Internal Club Competitions 2008

Below is a list of all internal competitions to be played in 2008. To see the full draw of a competition select the appropriate competition link.

N.B. Dates shown in red are play by dates. All other dates are play on dates.

These Rules apply to competitions administered respectively by the Ladies and Mens Sections and to mixed competitions.

"Committee" means the relevant Section committee or in the case of mixed competitions the organisers of such competitions.

"Competition Secretary" means a representative of the Committee with delegated authority in the running of competitions.

Competitions are only open to fully paid-up playing members, junior members or life members. Entries received after the specified closing date are not accepted.

Entry to the competitions may be on forms provided for the purpose before the start of the season or on forms during the course of the season or merely by reporting and being ready as required on the day of the competition as prescribed by the Committee.

Entry to any competition is subject in addition to qualification under the eligibility rules, if any, associated with each particular Section and with each particular competition and is further subject to the payment of the entry fee determined at the Club annual general meeting either at the time of entry, if prescribed, or otherwise before playing.

Availability of rinks for club competitions is subject to the following priorities:-

First : Rinks booked for national and county games.

Second : Rinks booked in advance for games or coaching, as authorised by the Club.

Third : Club competitions.

Other forms of play have a lower priority as far as the use of rinks is concerned. Except for rinks in use in accordance with the above priorities all other rinks, including those being used for other purposes, must be included in the draw for a competition rink.

No bookings are to be made on Mondays or for periods scheduled on the day of the Mixed Midweek competition. Rinks not in use at the start of competitions scheduled on these days may be used for other club competitions but cannot be booked in advance.

<><><><><><>1. All  games shall be played under the Laws adopted by the English Bowling Association/English Womens Bowling Association except where specifically noted in these Rules. Where exceptions do not occur the EBA/EWBA Laws will not be restated. The games shall be played at Caversham Bowling Club unless unforeseen circumstances prompt the Committee to declare otherwise.

2. Competitions are not open to any player who belongs to another club and who has entered any of that club's competitions.

3. Arrangements for competitions held on Finals Days will be determined by the Competition Secretaries.

4. Procedures for the draw will be decided by the Committee. In all rounds preceding the final the first named player, or skip in a team game, is initially responsible for offering arrangements to play the game. All opponents are jointly responsible for ensuring the game is played by the closing date for the round. In the event of failure, if neither party acknowledges fault and concedes the tie and if the Competition Secretary is unable to determine sole fault both parties will be scratched, subject to any appeal under Rule 11 below.

5. Settled arrangements to play must be recorded in the clubhouse diary. In singles games the first named player is responsible for obtaining a marker unless with his/her agreement the opponent offers to do so instead. The marker must be a current member of the Club and must be or shall have been a playing member of the relevant Section, provided he or she is not a provisional member.

6. Except where otherwise specifically stated "greys" shall be worn for all rounds up to and including the semi-final and "whites" in the final.

7. A rink shall not be chosen beforehand but must be drawn immediately prior to the start of the game using the device provided by the Club. Excepting any rink excluded by the Laws, all available rinks must be included in the draw. In all singles games the marker shall conduct the draw in the presence of the players.

8. No competitor may practise or take part in a roll-up on a day on which he/she is due to play in a competition. Participation in another competition or match earlier in the day must be declared to the opponent(s). The opponent(s) shall have the option of having the rink used excluded from the draw.

9. When a competitor fails to be ready to play 30 minutes after the scheduled starting time the opposing player or team shall be awarded the game unless both parties mutually agree to play then or at some other time before the round closing date.

10. At the conclusion of a game the scorecard must be signed by both players in a singles game or by both skips in a team game. The scorecard should then be stored in the rack located in the clubhouse. It is the responsibility of the winner(s) to enter the name(s) of the winner(s) on the competition draw sheet.

