Modified Rules for LAWN BOWLS - Life. Be in it

Modified Rules for LAWN BOWLSOur aim is to provide a fun non-threatening environment for all to enjoy. We can’t stress enough that thesegames are to be played in good spirit, so if you are an experienced player please identify yourself to us on thenight. The series is designed for fun, fitness and to meet new friends.RULES Teams will consist of 4 players of mixed gender. If you do not have any females the game is deemed aforfeit to your opposition and will be declared a scratch match. The opposing team will get the 3 points onthe ladder and the forfeiting team will get 1 point for participating. Teams can register as many players as they wish although only 4 players may compete each week. If adding players during the series these players MUST sign the declaration on your registration formbefore taking the field. Teams will consist of 4 players of mixed gender. Players MUST be over 18yrs of age. Specific rules for the venue apply and will be explained in week 1. Ideal footwear (other than proper bowls shoes) is the common rubber thong. Except where stated, normal rules apply. A player from each team must sign and accept the scorecard at the completion of each game.FORMAT Games will be 90 minutes long OR 8 ends with 2 bowls each, whichever comes first. Games MUST start on time due to our booking times with the venue. If a team is more that 5 minuteslate, the match will be deemed a forfeit. A scratch match may be organised, but points will be awarded tothe team receiving the original forfeit.

SCORING 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 point for a loss, 0 for a forfeit If your game is abandoned due to weather the score at the time of abandonment will stand as gamescannot be re-scheduled. If your game is cancelled both teams will receive 2 points and their average of goals for the game. 2012 Corporate Cup overall trophy is 8 points for a win, 6 points for runner up, 4 points for making a semifinal and 2 point for participation.FINALS WEEKAfter the five weeks of rounds, the top two teams will make up the Grand Final. Everyone else will have agame too! Each team will play the team nearest them on the overall standings.Don’t forget the umpire is ALWAYS right!!MOST IMPORTANTLY… Have FUN and enjoy the competition!!!