champion
or (male) Runner-Up of any Club Affiliated to the Association. The
nominee, subject to Regulations 2 and 3 below, must be a current member
of the Club.
Under no circumstances can the same person represent more than one Club
in the same season. In the event of any person being nominated by two
or more Clubs, precedence will be given to the first nomination received
by the Hon. Secretary (or other designated Officer) of the Association.
The other Club(s) shall be notified and be entitled to enter their
Runner-Up. 3. Should the nominated Champion of a Club be unable to enter
the Competition owing to illness, removal from the District, or other
unforeseen circumstances, the Club’s Runner-Up may be nominated to
represent the Club subject to the provisions of Regulation 4 below.
In the case of a substitution as envisaged in Regulation 3 above, the
Club concerned must forward written notification to the Hon. Secretary
(or other designated Officer) of the Association at least seven days
prior to the date upon which the person originally nominated was due to
play his first tie. Any substitute must adhere to the date fixed with
his opponent by the original nominee, unless such opponent shall agree
an alternative date. If a player becomes aware that he will be unable to
play in any later round, he is required to concede the next game to
their opponent.
The winner in each match will be the first player to reach the score of
21 shots.
The draw will take place at the Spring Council Meeting of the
Association.
JUNE HOPE CUP SINGLES REGULATIONS
The Cup to be played for is an annual Ladies Singles Competition, four
bowls per person, open to the current Singles Champion or Runner-Up, or
in the event that there is no Ladies Champion, the (female) Open
Champion or (female) Runner-Up of any Club Affiliated to the
Association. The nominee, subject to Regulations must be a current
member of the Club.
Under no circumstances can the same person represent more than one Club
in the same season. In the event of any person being nominated by two
or more Clubs, precedence will be given to the first nomination received
by the Hon. Secretary (or other designated Officer) of the Association.
The other Club(s) shall be notified and be entitled to enter their
Runner-Up.
Should the nominated Champion of a Club be unable to enter the
Competition owing to illness, removal from the District, or other
unforeseen circumstances, the Club’s Runner-Up may be nominated to
represent the Club subject to the provisions of Regulation 4 below.
In the case of a substitution as envisaged in Regulation above, the
Club concerned must forward written notification to the Hon. Secretary
(or other designated Officer) of the Association at least seven days
prior to the date upon which the person originally nominated was due to
play her first tie. Any substitute must adhere to the date fixed with
her opponent by the original nominee, unless such opponent shall agree
an alternative date.
If a player becomes aware that she will be unable to play in any later
round, she is required to concede the next game to their opponent.
The winner in each match will be the first player to reach the score of
21 shots.
The draw will take place at the Spring Council Meeting of the
Association
ARTHUR HUGHES TRIPLES CUP REGULATIONS
The Cup to be played for is an annual Men’s Triple Club competition,
whereby each Club Affiliated to the Association is permitted to enter
one Men’s Triple team.
There is no restriction on the number of players used. It is therefore
permissible for different players to represent the Club in each round.
Each match shall be played over 18 ends, three bowls per person, and the
winner will be the Club with the highest number of shots scored.
However, should the scores be equal at the end of the 18th end, an extra
end shall be played to determine the final result.
The draw will take place at the Spring Council Meeting of the
Association.
CAROL SHANNAN TRIPLES CUP REGULATIONS
The Cup to be played for is an annual Ladies Triple Club competition,
whereby each Club Affiliated to the Association is permitted to enter
one Ladies Triple team.
There is no restriction on the number of players used. It is therefore
permissible for different players to represent the Club in each round.
Each match shall be played over 18 ends, three bowls per person, and the
winner will be the Club with the highest number of shots scored.
However, should the scores be equal at the end of the 18th end, an extra
end shall be played to determine the final result.
The draw will take place at the Spring Council Meeting of the
Association
YONWIN CUP REGULATIONS
The Cup to be played for is an annual Club Competition whereby each Club
Affiliated to the Association is permitted to enter one team of three
Men’s Rinks (i.e. 12 players).
There is no restriction on the number of players used. It is therefore
permissible for different players to represent the Club in each round.
