Club Competition Program 2020
A big thank you to everyone who supported our competition programme in 2019.
With some modifications to the original programme as we went along it was a very successful year with more entries and all nine competitions completed.
We have continued to learn more about what seems to work and attract entries from members.
Unfortunately, this year the programme has had to be suspended due to events beyond our control. We will update the programme if the Coronavirus works through before the end of our bowling season and the government is able to give more positive advice
The programme is run to provide the opportunity for everyone to enjoy various formats of competitive bowls with fellow members.
Putting your skills to the test is fun! You never know, you might be better than you think? Have a look at the competitions listed below and enter this year.
Entry forms will be posted in the club house at the beginning of the season.
If you have any questions or comments about the competition program please use the comments box at the bottom of this page
Click on the menu below to learn more about each competition
Ladies’ Pairs
Players enter as individuals and a random draw will be made to select the pairs. Once the competition draw has been published the pairs are responsible for making contact with their opponents to arrange a convenient time for their matches to be played. Matches must be completed within the designated time limits. Competitors are asked to be as flexible and cooperative as possible to ensure matches are completed by the deadline.
Qualifying rounds one and two: Monday May 27 to Sunday June 30
The qualifying round will be a round robin format with each pair playing two matches. The four pairs with the highest number of chalks over the two matches will qualify for the semi-final round. In the event of a draw the competitor with the lowest chalks against will qualify
Semi-Final round: Monday July 1 to Sunday July 21
The semi-final and final rounds will be played to 21 up
Final: Saturday September 7
Entry fee £3
Men’s Pairs
Players enter as individuals and a random draw will be made to select the pairs. Once the competition draw has been published the pairs are responsible for making contact with their opponents to arrange a convenient time for their matches to be played. Matches must be completed within the designated time limits. Competitors are asked to be as flexible and cooperative as possible to ensure matches are completed by the deadline.
Qualifying rounds one and two: Monday May 27 to Sunday June 30
The qualifying round will be a round robin format with each pair playing two matches. The four pairs with the highest number of chalks over the two matches will qualify for the semi-final round. In the event of a draw the competitor with the lowest chalks against will qualify
Semi-Final round: Monday July 1 to Sunday July 21
The semi-final and final rounds will be played to 21 up
Final: Saturday September 7
Entry fee £3
Rose Bowl
Thursday May 23
This is a ladies’ afternoon singles competition played in a round robin format of two matches.
The winner will be the competitor with the highest number of chalks scored over the two matches. In the event of a draw the winner will be decided by the lowest chalks against.
Entry fee £3
Challenge Bowl
This is a men’s singles competition played over three days
Day 1: Qualifying rounds Wednesday May 29
A two match round robin format with afternoon and evening sessions. The eight competitors with the highest number of chalks over the two matches will qualify for the knock out rounds. In the event of a draw the competitor with the lowest chalks against will qualify
Day 2: Quarter and Semi-Finals Wednesday June 19
The knockout rounds and final will be played to 21 up
Final Sat September 21
Entry fee £3
Community Shield. NOW RELAUNCHED AS AN OPEN COMPETITION!
We have decided to trial this competition as a one day singles event open to both lady and men members. It will take place on Thursday 19th September with afternoon and evening sessions to accommodate members availability.
The format will be a round robin competition of two fifteen end matches. The winner will be the competitor with the highest number of chalks after two matches. In the event of a draw the winner will by the lowest chalks against.
Entry fee £3
Jack Nichols Trophy
This is a men’s singles competition played between June 17 – September 15
Once the competition draw has been published competitors are responsible for making contact with their opponents to arrange a convenient time for their matches to be played. Matches must be completed within the designated time limits. Competitors are asked to be as flexible and cooperative as possible to ensure matches are completed by the deadline.
Qualifying rounds: Monday June 17 to Sunday July 28
The qualifying round will be a round robin format with each competitor playing two matches. The eight competitors with the highest number of chalks over the two matches will qualify for the knockout rounds . In the event of a draw the competitor with the lowest chalks against will qualify
Knockout rounds: Monday July 29 to Sunday September 15
The knockout rounds and final will be played to 21 up
Final: Saturday September 28
Entry fee £3
Hannah Carter Memorial Trophy
[Thursday July 4] NOW POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
This is a ladies’ afternoon singles competition played in a round robin format of two matches.
The winner will be the competitor with the highest number of chalks scored over the two matches. In the event of a draw the winner will be decided by the lowest chalks against.
Entry fee £3
Harold Rigby Memorial Trophy
This is a men’s singles competition played over three days
Day 1: Qualifying rounds Wednesday July 17
A two match round robin format with afternoon and evening sessions. The eight competitors with the highest number of chalks over the two matches will qualify for the knock out rounds. In the event of a draw the competitor with the lowest chalks against will qualify
Day 2: Quarter and Semi-Finals Wednesday August 21
The knockout rounds and final will be played to 21 up
Final Saturday September 21
Entry fee £3
Mixed Pair competition with ‘Bring & Eat’.
Bank Holiday Monday August 26 from 12 Noon
The competition will be played to a round robin format over two ten end rounds. The winners will be the pair with the highest score over the two matches. In the event of a draw the pair with lowest score against will be the winner.
If there is still a draw at this stage there will be a three end play off to decide the winner