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County League - 2008

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League Organiser
George A. Wlilmott
01933 312983

Meeting held on Monday 30th January 2006 at Desborough Indoor Bowls Club - eight teams were represented. Twelve teams had shown an interest and it was decided to split them into two groups of six with each team playing the other once. Some would have three home games, some two. The draw for leagues was made (see charts below)

Top two teams from each Group to play in the semi-finals at Wellingborough on Sunday 14th September.

Contacts:-

Groupings for 2008

League Rules

1. The League shall be called the "Northamptonshire Bowling Association County League" and shall be controlled by the NBA through the auspices of the Competitions Committee. The League shall be open to all affiliated clubs in the County. The Fred Hodge Trophy will be held by the winners, runners-up hold the F&B Builders Cup

2. A "team" shall consist of three rinks of four players who shall each bowl two woods. All players must be bona fide members of the Club, and may only play for one team from the club during the season. Having played for a team from their club they shall NOT be permitted to play for another club during that season.

3. A game shall consist of 16 ends plus two trial ends up to the Finals Day. Matches on finals day shall be of 21 ends plus two trial ends. Starting time for group matches shall be 10am on Sundays and 6.30pm on weekdays. Home club responsible for the paying of any necessary green fees.

4. Points for League games are - 2 points for a winning rink, 1 each for a tied rink, 4 points for the overall shots winner, 2 points each if the total shots are the same. Total points for one match is 10. The winning side, in each group shall be determined by the most points awarded. If this fails to produce a winner, most shots up and then secondly most shots scored.

5. The matches on Finals Day will be determined by the total number of shots scored on all three rinks, if a tie exists after 21 ends, a further end will be played by all three rinks, plus other ends as necessary until a result is achieved.

6. Late cancellations up to 48 hours before the match can only be made through the League co-ordinator and subject to the match being re-arranged within the next seven days.

7. All scorecards to be posted to the League Co-ordinator within 24 hours of play.

8. All matches to be played under EBA/IBB rules as applicable.