Social Bowls – Conditions Of Play

THE CONTROLLING BODY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:

  • Alter any of these conditions or formats when play is affected by inclement weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.
  • At their discretion to alter the format as required. eg. Fours prior to pennant season.
  • Seed players and/or matches as required to get everyone a fair game.
  • Set the rink allocations when Club Championships and Social Bowls are played together.
  • Suspend players from Social Bowls events for Code of Conduct breaches.

SOCIAL BOWLS DAYS ARE NORMALLY RUN AS DESCRIBED BELOW:

WEDNESDAY TRIPLES.

  • Eligibility – Open to any affiliated bowler.
  • Entry – Open Nominated teams. Single Names Permitted. Online or Nomination Sheet at Club.
  • Attire – mufti – refer to Attire Policy.
  • Format – 3 bowl triples x 18 ends.
  • Green fees & Prize Money as determined by the Board of Directors. 
  • Prizes awarded – Out of the Hat. 
  • Dead ends – No dead ends – jack re – spotted on tee (2 m mark).

THURSDAY SOCIAL

  • Eligibility – Open to any affiliated bowler.
  • Entry –Single Names Only.Online or Nomination Sheet at Club.
  • Attire – mufti – refer to Attire Policy.
  • Format – 4 bowls pairs x 18 ends.
  • Green fees & Prize Money as determined by the Board of Directors.

THURSDAY TWILIGHT PAIRS

  • Eligibility – Open to anyone.
  • Entry – Open Nominated teams. Single Names permitted.Online or Nomination Sheet at Club.
  • Attire – mufti – T-Shirts, Singlets, Thongs OK.
  • Format – 4 bowls pairs x 18 ends.
  • Green fees & Prize Money as determined by the Board of Directors. 
  • Dead ends – No dead ends – jack re – spotted on tee (2 m mark).

FRIDAY PAIRS.

  • Eligibility – Open to any affiliated bowler.
  • Entry – Open Nominated teams. Single Names permitted.Online or Nomination Sheet at Club.
  • Attire – mufti – refer to Attire Policy.
  • Format – 4 bowls pairs x 18 ends.
  • Green fees & Prize Money as determined by the Board of Directors. 
  • Prizes awarded – Out of the Hat – Hi Margins on last Friday of the month.
  • Dead ends – No dead ends – jack re – spotted on tee (2 m mark).

SATURDAY TRIPLES.

  • Eligibility – Open to any affiliated bowler.
  • Entry – Open Nominated Teams. Single Names permitted. Online or Nomination Sheet at Club.
  • Attire – Any club uniform or BA approved uniform – refer to Attire Policy.
  • Format – 3 bowl triples x 20 ends 
  • Green fees & Prize Money as determined by the Board of Directors. 
  • Prizes awarded – random draw (Hi Margin, Random Margin, OOTH). 
  • “Out of the Hat” on Club Selected days (last Saturday of the month).
  • Dead ends – No dead ends – jack re – spotted on tee (2 m mark).

CHANGES TO PLAYING FORMATS.

Players may request a change to the format on their rink if they:

  • Have physical or medical conditions that limit their ability. E.G. 4 bowl pairs to 3 bowl pairs.
  • Are playing in a District/Zone or State Event that requires specific practice.