2025 Competition Rules

Club Competition Rules

(Unless otherwise stated on the draw sheet)

🎯 Match Format

• Men’s and Ladies’ Singles are played to 21 shots.
• Handicap Singles are also played to 21 shots, after handicaps have been applied (see the top of the draw for how to    calculate shot difference). How Handicaps are Set
• All Pairs matches are played over 18 ends.

Any other formats will be stated on the draw sheet.

👥 Markers (Singles only)

• The first-named player is responsible for arranging a marker.

📅 Arranging Matches

• Both players (or pairs) are responsible for agreeing a date.
• Matches must be played on or before the play-by date for each round.
• The first-named player selects the rink that the match is to be played on.

👕 Dress Code

• Players and markers must abide by the usual club dress code.
• Finals weekend will be played in whites, and markers will be provided.

📝 Results

• The winner of the match is responsible for filling in the draw sheet at the club.
• Winners must also photograph and send the scorecard(s) to Chris Wrenn (07780381557 or [email protected])    within 24 hours of completing the match.

⚠️ Failure to Play

• Matches not played by the deadline may result in disqualification, unless an extension has been granted in advance.

🏆 Finals Weekend

• All finals are to be played on the weekend of 20th–21st September.
• The majority of finals will be scheduled for Saturday 20th, where possible.
• Exceptions will be made for players in more than two finals, in which case overspill matches may be arranged for        Sunday 21st.
• Please do not start any competitions if you cannot play on the finals weekend - you need to be available on both days    as your final could be scheduled for either of those days.

⚠️ Disputes

• In the event of any dispute, the Competitions Secretary’s decision is final.