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2020-21 OFFICIALS HANDBOOK
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OFFICIALS HANDBOOK
CONTENTS PAGE
Bowls WA Contacts 4
Bowls WA Sponsors & Partners 5
Bowls WA General Information 6
Bowls WA Events & Competitions - Field of Play Rules 10
Bowls WA General Conditions 13
Bowls WA Event Information 18
Metropolitan Pennant Competition - General Conditions 20
Men’s Saturday & Midweek Pennant Competition COP 32
Women’s Tuesday & Saturday Pennant Competition COP 41
Women’s Friday Night Pennant Conditions of Play 46
2020-21 Major Events 50
Metropolitan Club Contacts 52
Country Zone Contacts 62
Country League Contacts 64
Country Club Contacts 70
Associated Clubs 87
Bowls Australia Licensed Manufacturers 88
Schedule of Fines & Administration Fees 90
Bowls WA
Level 1, 158 Main Street
Osborne Park WA 6017
All Correspondence to:
PO Box 123, Osborne Park WA 6917
Ph: (08) 9340 0800, Fax: (08) 9340 0888
Email: enquiries@bowlswa.com.au
Website: www.bowlswa.com.au
information correct as of September 16 2020 HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 3BOWLS WA CONTACTS
Preface Bowls WA Committees
The Royal Western Australian Bowling Association Audit, Risk & Finance
(Inc), trading as Bowls WA, is responsible for Lisa Featherby (Ch)
advancing, promoting and controlling the game Doug Kelly, Larry Bandy, Glenda Cooper
of lawn bowls in WA.
Governance & People Development
Bowls WA is made up of 202 clubs (metro-65, Brian Lucas (Ch)
country -136) with a total of 15,440 members Lee Bunney
(male-10,471 female 4,969) making it one of the
largest sporting organisations in WA. Club Development
Vince Del Prete(Ch)
The organisation is governed by the Constitution Deborah Capper, Lee Bunney, Simon Alden,
and By Laws to cover the management of the Hailey Packer, Jeff Bessant, Clive Adams, Steve
organisation and the Field of Play Rules to cover Unsworth
matters pertaining to the game of bowls.
Country
Bowls WA Patron Ross Warburton (Ch)
His Excellency the Honourable Kim Beazley AC. Des Miguel, Jenni Bunce, Norm Skoglund, Sandra
Trenowden, Greg Carter, Jill Fotheringhame, Bob
Bowls WA Vice Patron Plater, Anne Whyatt
Norma Samuel
Bowls Management
Bowls WA Board Marc Abonnel (Ch)
Larry Bandy (President)............... .0408 929 440 Ross Warburton, Leonie Potts, Michael Garratt,
Doug Kelly......................................0427 251 305 Tony Hockey, Jim Powell
Vincent Del Prete............................0416 288 319
Lisa Featherby................................0429 930 462 Fixtures and Events
Marc Abonnel..................................0418 383 883 Leonie Potts (Ch)
Ross Warburton..............................0435 338 280 Ross Dolton, Trevor Orton, Cathy Taylor, Carol
Deborah Capper.............................0409 022 813 Lee, John Bridge, Scott Jaggs
Lee Bunney....................................0429 988 858
Glenda Cooper...............................0418 044 051 Umpires
Brian Lucas....................................0419 388 869 Michael Garratt (Ch)
Susan Hogg, Anne Crabb, Vicki Eva, Peter
Bowls WA Staff Barnett, Gavan Ebsworth, Heather Hosking
Bowls WA Office...................................9340 0800
CEO Ken Pride....................................9340 0808 Greens and Infrastructure
Communications / Bowls Link.............9340 0807 Jim Powell (Ch)
Admin/Reception.................................9340 0806 Kevin Lynch, Ron Mance, Dicky Dawe, Peter
Competitions and Events.....................9340 0801 Bekink, Colin Cooke, Warren Carslake, Ivan
Finance................................................9340 0802 Campbell
Inclusive Practices & High Performance....9340 0804
High Performance
Regional Bowls Managers Ross Dempsey, Therese Hastings, Tony Hockey,
Clive Adams....................................0408 136 831 Linda Warburton, Ken Perks, Jaewyn Norton,
Steve Unsworth...............................0418 890 680 Michael Garratt
Sunday Times Bowls
Clive Adams....................................0418 941 365
4 202 0 - 2 02 1 BOWLS WA information correct as of September 16 2020BOWLS WA SPONSORS & PARTNERS
BOWLS WA WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS AND
PARTNERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
The Department of Local Government,
Sport and Cultural Industries
Sport and Recreation builds stronger, healthier,
happier and safer communities.
www.dsr.wa.gov.au
Crown Perth
A World of Entertainment
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Blooms Chemist
Your first call Pharmacy professionals
www.bloomsthechemist.com.au
Seniors Recreation Council
Be active everyday
www.srcwa.asn.au
BCiB
Bowling Club Insurance Brokers
www.bcib.com.au
Henselite
Choice of Champions
www.henselite.com.au
www.perthbowlscentre.com.au
Dyenamic Sublimation
Australian made Bowls Uniforms
www.dyenamicsublimation.com.au
Liquor Traders Australia
Your viable wholesale alternative
www. liquortraders.com.au
Motobility
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information correct as of September 16 2020 HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 5BOWLS WA GENERAL INFORMATION
BOWLS WA OFFICE
The office is situated on the 1st floor, 158 Main Street, Osborne Park. Official office hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm Friday, excluding public holidays.
CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence must be addressed to:
Bowls WA, PO Box 123, Osborne Park WA 6917, or emailed to: enquiries@bowlswa.com.au
• Any mail that is of a private nature should be marked “private” on the outside of the envelope.
• All mail is previewed and then passed on to the relevant personnel.
• Please advise in writing any alterations to fixtures, club details, committee members or addresses.
CLUB CORRESPONDENCE
Unless stated otherwise, all correspondence will be directed to the Hon Secretary. Please note: any other requests
to amend club information and mailing details must be provided to Bowls WA in writing.
