Zurgena Pairs League

This competition will run from June 4th to the end of July 2025 depending on the number of entries so please do not enter if you cannot commit to completing your fixtures. The closing date for entries is June 24th.

RULES

.Games will be played in line with Crystral Marks 4th edition where not covered below.

1. Teams will consist of 3 players. Entry fee is 6 euros per player.

2. This is a round robin competition, each team playing each other twice. There will be one league, the number depending on entries and each team will play two matches on a Wednesday. First matches commences at 10.00H, second match at 11.30H.

3. Each match consists of two five-end sets, with a one-end tie-break played if required. The game format is pairs, with three bowls for each player per end. Matches take just over one hour from start to finish and deciding the winner is simple. The team that wins both sets or one set and then the tie-break is the winner. The winning team will be awarded 2 points.

4. One trial end is allowed.

5. No visiting the head

6. In order to speed up the game there will be NO CASTING OF THE JACK! The lead will place the mat after discussion with the skip. Likewise, the skip will place the jack at one of the corresponding marks at his/her end. There are only three possible places to put the mat - on the back T, mid-way (a chalk mark will be made on the green) or on the minimum T mark.

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 & the 2 metre. T as near as possible thereto, but not touching the bowl.

8. Team skips will also be able to nominate one Power Play end per set, enabling teams to earn double the shots scored in that end. Powerplay ends must be nominated before the first bowl is delivered. Once the bowl is in motion it is too late to call for a powerplay on that end. Both teams can choose to play their powerplay on the same end but obviously only one will score.

9. If a tie-break is required to decide the winner, all players on both teams will take to the green, with the format changing to two-bowl-triples for that end.A toss of the coin will decide who has the mat.

10. The skip also has a substitute player at their disposal which must be used during the game, but only immediately preceding the delivery of a bowl by their team player. Every player in the team, including the sub, must bowl at least nine bowls per game. Skips can use a substitute as many times as possible

11. The Organisers reserve the right to make changes or alterations, and the final format will depend on the number of entrants.

FINALS SYSTEM

Each of the ten teams play each other twice during the competition. At the end of the double round-robin, the top five teams in the standings play off in the finals series.

If teams on the ladder are equal on points they will be split on net total shots (shots for minus shots against).

The finals series includes straight eliminations and double-chance matches.

Finals Series Format

Elimination Final 1

4th place team vs 5th place team

Winning team advances to Elimination Final 2. Losing team is eliminated.

Elimination Final 2

3rd place team vs Winner of Elimination Final 1

Winning team advances to Preliminary Final. Losing team is eliminated.

Semi Final

1st place team vs 2nd place team

Winning team advances to the Grand Final. Losing team advances to the Preliminary Final.

Preliminary Final

Winner of Elimination Final 2 vs Loser of Semi Final

Winning team advances to the Grand Final. Losing team is eliminated.

Grand Final

Winner of Semi Final vs Winner of Preliminary Final

Winner is the Event Champion