I - Competitions section

After all games, the losing skip/player must sign the scorecard. The winning player/skip is then responsible for placing the card in the appropriate box.

Please indicate on the card if you have used a substitute. One substitute is allowed per competition (in Mixed competitions, one male and one female substitute are allowed), provided that the same player is used as a substitute in any subsequent rounds.

Do not enter your name on the Draw Sheets. Only the Competition Secretary can write on the Draw Sheets.

Trial Ends are NOT allowed

Set Match dates must be adhered to. Under no circumstances can matches be played after the closing date. No extensions will be allowed.

If the jack is cast incorrectly before the bell has sounded (and the mat is correctly placed), the jack will be recast by the opposing team regardless of the fact that the bell has sounded.

Team members should note that there will be no visits to the head during any timed matches unless both skips agree to do so before play commences.

Dress shall be predominately white above the waist for all competitions.

Common sense should be used when arranging and playing competitions. Please show respect for your opponents and other Club Members.

A genuine effort to complete the maximum number of ends must be made by all players. It is hoped that in the true spirit of the game, time wasting tactics will not be employed.

AUSTRALIAN PAIRS RULES

Each player to play 4 bowls.

On odd ends, Leads play 2 bowls alternately, Skips play 4 bowls alternately, then Leads play their remaining two bowls.

On even ends, Skips play 2 bowls alternately, Leads play 4 bowls alternately, then the Skips play their remaining 2 bowls.

If an end is killed, the offending team is penalised 2 shots and the end is deemed a “played end”.

Apart from the aforementioned, the game is played to normal rules.

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS

Rinks for National Competitions can be booked via the bar staff.

Green Fees in respect of national competitions will be booked for two sessions (4 Hours) and charged at a rate of one and a half sessions (3 hours) regardless of the actual match duration. (with the exception of singles matches which will only be booked for 2 hours).

Rinks will be left free on some weekday evenings in Nov and Dec to allow members to offer a midweek date for a national competition. These rinks must be used for this purpose and no league matches may be cancelled.

Note: If these rinks are not booked for this purpose by Monday of that week, members are free to use them for any other competition or rearranged league fixtures.

GUIDELINES FOR MARKERS IN SINGLES COMPETITIONS

Marking a singles match is a very responsible job. An incompetent marker can ruin a competitive singles match. If you are requested to mark a game, please be aware of the following:

Only measure when requested to do so
Only measure when both players are at the head
If requested to measure, wedge any bowls that are not on the flat immediately.
Do not invite players to the head
Never remove a bowl following a measure until both players have agreed the shot.
Do not “think” or “fancy” – the bowls is either shot or it is a measure. Only state factual information as requested and only answer questions from the player in possession of the mat.
When asked for information regarding distance, state the distance – never stride it out.
After the last bowl has come to rest, begin a silent count of the 30 seconds if it looks as if you may be required to invoke this rule. When asked, carry on counting out aloud.
NEVER MOVE INTO THE HEAD UNLESS TO CHALK A BOWL OR ANSWERING A QUESTION.
After the last bowl has come to rest, remain in your same position until both players have agreed the shot count or you are requested to measure. Put the score onto the scoreboard after every end.
Do not have anything dangling from your arm/hand. You only require your chalk.
Stand behind the head and slightly off centre at all times whilst the players are bowling.
Do not talk to spectators on the bank whilst the game is in progress.

NOTICE TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS – RE: COMPETITIONS

Want to gain more experience in bowls? – want to play against better players? – Want to meet more people and broaden your horizons?

THEN WHY NOT TRY YOUR HAND AT OUR CLUB COMPETITIONS?

Entry fees are very reasonable and there are competitions to suit you at whatever the standard.

You can play on your own, with your friends, your wife, or even someone else’s wife! It’s all good experience and the worst that can happen is that you get beat.

Entry forms are available in the Competitions Section of this handbook as well as on the notice boards or ask at the bar. Look out for the closing dates as advertised.

Go On – Give them a try! Everyone has to start somewhere and, who knows, it could be you collecting the silverware at the next Presentation Evening!!

Competition Categories

To assist members with the levels of competition the categories are:

National Competitions (EIBA & EWIBA) – for ladies and gents wishing to play at the highest competitive level.

County (LIBA) Competitions – require competitors to qualify at club level before entry County play-offs with qualifiers from other clubs in the County. Ultimately qualifying for County Semi-Finals & Finals – These are open to both Ladies & Gents.

EBF County Competitions – Again require competitors to qualify through the club stages and play off with winners of other clubs. To enter these competitions you must be a member of an outdoor affiliated club and have paid a levy to that club. County winners go forward to represent Lincolnshire at the National EBF finals (played at Newark IBC).

Club Competitions – These are played throughout the season and once again are open to both ladies and gents. The finals of these competitions are played on finals nights as stated in the fixture pages of this handbook.

Over 60s & Ladies Competitions – These sections also organise club competitions specific to their own members. You are entitled to enter if you qualify.

