Singles – four bowls each player 21 shots up, no time limit for all games (but slow play will not be tolerated) 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 Play Post section play will be knock out quarter final, semi final and final. Premier Event – 1st and 2nd in each section (8 players) Plate Event – 3rd and 4th in each section (8 players) Consolation Plate 1 Event – 5th and 6th in each section (8 players) Consolation Plate 2 Event – 7th and 8th in each section (8 players)
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. 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.
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