1. The competitions will be played on a knock out basis and shall conform to the laws of the sport.
2. Trial ends must be played and an extra end if the game is drawn.
3. The bowlers who play in the first game of a competition constitute the team. One and the same substitute may be used providing she has not been entered in the particular competition. In the mixed fours 2 substitutes can be used, one male, one female. The competition secretary should be notified of any substitution.
4. Format of games:
Singles 4 bowls each player 21 shots
Pairs 4 bowls each player 18 ends
Triples 3 bowls each player 18 ends
Two wood triples 2 bowls each player 18 ends
Fours 2 bowls each player 18 ends
5. Club stickers should be used up to the finals when stickers will be provided.
6. The onus is on the challenger (first named) to arrange competition date. They should offer their opponents three dates: at least one weekday and at least one weekend day, and a mix of daytime and evening; evening matches must start before 6.30pm. These dates must be offered at least 14 days before the date of the first round and within 5 days of the closing date of all previous rounds. Dates offered must be confirmed within 48 hours. It is not permitted to offer any date which has an arranged County event or any date where a National competition has been planned. A holiday or club competition does not give a reason for non-acceptance. If the challenger does not conform to the required time period the opponent becomes the challenger and the game will be played at her club.
7. If you cannot make a mutual agreement by the closing date both teams will be disqualified.
8. Results of the game must be emailed – suemilton25@btinternet.com or telephoned – 07793 744520 to the competition secretary within 24 hours of the game. The score cards do not have to be sent but should be kept in case of a dispute.
9. 30 minutes will be allowed for late arrival. An appeal to the competition secretary will be heard in extenuating circumstances.
10. All rounds including finals will be a maximum of 3.5 hours excluding trial ends in line with EIBA rules (item 5.5 Playing arrangements for National Competitions)
11. As soon as it is mathematically impossible to win the game will be conceded.
12. Mobile phones must be turned off during matches.
13. The finals will be played at Loddon Vale on 28th/29th March 2026. If a competitor cannot play on these dates they should not enter the competition.
14. All rounds will be played in greys or club colours up to and including the semi-finals. Finals will be played in whites or club colours.
Sue Milton – suemilton25@btinternet.com 07793 744520 Competition Secretary
September 2024