Entry Forms

Entry forms will be available throughout the season for all of the above competitions.

LADIES FEDERATION COMPETITION DRAWS 2007/08

County EBF Competitions Draws 2007-08

Ladies EBF Singles (2 Qualifiers)

Qualifying Round (must be played by 1^st Dec 07 )

Q1 J Edson v B Butcher

Q2 A Ward v N Alexander

2 qualifiers to Horncastle IBC on Sat 2^nd February 2008

Ladies EBF Pairs (1 Qualifier)

First Round (to be played by 3^rd Nov 07)

1. J Brown & M Patteson v S Garrick & C Smith

2. J Morris & J Edson v B Butcher & A Ward

Qualifying Round (to be played by 1^st Dec 07 )

Q1 Winner of 1 v Winner of 2

1 qualifier to Scunthorpe IBC on Sat 19^th January 2008

Ladies EBF Triples (1 Qualifier)

Qualifying Round (to be played by 1^st Nov 07 )

Q1 S Garrick, C Smith, J Edson v N Alexander, B Butcher, A Ward

1 qualifier to Boston IBC on Sun 9^th December 2007

County EBF Finals will be played at Dunholme IBC on Saturday 15^th March 2008

LINCOLNSHIRE INDOOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION

County Competitions Draws 2007-08

Mens Singles

Preliminary Round (must be played by 21^st Oct 07 )

A. D Tute v W Harbron

First Round (must be played by 25^th Nov 07 )

1. G Plaskitt v P Graves

2. P Johnson v K Gregory

3. Winner of A v G Dobson

4. D Brown v N East

5. E Graves v J Horton

6. G Draper v D Johnson

7. J Pollard v T Gilroy

8. P Cross v W Jackson

Qualifying Round (must be played by 1^st Jan 08 )

Q1 Winner of 1 v Winner of 2

Q2 Winner of 3 v Winner of 4

Q3 Winner of 5 v Winner of 6

Q4 Winner of 7 v Winner of 8

4 qualifiers to Lincoln IBC on 15^th March 2008

Mens Pairs

Preliminary Round (must be played by 7^th Oct 07 )

A. M Andrews & D Johnson v K Gregory & Partner

First Round (must be played by 11^th Nov 07 )

1. Winner of A v I Walker & P Graves

2. D Brown & W Jackson v D Stoneham & S Derby

3. G Plaskitt & G Dobson v B Kent & P Trafford

4. M Smith & Partner v D Tute & T Gilroy

5. P Johnson & I Sutton v N East & K Scarbro

6. G Draper & J Sheldon v B Jackman & Partner

Qualifying Round (must be played by 9^th Dec 07 )

Q1 Winner of 1 v Winner of 2

Q2 Winner of 3 v Winner of 4

Q3 Winner of 5 v Winner of 6

3 qualifiers to play off with winners of other clubs on Home or Away basis (See Notice Board for ‘play by’ dates & rules)

Mixed Pairs

Preliminary Round (must be played by 13^th Oct 07 )

A. C Hempsall & B Jackman v J Morris & D Brown

B. K Draper & G Draper v Y Sheldon & J Sheldon

C. S Plaskitt & G Plaskitt v C Smith & M Smith

D. P Burke & W Harbron v P Strong & T Gilroy

E. M Horton & J Horton v H Graves & P Johnson

F. J Edson & W Jackson v J Mansell & D Johnson

First Round (must be played by 10^th Nov 07 )

1. Winner of A v Winner of B

2. Winner of C v Winner of D

3. Winner of E v Winner of F

4. P Wilkinson & E Graves v L Green & D Tute

Qualifying Round (must be played by 8^th Dec 07 )

Q1 Winner of 1 v Winner of 2

Q2 Winner of 3 v Winner of 4

2 qualifiers to play off with winners of other clubs on Home or Away basis (See Notice Board for ‘play by’ dates & rules)

County Triples & Rinks Competitions

As an experimental venture this season, 4 hour sessions have been set aside on fixed dates to play County Triples & Rinks matches. If these dates are adhered to, competitors will be allowed to play these matches to conclusion and pay 3 hours rink fee (as per National Competitions).

If matches are moved to another date by mutual agreement only 2 hours can be booked and the match must finish on the bell.