11. Any difficulty, grievance or unresolved dispute should be reported to the Competition Secretary for advice or determination at the earliest opportunity, but in any case not later than the closing date for the round. If either party is dissatisfied with the advice or decision of the Competition Secretary the latter shall refer the matter to the Committee. If circumstances permit the Committee may refer directly to the parties involved but their decision, as communicated by the Chairman of the Committee, will be final.

12. These Rules shall all apply to all the competitions unless otherwise stated. Additional rules for specific competitions follow hereafter.

 

Further rules applicable to specific competitions are detailed below. The competitions and their trophies are:

Championship A.W.Carter Cup

Novices Harry Terry Cup

Handicap F.J.Rose Cup

Three Wood Singles F.J.Rose Benevolent Cup

Two Wood Singles

Seniors Bert Collinson Cup

Pairs F.J.Rose Cups

Benevolent Triples Peter Day Shield

Fours Kennet Shield

Monday Evening Mrs. Alexander Cup

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 21 shots.

<><><><><><>This is a drawn competition for singles players who have not won a scratch singles competition at any outdoor bowling club. It is played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 21 shots.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 21 shots. The player with the lower handicap starts with a score which is the difference between the two handicaps. If both players have the same handicap, they each start on 0.

2. A handicap, a number of shots from 0 to 9 inclusive, will be attributed to each competitor in accordance with the criteria given below. It is intended that the application of the handicap will give players a more even chance of success. The baseline for assessment will be a player of less than two years experience who has not won an outdoor singles competition. Experience and achievement count irrespective of the club at which they were gained. For the purposes of this rule, membership for part of a season counts as a full season, except where a player leaves one club and joins another in the same season which will count only once.

3. The factors taken into account in handicap assessment are playing experience, achievements in club singles competitions, with additional penalties for current status, and county recognition.

less than two years outdoor club membership 0

two years outdoor club membership 1

three years outdoor club membership 2

four years outdoor club membership 3

five or more years outdoor club membership 4

<><><><><><>achievement

former or current Club Champion 1 ) maximum

former or current club championship Runner-up 1 ) of

former or current Novice Champion 1 ) 2

former or current Handicap winner 1

current Club Champion 2

current club championship Runner-up 1

current Novice Champion 1

current Handicap Winner or Runner-up 1

current Three Wood Winner or Runner-up 1

current Seniors Winner or Runner-up 1

current Two Wood Winner or Runner-up 1

<><><><><><>recognition

gained County Badge in any of the previous thirteen seasons 1

4. Notwithstanding the possibility of penalty points exceeding nine, as calculated above, no player will be allocated a handicap greater than nine.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of three bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 21 shots.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis to determine a player to represent the Club, in the following year, in the Berkshire County Bowling Association Two Wood Singles 'Champion of Champions' competition. Each player will use a set of two bowls and the winner of each game is the player leading after 21 ends. In the event of a tie in the score at this stage an extra end or ends shall be played until a result is achieved.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn singles competition open only to those players who have reached the age of 65 years, or who would do so before 1^st May in the year of entry.

2. Each game is played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The game consists of a maximum of three sets, the winner being the first player to win two sets.

3. All sets comprise a maximum of 7 ends except in the Final where this is increased to 9 ends. A set in which one player cannot catch up is terminated immediately.

4. A second or third set will be started by the winner of the previous set from the end where it finished.

5. If the scores are level at the end of a set an extra end shall be played immediately. Players toss a coin for choice to decide who plays first.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn pairs competition played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The team leading the game after 21 ends are the winners.

2. If there is an odd number of entries, the Competition Secretary will attempt to recruit one more player to enter the competition. Failing this, the Competition Secretary will attempt to find one entrant who would be prepared to withdraw his entry. Failing this, a draw will be made to eliminate one entrant. A player who has withdrawn or who has been withdrawn in these circumstances shall have any entry fee paid returned to him. Once there is an even number of entries the players will be ranked in accordance with their handicap rating whether or not they have entered the Handicap competition (see HANDICAP competition above). For the purposes of this ranking only, the ratings of previous winners and runners-up of the Pairs will be increased by half a point and a quarter point respectively.

