Eligibility for Bowls Cyprus Events

At it's meeting on 24th March 2008 the Executive Committee re-examined the eligibility of individuals to participate in Bowls Cyprus events and recommends that Member Clubs be directed to manage such eligibility within the guidelines given below. For the purpose of these guidelines "a member" or "membership" of a Club shall include all individuals who have paid their Club subscription in full and who have complied with all other conditions of being a member of that Club.

a) An individual shall only be permitted to represent one Club in any National League match in any calendar year;

b) Individuals who do not renew their membership of their Club by the due date shall not be allowed to represent that Club in Bowls Cyprus events after that date.

c) Individuals registering for National Knock-out competitions must give a written undertaking that they will renew their Club membership by the due date if this renewal date falls within the period of the Knock-out competitions. If the individual fails to abide by such undertaking, he/she and any team in which he/she is a member, shall be required to withdraw from all National Knock-out competitions after the due date for renewal of his/her Club membership (i.e. give a walkover in the next round).

d) Individuals joining a Member Club in any year shall be eligible to register for National Knock-out competitions in the following year.

e) Except as provided for at a) above, new members joining a Member Club shall be eligible to represent that Club in any National League match as soon as he/she joins that Club.

The Executive Committee believes that these guidelines cover all known circumstances. However the Executive recognizes that other circumstances may arise requiring further guidelines and will make appropriate recommendations when these come to light.

(This matter was raised at a members meeting on 30th April 2008, voted on and accepted per se)

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There is no date requirement for bowls used on the Island at present.
The only testing table available is in the U.K. at Pershore, or Drakes Pride or Taylor Bowls
And you would need to take your bowls back there to have them re-stamped.
Tel nos and further information available on request from Mike & Sandi Cooper

Bowls Cyprus rules state that all dead ends must be re-played.
This includes in the nationals and in the 10s matches

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DOMESTIC MATCH POLICY

1. An Executive Officer (EO) will be appointed by Council as per para.4.7 of the Association Constitution and shall chair all Domestic Match Committee (DMC) meetings. Member Clubs will appoint a maximum two representatives to sit on this committee. The Minutes of DMC meetings will be forwarded to the Association Secretary, Bowls Cyprus.

2. The DMC is to produce a three year plan including times and types of competition planned for the next three years  

3. The “Nationals”.

(i)               The DMC will be responsible for compiling and publishing the “Rules and Regulations” for the “Nationals”. These will be circulated to Member Clubs, Affiliate Members and Associate Members along with the Competition entry forms. The draw will be made by the EO and at least one representative from each of the Member Clubs.

(ii)              The National Finals will be rotated annually between each Member Club, and the host Member Club will assume the responsibilities for organising the Finals and the Presentation Event. The Finals will be played at a neutral venue, wherever possible, and the host Member Club, in association with the Domestic Match Committee, will be responsible for arranging that neutral venue, and all related issues pertinent to Finals Day, including catering, seating, shade and the presentation of trophies, etc. The host Member Club will also be responsible for arranging and organizing the subsequent Presentation Event. The sourcing and financing of “keepsakes” for the finalists will remain the responsibility of Bowls Cyprus.

(iii)             In the event of a neutral venue being unavailable, the host Member Club for that year will then organize the event at their own premises and bear responsibility for arranging all referred to in the previous paragraph.

(iv)             Irrespective of where the Finals are located, the Member Club that is hosting the National finals must allow/arrange for the Association to carry out final inspection of the green on the day before the Finals commence, and thereafter no finalist may play on those rinks prior to the finals. The host Member Clubs must arrange sufficient practice time and access for the finalists prior to the final inspection.

(v)             Bowls Cyprus qualified markers will be used for all singles games from the quarterfinals onward.

(vi)            Bowls Cyprus Umpires will officiate on Finals Day, and wherever possible at previous rounds of the competitions. Member clubs should inform the EO, Umpires and Coaches of any opportunity where the Umpires may gain further experience.

4.   Two inter club leagues will be arranged. A triples league will be played in the autumn and a “Tens” league in the spring. Other events will be considered with the prime objective to make the game available to as many club members as possible. The DMC will be responsible for organizing both events and the respective Rules and Regulations.

5.   As previously stated the DMC will be responsible for compiling and publishing the Rules and Regulations prior to every event run under the auspices of the Association. The DMC will also be responsible for reviewing those documents upon completion of the tournaments. Any Member Club, or Individual Member with views on the Rules and Regulations in force at a particular tournament should forward them to the Association Secretary who will forward them to the DMC.

6.   Information on match results requested by the National Coach will be provided.

7.   The results of all competitions will be circulated to each club and published on the website.

8.   Any club which decides to place any markings on a green must conform to World Bowls Laws (5.13) and these should be placed by or in the presence of a Bowls Cyprus National Umpire.

9.   A greens inspection committee, consisting of at least Two National Umpires and two experienced club members, should inspect all club greens and rinks bi-annually to determine if there are any rinks that do not meet the requirements demanded by World Bowls.