Mens Triples

First Round (to be played on Sun 4^th Nov 07 @ 6:30pm )

1. T Gilroy & Partners v R Nicholson & Partners Rink 1

2. B Kent & Partners v D Stoneham & Partners Rink 2

3. N East & Partners v P Graves & Partners

Rink 3

4. M Smith & Partners v W Jackson & Partners

Rink 4

Qualifying Round (to be played on Sun 2^nd Dec 07@ 6:30pm )

Q1 Winner of 1 v Winner of 2

Rink 6

Q2 Winner of 3 v Winner of 4

Rink 7

Q3 D Johnson & Partners v G Plaskitt & Partners

Rink 8

3 qualifiers to play off with winners of other clubs on Home or Away basis (See Notice Board for ‘play by’ dates & rules)

Mens Rinks

Qualifying Round (to be played on Sun 18^th Nov 07 @ 6:30pm )

1. T Gilroy & Partners v M Smith & Partners

Rink 2

2. W Jackson & Partners v G Plaskitt & Partners

Rink 3

2 qualifiers to play off with winners of other clubs on Home or Away basis (See Notice Board for ‘play by’ dates & rules)

ENGLISH BOWLING FEDERATION

County EBF Competitions Draws 2007-08

County EBF Singles

First Round (must be played by 4^th Nov 07 )

A. F J Pollard v K Gregory

B. P Johnson v T Fisher

C. D Tute v M Smith

D. E Graves v A Weir

E. B Jackman v J Heath

F. J Edey v D Johnson

Qualifying Round (must be played by 4^th Jan 08)

Q1 Winner of F v Winner of B

Q2 Winner of A v Winner of D

Q3 Winner of E v Winner of C

3 Qualifiers to Horncastle IBC on Sat 2^nd February 2008

County EBF U25s Singles

Qualifying Round (must be played by 4^th Nov 07)

Q1 T Fisher v R Ashton

1 Qualifier to Lincoln IBC on Sat 23rd February 2008

County EBF Pairs

First Round (to be played by 23^rd Oct 07)

A. K Gregory & K Richardson v A Weir & E Skaith

B. P Morris & M Smith v I Walker & R Nicholson

Qualifying Round (to be played by 8^th Dec 07 )

Q1. P Johnson & D Johnson v Winner of B

Q2. R Horne & P Garrick v D Tute & J Heath

Q3. Winner of A v B Jackman & S Derby

3 Qualifiers to Scunthorpe IBC on Sat 19^th January 2008

County EBF Mixed Pairs

First Round (to be played by 18^th Nov 07)

A. J Morris & P Morris v C Hempsall & B Jackman

B. P Strong & D Johnson v T Fisher & J Mansell

C. G Edson & J Edson v J Wilkinson & E Graves

Qualifying Round (to be played by 8^th Dec 07 )

Q1. M Smith & C Smith v Winner of B

Q2. M Bebbington & P Bennett v H Graves & P Johnson

Q3. Winner of A v Winner of C

3 Qualifiers to Sleaford IBC on Sat 9^th February 2008

County EBF Mixed Triples

Qualifying Round (to be played at 8:30pm on Friday 19^th October 2007 )

Q1. D Skayman, B Jackman & M Rackham v G Edson, J Edson & T Gilroy (R2)

Q2. P Morris, J Morris & I Walker v C Smith, D Johnson, M Smith (R3)

Q3. P Bennett, M Temporal, B Temporal receive a Bye

3 Qualifiers to Louth IBC on Sun 13^th January 2008

County EBF Triples

Qualifying Round (to be played at 8:30pm on Friday 21^st September 2007 )

Q1 D Brown, D Tute, J Heath v M Andrews, I Walker, R Nicholson (R2)

Q2 M Smith, P Morris, T Gilroy v P Johnson, D Johnson, P Garrick (R3)

Q3 B Jackman, D Skayman & S Derby receive a Bye

3 Qualifiers to Boston IBC on Sun 9^th December 2007

County EBF Semi-Finals will be played at Lincoln IBC on Saturday 23^rd February 2008

County EBF Finals will be played at Dunholme IBC on Saturday 15^th March 2008

NEW FOR 2007/08

Afternoon League – Handicap Knockout Cup

The League & Competition Committee has introduced this as a new Competition on an experimental basis for this season. All Afternoon League teams have been entered and an open draw for Round One is published below with matches scheduled in the fixture pages (These will also be added to Captain’s Sheets for Rd 1 Matches).

Teams will receive a number of shots start dependent on which Division they are in which will be as follows:

Teams in Division One will be off scratch (i.e. no shots start)
Teams in Division Two will Receive 5 shots start
Teams in Division Three will receive 10 shots start
Teams in Division Four will receive 15 shots start

Rounds will be played during the weeks indicated below and rink space has been allocated, so if your team wins their opening round make sure you schedule the subsequent dates in your diary!! The draw for subsequent rounds will take place on the Monday following the previous round at 12:45pm in the lounge.

Round 1 Dates as per draw on next page (December 07)

Round 2 Week Commencing Mon 21^st January 2008

Round 3 Week Commencing Mon 18^th February 2008

Q/Finals Monday 10^th March 2008 @ 12:30pm

Semi-Finals Mon 31^st March 2008 @ 12:30pm

Final Friday 11^th April 2008 @ 2:30pm

Afternoon League – Handicap Knockout Cup

Round One Draw (with Handicaps shown)

Monday 3^rd December 2007 at 12:30pm

A17 Jokers (5) v A53 Beckfield (15) (Rink 2)

A47 Crusaders (10) v A3 Tee-Cees (0) (Rink 3)

A35 Claddagh (10) v A60 Leprechauns (