Each match shall be played over 18 ends and the winner will be the Club
with the highest number of shots scored aggregated over the three
rinks. However, should the aggregate scores be equal at the end of the
18th end then all three rinks will play an extra end, the first shot on
each rink to determine the final result.
The draw will be made at the Spring Council Meeting of the
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Sutton & District Bowling Association
BLESMA MENS PAIRS REGULATIONS
The Cup to be played for is an annual Men’s Pairs Competition, four
bowls per person. The draw will take place in conjunction with the St.
Raphael’s Mixed Pairs Competition. The Association’s Hon. Secretary or
other Officer will observe that the draw is made fairly.
All players must be current members of Clubs Affiliated to the
Association. The number of Pairs entering is unlimited. A pair may
consist of members from the same or different Affiliated Clubs.
Each match shall be played over 18 ends and the winner will be the Pair
with the highest number of shots scored. However, should the scores be
equal at the end of the 18th end an extra end shall be played to
determine the winner.
All Competitors shall pay an entry fee as laid down at the Annual
General Meeting of the Association. The proceeds shall be donated to
BLESMA.
The dates by which all entries must be received and paid for, and the
closing date of each round will be set by Management.
The two players named on the official entry form should normally play
together throughout the Competition. One substitute may, however, be
used provided he has not already played in or entered the Competition.
The substitute may play in either position.
If it is known that the two players (including one substitute) cannot
play in any future round to play they are required to concede the next
game to their opponents.
BLESMA LADIES PAIRS REGULATIONS
The Cup to be played for is an annual Ladies Pairs Competition, four
bowls per person. The draw will take place in conjunction with the
BLESMA Mens Pairs and St. Raphael’s Mixed Pairs Competition. The
Association’s Hon. Secretary or other Officer will observe that the draw
is made fairly.
All players must be current members of Clubs Affiliated to the
Association. The number of Pairs entering is unlimited. A pair may
consist of members from the same or different Affiliated Clubs.
Each match shall be played over 18 ends and the winner will be the Pair
with the highest number of shots scored. However, should the scores be
equal at the end of the 18th end an extra end shall be played to
determine the winner.
All Competitors shall pay an entry fee as laid down at the Annual
General Meeting of the Association. The proceeds shall be donated to
BLESMA.
The dates by which all entries must be received and paid for, and the
closing date of each round will be set by Management.
The two players named on the official entry form should normally play
together throughout the Competition. One substitute may, however, be
used provided she has not already played in or entered the Competition.
The substitute may play in either position.
If it is known that the two players (including one substitute) cannot
play in any future round to play they are required to concede the next
game to their opponents.
ST. RAPHAEL’S TROPHY MIXED PAIRS REGULATIONS
The Trophy to be played for is an annual Mixed Pairs Competition, four
bowls per person. The draw will take place in conjunction with the
BLESMA Pairs Competitions. The Association’s Hon. Secretary or other
Officer will observe that the draw is made fairly.
All players must be current members of Clubs Affiliated to the
Association. The number of Pairs entering is unlimited. A pair may
consist of members from the same or different Affiliated Clubs.
Each match shall be played over 18 ends and the winner will be the Pair
with the highest number of shots scored. However, should the scores be
equal at the end of the 18th end an extra end shall be played to
determine the winner.
All Competitors shall pay an entry fee as laid down at the Annual
General Meeting of the Association. The proceeds shall be donated to
the St Raphael’s Hospice.
The dates by which all entries must be received and paid for and the
closing date of each round by will be set by Management.
The two players of opposite gender named on the official entry form
should normally play together throughout the Competition. One
substitute of the same gender may, however, be used provided he / she
has not already played in or entered the Competition. The substitute
may play in either position.
If it is known that the two players (including one substitute) cannot
play in any future round to play they are required to concede the next
game to their opponents.
TED PEIRCE SINGLES TROPHY REGULATIONS
The Trophy to be played for is an annual
Singles Competition, four bowls per person, open to the Men and Women
who are Officers, Delegates, Life Members and Hon. Vice Presidents of
the Association, currently in office from the AGM of the current year.