3. Once ranking is complete players will be separated into two pools at the median position. Players with a rating higher than the median will be assigned to Pool A and players with a lower rating than the median will be assigned to Pool B. Players with the median rating will be drawn to either pool so that both pools are the same size. After this, the draw for partners will take place. One player from Pool A will be drawn to partner one from Pool B, and so on until all players have partners.

4. After the draw for partners is complete the competition draw will take place.

5. Substitute players will not be permitted after the draw for partners has been made.

<><><><><><>1. This is an entered triples competition played on a straight knock-out basis to determine a Triple to represent the Club in the Berkshire County Bowling Association Benevolent Fund Triples Competition. Each player will use a set of three bowls and the team leading the game after 18 ends are the winners.

2. The Committee will determine a date for the Club Final.

3. The draw for the inter-club stages of the competition will be undertaken by officers of the Benevolent Fund Triples Competition and notified to the Club Secretary.

4. The players taking part in the team's first game shall constitute the team. After the first game, one and the same substitute may stand in for any member of the team and play in any position in any future round of the competition provided he has not already entered, conceded or played for another team in the competition.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn fours competition played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of two bowls. The team leading the game after 21 ends are the winners.

2. Players enter individually. If there is not a multiple of 4 players, then the Competition Secretary will attempt to recruit further players to make a multiple of 4. Failing this, he will attempt to find 1, 2 or 3 entrants who would be prepared to withdraw. Failing this, the last 1, 2 or 3 players entering will be withdrawn.

3. Players are seeded, and teams of 4 are drawn.

4. Substitute players will not be permitted after the draw has been made. If a player is absent the game shall proceed provided at least three players of the defaulting team are present. In the defaulting team the number of bowls shall be made up by the lead and second each playing a set of three bowls. One third of the total shots scored by the defaulting team, including fractions, shall be deducted at the end of the game. A defaulting team unable to meet these conditions shall forfeit the game.

<><><><><><>1. This drawn competition runs on Monday evenings throughout most of the season subject to availability of the green, dependent on weather or sufficiency of light and priority bookings. The competition is controlled and administered by an Organiser appointed by the Committee. The Organiser may co-opt assistants to help him. The Organiser will decide when the competition starts and finishes.

2. To participate a competitor merely reports on the day, registers his name and pays the entry fee. No player will be admitted to the day's play after the register closes ten minutes before the advertised start.

3. The format of the game on any occasion and the number of ends, not exceeding 18, will be determined by the Organiser or, in his absence, by his assistants depending on the availability of rinks and the number of competitors. On every occasion each competitor will draw a token, which will indicate his rink and team. Each team will decide amongst themselves the position each member will play, remaining in that position throughout the game.

4. Where the number of players on any occasion is more than can be accommodated on the green the draw procedure will exclude the surplus players who will have their entry fee returned.

5. Where there is an odd number of entrants, then one rink will have a team with 3 players playing a team of 2 or 4. In rinks, 4 players against 3, the numbers 1 and 2 in the 3-member team will have 3 woods each and the skip 2 woods. In triples, 3 against 2, the numbers 1 and 2 in the 3-member team will have 2 woods each and the skip 4 woods, and in the 2-member team each player will have 4 woods.

6. At the conclusion of play scorecards must be handed to the organisers of the day's play. All members of a team will each receive the following points:-

Losers - 0 points

Drawn game - 3 points

Win by 1 to 4 shots inclusive - 4 points

Win by 5 to 9 shots inclusive - 5 points

Win by 10 shots or more - 7 points

<><><><><><>7. Players will each carry forward and accumulate their own points from week to week. After ten scores have been accumulated further scores can only be accumulated by dropping scores that are not so good.