STOCK COLLECTION
Bowls WA will allocate a date for all metropolitan clubs to collect stock for the season. This will include, Handbooks,
Scorecards and Pennant Result Pads. Leagues are to complete the League Stock order form which will be posted
prior to the season. If Leagues require stock prior to the Metropolitan season, they should advise Bowls WA. The
collection of any/all items is the responsibility of the club. Information regarding this collection will be sent to the clubs
and posted on the Bowls WA website.
MAILOUTS
Bowls WA will provide a mailout (email) to all clubs on a monthly basis. All information is emailed to the Club or
nominated representative. The mailout will consist of general information and entry forms. All information sent in the
mailout will also be available on the Bowls WA website.
BOWLS WA E-NEWS
Bowls WA distributes an e-newsletter on a regular basis during the bowling season. The e-news covers recent
results, information on events, club development information etc. To be added to the mailing list email “Bowls WA
e-news” in the subject line to enquiries@bowlswa.com.au. Clubs and members are strongly encouraged to register
for the e-news.
ENTRY FORMS
Entry forms for Bowls WA events will be emailed to clubs and posted on the Bowls WA website at least one month
prior to the event commencing. Please do not contact the office unless you have not received details by the expected
date. Payments must be made as part of the entry process; Visa and MasterCard are both accepted.
BOWLS WA MERCHANDISE- PRICE LIST (Correct as at the time of print. Prices subject to change and include GST)
Bowls WA Eight (8) Badges * $3.00 50 Badges **** $5.00
Club Eight (8) Badges** $3.00 Veterans Badges ***** $9.00
Blooms Bowls Stickers 1 sheet*** $1.00 Bowls Stickers (range of colours) 100 per roll $10.00
Laws of the Sport of Bowls $9.00 Officiating Manual $25.00
Activities Handbook $20.00 Friendships Badges $5.00
Scorecards - Sets Play (per 100) $8.00 Welcome Packs $6.00
Scorecards - 26 ends (per 1000) $30.00 “In The Groove” Booklet $4.00
Orders may be phoned, faxed or emailed. Merchandise can be posted or collected in person, the merchandise will
be accompanied with an invoice including postage (where necessary).
*Bowls WA Eight Badges - are only for players competing in Bowls WA events, State events, Pennants, League and
Zone Championships.
**Club 8 Badges - are only for club events, including gala days, carnivals etc.
*** Four (4) stickers per sheet
***50 Badges - are only for players competing in Bowls WA events, State events, Pennants, League and Zone
Championships.
****Veteran’s Badges - are only for players who have reached the age of 70 years or above.
6 202 0 - 2 02 1 BOWLS WA information correct as of September 16 2020BOWLS WA GENERAL INFORMATION PAYMENTS Cheques and Postal orders should be crossed “Not Negotiable” and made payable to Bowls WA. Cheques need to be sent with relevant information attached or written on the back of the cheque. Payments can be paid direct into the Bowls WA account with a suitable invoice number or reference then please email liz@bowlswa.com.au advising date, amount and details of payment. Payments can also be made over the phone by Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), please call 9340 0800. If you require any further information on PAYMENTS or ACCOUNTS, please contact our Finance Officer. BOWLS WA PHOTOGRAPHS All photographs taken at Bowls WA events by the Official Photographer remain the property of Bowls WA. Photographs can be purchased through Bowls WA. For more information, visit the Bowls WA website. JACK HI Bowls WA produces a quarterly magazine - Jack Hi. Jack Hi editions are available online via the Bowls WA website. Spring and Autumn editions are produced and distributed to clubs. Clubs or individuals are encouraged to submit stories and photographs for publication in this magazine. Please note that publication is at the discretion of the Jack Hi Editor. Jack Hi submissions are to be sent to: aaron@bowlswa.com.au. Jack Hi Deadlines * check the Jack Hi for exact submission deadlines of the next edition Issue Submissions & Bookings Due* Published Winter Early July Late July Spring* Early October Late October Summer Late January Late February Autumn* Early April Late April INSURANCE Bowls WA’s insurance for Personal and Accident is for all bowlers above club level that suffer an injury as a result of an accident whilst playing bowls. The insurance is to cover bowlers in Bowls WA State Events. Please note that bowlers playing in pennant competition are representing their club and are not covered by Bowls WA Insurance. Clubs are strongly advised to consult their insurance broker to ensure that the club has the appropriate and adequate insurance in place. For further information on how to claim or what benefits you will receive from the BWA policy, please contact BCiB on 1300 657 058 or info@bcib.com.au BOWLS WA CONSTITUTION The Bowls WA Constitution is available on the website. BOWLS WA BY LAWS The Bowls WA By Laws are continually revised. The Bowls WA Board has the power to change these By Laws. These are available on the Bowls WA website. BOWLS WA POLICIES Bowls WA Policies are reviewed and updated regularly, and are available on the website. BOWLS AUSTRALIA POLICIES Bowls Australia Policies can be downloaded from the Bowls Australia website. PRIVACY Please be advised that the staff members of Bowls WA are not permitted to provide personal phone numbers, email addresses or postal addresses of any member of a bowling club who does not hold an official position with Bowls WA. Staff can provide contact information of members on the Board and Committees who are acting in an official capacity. WORKING WITH CHILDREN Clubs are encouraged to foster junior programs. All volunteers or paid staff that work with children are required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Clubs are responsible for ensuring that the volunteers/paid staff have their WWCC. Applications for WWCC can be obtained from the local post office. Refer to http://workingwithchildren. wa.gov.au. For more information of junior/schools programs please contact the Bowls WA Office. information correct as of September 16 2020 HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 7
BOWLS WA GENERAL INFORMATION UNIFORMS Clubs are requested to provide Bowls WA with colour copies/photographs of their club uniform. If a club changes its uniform, it must have written permission from Bowls WA and be supplied by an approved Bowls Australia manufacturer. For more information, please refer to the Bowls WA Attire Policy on the website. UMPIRES Information regarding Umpire accreditation and re-accreditation courses will be sent to clubs in the mailout. Metropolitan courses are generally held twice a year - prior to the season in September and after the season in May. Application forms are available online. For further information, contact the Umpires Committee Chairperson or the Bowls WA Office. COACH EDUCATION Bowls WA conducts courses for club coaches, introductory coaches and re-accreditations. Information including application forms will be sent to clubs in the mailout and is also available via the Bowls WA Website. Please contact the Bowls WA Office for more information. GREENS The Greens & Infrastructure Committee will conduct metropolitan inspections at least once a year. For information regarding greens, please contact the Greens & Infrastructure Committee Chairperson or the Bowls WA Office. 8 202 0 - 2 02 1 BOWLS WA information correct as of September 16 2020
