MHConnyClub-Bowls

MHIBC Monday 15 April evening Gala Day held at the MH Leisure Centre.

• 3 games of triples with 4 ends each game played
• Rink fees raised went to MacMillan Cancer Support.
• Trophies presented for winners of Gala,
• Refreshments were provided – donuts, tea, coffee and biscuits. 
• £ 250 raised for the MacMillan Cancer Support.

MHDIBC-Outdoor League Report-2019end

MARKET HARBOROUGH BOWLS LEAGUE

FOUNDED 1958

LEAGUE RULES

SEASON 2018

Rule 1

The Committee will consist of the President, Treasurer and Secretary, who will arbitrate on league matters prior to the matter being referred, if necessary, to a General Committee, which will consist of the above officers plus one elected member from each club entered in the league.

Rule 2

1. All matches to consist of teams of two rinks with 18 heads to be played. Matches to commence on or before 6.45pm.
2. In the event of inclement weather OR conditions causing or likely to cause the abandonment of the game before 18 heads have been completed, both Captains may agree to the score counting as final after a minimum of 12 ends have been completed. BOTH Captains must agree on which end the match will terminate. Either Captain has the right to apply Rule 4.

IN THE EVENT OF THE ABOVE SITUATION OCCURING BOTH CAPTAINS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE WITH THEIR SIGNATURE, THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF ENDS COMPLETED IF LESS THAN 12 ENDS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED THEN RULE 4 (1) APPLIES.

Rule 3

All matches to be played during the mid-week, that is, Monday – Friday Inclusive as per the fixture list.

Rule 4

1. When a match is stopped by mutual agreement on the account of darkness, condition of the weather, or any other valid reason, it shall be resumed with the scores, as they were when the match was stopped. It must be resumed on the same green with the same players playing in the same positions (there will be no substitute skips), unless otherwise agreed at the time of abandonment.
2. An end not completed shall be declared null; likewise, dead ends shall not be replayed.
3. In the event of a match being cancelled for any reason other than inclement weather, the teams involved must play the re-arranged fixture within 21 days of the original fixture. If the match is not played within that time span then neither team shall be allocated any points, and the match shall be deemed null and void, both teams will be fined (subject to the League Committees decision) the sum of £15.00 for each uncompleted fixture.

The only exception to this rule will be where rule 4 (4) applies.  

• All fixtures must be played by the second Friday in September
• In the event of inclement weather and the match not commencing, both sides shall automatically be allocated 3 points.

Rule 5

Scorecards from the Home team bearing the name of the teams and all of the players in legible writing signed by a Skip or the Captain of both sides must reach the Results Secretary within seven days following the match. In the event of non-receipt within the stipulated time, the home team will be deducted three points. In all cup competitions, the winning team shall be responsible for returning the correctly completed scorecard. However, in the event of a drawn game in cup competitions the home team will have responsibility for returning the card.

Rule 6

When possible, the league shall consist of an even number of teams.

Home and away matches shall be played against all the teams forming a division. A maximum of six points per match will be available. Two points for the winning team and two points for each winning rink. For a drawn match both teams will be awarded three points. Teams drawing on a rink will share the points. When teams have an equal number of points, the shot difference will decide the position in the league

Rule 7

The two skips shall be the judges of all disputed points, and when they agree, their decision shall be final. If agreement cannot be reached, the point shall be decided by an umpire.

Rule 8

Should teams arrive with fewer than six players, the points from the match shall be awarded to the opposition. In the event of teams arriving with one or two players short, three players will form a rink. All players in both teams will play with 2 bowls. The three-man team will bowl 6 bowls and the four-man team will bowl 8 bowls.  The final shots gained will be the score.

The game will be bowled as follows; both rinks leads will bowl their bowls as normal, then the four-man rinks second bowler, bowls both bowls one after another. Then the remaining players in both teams will bowl their bowls as normal.

Rule 9

1. Any player after taking part in a league or cup match is deemed to be registered with that team and can only play for that team throughout the season.
2. If non-eligible players participate in a league or cup match, the defaulting team will lose a minimum of 12 points and may face expulsion from the league.
3. All clubs must submit a cheque made payable to MHBL to the Treasurer by 1^st May.  The 2017 rates are £35.00 per team.

Rule 10

All teams must to be represented at the AGM, if they want to enter their team for the coming season or notice given to the Chairman prior to the said meeting.  Any Team not attending or giving written notice will incur a £5 fine and could result in their team not being accepted in to the league for the coming season. Any item for discussion at the AGM must be submitted to the secretary in writing by the end of November of the year prior to the meeting.

Rule 11

Sam Springer Cup

 In the event of a tie in the Springer Cup, a deciding end should be played by one of the rinks drawn prior to the commencement of the match.

The final of the Sam Springer Cup to be played at any neutral club’s bowling green.