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.