BOWLS WA EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS - FIELD OF PLAY RULES All players and/or clubs entering Bowls WA events and competitions acknowledge and agree to abide by the Laws of the Sport of Bowls and the Bowls WA Field of Play Rules and to respect the integrity of gender, cross gender and grading regulations as specified in the Conditions of Play for each event or competition. A player is only eligible to play their Club Championships at the club which is the player’s “Home Club”. In the case of a player transferring home clubs during the season, they may not compete in any Championship at their new home club in which they competed at their old home club. E.g. Club championship singles. Players may only in one season be the champion of any one club. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES The Bowls Management Committee is responsible to review, add to, delete or alter these Rules and their associated Conditions of Play. Recommendations for changes to these Rules or their associated Conditions of Play are to be submitted in writing through the appropriate Operational Committee for consideration by the Bowls Management Committee. The Bowls Management Committee reserves the right to accept, decline or make alterations as appropriate to these recommendations. The Fixtures and Events Committee reserve the right to refuse nominations and to delay, postpone, reschedule, abandon or alter the advertised Specific Competitions Conditions of Play for any Bowls WA event or competition. DEFINITIONS To provide clarity in these Field of Play Rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise indicates the meaning of such words or letters shall be as described in these definitions. AGGREGATE The combined number of shots scored by each team in a side during a side’s game. AFFILIATED CLUB A Club affiliated with Bowls WA as described in the BowlsWA Constitution and Bowls WA By Laws. AFFILIATED MEMBER A player who is registerd with a state or territory association of an affiliated club. ATTIRE The appropriate clothing to be worn for Bowls Australia or Bowls WA events; as described in the Bowls Australia NMP Policy. BOWLS AUSTRALIA EVENT National and International events under the control of Bowls Australia or any other event under the control of or conducted on behalf of Bowls Australia or World Bowls; which may include, but is not limited to, the Australian Sides Championships, Australian Open, Australian Indoor Singles, Australian Champion of Champions, Australian Senior Sides Championships, Australian Championships and Australian Under 18 Championships. BOWLS WA EVENT Includes, but is not limited to, State Events, Metropolitan Pennant Competition, Country Week, Country League and Country Zone events, or events under the control of, or conducted on behalf of World Bowls or Bowls Australia by the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events committees or events conducted by Club Match committees on behalf of Bowls WA. BOWLS WA OPEN EVENT An event which with the exception of gender and or affiliation specifications; has no other specified eligibility requirements. BWA OFFICIAL A member of the Bowls WA Board or Bowls WA Committees. BYE A side, team or players who do not have opponents to play in a scheduled fixture or a round in an event are awarded a BYE. In the case of a round in an event, player(s) will proceed to the following round, with no loss of entitlements. CLEARANCE As referred to in Bowls WA Field of Play Rules- Bowls WA Events and Competitions. 10 202 0 - 2 02 1 BOWLS WA information correct as of September 16 2020
BOWLS WA EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS - FIELD OF PLAY RULES COMPOSITE SIDE OR TEAM A side or team formed from any number of players who are members of different clubs affiliated with Bowls WA. CONDITIONS OF PLAY Refer to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls and Specific Event Conditions Of Play. CONSTITUTED PLAYER A singles player or member of a team who has commenced their first game in a competition (when the jack is deliv- ered in the first end as per the Laws of the Sport of Bowls) or has become constituted as per the provisions in the Laws of the Sport of Bowls as per Domestic Regulations. CONTROLLING BODY The body having immediate control over the Conditions of Play under which a game is played according to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls. DEFAULTING PLAYER, TEAM OR SIDE A side, team or player that does not meet the requirements of any specific law or laws contained in the Laws of the Sport of Bowls or Bowls WA Field of Play Rules or Metropolitan Pennant Conditions of Play. DOMESTIC REGULATION For domestic play, member National Authorities can make domestic regulations to cover some aspects of the sport according to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls. EXTREME WEATHER Weather (Heat, rain, electrical disturbance or any other inclement weather phenomenon) that forces a game to be delayed or abandoned. ELIGIBLE MEMEBR A Player who satisfies the eligibility criteria, as stated in the Conditions of Play set down by the Controlling . FINALS Finals may include Semi-Finals, Preliminary Finals, Grand Finals and Metropolitan Pennant Finals. FORFEIT A game that is awarded to an opponent when a side, team or player is unable to play or withdraws from a competition after the draw has been completed. A player from a forfeiting team may not act as a replacement player or substitue in that competition meeting the requirements of one or more Laws of the Sport of Bowls or Bowls WA Field of Play Rules or Specific Event Conditions of Play. HOME CLUB The Primary Club to which a player is affiliated. INSTANTANEOUS PENALTIES POLICY As per Laws of The Sport, Domestic Regulations, Umpires may use this policy in situations where players do not conduct themselves in polite and sporting like manner and where there is no penalty specified for the players actions. INTEGRITY RULE Every club, side, team or player entering in Bowls WA Events or Competitions shall respect and act with honesty and truthfulness to uphold the intent and spirit of the competition, refer to the Integrity of Graded Pennants Policy. LAW The Laws which control the sport of bowls as described in the Laws of the Sport of Bowls. MASTERS QUALIFICATION Masters Singles Tournament - Singles Champion of a Controlling Body Masters Pairs Tournament - Singles or Pairs Champion of a Controlling Body Masters Triples Tournament - Singles, Pairs or Triples Champion of a Controlling Body Masters Fours Tournament - Singles, Pairs, Triples or Fours Champion of a Controlling Body Masters Mixed Pairs Tournament - Singles, Pairs or Mixed Pairs Champion of a Controlling Body Masters Mixed Fours Tournament - Singles, Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Triples, Mixed Triples, Fours or Mixed Fours Champion of a Controlling Body information correct as of September 16 2020 HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 11
