Conditions of Play
- Singles – four bowls each player
- 21 shots up, no time limit (slow play will not be tolerated)
- Exception is Divisions 3 and 4 finals, which will be to 15 shots.
- Players will only be permitted to visit the head after their third bowl has been played.
Section Play
Section play will be over two days, with four sections of eight players playing seven round robin games each in total.
Post Section
Post section play will be knockout quarter final, semi final and final.
The Divisions 3 and 4 finals will be to 15 shots. 8 players in each section.
Division 1 – 1st and 2nd in each section
Division 2 – 3rd and 4th in each section
Division 3 – 5th and 6th in each section
Division 4 – 7th and 8th in each section
Final placing of section play based on:
1. Highest number of wins.
2. Differential of shots.
3. Result of game between players concerned.
4. In the event of players still being tied after previous three points, a jack will be placed on the two metre line, with the front of the mat on the other two metre line and each player will play one bowl each. Order of delivery will be drawn out of a hat.
Trial ends
Trial ends will be allowed before the start time of the first game of the day and prior to a game if you are on a different green to your previous game. Trial ends before the quarter finals will be allowed.
Clothing
Regulation bowling attire of an acceptable standard must be worn during play.
Lateness
If any player fails to be present at the time set down for the commencement of the game, the umpire shall allow for the current laws of the sport to prevail.
Withdrawals
The tournament committee reserve the right to fill a withdrawal. If a withdrawal during section play cannot be filled, win point and average sectional differential points for that round will be awarded.
Weather
In the event of inclement weather or for any reason the tournament committee decides, play may be curtailed or abandoned and placings determined from current results.
Disputes
Any notice of a dispute must be referred to the organizer within 10 minutes of the conclusion of the game. Individual players are accountable for their actions. World Bowls, Laws of the Sport of Bowls, Crystal Mark Third Edition shall be adhered to for anything not covered here.
Terms and Conditions of Entry
Please note the Controlling Body reserves the right to accept and/or decline any entry and/or amend the rules/conditions of play, conditions of entry, prize money and playing schedule if they see fit. In entering, players agree to play in any division they qualify for. Failure to play a scheduled game may result in their entry not being accepted in future years.