Current members of S&DBA affiliated clubs may
also enter providing they have played in two or more indoor or outdoor
matches for S&DBA in the preceding year ending 31st December.
The winner in each match will be the first
player to reach 21 shots.
All Competitors shall pay an entry fee as
laid down at the Annual General Meeting of the Association.
The dates by which all entries must be
received and paid for, and the closing date of each round by will be set
the Management.
If it is known that the player cannot play in
any future round to play they are required to concede the next game to
their opponents.
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Chrystie League Rules
1. Home
team first in draw
2. Two
rinks of men played at the home Club
3. 18
ends. No trial ends. One shot on first 2 ends.
4. Dead
end – 1 shot to opponents.
5.
Points – 1 per rink, 2 per game
6.
Player short – if play 8 bowls v 8 bowls – 25% off score, if play 6
bowls v 8 bowls no further penalty.
7.
Abandoned matches – score stands if 10 ends played. Less than 10 ends –
points shared.
8. Any
matches not played due to bad weather – 2 points each team.
9. Any
teams tied in League Table – shot difference to decide.
10. Winning
Club holds the Chrystie Shield for 1 year & is responsible for
engraving.
Clubs are reminded that when the League was formed one of the objectives
was to give players, who do not play in their Club’s top events, an
opportunity to play in a competitive but friendly League to gain
experience. Please consider this when selecting teams. |
The Vilamoura Mixed Triples Challenge
1. The competition will be known as the ‘Vilamoura Mixed Triples
Challenge’.
2. The competition is for ‘mixed’ teams i.e. to include at least 1
female or 1 male in each triple. Preference should be given to non-badged
players but, if necessary, 1 badged player per triple will be allowed.
3. The competition will be played as a three wood triples over 18
ends.
4. One triple will play at home and one away. If a green is
unsuitable for play then both teams to play on the other green.
5. Scoring will be: 2 points for a win of a single game, 1 point each
for a draw, plus 2 points for the overall aggregate match win (Total 6).
If aggregate match scores are equal - 1 point each.
6. The winning Club of the competition will receive a trophy.
7. Failure to fulfil both ties of a match will result in loss of all
points for that match (Total 6).
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Should a game be abandoned due to the weather and
a minimum of ten (10) ends have been played, the scores on the
last completed end shall be taken as the result of the game.
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If 1 of a club’s 2 games are cancelled due to weather , the
points are split: 1 win = 4points, cancelled game = 1 point each
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If a game cannot be played, or a game abandoned before the
completion of ten ends cannot be rearranged, for reasons beyond
the control of the teams then the points will be shared equally.
8. If a player cannot start, or has to leave the green
during the course of the game due to illness or some other reasonable
cause and cannot return within 10 minutes, the skips can approve the
introduction of a substitute who may play in any position. If no
eligible substitute is available, the defaulting team can either forfeit
the game to their opponents or continue the game playing 6 woods against
9 with the missing player being
considered as the Second and a definite order of play will be
maintained. It shall be: Lead, Lead, Second: Lead, Lead, Second: Lead,
Lead, Second. The
defaulting lead will change ends when the opposition lead and number 2
have played their bowls. Skips will then bowl alternately as usual. The
defaulting lead can direct his skip in the absence of the number 2.
9. Matches commence in July each season and may be played on any
agreed day in the appropriate week. Time of matches to be agreed between
individual clubs. There is no requirement for after match catering.
10. Results to be telephoned, e-mailed or by text by both sides to the
organiser before 10.00pm on the day of the match.
11. Scorecards must be used and are to be signed by both parties and
kept by the winning club, in case of any objections.
12. Dress for matches will be greys and white or team shirts as agreed
by all clubs.
13. The number of participating Clubs will be decided by the member
Clubs at the time of requests to join.
14. Matches will be played in accordance with the ‘Laws of the Sport of
Bowls’ and under the rules of Bowls England.
15. There will be a £10 annual subscription payable by each club by the
AGM of the previous year of the tournament.
16. In cases of dispute the organiser’s decision will be final. |