BOWLS WA EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS - FIELD OF PLAY RULES MASTERS EVENT An event, competition or tournament reserved for player(s), who have a Masters Qualification. MATCH OFFICIAL A person appointed by the Controlling Body to conduct an event for or on behalf of the Controlling Body. METROPOLITAN PENNANT ENTITLEMENTS The Pennant Divisions for which a club is eligible to apply based on the previous season’s promotions or relega- tions and or vacancies within the competition as advised annually by the appropriate Fixtures and Events Commit- tee. NOVICE A player who has been an active member of an affiliated club in the Bowls WA Database for no more than two (2) years. NOVICE EVENT An event, competition or tournament reserved for Novice players. OVER 60’S A player aged 60 years or over. OVER 60’s EVENT An event, competition or tournament reserved for over 60’s players. PENNANT SEASON COMMENCEMENT The first pennant game is deemed to be the first game played by any gender in the current pennant season. PLAYER PROTECTION The protection afforded to a player for concurrent events. Refer to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls and Bowls WA Field of Play Rules. REPLACEMENT PLAYER A player who is appointed to take the place of a constituted player who is physically incapable or otherwise prevented from taking further part in any end (after the first round), for a reason accepted by the Controlling Body. SUBSTITUTE PLAYER A player who is appointed to take the place of a team member who is unavailable to play at any time (including the first end of the game), for a reason accepted by the Controlling Body. UMPIRE A person who has received accreditation through a National Officiating course. UMPIRE OF THE DAY The umpire appointed by, or on behalf of, the Controlling Body to officiate at an event. Refer to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, Bowls WA Field of Play Rules and Metropolitan Pennant Competition - General Conditions. UNDER 18’S A player aged less than eighteen (18) years. UNDER 18’S EVENT An event, competition or tournament reserved for Under 18’s players. VETERAN A player aged 70 years or more. VETERAN’S EVENT An event, competition or tournament reserved for veteran players. WALKOVER A general term used to describe the advancement of a side, team or player, to the next round of a competition without playing a game in the current round of the competition. 12 202 0 - 2 02 1 BOWLS WA information correct as of September 16 2020
BOWLS WA GENERAL CONDITIONS
All members of Western Australian affiliated clubs, who are shown on the Bowls Link database as having ‘Playing
Rights” and subject to playing restrictions applied by their home club are eligible to take part in Bowls WA Competitions
and Events.
Nominations for Bowls WA events will not be accepted unless the nomination fee is received by the due date.
1. Eligibility
1.1 Male players are not eligible to play in Bowls WA Events, when these events are designated as “Women’s”
events.
1.2 Female players are not eligible to play in Bowls WA Events, when these events are designated as “Men’s”
events.
1.3 Cross gender substitution is only permitted in the Pennant Competition as described in Metropolitan
Pennant Conditions of Play and Country League Pennant Conditions of Play.
1.4 Multiple club membership
A Player who is a member of more than one club
(i) Will be affiliated at only one club which shall be regarded as the player’s Home Club.
(ii) Will play Pennant for their Home Club.
(iii) If a player’s Home Club does not enter a side into a Defined Pennant Competition a player may
apply to play in that Pennant Competition for another club of which they are a member.
(iv) If a Country Club plays Men’s Midweek Pennant within their league on a day other than the
Metropolitan Midweek Pennant day, a member of that club may apply on the appropriate Multiple
Club Pennant Application form to also play in the Metropolitan Midweek Pennant Competition.
(v) Will play Club Championships at their Home Club
(vi) If a country player is eligible and is granted permission via the Multiple Club Pennant Application
Form to play Men’s Saturday or Women’s Tuesday Metropolitan Pennant, they become ineligible
to play Men’s or Women’s Countryweek.
(vii) If a player transfers Home Club status after the commencement of the season a player shall not
be eligible to compete in any Club Championship at their new Home Club that they contested in
the current season at their previous Home Club.
(viii) Where a player is the current season’s Club Champion of their previous Home Club they shall
be entitled to enter that seasons Champion of Club Champion Event(s) as the Club Champion of
their previous Home Club.
2. Late Entries
(i) Late entries for a Bowls WA Event will be accepted onto a waiting list up until the Specific Event Draw has
been published. Should withdrawals from the original draw occur, teams on the waiting list will be added
to the draw in the order they were received.
(ii) Late entries accepted will be used to fill any byes in the original draw before the specific event draw has
been published.
(iii) Once the draw has been published, NO late entries will be accepted.
3. Replacement Players and Substitutes
Replacement Players and Substitutes may be used in Bowls WA events and competitions, under the following
conditions:
(i) Nominated and intended players can be replaced up until the constitution of players, if approved by the
Controlling Body as per Laws of the Sport of Bowls Domestic Regulation: Constitution of Players.
(ii) Bowls WA must be immediately notified when a team requires the use of a Replacement player or
Substitute required on the day or prior to the commencement of, or during the event, these must be
approved by the officiating Controlling Body and the Umpire of the Day at the relevant venue.
(iii) Replacement players and Substitutes may only be used in accordance with the Laws of the Sport of
Bowls Domestic Regulations.
(iv) A defeated player in any Bowls WA event may not act as a Replacement player or Substitute in the same
event.
4. Forfeits
4.1 A team representative or a singles player must notify the appropriate Bowls WA Fixtures and Events
Committee (not the hosting venue) as soon as possible prior to the day of an event if they are unable to
participate and intend to forfeit.
4.2 If on the day of play a team representative or a singles player intends to forfeit they must notify the
hosting venue.
information correct as of September 16 2020 HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 13BOWLS WA GENERAL CONDITIONS
4.3 A team or singles player that forfeits during any Bowls WA event (Sectional or Knockout) shall be liable
for a fine (per player), except that if in the final game of any sectional play the result of the singles player
or teams drawn to play against each other will have no effect upon the final sectional winner they may,
with the consent of the Controlling Body, elect not to play. If one team or player wishes to play the final
game, then the game must be played.
