Introduction:
The Lawn Bowls Friendship League is played on Thursday mornings throughout the season. It has a competitive element, but the intent is to provide an opportunity for players to enjoy a game of bowls in a relaxed atmosphere, while still being played in a way that reflects formal play.
It is open to all playing members regardless of level of skill or experience (including new members) and players can join in at any time – just turn up ready to play.
Teams & Scores:
Players are randomly allocated to new teams each week immediately before the start of play (typically a mix of Doubles and Triples). All games involve a completely random mix of players and teams.
On completion of each morning session, players get the score of the team in which they played (inc. one point for each end won). The 10 highest scores recorded for each player are used to determine the finalists.
At the end of the season, the highest and lowest of the top 10 scores for each qualifying player are discarded and the remaining 8 scores are totalled. The two players with the highest total scores go on to compete against each other in a singles match on Finals Day, the winner of which receives the Lawn Bowls Friendship League Shield.
Times:
Team selection: 10:20 (sharp)
Start of play: 10:30
Tea Break 15 mins
End of play: 12:30
Fees:
There is no registration requirement or entrance fee. A small weekly fee (including tea/biscuits) is payable on the day by each participant.
Dress Code:
As described on the website.
Notes:
- The competition is played over 18 weeks (a minimum of 10 games must be played to qualify for the singles final).
- Skips and order of play are randomly allocated on printed scorecards. Teams are encouraged to rotate the order after the tea break (Skip > 1, 1 > 2, 2 > 3 and 3 > Skip).
- Rules and etiquette are as apply to all Internal Club Competitions.
- Play is within the above times – slow play may cause a team to record fewer ends.
- Players should check in immediately on arrival (no later than 10 mins before the start).