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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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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
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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 = 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. |