4.4 The recipient of a forfeit shall be awarded a win except where a team or singles player that forfeits two
or more games in sectional play will be considered as never entering the event and all previous scores
shall be deleted, except where 4.3 applies.
Penalty:
► Failure to notify Bowls WA prior to the start of an event of an intended forfeit may result in a fine.
► A forfeit on any day of the competition except as described in Bowls WA Field of Play Rules shall result
in a fine.
5. Bye
A team or singles player receiving a Bye shall progress to the next round of the event with no loss or gain of
entitlements.
6. Late Appearance
6.1 In all Bowls WA events 30 minutes is allowed beyond the scheduled starting time for players to arrive.
6.2 If at the end of 30 minutes a member of a team is not present and no replacement player or substitute is
approved by the Controlling Body, the defaulting team will forfeit the game to their opponents.
6.3 A substitute or replacement player will not be allowed for a singles player.
6.4 In the case of extenuating circumstances (eg. Major freeway hold-up), the game can at the determination
of the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee be re-scheduled.
6.5 It is the responsibility of the Manager of a side or team or a singles player to make every effort to
immediately notify the host club and the Controlling Body of the extenuating circumstances which will
delay their arrival at the venue and to apply for consideration for the game to be re-scheduled.
7. Player Protection
7.1 Zones, Leagues, Regions and Clubs are requested not to schedule Championships that conflict with
Bowls WA Open events or Bowls Australia National events; so as to encourage their members to
compete or officiate at State and above level.
7.2 If Zones, Leagues, Regions or Clubs are unable to avoid concurrent scheduling, the Zone, League,
Region or Club must provide player protection for their players and or officials for the period the player
or official is actively engaged in; plus reasonable travelling time for International Events under the control
of Bowls Australia or World Bowls, Bowls WA Open Events and selection trials for the Australian Sides
Championship.
7.3 For all other events if a Zone, League, Region or Club Championship can not be re-scheduled or it is
impractical to offer player protection the player(s) involved should decide which event to contest.
8. Trial Ends
8.1 Before start of play in any game, or before continuing an unfinished game on another day, one trial end
must be played in each direction. The Controlling Body may however limit the number of trial ends to be
played to no trial ends or one trial end in one direction using as many bowls as will be used in the game
according to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.
8.2 Trial ends are not part of the game. The start of play is the rolling of the jack in the first end. All trial ends
shall be completed by the scheduled starting time of the game and if still in progress at the scheduled
starting time shall cease immediately.
8.3 In Bowls WA State Events, trial ends shall be restricted to the first game to be played on any one day on
any one green by a side, team or player; except that if the direction of play on a green in any one day is
changed or if a side, team or player is required to change greens additional trial ends will be permitted.
9. Attire
The appropriate clothing is to be worn for Bowls Australia or Bowls WA events; as described in the Bowls Australia
NMP Policy.
Penalty:
► The penalty for non-compliance, as reported by any Umpire or Bowls WA official (including Zone/League/
Region officials), the player/s may receive a fine.
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10. Smoking and the Consumption of Alcohol
Any lit or unlit smoking implement, electronic cigarettes and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the greens
during any Bowls WA Competition or Event.
Bowls WA strongly encourages clubs to define a smoking area well away from the playing surfaces.
Penalty:
► For the first offence on that day, the player shall be warned by the Umpire of the Day.
► If the player commits the same offence for the second time on the same day, the player shall be
disqualified from the game and no substitute or replacement player be permitted to take his/her place in
the team, and the game will be forfeited to the opponent.
11. Use of Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices
All mobile phones must be turned to silent (or vibrate) whilst play is in progress.
11.1 In the case of a pending emergency, permission to set a mobile phone to an audible tone must be given
by the Umpire of the Day.
11.2 Mobiles phone may NOT be used on the greens at any time whilst play is in progress on any rink.
11.3 Mobile phones may be used away from the greens as long as play is not disrupted or held up.
11.4 Electronic Devices are not permitted e.g. Ipods or Radios
11.5 Players who require the use of any Electronic Device for medical reasons should notify the Umpire of the
Day before the start of play
Any Player that is seen by the Umpire of the Day or is reported to the Umpire of the Day to be disrupting
or holding up play by using a mobile phone.
► For the first offence on that day, the player shall be warned by the Umpire of the Day.
► For the second offence a fine will be applied and thereafter a fine for each and every continuing
offence.
12. Greens Safety
Bowls WA, in identifying risks associated with bowls, has implemented the following rules in the best interests of risk
management and Sports safety.
12.1 Players
Players directly participating in a game are not permitted to sit on the banks with any portion of their
body in the ditch or on the green whilst play is in progress.
► For the first offence on that day, the player shall be warned by the Umpire of the Day.
► A fine will be applied for each and every continuing offence.
12.2 Spectators and Players
Spectators or players not directly participating in the game must abide by the Laws of The Sport.
13. Photographs and Video
All photographs or video footage that are taken at Bowls WA Association Events by the Official Bowls WA Photographer
or official remain the property of Bowls WA.
14. Players Transferring Clubs
14.1 Pennant Season Transfer
There are specific conditions that apply to a player wishing to transfer their entitlement to play for; and/
or transfer Home Club status to another club once the annual Metropolitan Pennant Competition has
commenced.
(i) After the first Pennant game of each season and up to and including the 31st December of that year,
permission will be granted to compete in the Metropolitan Pennant Competition and change Home Club
status to another club subject to the Bowls WA Clearance By Law. Provided that:
a) The player applies in writiing to the Bowls WA CEO or his/her nominee.
b) The player upon approval of the application and prior to competing in the first Pennant game for
their new Home Club pays the applicable administration fee to Bowls WA.
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(ii) After the 31st December of each season permission may only be granted in extreme circumstances to
compete in the Pennant Competition and change Home Club status to another club during the current
season, provided that:
a) The player applies in writing to the Bowls WA CEO or his/her nominee who will consider the
application
b) The application is in accordance with the Bowls WA Clearance By Law.
c) The player upon approval of the application and prior to competing in the first Pennant game for
their new Home Club pays the applicable administration fee to Bowls WA.
Penalty: A club will be forfeited and may incur a fine for playing a player who has not been transferred
correctly during the Pennant Season.
