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1.      Competition Information                                 1

     1.1 Competition Venue:                                     1

     1.2 Training Venues:                                       1

     1.3 Events:                                                1

     1.4 Competition Management                                 1

2.      Competition Schedule                                    2

3.      Commendation                                            4

     3.1 Victory Ceremonies                                     4

     3.2 Singles                                                4

     3.3 Pairs & Triples                                        4

4.      Competition Rules and Regulations & Procedures          5

     4.1 Rules and Regulations                                  5

     4.2 Conditions of Play                                     5
        4.2.1 Singles:                                          5
        4.2.2 Pairs:                                            5
        4.2.3 Triples:                                          5

     4.3 Tie-breaker                                            6

     4.4 Winners of sectional play                              6
        4.4.1 Section winners will be decided as follows:       6

     4.5 First To Play                                          7

     4.6 Re-Spotting The Jack                                   7

     4.7 Restriction on Movement of Players –                   8

     The Following Conditions will be enforced                  8
       4.7.1 Singles game                                       8
       4.7.2 Pairs game (each player playing three bowls)       8
       4.7.3 Triples Game (each player playing two bowls)       8

5.      Athlete Team Uniform                                    8

6.      Entries, Section Placements & Draw                      9

7.      Dispute Resolution                                      9

8.      Sport Equipment                                         10

9.      Competition Format                                      10

     9.1 Points                                                 10

     9.2      Final Placing In Each Group                       11

     9.3 Semi Final Playoff and Semi Final Draws:               11

     9.3      Classification Matches                            11

10.         Competition Procedures                              11

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10.1Trial Ends                                                                           11

  10.2 Lateness                                                                            12

  10.3 Match Forfeit                                                                       12

  10.4 Field Of Play (FOP)                                                                 12

  10.5 Stoppages Due To Inclement Weather or other conditions considered unsuitable        12

11.      Timing, Scoring & Results                                                         12

12.      Scoreboard Operations                                                             12

13.      Technical Officials Appointments                                                  13

  13.1 International Technical Officials (ITO)                                             13

  13.2 National Technical Official (NTO)                                                   14

  13.3 Meeting                                                                             14
    13.3.1 Federation Technical Committee Meeting                                          14
    13.3.2 Team Managers meeting:                                                          14
    13.3.3 Venue Familiarization:                                                          14
    13.3.4 Technical Officials meeting:                                                    14

14.      Bowls Testing                                                                     15

15.      Rehearsal                                                                         15

16.      Venue Layout                                                                      15

  17.1     J.N.Sports Complex – Lawn Bowls Greens                                          15

  17.2     Field Of Play                                                                   16

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1.          Competition Information

        1.1 Competition Venue:

                      Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
                      Dates: 4 -13 October 2010

        1.2 Training Venues:

                          Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram
                          Yamuna Sports Complex

        1.3 Events:

                          Singles
                          Pairs
                          Triples

        1.4 Competition Management

                      1.    Technical Delegate               :     Kerry Clark
                      2.    Competition Manager              :     Bill Fowlie
                      3.    Deputy Competition Manager       :     Eleanor Allan
                      4.    Venue Manager                    :     TBA
                      5.    Venue Operation Manager          :     TBA
                      6.    Venue Administrator              :     TBA
                      7.    Chief Umpire                     :     Ian Munro

                      Additional appointments on need basis will be made prior to Games time to
                      deliver the Lawn Bowls competition. A full competition management structure
                      will be provided in the Team Leaders Guide distributed prior to Games time.
                      The role of the Technical Delegate for Lawn Bowls includes responsibility for:
                           The Competition Schedule
                           Approval of sport equipment to be used in competition
                           All elements of the Field of Play (FOP)
                           Signage and LOOK elements of the FOP, in accordance with International
                            Federation rules
                           Management of appointed Technical Officials
                           Approval of the Timing, Scoring and Results Delivery Plan
                           Training venues
                           The Training Schedule

