Open Pairs R/R Tournament

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 27th, 28th and 29th June.

Entry fee is 8 euros per player. All Bowling Clubs are invited and as normal with a Round-Robin it will be a first come first served, dependent on numbers of entries.

Please e mail competition secretary to enter tonyharris316@gmail.com

Please ensure you are available for three days and entries are sent to Tony before the closing date of Friday 20th June. Your entries will be confirmed by email.   

Games will be played in line with Crystal Marks 4th Edition where not covered below.

1  This is a round robin tournament with teams in groups, playing each other over three days. Each game will consist of 8 ends or 70 minutes play whichever is the shorter. 

2. A bell will start the game and be rung again after 70 minutes. The jack may be cast and centred before the bell is rung. Any end in progress (i.e. jack set) when the bell is rung can be completed

3. 3 points will be awarded for each game won, 2 for a draw and 1 for each end won. 

4. The winner of each section will be determined first on points scored, followed by shot difference. If the teams are still level, then it will be ends won and if they are still tied the winner will be determined by the result between the two teams in the round robin section.

5. The section winners will play each other in a semi final and then a final, played in the same format as above.

5. No trial ends

6. In the first end of each game only one shot can only be scored

7. In the event of a DEAD END the jack will be placed on the 2-metre T and play will continue. Should the 2-metre T be occupied by a bowl, then the jack shall be placed in-line between the mat and the 2-metre T as near as possible thereto, but not touching the bowl.

8. There will be no visiting of the head.

9. Score cards must be signed and timed by both skips and returned immediately to the competition organiser.

10. Late arrivals. All games will start at the appointed times. Any team not available at the start time will forfeit 1 end, 2 points and 2 shots to the opposing team immediately. If the team is still not available 10 minutes after the start time, then 5 ends, 3 points and 8 shots will be awarded to their opponents and that round will be considered played.

11. Players may change their positions of play during the competition but not during individual games.

12. All substitutes to be agreed by the organisers.

13. The competition organisers reserve the right to amend the programme as well as the rules at any time should it become apparent that changed circumstances have compromised fair play.​