14.2 Player Transfer Disputes
Should any club claim that an outgoing player is in financial dispute with their club then they must contact
Bowls WA in writing, setting out their dispute with the player. The President and/or the CEO of Bowls WA
shall appoint a mediator to resolve the dispute and the player may not play for any other club until the
dispute is resolved.
14.3 Interstate Clearance
14.3.1 Any member of an affiliated bowling club in another Australian State or Territory seeking membership of
a Club in this State shall lodge an Interstate Clearance Form, found on the Bowls Australia website under
Club Assist-Policies, to their original State Association for processing.
14.3.2 Any player of an affiliated bowling club in Western Australia seeking membership of a club in another
State or Territory shall lodge an Interstate Clearance Form, found on the Bowls Australia website, to
Bowls WA for processing.
15. Umpire of the Day
15.1 While several umpires may officiate on any one day, only one (1) Umpire shall be designated as the
Umpire of the Day.
15.2 The Umpire of the Day may delegate a representative to monitor the temperature.
15.3 The Umpire of the Day shall be solely responsible to make the final decision in regard to the
interpretation of Laws or Rules and continuation, deferment or abandonment of play.
16. Umpire Equipment Restrictions
Laser Measures are not approved for use in Bowls WA Events including but not limited to Pennant and
State Events.
17. Fines and Administration Fees
Any fine or administration fee shall be paid to Bowls WA in accordance with the invoice issued to:
► The Secretary of the Club where the Club is liable for an administration fee or is being fined.
► The player concerned where any individual player is liable for an administration fee or is being fined.
Should the fine, or administration fee not be paid by the prescribed date, the following restrictions may apply until the
fine, or administration fee is paid:
a) Where the Club is liable, the Club or any of its members may not be permitted to take part in any game or
fixture conducted by Bowls WA or under patronage of Bowls WA, nor shall the representative of the club
concerned be permitted to attend or take part in any meeting of Bowls WA.
b) Where an individual player or players is liable any such player or players may not be permitted to take
part in any bowls game or fixture conducted by Bowls WA or under the patronage of Bowls WA.
The amount of each and every fine and administration fee shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the Bowls
Management Committee.
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18. Protest Procedure for Bowls WA State Events
In the event that a player in singles or a team wishes to dispute the result of the game due to an Umpires Decision
made during the course of the game the following procedures are required to be followed:
18.1 Once both cards are signed by both competing players in singles or both team representatives in team
play and handed into the Controlling Body or their representative no Protest will be permitted
18.2 In the event that a player in singles or a team wishes to dispute the result of the game due to an Umpires
decision made during the course of the game and the game card has not been signed by one or both
singles players or a representative of both teams in team play, the following procedures are required to
be followed:
(i) If it is required that the result of the game or competition be decided forthwith or at the end of
play on the day on which the incident occurred, then, whether or not the umpire’s decision is later
found by the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee or Bowls WA Management Committee
to be incorrect, it shall be final and binding in respect of all circumstances adjudicated upon and
no further action will be taken by the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee or Bowls WA
Management Committee.
(ii) If an immediate result of the game or competition is not considered necessary, or if the game or
competition involves play at a later date of a further round, and before such later date the decision
made by the umpire is held to be incorrect either by the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee or
Bowls WA Management Committee on appeal, then the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee
will forthwith make any consequential adjustment to the score and/or take any further action that
may become necessary to rectify the result of the original decision of the umpire.
(iii) In the event of the umpire’s decision being ultimately held to be incorrect, or varied in any way,
Bowls WA should take steps to disseminate the correct decision in the given circumstances.
19. Appealing a Bowls WA Operational Committee Decision or fine or administration fee.
Any administration decision by a Bowls WA Operational Committee, fine or administration fee imposed, may be
appealed through the following process:
(i) A written appeal with an explanation and listing all mitigating circumstances is to be lodged with the Bowls
WA CEO within 48 hours of the written notification of the decision.
(ii) If the CEO believes the appeal has merit the Bowls WA Management Committee will consider the appeal,
and provide the lodger with a written copy of their findings.
(iii) A Sub Committee of three (3) members of the Bowls WA Management Committee, one being the
Chairman, will hear appeals on operational committee decisions made, if, the full Bowls Management
Committee was not due to convene a normal meeting within (10) working days of receipt of the appeal.
(iv) The decision of the Bowls WA Management Committee is final.
20. Delaying Play
If the Umpire or the Controlling Body, either by their own observation or on appeal from one of the skips or an
opponent in singles, decides that a player is deliberately delaying the delivery of a player’s bowl:
► On the first occasion the Umpire shall warn the player;
► For the second and subsequent offence the end will be regarded as completed and the opponents of the
offender will score as many shots as there are bowls in use by such opponent.
21. Death at the venue or in transit
21.1 Death in transit
Should a Players Death occur in transit, the match in question is immediately abandoned.
21.2 Death at the venue
21.1.1 Should there be a death of a player immediately prior to or during the match, that match will be
abandoned.
21.1.2 Should there be a death of a player, official, spectator, employee or any other person not directly
involved in an individual match, the commencement or continuation of that match will require the
joint agreement of the respective team managers. Should agreement not be reached, the match
will be abandoned.
21.3 Pennant Fixtures.
Should this occur during any pennant fixture and the required number of ends to constitute a game
has been completed, then a winner shall be determined at the time play ceased. Should there not be a
constituted game, then the fixture will be treated as abandoned and equal points shall be awarded.
21.4 Other Bowls events.
The controlling body shall determine when and if the event shall be replayed/rescheduled.
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22. Player damaging the Green
The Umpire of the Day shall be at liberty to warn a player if in their opinion he is causing damage to the green.
Following the warning, if the player continues to cause damage to the green, the Umpire of the Day may request the
player to retire from the green and take no further part in the match. For further information refer to Bowls Australia
Greens Protection Policy.
22.1 Refusing to leave the green
If the player refuses to leave the green, the player will be considered to become a defaulting player as
per the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.
23. Disciplinary Procedures for Players
Participants in the sport are expected to show appropriate respect to fellow players, officials and spectators; upholding
the Laws of the Sport and to act in a manner that does not bring the game into disrepute. These procedures will apply
to any players participating in events, teams or squads which are subject to the authority of Bowls WA.
