Trentham Internal Competitions -Rules April 2021

1. Open to all Members, pairings are self-selected, and teams MUST be registered prior to the closing date.
2. The 1st named team to contact the 2nd named team to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named team is responsible for booking a rink.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named team will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 18 ends, 4 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

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1. 1st round to be played on the date as specified on draw sheet. Any preliminary round fixtures MUST be completed prior to this date.
2. For preliminary round and any fixtures after the 1st round proper, the 1st named team to contact the 2nd named team to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named team is responsible for booking a rink.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named team will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 18 ends, 3 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played
9. One additional player may be named as substitute at any time, providing he or she has not already entered, conceded or played in the Competition.
10. Score cards with names, competition and scores must be completed, signed by both teams and deposited in the box for verification.
11. In the event of any dispute the Competition Group decision is final

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1. The 1st named player to contact the 2nd named player to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
2. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
3. The 1st named player is responsible for booking a rink.
4. It is the responsibility of 1st named player to nominate and arrange a Marker.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named player will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 21 ends, 4 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial ends", 2 bowls each player
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

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1. The 1st named player to contact the 2nd named player to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
2. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
3. The 1st named player is responsible for booking a rink.
4. It is the responsibility of 1st named player to nominate and arrange a Marker.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named player will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 21 ends, 4 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player.
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final

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1. The 1st named player to contact the 2nd named player to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
2. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
3. The 1st named player is responsible for booking a rink.
4. It is the responsibility of 1st named player to nominate and arrange a Marker.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named player will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 21 ends, 4 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial ends", 2 bowls each player
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

Click to view a printable version of the Mens Open Singles Rules (Opens in a new tab)

1. Singles event open to all Members (who have NOT been previous winners of a Trentham Singles Competition).
2. The 1st named player to contact the 2nd named player to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named player is responsible for booking a rink.
5. It is the responsibility of 1st named player to nominate and arrange a Marker
6. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named player will progress to the next round.
7. The game will consist of 21 ends, 4 bowls each player.
8. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player
9. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
10. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
11. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

Click to view a printable version of the Dick Justice Memorial Rules (Opens in a new tab)

1. The 1st named player to contact the 2nd named player to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
2. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
3. The 1st named player is responsible for booking a rink.
4. It is the responsibility of 1st named player to nominate and arrange a Marker
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named player will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 21 ends, 4 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial ends, 2 bowls each player.
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

Click to view a printable version of the Ladies 2 Wood Singles Rules (Opens in a new tab)

1. The 1st named player to contact the 2nd named player to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
2. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
3. The 1st named player is responsible for booking a rink.
4. It is the responsibility of 1st named player to nominate and arrange a Marker
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named player will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 21 ends, 2 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial ends, 2 bowls each player.
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

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1. Open to all Members, pairings are self-selected, and teams MUST be registered prior to closing date
2. The 1st named team to contact the 2nd named team to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named team is responsible for booking a rink.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named team will progress to the next round.
6. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player
7. The game will consist of 100 points, 2 bowls each player.
8. SCORING: every end has 10 points:Nearest wood to the jack scores 4 points
   • Second wood scores 3 points
   • Third wood scores 2 points
   • Fourth wood scores 1 point
   • Other woods - no score
   • In the event of a tied measure no points will be scored.
9. The pair can play in any order but must maintain their position throughout.
10. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
11. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

Click to view a printable version of the 100 Up Pairs Rules (Opens in a new tab)

1. Pairings are self-selected and all teams MUST be entered prior to closing date
2. The 1st named team to contact the 2nd named team to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named team is responsible for booking a rink.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named team will progress to the next round. .
6. The game will consist of 15 ends, 4 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

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1. Open to all male Members. Teams are pre-selected, with a nominated Lead, 2nd and Skip and must be registered before closing date.
2. The 1st named Skip to contact the 2nd named Skip to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named team is responsible for booking a rink.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named team will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 18 ends, 3 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player.
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

Click to view a printable version of the Benevolent Triples Rules (Opens in a new tab)

1. Competition is open to ALL MEMBERS
2. The 1st named player to contact the 2nd named player to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named player is responsible for booking a rink.
5. It is the responsibility of 1st named player to nominate and arrange a Marker.
6. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named player will progress to the next round.
7. The game will be the first to 21 points, 4 bowls per player.
8. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player.
9. Handicaps are predetermined by the Competition Group, and will range from 0 to a maximum of -10
10. The handicap given is the starting point for scoring (so a player with a handicap of -5 would start at -5 and must reach 21). (As an example, if player 1 has a handicap of -10, and player 2 has a handicap of -8, then the difference is -2, so in effect player 1 starts the match with a handicap of -2)
11. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
12. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

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1. Pairings are self-selected and all teams MUST be entered prior to closing date.
2. The 1st named team to contact the 2nd named team to arrange a mutually convenient time for the fixture.
3. At least 3 dates should be offered, 2 of which should be in evening or at weekend for convenience of those people who have daytime commitments.
4. The 1st named team is responsible for booking a rink.
5. If a match cannot be completed by the "closing date", then the 1st named team will progress to the next round.
6. The game will consist of 18 ends, 4 bowls each player.
7. 2 "trial" ends, 2 bowls each player.
8. In the event of a tie, an extra end is to be played.
9. Scorecard with competition, names and scores must be completed and signed by both teams and deposited in box for verification.
10. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Competition Group is final.

Click to view a printable version of the Mens Pairs Rules (Opens in a new tab)

Click to view a printable version of the rules for all of the internal competitions (Opens in a new tab)