BOWLS CENTRAL COAST ZONE 15

CONDITIONS OF PLAY 2011 PENNANTS

Inevitably situations will arise that are not specifically covered by these C.O.P. it is expected that in such circumstances any decision taken will reflect the spirit of these conditions and embody the ideals of fair play and good sportsmanship supported by good common sense.   

1.   In all cases these Bowls Central Coast ZONE 15 Conditions of Play shall be read in conjunction with the 2011 RNSWBA Conditions of Play.

2.   CONTROL:

The Pennant Competition shall be under the control of the BCC/ZONE 15 Inc. Match Committee, in conjunction with the State Match Committee.  Match Committee shall have the power to enquire into all disputes.  In the event of any member of the Match Committee being also a member of the Disputant Club/s he will withdraw from the committee for the time being.

3.   CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR PENNANTS:

(a) A Club may enter more than one side in any grade, but are not compelled to, except as required by RNSWBA C.O.P. 4.15 (a) through (d) (Elevation of Clubs)

(b) Entrance fees for all Pennants shall be determined annually by the Zone Executive.

(c)  Pennant entries from Clubs shall indicate the number of rinks available for Pennant play.

4.   WITHDRAWALS FORFEITS - CLUB OBLIGATION:

If a side is withdrawn from the Pennant Competition, before the start it shall be the lowest grade entered.  If a side is withdrawn without satisfactory explanation the Penalty shall be a fine not exceeding six hundred dollars ($600.00) and/or refusal of entry in a subsequent competition at the discretion of the Zone Match Committee.

(a) Pennant matches will be played on consecutive Saturdays, or on Friday starting at 6.00pm (trial ends 5.40pm) by mutual agreement of both clubs concerned and the Zone Match Committee or at other times at the discretion of Zone 15 Match Committee.

 (b)          Any deferred games due to dispensation from the RNSWBA will be scheduled for the next available Sunday, unless directed otherwise by the Zone 15 Match Committee

(c) Matches not commenced due to inclement weather, shall be replayed on the following Sunday week, trial ends at 9.10am, play to commence 9.30am  If in the event that the proposed replayed match is washed out, then the Match shall be replayed at the end of all sectional play, if time allows. Should time not allow this match to be played, the match shall be declared a tie and each Club awarded three (3) points each.

(d) A minimum of 54 ends shall constitute a completed game. If less than 54 ends are completed the game shall be continued to the completion of 63 ends, on the following Sunday week, and played at the same Venue, trial ends at 9.10am, play to commence 9.30am.

(e) Should any green be unplayable the Zone 15 Match Committee will nominate where the match shall be played.

(f)  A two hundred dollar ($200.00) fine may be imposed on any Club not attending a Venue and not playing in any Match of the Pennant Competition.

5.   INTERUPTION TO PLAY:

(a) A Side Manager or appointed Venue Club representative shall have the right to appeal to the Umpire to have a match stopped due to inclement weather, bad light, or any other justifiable cause. After the Side Manager consults with the three Skips, if the Skips are divided, the Side Manager shall have the Final decision.

(b) The Controlling Body shall determine the resumption of play.

6.   INCLEMENT WEATHER:

(a) A decision as to whether a game will be played shall not be decided before 8.00am for morning matches.  Afternoon matches, the decision to play shall not be decided before11.00am, by the Venue Club.  If the decision is there will be no play on any day with a pm start, Venue Clubs must advise the Zone 15 Chairman of Match Committee and the opposition club, by 11.15am.

 (b)  Only the Zone 15 Match Committee has the power to postpone play, in the event of inclement weather or doubtful start of play; phone the Zone 15 Chairman of Match Committee on 43424912, or fax 43424810, or phone mobile 0414424912. Should the Zone 15 Match Committee postpone all Pennant matches for one round. Official announcement will be made by Email to Clubs and notification will be posted on the home page of the B.C.C. website. A Pennant Result Form shall be completed, listing the side and manager, then forwarded to either the Chairman of Match Committee on fax 43424810 or Zone Recorders on either fax numbers, 43323687 – 43331614 – 43424810, Which ever is applicable to your club.

(c)  Should inclement weather or any other circumstance/s prevent the start of the Match and the Visiting Side fails to proceed to the Venue at which the Match is to be played, the Venue Club shall fax a Pennant Result form marked “Match not Commenced”

(d) Players listed in washed out matches prior to the last match of the first round will be eligible to play in that washed out match, when it is played at a later date.

7.   GREEN FEES:

All Pennant Players are to pay the appropriate green fees, to their own Club, and those fees shall be retained by that Club.  Visiting Sides DO NOT pay Green fees to the Venue Club.

8.   Pennant Starting Time:

Refer RNSWBA Conditions of play 4.7 Timetable

(a)   The Side Managers shall be at the Venue Club not less than forty minutes before starting time of the event. The side managers shall advise the Controlling Body of the draw and allocation of rinks not less than thirty (30) Minutes before the starting time of the event. Trial ends shall commence not later than twenty (20) minutes before starting time of the event.  Trial ends to commence 12.40pm match to commence 1.00pm.

 (b)  Late arrivals Refer to Law 46.2 (1) and (2) Crystal Law Book

9. PRACTICE:

BCC/ZONE 15 Clubs are advised that, RNSWBA 2011 Conditions of Play, Section 4.7 B. PRACTICE  “SHALL NOT APPLY TO ZONE 15 PENNANTS”  Members of the Home Club who are engaged in a Pennant Match at their Club must not practice on any of their greens within one hour (1 hour) prior to the Scheduled Commencement of play. This also applies to visiting Sides.

