Conditions of Play
- Singles – four bowls each player ·
- 21 shots up, no time limit for all games (but slow play will not be tolerated). The exception is the Divisions 3 and 4 finals, which will be to 15 shots. ·
- Players will only be permitted to visit the head after their third bowl has been played.
- Rink numbers may be subject to change at any time.
Section Play
Section play will be over two days, with four sections of eight players playing seven round robin games each in total.
Final placing of section play based on:
- Highest number of wins
- Differential of shots
- Result of game between players concerned
- In the event of players still being tied after previous three points, a jack will be placed on the two-metre line, with the front of the mat on the other two-metre line and each player will play one bowl each. Order of delivery will be drawn out of a hat.
Post Section Play
Post section play will be knockout quarter final, semifinal and final.
The Divisions 3 and 4 finals will be to 15 shots.
Division 1 –1st and 2nd in each section (8 players)
Division 2 –3rd and 4th in each section (8 players)
Division 3 –5th and 6th in each section (8 players)
Division 4 –7th and 8th in each section (8 players)
Post Section Draw Format
Division 1
- The winner of Section A will play second place getter in either
Section C or Section D (randomly drawn). - The winner of Section B will play second place getter in either
Section C or Section D (randomly drawn). - The winner of Section C will play second place getter in either Section A or Section B (randomly drawn).
- The winner of Section D will play second place getter in either Section A or Section B (randomly drawn).
The same logic and process will be used to determine the post section draw for Divisions 2, 3 and 4.
Trial Ends
Trial ends will be allowed before the start time of the first game of the day and prior to a game if you are on a different green to your previous game. Trial ends before the quarterfinals will be allowed.
Clothing
Regulation bowling attire of an acceptable standard must be worn during play.
Lateness
If any player fails to be present at the time set down for the commencement of the game, the umpire shall allow for the current laws of the sport to prevail.
Withdrawals
The tournament committee reserve the right to fill a withdrawal. If a withdrawal during section play cannot be filled, win points and average sectional differential points for that round will be awarded.
Weather
In the event of inclement weather or for any reason the Tournament Committee decides, play may be curtailed or abandoned and placings determined from current results.
Disputes
Any notice of a dispute must be referred to the Tournament Director within ten minutes of the conclusion of the game. Individual players are accountable for their actions. World Bowls - Laws of the Sport of Bowls - Crystal Mark Fourth Edition (including Domestic Regulations for Bowls NZ) shall be adhered to for anything not covered here.
Terms and Conditions of Entry
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to accept or decline any entry, and to amend the rules/conditions of play, conditions of entry, prize money and playing schedule, if they see fit.
In entering, players agree to play in any division they qualify for. Failure to play a scheduled game may result in their entry not being accepted in future years.
