• Visits to the Head
  Singles: Neither player may visit the head until both have one bowl left to play
  Pairs, Triples & Fours:
  Only Skips may visit the head and only when they have one bowl left to play. In a fours game, playing three-ups is optional
   
• Draws
  Competitions will be drawn by the afore mentioned Quorum (e). Decisions by this Quorum will be final. Handicaps will be decided by the relevant Quorum and be reviewed each season.
   
• Dates
  Dates for competition rounds will be decided by the Competition Secretaries. All games in the round should be completed by this date. Competitions will start from the beginning of the bowling season as from the date of the draw.
  Competition Secretaries will also arrange fixed dates for the playing of Pairs and Triples competitions. Members may play their triples competition on the Club Monday Umbrella evenings.
   
• Arranging Games
  When the players names have been displayed the members concerned are expected to mutually agree without any unnecessary delay the date and time for the game to be played. Respect is required on both sides.

1.    The responsibility of the first name member is to -

2.     Book the Rink

3.    Arrange for a competent marker for the date and time

4.    Provide a score sheet for the marker

5.    Arrange for the score board on the rink

A game is forfeited if a player arrives late by 15 minutes or more
 

• Winner(s)
  To submit score card, signed by both players/skips, to competition secretary's box
   
• Substitute
  In the case of illness, a substitute of equal or lower handicap will be allowed in the pairs and triples competitions up to, but not including the semi-finals, by arrangement with the competition secretaries.
  
  Reserve List
  Players who have not entered the competitions, but would be willing to make themselves available as a substitute are asked to put their names on the Reserve List. In the event of a substitute  not being available the game must be conceded.
   
• Extensions
  Will not be allowed except in cases of illness, the severity of which prevents a player from playing the game. Extensions would also be considered in cases of family bereavement or severe illness. Decisions to be made by the relevant competition secretary. Extensions will be of up to one week maximum.
   
• Closure of Greens due to weather conditions etc
  In the event of players being unable to play a competition due to the closure of the greens and there being no opportunity to rearrange the game by the play by date, two days extension will be given. After that the game will be decided by the toss of a coin.
   
• Game stoppages
  When any game is stopped by mutual agreement of the players, by the Controlling Body, or by the Umpire (after an appeal to him/her), because of darkness, the weather conditions or any other valid reason, it shall be resumed with the scores as they were when the game stopped. An end commenced but not completed shall be declared dead. When a game is stopped the card(s) should be signed by both players or skips, indicating the reason for the stoppage and placed in the competition secretary's box.
   
• Disputes
  Any dispute concerning a competition(s) is to be submitted in writing to the relevant competition secretaries within three days of the incident, who will then decide on any action to be taken. Any unresolved incidents will be dealt with by the Quorum (see (e) above). Those involved will not take part in any further club competitions until a decision has been made.
   
• Finals
  to be played over two days
   
• In all other matters current World Bowls Laws of the Sport (including Bowls England domestic regulations) and County Rules will apply -