Cable-Harbord

Cable-Harbord Competition.
Competition to be played during July / August as a two wood PAIRS with a total handicap of minus 12.
Designed to pair less experienced players with ”higher handicapped” players.
Please enter each pairing or individual names needing a partner on the entry sheet.
The more names the better the competition.
Cost per Entry:   £2.00 per person.
  1. Competition to start in July with the group stages to be completed by start of tour.
  2. Pairs will be formed by the members themselves subject to the handicap of each player, not being in excess of the total handicap of   - 12. ( 2019 )
  3. Members are encouraged to select their own partners and enter both their names on the entry sheet and state their total handicap.
  4. There is no official challenger, if game not played both teams will be awarded 0 points
  5. Games will consist of a maximum of three sets of 7 ends with one shot awarded on the first two ends of the first set only.  No trial ends.
  6. Each player will have two bowls.
    After tossing a coin for the mat, whoever takes the mat on first end of first set, will go second in the second set.
    Toss for mat on the third set. (If played)
    An extra end will be played should any set be tied at 7 ends to decide set winner.
    No-ends, WILL NOT be replayed, with one shot being awarded to the opposition.
  7. Round one will be played in groups as a (round robin). The competition Organiser will decide (depending on number of entries) how many will qualify for the next stage of the competition.
    If there is a points’ tie within a group it will then be down to shot difference & then ends won.
  8. 2 points for each set won. (Maximum of 4 points per team)
    3 point for winning the match
    0 points for game lost
    0 points for game not played
    Therefore 7 points is the maximum a team can score.  (7 – 0 or 7 – 2)
  9. If a team wins two straight consecutive sets then third set should not be played.
  10. Substitutes will only be allowed through illness or unforeseen circumstances,
    (i.e. not holidays) at the Competition Organisers discretion & can only be replaced within the handicap of the absent player or maximum of – 12. See organiser before playing sub.
  11. Any other queries will be referred to the Competition Organiser whose decision will be final.
  12. The Organiser for 2019 will be