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2.          Competition Schedule
                                              Start     End
Day                Date           Session                                              Event
                                              Time      Time

1        Monday, 4 October        Morning      12:00             H     M   Triples - Round 1
                                                         15:00   H     W   Triples - Round 1
                                  Afternoon    15:30             H     M   Pairs - Round 1
                                                         18:30   H     W   Pairs - Round 1
                                  Evening      19:00             H     M   Triples - Round 2
                                                         22:00   H     W   Triples - Round 2
2        Tuesday, 5 October       Morning        9:00            H     M   Triples - Round 3
                                                         12:00   H     W   Triples - Round 3
                                  Afternoon    12:30             H     M   Pairs - Round 2
                                                         15:30   H     W   Pairs - Round 2
                                  Evening      16:00             H     M   Pairs - Round 3
                                                         19:00   H     W   Pairs - Round 3
                                               19:30             H     M   Triples - Round 4
                                                         22:30   H     W   Triples - Round 4
3        Wednesday, 6 October     Morning        9:00            H     M   Pairs - Round 4
                                                         12:00   H     W   Pairs - Round 4
                                  Afternoon    12:30             H     M   Triples - Round 5
                                                         15:30   H     W   Triples - Round 5
                                  Evening      16:00             H     M   Triples - Round 6
                                                         19:00   H     W   Triples - Round 6
                                               19:30             H     M   Pairs - Round 5
                                                         22:30   H     W   Pairs - Round 5
4        Thursday, 7 October      Morning        9:00            H     M   Triples - Round 7
                                                         12:00   H     W   Triples - Round 7
                                  Afternoon    12:30             H     M   Pairs - Round 6
                                                         15:30   H     W   Pairs - Round 6
                                  Evening      16:00             H     M   Triples - Round 8
                                                         19:00   H     W   Triples - Round 8
                                               19:30             H     M   Pairs - Round 7
                                                         22:30   H     W   Pairs - Round 7
5        Friday, 8 October        Morning        9:00            H     M   Triples - Round 9
                                                         12:00   H     W   Singles - Round 1-10 rinks
                                  Afternoon    12:30             H     M   Triples - Round 10
                                                         15:30   H     M   Singles - Round 1-10 rinks
                                  Evening      16:00             H     W   Pairs- Round 8
                                                         19:00   H     M   Pairs- Round 8
                                               19:30             H     M   Pairs- Round 9
                                                         22:30   H     W   Pairs- Round 9
6        Saturday, 9 October      Morning        9:00            SFP   M   Triples – Semi Final Play off
                                                         12:00   SFP   W   Triples - Semi Final Play off
                                  Afternoon    12:30             H     M   Singles - Round 2
                                                         15:30   H     W   Singles - Round 2
                                  Evening      16:00             SF    W   Triples - Semi Finals
                                                                 SF    M   Triples - Semi Finals
                                                         19:00   H     M   Pairs - Round 10
                                               19:30     22:30   H     M   Pairs - Round 11

