SHORT MAT COMPETITIONS

SHORT MAT COMPETITIONS: ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SET PLAY

Since almost everyone who entered last year enjoyed the set format, this year's competitions will again use that format, rather than the traditional 15 ends which we use in the leagues. We will still be playing with 4 woods for singles and 2 woods for pairs and all the usual Short Mat rules will still apply, with one exception. However, there are some additional rules for the set format, which you should know before you start play. Before the first set players/teams must toss a coin and the winner will have the choice of taking the mat or giving it to their opponents. The losing team/player will have the choice at the beginning of the second set.

1. Each match will comprise 2 sets of 7 ends; the winner of a set gains 1 point; a draw will give each player ½ point.
2. If at any point a player/team cannot win a set, there will be no further play e.g. after 6 ends, one team/player is 5 shots behind and can only score a maximum of 4. The set is over and the 7th end must not be played.
3. If the jack is driven off the side of the mat, the usual loss of end by 2 shots will not apply. Instead, the jack must be placed back on the mat on the respot nearest to the point where it left the mat. The respot will be the middle of the foot fault line and will be marked with a green sticker. This rule will also apply in the tiebreaker end.
4. If after 2 sets, teams/players are level on points, they must play a tiebreaker end. They must toss a coin again for choice of taking the mat or giving it away. The winner of this end will be the winner of the match.

Entries for KO competitions for 2023-24 season:

The draw for competitions will be made at the end of December, so you still have time to enter, if you have not already done so.Pairs

Pairs

Dave Hooper & Maggie Newman, Tudor Morris & Ray Hawkins, Jill Whistler & Penny Andrews, Paul Leake & Mike Byrne, David Hearle & John Petchey, Pev Walsh & Allan Pearce, Pippa Wordie & Keith Hunt, Jan Bowd & Jim Bowd, Mike Newman & Don Hughes, TrishWilliams & Steve Williams, Julie Beaven & Mark Beaven, Karen Weir & Peter Weir, Angie Utteridge & Dave Simmons, Jacqui Simmons & Debby Hooper, Roger Gill & Mickey Martin, Malcolm Cook & Gerry Warburton, Angie Langley & Mike Langley, David Rose & Don Bailey, Peter Robbins & Colin Bassett, Ramon Riera & Andy Todd.

Men's Singles

Dave Hooper, Paul Leake, David Hearle, Pev Walsh, Allan Pearce, Keith Hunt, Jim Bowd, Don Hughes, Mike Byrne, Mark Beaven, John Petchey, Peter Weir, Ramon Riera, Andy Todd, Mickey Martin, Dave Simmons, Roger Gill, Mike  Langley, Don Bailey, Colin Bassett, Peter McGeachan, Malcolm  Cooke, Ken Tovey, Steve Williams

Women's Singles

Jill Whistler, Pippa Wordie, Jan Bowd, Julie Beaven, Trish Williams