Kegworth Bowls Club

Home Competition Rules

Eligibility

All Kegworth Bowls Club members are eligible to play in home competitions with the exception of the Maidens Cup; this competition is for new members and for members who have not previously won any singles competitions.

Challenger - Round timescale arrangements and walkovers

The Challenger is the top player on the sheet; they re responsible for arranging the game and they should offer three dates to the opponent. The time for commencing the match shall be mutually agreed, but no player/team shall be compelled to accept a time earlier than 6.00 pm (Monday - Friday) or 3.00 pm (Saturday and/or Sunday). Each round is to be played by the play date or may result in a walkover. If the Challenger does not give dates before the cut-off date, the Opponent may claim a walkover; if the Opponent cannot meet any of the dates, the Challenger may claim a walkover. Under unforeseen circumstances an extension may be agreed with the Competition Secretary. If a player arrives more than thirty minutes late, this is also classed as a walkover. If a walkover is made, it is the responsibility of the Challenger to notify the Competition Secretary within 24 hours.  

Marker

In a singles match, the Challenger arranges for a marker. The marker can be any competent member. All finals should be marked by the President; when not available, the Competition Secretary shall mark or alternatively nominate another competent member.

Game

The Challenger should offer a minimum of three rinks for the draw; the Opponent then picks from the selection (upturned numbers) or the players can just agree a rink number without a draw. The Challenger tosses a coin and the Opponent calls heads or tails, this is to decide who plays first. The winner of the toss can give the mat away to the other player/team. All this is overseen by the marker in a singles game. After the toss, both players/teams agree on trial ends and how many bowls to be sued in the trial ends. The Challenger will be classed as the 'home team' on the score board and score card. 

Event of a tie

In the event of a tie, an extra end must be played and the toss of a coin will decide who takes the jack first; this can be given away to the other player. All bowls are played and nearest the jack wins. For the Ethel Shaw trophy, only one wood is played to decide the winner.

Winners

The winner of the match must add their name to the next round on the competition sheet along with the score. The score card is to be pinned to the notice board for the Competition Secretary to verify the result.

Maidens Cup

Each game shall consist of 21 shots, 4 woods for each player.

Championship - singles

Each game shall consist of 21 shots, 4 woods for each player

Singles - 2 wood 

Each game shall consist of 21 ends, 2 woods for each player

Singles - 3 wood

Each game shall consist of 18 ends, 3 woods for each player

Handicap - singles

Each player has 4 woods. When a player has a handicap next to their name on the competition sheet, the player will have to get to 21 shots PLUS the number allocated to them on the sheet to win the game. If no number is allocated, then the player will have to score 21 shots to win the game. The first player to score their required number of shots wins the game.

Pairs

Each game will consist of 18 ends, 4 woods for each player.

Triples 

Each game will consist of 18 ends, 3 woods for each player.

Ethel Shaw trophy

Each game consists of 3 woods x 3 ends x 3 sets.