Conditions of Play

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All championships will be conducted in accordance with Bowls NZ Laws of the game.

Entries will close at least 7 days before the scheduled date of the event, and it is the responsibility of the player to put his/her name on the list prior to the closing date.

The draw will be posted on the Match committee notice board as soon as practical following the close of the scheduled event.

In section play, byes will not count as wins in order to determine qualifying play for post section.

During championship play the consumption of alcohol by those players involved in current play is not permitted

FOURS

Play games of 18 ends with no time limit.

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Play of 18 ends (2 bowls) with no time limit.

PAIRS

Play of 18 ends (3 bowls) with no time limit

SINGLES – OPEN

Play games of 21 shots with no time limit.

SINGLES – JUNIOR

Play games of 21 shots with no time limit.

MIXED EVENTS

Mixed Fours, Brian Irwin Memorial Shield, Mixed 242 Pairs, Jack and Jill Pairs, Tom and Marie Waters Memorial Tray

DRAWS

All games that end in a draw will play an extra end to determine a winner.

SUBSTITUTIONS

A substitute / replacement player has to have the prior approval of the Match Committee.
A player may be used as a substitute on more than one occasion in the same event.  Such substitute is standing in only temporarily for the player participating in that event.  A substitute is not permitted if a team member enters another tournament scheduled to play at the same time. Only a Fours Team may contain a Substitute and a Replacement player simultaneously.  A Triples and Pairs Team is permitted one Substitute or one Replacement member, but not both simultaneously.

DRESS CODE

Club colours shall be worn on all occasions when members are representing the club, i.e., for all Centre, interclub, pennants and tournaments shall be the same matching attire. Please check with your team.

Club colours means the approved Petone Central club shirt, jacket, and head wear. Trousers (including ¾ length pants), shorts or skirts shall be navy blue or white.

Apparel logos are permitted provided they are a genuine part of the garment (e.g. Adidas stripes, Nike logo etc, but not limited to).

Club colours are to be worn for all club championship play.

Events that are mufti will be advertised as such.

All members are reminded that approved bowling shoes are required to be worn when playing on both greens.  NO exceptions!!!!