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Rules

Triples League: 3 bowls, 12 ends, all shots count on every end, BE rules

Mens & Ladies 2 Bowl Singles: 21 shots, Federation rules

Mens & Ladies 4 Bowl Singles: 21 shots, BE rules

Mens, Ladies & Mixed Pairs: 3 bowls, 18 ends, BE rules

Club Open Singles: 4 bowls, 21 shots, BE rules

Handicap Open Singles: 4 bowls, 21 shots, BE rules. Note, if Player A has a handicap of 2 and Player B has a handicap of 6, then Player B starts the game on 4 shots.

Over 60s Open Singles:

  • 3 bowls.
  • Points based scoring - shot wood 3 points, second wood 2 points, third wood 1 point.
  • Roving jack but must be minimum length and within the rink.
  • Winner is first player to 50 points.
  • BE rules except for roving jack.
  • Note, entrants must be 60 years old by 1st May in the competition year.

Presidents Open Cup

  • 4 bowls.
  • Best of 3 sets.
  • First 2 sets over 7 ends.
  • Deciding set over 3 ends with a single shot count on each end.
  • BE rules.
  • Note, anyone winning a Singles competition in the previous season is ineligible to enter the Presidents Cup in the following season.

Malcolm Grimwood Trophy: 3 bowls, 3 sessions, 6 ends each session, 3-2-1- points, jack re-spotted, BE rules