KINETON & DISTRICT BOWLS LEAGUE
MATCH REGULATIONS
Regulations as per Bowls England Regulations, with the addition of the following
1. Three days notice to be given in writing (or e mail) for the cancellation of any
match, except in the case of weather interference or other unforeseen
circumstances
2. All matches will be of three rinks. In order that all games are of the same length
irrespective of start time or date, all games will be eighteen ends, with two trial
ends. If a match is curtailed because of the weather a minimum of 10 ends must
have been played for the result to count. The scores submitted must be those at the
number of ends played by the rink with the fewest ends played, i.e. if one rink has
played 14 ends and 2 rinks 15 ends the scores must be those after 14 ends.
3. Should any fixture not be played on the pre-arranged date then the League
Administrator must be notified immediately by both teams via email, copying
their opposition, giving the reason for the cancellation and details of the
rearranged match where known. Every effort should be made to play the fixture
on another date however should that not be possible then points will be awarded
as follows:
a) (i) If the original fixture was not played because one Club could
not raise a team then the Club not at fault shall be awarded 6
points and the Club at fault deducted 2 points.
(ii) Similarly if the rearranged match is cancelled by one Club
being unable to raise a team the same points allocation shall
take place.
b) If the original fixture, and any rearranged one, are cancelled for
any other reason, i.e. weather then each Club will be awarded 4
points.
c) If both Clubs agree for whatever reason not to play the
rearranged match then both Clubs will be allocated zero points.
Any disputes or matters relating to cancelled and rearranged matches shall be
referred to the Executive Committee which will allocate points as appropriate. A
Club may challenge this ruling but must provide evidence not previously
available to the Committee. If the evidence is not conclusive then the Committee's
original decision will be final and the original points allocation stand.
The Executive Committee has the right to review the renewnal of membership of
any Member Club persistently failing to complete their League fixtures or found
guilty of serious misconduct.
4. Should a team arrive at a match one player short, then No.1 and No.2 in the rink
will bowl three woods each, the offending rink to lose 25% of the total shots
scored rounded up..
5 Only bona fide members of a Club to play in ‘League’ matches and they may
represent only one Member Club during a season. Teams may be mixed
6 The two Captains must draw for rinks at each match. Possession of the jack shall
be with the visitors at the start of the match for all rinks
7 Two points to be awarded for each winning rink, one point for a rink drawn. Two
bonus points to be awarded to the team scoring the most shots overall with one
point to each team where the overall scores are the same.
8 In the event of two or more Clubs having the same number of points at the top of
the ‘League ‘ table, a decision will be made on aggregate number of shots, for and
against.
9 All players must wear regulation footwear, Club (or white) shirts and greys below
the waist. Shorts may be worn but must be tailored or Bowls England approved.
Club stickers must be used.
10 Results of matches must be submitted to reach the League Co-ordinator within 48
hours.
11 All ‘League’ matches must start at the agreed time
12 The use of mobile phones by players during a ‘League’ match is prohibited,
unless in the case of emergency.
13 No smoking (including e-cigarettes) will be enforced on the green; otherwise
local Club bi-laws apply.
14 If during the match a player becomes indisposed substitute from the player’s Club
may substitute but not as skip. If no substitute is available the score at the time of
the incident is taken and Rule 4 applies to the score for the remainder of the
match. The two are added together for the final result.
15 The home team for all League Matches should where feasible provide food
equivalent to at least a sandwich, crisps, and biscuits or cake, and optionally hold
a £1 raffle.
Revised November, 2008
Addendum 3(c) November 2017
Revision Rule 2 November 2018
Proposed Amendments November 2019
Rule 15 added November 2022
Rules 2 and 10 amended November 2023
Rule 7 clarified April 2024