10. ATTIRE:

Dress guidelines for Association Events as laid down by the RNSWBA are very precise and caution should be taken in reading and abiding by; Clause 8. Attire of the RNSWBA “By- Laws” dated 28^th May 2009.

11. UMPIRES:

(a) Each Club shall announce the name of the Umpire/s on duty prior to the start of the match.

(b) Umpires from the BCC/Zone15, may be appointed to Association Events if required.

(c)  Each Venue shall announce the controlling body representative before the commencement of play.

(a) One (1) only, Pennant Result Form is required for each round.  This Result Form is to be provided by the home side, with the home teams entered on the left side of the form.

(b) Both Side Managers shall be responsible for the completion of the result form, showing the correct initials, surnames and registration no. of each player and manager in block letters.

(c)  Venue Club Official MUST fax the Pennant Result Form to Chairman of Zone Match on 43424810, or Zone Recorders on fax numbers, 43331507 -43331614 -43424810, which ever is applicable to your Club. Result Forms MUST be faxed by 6.00pm on the day of the Match.

(d) The playing of any unregistered, Ineligible Player or Grading infringement will result in the forfeiture of the Match and maximum points awarded to their opponents. Refer to RNSWBA 2011 “Conditions of Play”, Clause 4.26. Penalty for Pennant Infringements.

(e) Any variation of the name or Registration No. of any Bowler in the Side, as Registered with the RNSWBA, will be checked with the offending Club by the Chairman of Zone 15 Match Committee. If any error has been made, the offending Club is libel to a fine not exceeding fifty ($50.00) dollars.

(f)  Any Substitute or Replacement Player in Association Events shall be notified to the Zone 15 Match Committee Chairman on: 4342 4912 Mobile 0414424912 Fax 4342 4810.

(g) Failure to comply with these Conditions of Play may at the concerned liable to a Penalty/Fine not exceeding fifty ($50.00) dollars.

(h) Scoring during matches, it is requested that RINK SCORE BOARDS be kept up to date every end.  The Second and Skip to place the score on the RINK SCORE BOARDS, each alternate end.  Side Managers are requested to attend the MASTER SCORE BOARD, every three (3) ends or less.

13. AWARDS:

(a) A maximum of fifteen (15) lapel badges will be presented to the Winning and Runner up Sides in all Grades 1 - 7. The Side Managers are not entitled to either a Winners or Runner up Badge.

(b) Side Managers will be presented with a Zone 15 Managers Badge.

14. ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS and PENNANT ENTRIES:

      Entries MUST be accompanied with the Entry Fee/s, on or before the Closing date, designated by the Zone Match Committee and forwarded to the Zone 15 Chairman of Match by the due advertised date. Failure to enclose entry fees, or fees not being received by the due date, will result, in the non acceptance of the entries.

  15. POST SECTIONAL PLAY:

Grade:  1,  2,  3  and  4

Grades with two Sections: Section winners in each grade shall play a knock out game to determine the zone winner.

Grade:  5, 6 and 7:

Semi Final:     Winner Section 1     v          Winner Section 2

                         Winner Section 3     v          Winner Section 4

FINAL:             Winner (1 v 2)      v               Winner (3 v 4)

ALL CHAMPIONSHIP and PENNANT PLAYERS MUST COMPLY WITH RNSWBA BY – LAW 8:  ATTIRE  - PENALTY:

In association competitions, Clubs or Players not complying with Dress regulations with respect to attire may be disqualified by the relevant Controlling Body.

Changes to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls effective 1^st January 2011

Minimum distance the jack can be rolled is 21 metres.

The Winner of the previous end will no longer have the choice to give the mat away, but will be compelled to take it.

The Skips duties will now include keeping the scorecard. (Pairs, Triples and Fours)   

DUTIES OF THE CONTROLLING BODY FOR PENNANTS

(Extracted from RNSWBA COP 2010 / 2011)

• Ensuring that Association Events are played in accordance with the RNSWBA Conditions of Play

• Being present at all times during the match, plus for a reasonable time before the start of play and after play finishes

Advising players on their eligibility for pre-match practice and the availability of rink space for that practice

• Ensuring that the rinks on which players are drawn to play are announced not less than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time (Noting that for Pennants the rinks allocated for a Pennant Match should be known not less than 1 hour before the start of play, as per COP 4.7B)

• Ensuring that an umpire has been appointed to officiate for the matches being played.

• Deciding when to start play if the weather is doubtful

• Ensuring that the player’s attire is in accordance with the RNSWBA By-Laws and Conditions of Play.

• Declaring the position of a constituted member in a team to be vacant under conditions listed in DR4 (COP 2.27), and authorising an eligible member to join that team as a replacement player.

• Authorise one team in a side to play one player short if there is no eligible player or substitute available.

• If circumstances warrant it, extend the time allowed for late arrivals.

• Award the match to the opponent if a player, team or side fails to show or otherwise forfeits its match.

• Warn the player involved if he is causing damage to the green, then if necessary ask him to retire from the green and take no further part in the match (the umpire can also do this).

• Take action to have spectators refrain from disturbing, advising or interfering with players.

• Receive from the umpire the set of bowls and the $150 deposit if there has been a challenge to a set of bowls, arranging to have the confiscated bowls tested.

• Award the match to the opponent if advised by the umpire that there has been an infringement of a law that requires a penalty.

• Deciding when to abandon play for the day because of darkness, the conditions of the weather or any other valid reason.

• Ensuring that any necessary closing announcements are made