8. The winner of the competition will be the player who has accumulated the most points in accordance with these rules at the end of the competition. Where two or more competitors tie on points scored the player amongst them with the highest total number of shots recorded from his maximum of ten games or less will be declared the winner. Players should note that it is not essential to accumulate ten scores in order to win.

9. Rules 3 , 8 , 9 and 10 in the general section of the RULES do not apply. With respect to any competitor the exception in Rule 7 does not apply.

Members are eligible to enter competitions only if they can satisfy the Committee that they meet any pre-qualifying conditions that were currently in force. Further rules applicable to specific competitions are detailed below. The competitions and their trophies are:

Championship Mrs. Mobbs Cup

Novices Masterman Salver

Handicap Lyn Mann Trophy

Two Wood Singles Alex Simms Trophy

Pairs C.R. Christie Cups

Monday Afternoon Doris Alder Salver

Three by Seven Jane Akers Trophy

Three Wood Three Wood Competition Cup

Two Wood Pairs Kathleen Crutchley Trophies

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 21 shots.

2. The winner and runner-up will be awarded points by the Berkshire County Women’s Bowling Association, contributing towards qualification for county player status.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players who have not won a scratch singles competition at any outdoor bowling club. It is played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 21 shots.

HANDICAP

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 21 shots plus the difference between the two handicaps.

2. A handicap, a number of shots from 0 to 9 inclusive, will be attributed to each competitor based solely on the player's past experience and achievements. Players' handicaps will be assessed and allocated by the Competition Secretary assisted by two members of the Committee.

1. Handicap allocated between 0 - 9.

Assessed on years of experience, one point for each year up to 4 years in any club.

Placement in finals and semi-finals in ladies and mixed competitions over the last 5 years at any club.

Points allocated over 9 will have a maximum handicap of 9.

No recognition of County Badge.

<><><><><><>Players with + are better players than the average maximum years experience.

Places being filled by a lady in place of a man of 4 handicap must have the same handicap not 4+.

In the first season or part of season in an outdoor club 0 points

1 season or part of season’s experience 1 point

2 seasons experience 2 points

3 seasons experience 3 points

4 seasons experience 4 points

Plus achievement of club points:-

Current Former over last 5 years

Championship 2 1

Championship R/U 1 1

2 Wood Singles 2 1

2 Wood Singles R/U 1 1

3 x 7 2 1

3 x 7 R/U 1 1

Novices 1 1

Handicap 1 1

Handicap R/U 1 0

Pairs (4 wood) 1 0

Two Wood Pairs 1 0

Mixed Pairs 1 0

Mixed Triples 1 0

Fuller’s Shield 1 0

Three Wood Singles 0 0

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of two bowls. The winner of each game is the player leading the game after 21 ends.

2. The winner and runner-up will be awarded points by the Berkshire County Women’s Bowling Association, contributing towards qualification for county player status.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn pairs competition played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The team leading the game after 21 ends are the winners.

2. In the event of an odd number of entries the last competitor remaining in the draw will have her entry fee returned.

3. Substitute players will not be permitted after the draw has been made.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn pairs competition played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of two bowls. The team leading the game after 21 ends are the winners.

2. In the event of an odd number of entries the last competitor remaining in the draw will have her entry fee returned.

3. Substitute players will not be permitted after the draw has been made.

<><><><><><>1. This drawn competition runs on Monday afternoons throughout most of the season subject to availability of the green, dependent on weather and priority bookings. The competition is controlled and administered by an Organiser appointed by the Committee. The Organiser may co-opt assistants to help her. The Organiser will decide when the competition starts and finishes.

2. To participate a competitor merely reports on the day, registers her name and pays the entry fee. Competitors must be prepared to play for two hours. No player will be admitted to the day's play after the register closes ten minutes before the advertised start.

3. All the competitors enter the draw but the format of the game on any occasion will be determined by the Organiser, depending on the availability of rinks and the number of competitors.