Complaints may be lodged by the Umpire of the Day, officials from competing clubs, the authorized team manager
or a participating player.
23.1 Complaints referred to Bowls WA may include:
● Violation of or non-compliance with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, Bowls WA General Conditions of Play,
General or Individual Pennant Conditions of Play and/or Individual Event Conditions of Play,
● in a manner unbecoming a Member or prejudicial to the objects and interests of Bowls WA, a Controlling
Body and/or the sport of bowls, bringing themselves, another member, Bowls WA, a Controlling Body or
the sport of bowls into disrepute.
23.2 Complaints must be made in writing within 72 hours of the alleged incident and addressed to the Bowls
WA Fixtures and Events Committee Chairperson. The complaint shall be clear and unambiguous, stating
precisely the matter to be determined,
23.3 Within 72 hours of receipt of the complaint the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee will consider
the matter and make a determination. All parties involved will be informed of the decision in writing, within
48 hours thereafter. The committee has the power to call individuals before it, but is not required to do so.
23.4 Penalties which may be determined, subject always to any limitations in the relevant legislation or the
Laws of the Sport include:
► A reprimand(s);
► A fine(s);
► Suspension(s), from all bowls activities, on such terms and for such period as is considered fit;
► Exclusion(s) from a particular activity, event or events;
► Disqualification(s), for such period as is considered fit, including life bans;
23.5 If either party wishes to appeal the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events decision they must do so following
the procedures outlined in Bowls WA General Conditions Appealing a Bowls WA Operational Committee
Decision or fine or administration fee.
BOWLS WA EVENT INFORMATION
Refer to Field of Play Rules and relevant Conditions of Play for full details.
GENERAL MATCH INFORMATION
Bowls WA: 9340 0800
Pieter Harris (Competitions and Events): 0427 709 933
FIELD OF PLAY RULES and CONDITIONS OF PLAY
The Field of Play Rules refer to all Bowls WA events, unless otherwise specified. The Field of Play Rules are available
on the website www.bowlswa.com.au.
All Events, including Pennants, State Championships, Country Week etc, will have Event Specific Conditions of
Play. The Conditions of Play are available on our website www.bowlswa.com.au and are listed as “Men’s State Pairs
Conditions of Play” etc.
Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee reserves the right to change the Conditions of Play at any time.
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RESPONSIBILITY
It is the club and the player’s responsibility to ensure they are familiar with the Field of Play Rules and the Conditions
of Play for each event.
ENTRY FORMS
The entry forms for the season will be distributed throughout the year via links in electronic (email) club mail outs and
will be available on the Bowls WA website under Events.
PLEASE PRINT NAMES CLEARLY and ensure that entry forms are FULLY COMPLETED.
CLOSING DATE on entry forms for all events is the closing date at the Bowls WA Office.
CANCELLATIONS may be made via phone to Bowls WA however they must also be received in writing (letter,
email or fax) before the draw has been completed to be eligible for a refund. Refunds will be payable to the club or
player after the event.
CANCELLATIONS with less than 24 hours notice prior to the event may incur a fine.
NO SHOWS players who do not show up to compete in events may incur a fine.
CLUB EVENTS (INCLUDING MASTERS)
Bowls WA does not run club events (including Masters) and questions pertaining to these should be directed to the
host club. The format for Club Championships and the Conditions of Play are determined by the Club.
TROPHIES
Perpetual Trophies will be allowed to be taken by the winning team/player but must be returned to Bowls WA at least
one month before the next season’s event. Winners trophies only will be provided by Bowls WA.
Brooches/Medals/Badges
Brooches/Medals/Badges will be presented to winners of relevant events and are provided by Bowls WA.
BOWLS WA GENERAL CONDITIONS
THE FIXTURES AND EVENTS COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE CONDITIONS OF PLAY
AT ANY TIME
The Fixtures and Events Committee reserves the right to make all arrangements, to fix and/or alter starting times, to
alter or make any variations to the conditions of any event or to the programme. The Committee reserves the right
to change or cancel any event.
• All disputes shall be settled by the appropriate Bowls WA Committee. Any member of the Bowls WA Fixtures
and Events Committee competing in a tournament, may assist the committee on the day, but is not permitted to
represent the Fixtures and Events Committee or participate in the discussion or resolution of any claim, dispute
or decision on the Rules of Bowls within the competition he/she is a competitor.
• To be eligible to enter any Bowls WA event, players must be affiliated with a Western Australian Club and be
shown to have Playing Rights on the club’s Bowls Link Database.
• Entries must be received by the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee, no later than 4.30pm by the closing
date shown on the official Entry Form.
• All entries shall be subject to the approval of the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee, which reserves the
right to refuse entry.
• Once entries have closed, no refund will be available except upon production of a medical certificate or upon a
written request to the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee that shall approve/decline the request.
DRUGS IN SPORT
Bowls Australia’s Anti Doping Policy shall apply. See www.bowlsaustralia.com.au for details
LIABILITY
Bowls WA accepts no liability or responsibility for loss, theft or damage to a participant’s equipment.
SUSPENDEND PLAYERS
An Affiliated Club member suspended by Bowls WA shall be ineligible to enjoy any privileges of the Association. A
suspended member is not eligible to play or watch bowls from any area under the control of a club.
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Metropolitan Pennant Competition General Conditions should be read in
conjunction with the specific Pennant Competition Conditions of Play.
Conditions of Play for Country Pennant Competitions are determined by the Country Leagues and where possible,
should be consistent with the Metropolitan Pennant Competition General Conditions.
1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Clubs entering a side or sides into the Metropolitan Pennant Competition acknowledge and agree to abide by these
General Conditions and the specified Conditions of Play for each of the individual competitions which comprise
the Metropolitan Pennant Competition. Clubs not abiding by these General Conditions or individual competition
Conditions of Play shall incur a penalty, which may include but is not limited to; loss of points or a fine.
1.1 Integrity
(i) Clubs and players shall respect the integrity of all graded pennant competitions conducted by Bowls WA.
