The draw for 2026-27 has been posted on the noticeboard along with a list of rules for each competition.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – RULES

The format and eligibility for each competition are shown on the entry forms and on the published draw. Play is in accordance with the Laws of the Sport and the following conditions:

  • Queries and/or disputes will be determined by the Convenor (Mark Robertson) or in his absence the Bowls Director (Peter Gleeson).

  • All matches are to be played on grass unless unavailable or unless all players in the match agree to play on synthetic.

  • All matches played on grass are to follow signs which indicate the direction to

    be played and the rinks that are open. Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification.

  • Practice is allowed on the green but not on the rink allocated for the match.

  1. There is 2-end rollup but it may be waived if all players in the match agree.

  • Markers should be used for singles events and the losing player should offer

    to act as marker for the winner’s next round.

  • The published draw designates completion dates for each round.

  • The first named player or team is responsible for arranging the match.

  • The losing player or team is responsible for entering the result and score on

    the notice board.

  • If a round is not played by its completion date, the first named player or team

    may appeal to the Convenor that all reasonable efforts were made to play and

    the Convenor will use discretion to determine to whom the round will be

    awarded.

  • If there is no appeal, then the Convenor will allow a further week for the round

    to be played, after which it will be awarded to the second named party.

  • For the Combined Pairs, if a player is unable due to health reasons to play in

    either of the first 2 rounds, a substitute may be used but will be expected to

    play in all subsequent rounds.

  • For the Open Proportional, the lower handicapped player will start off zero

    and first to 100 wins the match.

  • Finals are to be played on the designated completion date(s) so that a special

    function can be arranged.