4. Where there is an odd number in rinks or triples:-

In rinks four players against 3 – the numbers 1 and 2 in the three member team will have three woods and the skip two woods. In triples, 3 against 2, each team will have eight woods. In the three member team numbers 1 and 2 will have 2 woods and the skip four and in the two member team each player will have four woods.

5. Where the number of players on any occasion is more than can be accommodated on the green the draw procedure will exclude the surplus players who will have their entry fee returned.

6. After every five ends each player changes position. The lead moves to second, the second to third, the third to skip, and the skip to lead. In pairs players change after every 7 ends..

7. At the conclusion of play scorecards must be handed to the organisers of the day's play. All members of a team will each receive the following points:-

Losers - 0 points

Drawn game - 1 points

Win by 1 to 5 shots inclusive - 2 points

Win by 6 to 10 shots inclusive - 4 points

Win by 11 to 15 shots inclusive - 6 points

Win by 16 shots or more - 8 points

<><><><><><>8. The Organisers will each carry forward and accumulate points for each player from week to week. After ten scores have been accumulated further scores can only be accumulated by dropping scores that are not so good.

9. The winner of the competition will be the player who has accumulated the most points in accordance with these rules at the end of the competition. Where two or more competitors tie on points scored the player amongst them with the highest total number of shots recorded from her maximum of ten games or less will be declared the winner. Players should note that it is not essential to accumulate ten scores in order to win.

10. Rules 3 , 8 , 9 and 10 in the general section of the RULES do not apply. With respect to any competitor the exception in Rule 7 does not apply.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn ‘one day’ competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The game consists of a maximum of three sets, the winner being the first player to win two sets.

2. All sets comprise a maximum of 7 ends. If the scores are level at the end of a set an extra end shall be played immediately. Players toss a coin for choice to decide whether to take the mat or give it to her opponent. A set in which one player cannot catch up is terminated immediately.

3. A second or third set will be started by the loser of the previous set from the end where it finished.

4. Competitors may play trial ends only before starting their first game on any day the competition is held.

5. No visits to the head are allowed except in the Final.

6. After any round the loser must either be available to mark or find another member prepared to mark in the next round if required, except the Final

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn ‘one-day’ competition for singles players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of three bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to score 110 points or, failing this, the player who is leading the game after 18 ends in accordance with the scoring system described below.

2. Scoring system:- - shot bowl scores 6 points

- second bowl scores 4 points

- third bowl scores 2 points

<><><><><><>When there is a tie for shot or second or third bowl the points scored by the relevant player are:- - equal shot bowl scores 5 points

- equal second bowl scores 3 points

- equal third bowl scores 1 point

<><><><><><>3. When there is a tie of 6 points at an end, the player who is holding shot for that end will have the choice of taking the mat and jack for the next end or giving it to her opponent.

4. Competitors may play trial ends only before starting their first game on any day the competition is held.

5. No visits to the head are allowed except in the Final.

6. After any round the loser must either be available to mark or find another member prepared to mark in the next round if required.

Further rules applicable to specific competitions are detailed below. The competitions and their trophies are:

Singles Burrows Cup

Mixed Pairs H.J. Page Salvers

Mixed Triples Castle Trophies

Mixed Fours Fuller Shield

Mixed Midweek Renwick Salvers

<><><><><><>1. This is drawn singles competition for both male and female players on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. The winner of each game is the first player to reach 100 points in accordance with the scoring system described below or, failing this, the player who is leading the game after 18 ends.

2. There are 10 points available to be scored on each end.

Scoring system: - shot bowl scores 5 points

- second bowl scores 3 points

- third bowl scores 2 points

3. When there is a tie for shot or second or third bowl the points scored by each player are: - equal shot bowl scores 4 points

- equal second bowl scores 2½ points

- equal third bowl scores 1 point

4. The winner of the competition will win £35 and the runner-up will receive £15.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn pairs competition played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of four bowls. Each team will comprise one woman and one man..