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7       Sunday, 10 October      Morning      9:00           H     M   Singles - Round 3
                                                    12:00   H     W   Singles - Round 3
                                Afternoon   12.30           H     M   Singles - Round 4
                                                            H     W   Singles - Round 4
                                                            F     W   Triples Bronze Medal Game
                                                    15:30   F     M   Triples Bronze Medal Game
                                Evening     16:00           H     M   Singles Round 5
                                                            SFP   M   Pairs - Semi Final Play off
                                                    19:00   F     W   Triples Gold Medal Game
                                            19:30           F     M   Triples Gold Medal Game
                                                            SFP   W   Pairs Semi Final Play off
                                                            H     W   Singles Round 5
                                                            C     W   Medal Ceremony – Triples
                                                    22:30   C     M   Medal Ceremony – Triples
8       Monday, 11 October      Morning      9:00           H     W   Singles - Round 6
                                                    12:00   H     M   Singles - Round 6
                                Afternoon   12:30           SF    M   Pairs - Semi Finals
                                                            H     M   Singles - Round 7
                                                    15:30   H     W   Singles - Round 7
                                Evening     16.00           SF    W   Pairs - Semi Finals
                                                            F     M   Pairs Gold Medal Game
                                                            H     W   Singles- Round 8
                                                    19:00   F     M   Pairs Bronze Medal Game
                                            19:30           F     W   Pairs Gold Medal Game
                                                            F     W   Pairs Bronze Medal Game
                                                            H     M   Singles - Round 8
                                                            C     M   Medal Ceremony – Pairs
                                                    22:30   C     W   Medal Ceremony – Pairs
9       Tuesday, 12 October     Morning      9:00           H     M   Singles - Round 9
                                                    12:00   H     W   Singles - Round 9
                                Afternoon   12:30           H     M   Singles - Round 10
                                                    15:30   H     W   Singles - Round 10
                                Evening     16:00           H     M   Singles - Round 11
                                                    19:00   H     W   Singles - Round 11
                                            19:30           SFP   M   Singles Semi Final Play off
                                                    22:30   SFP   W   Singles Semi Final Play off
10      Wednesday, 13 October   Morning      9:00           SF    M   Singles Semi Finals
                                                    12:00   SF    W   Singles Semi Finals
                                Afternoon   12:30           F     M   Singles Bronze Medal Game
                                                    15:30   F     W   Singles Bronze Medal Game
                                Evening     16:00   19.00   F     W   Singles Gold Medal Game
                                            19.30           F     M   Singles Gold Medal Game
                                                            C     W   Medal Ceremony – Singles
                                                    22:30   C     M   Medal Ceremony – Singles

      Some changes may occur if deemed necessary by the Technical Delegate on behalf of World
      Bowls and Delhi 2010 upon receipt of final individual entries.

      Any such changes will be communicated to participating CGAs in the Team Leaders Guides
      distributed prior to Games time, or at the Sport Technical Briefing.
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3.      Commendation

        3.1 Victory Ceremonies

                  Victory Ceremonies shall be held shortly after the completion of the event.
                  Medal Winners must wear their official CGA uniform.

                  Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded where at least 6 CGAs from 3
                  Regions in each event are represented.

                  Prizes shall be given as follows:

        3.2 Singles

                  First Prize: Gold medal and a Diploma to the winner.

                  Second Prize: Silver medal and a Diploma to the athlete placed second.

                  Third Prize: Bronze medal and a Diploma to the athlete placed third.

        3.3 Pairs & Triples
                  First Prize: Gold medal and a Diploma for the members of the winning team.

                  Second Prize: Silver medal and a Diploma for the members of the team placed
                  second.

                  Third Prize: Bronze medal and a Diploma for the members of the team placed
                  third.

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4.       Competition Rules and Regulations & Procedures

        4.1 Rules and Regulations
                  The Delhi 2010 Lawn Bowls competition will be conducted in accordance with
                  the World Bowls Laws of the Sport of Bowls.

                        Singles    Two sets of nine ends                   Two points for a win
                                    (Three end Tie-break if required)
                        Pairs      Two sets of nine ends                   Two points for a win
                                    (Three end Tie-break if required)
                        Triples    Two sets of nine ends                   Two points for a win
                                    (Three end Tie-break if required)

             4.2 Conditions of Play
                     Time limit of three hours on all section play games.
                     A Bell/Siren will sound once to signal 10 minutes to go and twice at completion
                     of 3 hours.
                     When final bell/siren sounds then that end being played shall be the last end for
                     that set.
                     If Sets won/ drawn are then equal then Tie Breaker rules apply.
                     If final bell/ siren sounds during a Tie Break then necessary ends should be
                     played out according to Tie Break rules.
                     No time limit on Semi Final Play off, Semi Final and Final games.

