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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 = 4pts, cancelled game = 1 pt 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.
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