2. The winners will be the team leading the game after 18 ends except in the Final where this is increased to 21 ends.

3. In all rounds before the Final no trial ends are played and one shot only will be scored by the team winning each of the first two ends. In the Final these restrictions do not apply.

4. "Whites" are to be worn throughout this competition.

5. Substitute players will not be permitted after the draw has been made.

6. A team not ready to play within 30 minutes of the scheduled starting time shall forfeit

the game.

<><><><><><>1. This is an entered triples competition played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of three bowls. Each team will comprise two men and one woman. The team leading the game after 18 ends are the winners.

2. The players taking part in the team's first game shall constitute the team. After the first game, one and the same substitute may stand in for a player of the same gender in the team and play in any position in any future round of the competition provided he or she has not already entered, conceded or played for another team in the competition.

3. In all rounds before the Final no trial ends are played and one shot only will be scored by the team winning each of the first two ends. In the Final these restrictions do not apply.

4. "Whites" are to be worn throughout this competition.

5. A team not ready to play within 30 minutes of the scheduled starting time shall forfeit the game.

<><><><><><>1. This is a drawn fours competition played on a straight knock-out basis, each player using a set of two bowls. The team leading the game after 21 ends are the winners.

2. Entries permitting, each team will comprise two men and two women but in all cases at least one man and one woman will be in each team.

3. Substitute players will not be permitted after the draw has been made. If a player is absent the game shall proceed provided at least three players of the defaulting team including one man and one woman are present. In the defaulting team the number of bowls shall be made up by the lead and second each playing a set of three bowls. One third of the total shots scored by the defaulting team, including fractions, shall be deducted at the end of the game. A defaulting team unable to meet these conditions shall forfeit the game.

4. In all rounds before the Final one trial end only is permitted. Thereafter one shot only will be scored by the team winning the first end. In the Final these restrictions do not apply.

5. "Whites" are to be worn throughout this competition.

6. A team not ready to play within 30 minutes of the scheduled starting time shall forfeit the game.

<><><><><><>1. This drawn competition runs weekly throughout most of the season at a regular time determined by the Committee subject to availability of the green, dependent on weather and priority bookings. The competition is open to men and women. The Committee will decide when the competition starts and finishes.

2. To participate a competitor merely reports on the day, registers his or her name and pays the entry fee. No player will be admitted to the day's play after the register closes ten minutes before the advertised start.

3. All the competitors enter the draw but the format of the game on any occasion will be determined by the Committee, depending on the availability of rinks and the number of competitors.

4. Where the number of players on any occasion is more than can be accommodated on the green the draw procedure will exclude the surplus players who will have their entry fee returned.

5. After every five ends each player changes position. The lead moves to second, the second to third, the third to skip, and the skip to lead. In pairs the players reverse positions.

6. At the conclusion of play scorecards must be handed to the organisers of the day's play. All members of a team will each receive the following points:-

• Losers - 0 points
• Drawn game - 1 point
• Win by 1 to 3 shots inclusive - 2 points
• Win by 4 to 6 shots inclusive - 3 points
• Win by 7 to 9 shots inclusive - 5 points
• Win by 10 shots or more - 7 points

<><><><><><>7. Players will each carry forward and accumulate their own points from week to week. After ten scores have been accumulated further scores can only be accumulated by dropping scores that are not so good.

8. There will be two winners of the competition; one woman and one man. They will be the players who have accumulated the most points in accordance with these rules at the end of the competition. Where two or more competitors tie on points scored the player amongst them with the highest total number of shots recorded from his or her maximum of ten games or less will be declared the winner. Players should note that it is not essential to accumulate ten scores in order to win.

9. Rules 3 , 8 , 9 and 10 in the general section of the RULES do not apply. With respect to any competitor the exception in Rule 7 does not apply.