THE SHIRLEY & IVAN TROPHY 2010

INTER-CLUB MIXED LEAGUE, RULES & REGULATIONS

LEAGUE CO-ORDINATOR: Peter Milligan - Louis Phaeton - 26654312 or 99937170 

1.               This is an inter-club mixed triples league on behalf of Bowls Cyprus. Games will be 3 bowls and 18 ends.

2.               All competitors must be fully paid up members of a member club of Bowls Cyprus. The competition is open to all classes of membership.

3.               The triples league will be played to the ‘Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Crystal Mark Edition’ where no specific rule exists in this document.

4.               Each side shall consist of 6 triples, 3 playing at home and 3 away; each side shall play all other sides twice.

5.               At least 1 male and 1 female must be in each triple and be fully paid up members of the club they represent.

6.               No player may represent more than one club during the term of the competition. No player may play for two teams from the one club.

7.               All games shall be played on Thursdays with a nominal start time of 10am. Team captains may, by mutual agreement, alter the start time to compensate for unforeseen circumstances. Trial ends are optional but if played, must be completed before 10am or the mutually agreed start time.

8.               All green fees shall be paid by the home club.

9.               Points will be awarded as follows:-

●          Each triple will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw at each venue.

●          2 match points will be awarded for an overall shots win, 1 match point for a draw.

●          Maximum points per match = 14 points

10.            All matches to be played on the specified date both home and away. If any triple of a side is unable to play, that triple will forfeit 6 shots and 2 points to their opponents. If any match is unable to be played or completed on the specified day for reasons beyond the control of the players then the fixture shall be treated as follows:

a.     if less than 12 ends have been completed the match will be re-arranged:

b.     if 12 or more ends have been completed, the score at that point will be recorded as the result.

c.      In the event of no play being possible, either on the original date, or the re-arranged date, the match will be abandoned and each team will be awarded 7 points each. Shots will not be awarded.

11.            The option of playing the number two at the head will be at the discretion of the individual and the skip.

12.            All scorecards for each club must show FULL names, scores agreed and finish times and must be signed by both Skips. The final scores must be phoned to the co-ordinator no later than 8pm on the day of the match by the Home Captain.

13.            The scorecards for each club shall be collected and forwarded to the co-ordinator as soon as possible.

14.            This competition shall be played in whites or club shirts if applicable.

15.            Club stickers must be used whilst playing in the league. Each club shall use only one colour sticker.

16.            Substitutes may only be used during a game if one of the team is unable to continue due to accident or illness. Any substitute shall conform to WB Law 57

17.            Dead ends shall be replayed in accordance with WB Law 31

18.            The toss of a coin by the captains prior to any trial ends or start of the match shall determine possession of the mat.

19.            The rinks of play must be allocated for the match. After completion of writing team names on the scorecards, they are turned face down and offered to the visiting captain who then writes a designated rink number on the reverse.

20.            Any objection raised by any club on any subject relating to this competition should first be raised through their club representative who will bring that objection to the Match Co-ordinator and, if necessary, the Match Committee.

21.            A qualified Umpire shall be appointed by the home club.

22.            The Umpire must ensure that play is continuous without any undue delay in the games.

23.            There will be a €20 entry fee for each side payable to the Match Co-ordinator, on behalf of Bowls Cyprus, before the commencement of the league.

24.            The start date of the league shall be Thursday 16 September 2010

25.            The Match Committee reserves the right to take action against any player or club contravening these rules.

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RULES FOR NATIONAL COMPETITIONS 2010/11

Competition Coordinator: Ben Hebdige (99068848 or 26220068)

1. All competitions to be played under the WB Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Crystal Mark Edition where no specific rule exists in this document. Although a new edition of the WB rules is expected early 2011, these competitions will be completed under the Crystal Mark Edition rules. The draw for this year’s competitions will take place on Tuesday, 9^th November.

2. All competitors must be fully paid up members of a member club of Bowls Cyprus. All teams shall be made up of members of the same club. No player may play for more than one team in the same competition. Competitors belonging to more than one club shall declare their primary club on entry.

3. All competitions are open to all classes of membership.

4. This year will see the inauguration of a Mixed Triples competition that will replace the Open Triples. There are no restrictions on entry into this competition.

5. One substitute only shall be allowed in any Team competition, the first team to play will constitute the team. In Mixed Pairs and Mixed Triples a substitute of either sex will be allowed but cannot play together. In Mixed Triples at least 1 male and 1 female must play in each round.

6. No player may play for more than one team in the same competition. The named entrant conceding a walkover before their first game in any competition cannot act as a substitute, as this is considered a game played and lost. The named entrant of a team cannot be a member or substitute of any other team in that competition.

7. Dress code shall be whites or club colours, but all team members should observe the same dress code. Stickers will be used on bowls in accordance with World Bowls Rule 8.1.8.