(ii) Clubs and players shall respect and support the integrity of the separate men’s and women’s pennant
competitions.
(iii) Clubs shall ensure that when nominating sides into specified gender competitions that they have sufficient
active players of that gender to support the number of sides nominated for that gender.
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1 Clubs
(i) Only metropolitan clubs affiliated with Bowls WA may enter the Metropolitan Pennant Competition.
(ii) A club when entering the Metropolitan Pennant Competition for the first time or applying for an additional
side in that competition will generally only be eligible to enter the side into the lowest pennant division
applicable; thereafter a clubs divisional entitlement will be determined by the annual promotion and
demotion system.
2.2 Players
(i) A player must have playing rights in the Bowls Link database of a club affiliated with Bowls WA.
(ii) A player shall play in the Pennant Competition for their Home Club as defined in the Field of Play Rules
(FOP).
(iii) No player shall be permitted to play in any Pennant Competition who is under suspension or has been
expelled by any State or Territory Authority or Bowls Australia.
2.3 Multiple Club Membership
Home Club is defined as the Primary Club to which the player is affiliated.
A Player who is a member of more than one club;
(i) May only play in the Bowls WA Pennant Competition for their Home Club unless a player’s Home Club
does not enter a side into a Defined Bowls WA Pennant Competition on the same day. A player wishing to
play in that Pennant Competition for another club of which they are a member; must complete the Multiple
Club Pennant Application Form and forward to Bowls WA for permission to play.
(II) If a country player is eligible and is granted permission via the Multiple Club Pennant Application Form to
play Men’s Saturday or Women’s Tuesday Metropolitan Pennant, they become ineligible to play Men’s or
Women’s Countryweek.
(iii) A Side will be forfeited to the opposition and may receive a fine if:
► A club plays a player who is not shown to have Playing Rights in the Bowls Link Database or;
► A club plays a player after the first pennant game who has not been transferred correctly.
► A player competes who has an unresolved debt with Bowls WA or;
► A player competes who is under suspension from Bowls WA or has been expelled by any State
Authority or Bowls Australia.
3. NOMINATION OF A PENNANT SIDE
The nomination process for the Metropolitan Pennant Competitions is as follows:
(i) Nomination forms detailing divisional/colour entitlements will be sent to each club prior to the
commencement of each season.
(ii) Clubs unable to meet the advised divisional entitlements shall at their first available opportunity inform the
appropriate Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee in writing; that they wish to decrease or relinquish
specific entitlements.
(iii) Applications for additional Pennant Sides shall be in accordance with 2.1(ii) of these General Conditions.
(iv) Nominations for specified gender competitions shall be in accordance with 1.1 (iii) of these General
Conditions.
(v) Clubs must nominate sides on the Pennant Entitlement Nomination Form and return completed
nomination forms and applicable fees by the indicated due date.
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(vi) Nominations are not a guarantee of placement into the specified division/colour.
(vii) The Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee will assign nominated sides to divisions/colours and in the
best interests of the competition be entitled to:
► promote or demote a nominated side in order to fill a vacancy within or correct an anomaly in a
pennant division/colour;
► any such action shall be made based on the performance of a side in the previous season and;
► A club shall be notified in writing when an adjustment occurs.
(viii) Clubs with extra players but not enough to form a side may contact surrounding clubs during the off
season to ask if they would like to enter a combined Pennant Side in the relevant Pennant Competition
under the following restrictions
► Clubs combining to form a new Pennant Side will only be able to enter in the lowest Pennant Division
of the requested competition. Completion of an Amalgamation of Pennant Team Form must be made
to Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee from both clubs stating who the home club will be.
Combined club teams will be able to wear their own club uniform.
► If a club already has an allocated entitlement in a division that is the clubs lowest side but not the
Defined Pennant Competitions lowest division, they may approach another club to join with them to
continue in that division. Completion of an Amalgamation of Pennant Team Form must be made to
Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee from both clubs stating which of the clubs the home club
will be. Combined club teams will be able to wear their own club uniform.
Note: Clubs shall ensure that when nominating sides into specified gender competitions that they have sufficient
active players of that gender to support the number of sides nominated for that gender.
Clubs should not enter a team knowing they will require Cross Gender Substitutions for the whole season.
4. LATE ENTRY OF A PENNANT SIDE
4.1 Prior to the commencement of the Competition:
(i) After the closing date for annual nomination and where a vacancy exists in a division/colour additional
side(s) may be accepted into the competition.
(ii) An application for late entry must be made in writing to the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee, a
nomination fee will apply.
(iii) An amendment to the advertised Draw for the affected division/colour shall be placed on the Bowls WA
Website and any club directly affected will be advised in writing.
4.2 After the commencement of the Competition:
(i) In the best interests of the competition the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee may accept a late
entry into the competition.
(ii) No late entry will be accepted after the half way point of the specific Pennant Competition.
(iii) Application for late entry and advice of amendments to the draw shall be in accordance with 4.1 (ii) & (iii)
above.
(iv) Allocation of seasonal points for sides affected by the late entry of a side into a division/colour shall be as
follows:
► An average of shots for and against and match points earned up to the half way point of the specific
Pennant Competition shall be allocated to any side that was drawn to a bye prior to the late entry of
a side.
► An average of shots for and against and match points earned up to the half way point of the specific
Pennant Competition shall be allocated to any side that has been accepted as a late entry into the
competition.
► The adjustment of points shall be made by the Bowls WA Fixtures and Events Committee at the half
way point of the specific Pennant Competition.
5. WITHDRAWAL OF A PENNANT SIDE
5.1 Withdrawal
(i) A club that withdraws a side after the draw has been published and up to and including the third (3rd)
round of competition may be liable for an administration fee.
(ii) A side which is withdrawn after the commencement of the competition and up to and including the third
(3rd) round of the competition will be considered not to have entered the competition; and any points and
shots earned by the withdrawing side or their opposition shall not count and the position previously held
by the withdrawing side in a draw may be replaced with a BYE. Or;
(iii) May be replaced by a side which is a late entry into the competition as in 4.2.
(iv) Notice of the withdrawal of a side and an amendment to the draw shall be posted on the Bowls WA
Website and clubs directly affected notified.
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