8. The challenger (who is the first name drawn) must offer three dates at least 14 days before the closing date for the round. One of these dates is to be accepted within 48 hours. Rink of play will be challenger’s choice. The challenger may concede home advantage. Green fees, where appropriate, are the responsibility of the away player. The away player shall attempt to contact the challenger before claiming a match bye.

9. Time extensions will not be considered. Matches scheduled for the closing day of a round and unable to be played for any reason, shall be decided by the toss of a coin.

10. Score cards to be signed by both parties and the winner to telephone the results to the Competition Coordinator before 8pm on the day of play or by 10am the following day. All score cards to be forwarded to the Competition Coordinator at the earliest convenience. Substitute players to be indicated on the scorecard.

11. Up to 30 minutes waiting time is allowed from the agreed start time. The defaulting team or player will then concede the game.

12. Singles played to 21 shots; pairs, triples and rinks to 18 ends. In the event of a tie an extra end must be played, skips tossing a coin for the jack.

13. The challenger in singles must arrange for a qualified marker where possible. Qualified markers shall be used for Quarter Final matches and beyond.

14.  Singles entrants must be available for all rounds of the competition.

15.  The Domestic Match Committee will liaise with the host Member Club, Aphrodite BC that will be staging the Finals Day on 5^th & 6^th May 2011, and issue specific rules for that event.

16.  Entry fee shall be €2 per competitor per competition, to be paid before the competitions begin.

17.  All participants in the competitions must ensure that play is continuous without any undue delay in the games

18. The Match Committee reserves the right to take action against any player contravening these rules or the Bowls Cyprus Code of Conduct.         

19.  The completion and submission of a National Competition entry form verifies acceptance of the Rules and Regulations outlined above. 

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Inter Club Tens League Rules & Regulations - 2010

League Co-ordinator: Barrie Davies  2572 3668 or 96 470 530

1.   This is a mixed inter club league on behalf of “ Bowls Cyprus” to include all 4 clubs

2.   This league is open to all club players who are fully paid up members of their respective club, at all venues

3.        The format for this league is as follows: The league will be divided into two divisions with the top team from each club in 2008 plus two ‘wild card’ teams forming Division 1 and the remainder in the Division 2.  Each pair, triple and four must be mixed. I.e. at least                       one lady or gent in each discipline.  Singles will be played to 21 shots.  Pairs, triples and fours will be played to 18 ends.  A competent marker for the singles to be provided by the host club and shall wear whites.   Each team will play the other teams twice in their own league, once at home and once away.

4.   All games, at the various venues, will be played on the same day, which will be a Thursday except where weather and/or availability of facilities otherwise dictate. There will be no scheduled competition on Thursday 26^th February.

5.   All games will be played in whites or club colours if applicable.

6.   All games to commence at 10.00am or 1:30pm. Trial ends, if played, must be completed 5 minutes prior to the start time.

7.   Points will be awarded as follows:

     2 points for each winning discipline.   1 point for a draw.  2 points for an overall shots win.   Maximum points per week - 10

8.   All matches shall be played on the specified dates unless Rule 4 is invoked. If any team cannot play on the specified date the offending team shall forfeit the match to their opponent. The non-offending team will be awarded 24 shots and 10 points. If any one discipline is not able to play, that discipline will forfeit the game and the non-offending team will be awarded 6 shots and 2 points.

9.   The rinks of play must be allocated for the match and after completion of writing team names on the score cards they must be offered face down to the visiting captain who will write the rink numbers on them.

10.  The toss of a coin by the captains prior to trial ends will determine who gets the jack.

11. (a) No bowler who has played solely in Division 1 may be transferred to a team in Division 2.

(b) A bowler who has played in Division 2 may be transferred to Division 1 for one game only. Any subsequent transfer shall be permanent. 

(c) No club shall transfer more than two players under Rule 11 (b) in any one week.

(d) If a club has two teams in a division there shall be no sideways transfer of players.

(e) Substitutes may only be used if a player is unable to continue due to accident or illness. No substitute may act as skip. (See WB Law 57)

12.  Dead ends will be replayed according to WB Laws.

13.  Scorecards signed by both players and marker in single and skips in pairs, triples and fours must be forwarded to the League Co-ordinator asap. Time of completion of game is also required.

Final scores must be phoned through to the Co-ordinator by 8pm on the day of the match.

14.  Any objection raised from any team on any subject regarding this competition should be raised through their club representative and they will bring that objection to the League Co-ordinator.

15.  All green fees will be paid by the home club.

16.   An entry fee of €20 for each team is payable to the League Co-ordinator (on behalf of the Treasurer, Bowls Cyprus) prior to commencement of the league.

17.  At the end of the competition the top team of Division 2 will be transferred to Division 1 while the bottom team of Division 1 will transfer to Division 2 for the following season.  In the event of a points tie, shot difference will be used.

18. Where possible Bowls Cyprus will provide a qualified umpire for each match. Where no Umpire is available then a competent neutral person may act as Umpire in accordance with WB Law 37.1.6

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