                                     4.2.1 Singles:
                            Four bowls per player

 4.2.2      Pairs:
                            Three bowls per player

 Triples:

                            Two bowls per player

                                  Competitions played in the sets format should consist of sectional
                                   play, knockout (eliminating) play or a combination of both.
                                  Each game should be played over the better of two sets, with each
                                   set consisting of nine ends.
                                  The winner of a set will be the player or team with the highest
                                   number of shots when the ninth end is completed.
                                  If the shot scores are tied after the ninth end of a set, the set will be
                                   a draw.
                                  During sectional play, all nine ends of a set should be completed. In
                                   the event that the final time bell/siren sounds before the
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completion of nine ends then the outcome of the set will be
                                 determined at the completion of the end being played when the
                                 final bell/siren sounds.
                                 During knockout play, there should be no further play in a set if, at
                                 any point, it becomes impossible for one player or team to draw or
                                 win the set, given the number of ends left.

        4.3 Tie-breaker
                                If the game is tied after the two sets have been completed (each
                                 player having won one set or both sets having been drawn), a tie-
                                 breaker consisting of three ends should be played to decide the
                                 winner.
                                The winner of the tie-breaker will be the player or team with the
                                 highest number of shots when the third end is completed..
                                `There should be no further play in the tie-breaker if, at any point, it
                                 becomes impossible for one player or team to draw or win the tie-
                                 breaker, given the number of ends left.
                                If the shot scores are tied after the third end of the tie-breaker, the
                                 players or teams should play a fourth tie-breaker end to decide the
                                 winner.
                                If the fourth end of a tie-breaker is a tied end, the players or teams
                                 will play more tie-breaker ends until a winner is found.

           4.4 Winners of sectional play

                          Points will be awarded as follows:

                                Two game points will be awarded for each game won. No game
                                 points are awarded for any game lost.
                                One set point will be awarded for each set won. A half set point will
                                 be awarded for each set drawn. No set points are awarded for any
                                 set lost (The tie-breaker is not a set).
                                If a game is forfeited, the non offending player or team will be
                                 awarded two game points, two set points and a net total of shots
                                 that is equal to the average net total of shots scored by the winners
                                 of all other games played in the same round of the same section.

                  4.4.1       Section winners will be decided as follows:

                                Highest number of game points scored.
                                If game points are equal, the player or team with the highest
                                 number of sets won.
                                If game points and sets won are equal, the player or team with the
                                 highest net total of set points over all games in the section.
                                If game points, sets won and net totals of set points are equal, the
                                 player or team with the highest net total of shots over all games in
                                 the section (not including tie-breaker ends).
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    If game points, sets won, net totals of set points and net totals of
                                 shots are equal, the player or team that won the game between the
                                 players or teams that are equal.

        4.5 First to Play

                                First set: the skips or opponents in Singles should toss a coin and
                                 the winner of the toss has the options described in law 18.2.2 in the
                                 law book.
                                Second set: the winner of the first set has the options described in
                                 law 18.4 If the first set is a draw, the winner of the last scoring end
                                 in that set has the options described in law 18.4.
                                First, fourth and any further ends of a tie-breaker: the skips or
                                 opponents in Singles should toss a coin and the winner of the toss
                                 has the options described in law 18.2.2.
                                In all ends after the first in each set (including tie-breaker ends), the
                                 winner of the previous scoring end has the options described in law
                                 18.4. If, however, the first end of the first set or the first end of a
                                 tie-breaker is a tied end, the first to play in that end should also play
                                 first in the second end of the first set or the second end of the tie-
                                 breaker.

        4.6 Re-Spotting the Jack

                   i)       If a jack in motion passes completely outside the boundaries of the rink
                            of play, or rebounds to a distance of less than 20 metres from the mat
                            line, the end should not be declared dead. Instead, the jack should be
                            placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at the
                            appropriate spot described in paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 below, and play
                            should continue.

                   ii)      If the jack passes outside the side boundary on the right of the rink, it
                            should be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at a
                            spot on the rink which is 2 metres from the front ditch and 1.5 metres to
                            the right of the centre line.

                 iii)       If the jack passes outside the side boundary on the left of the rink, it
                            should be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at a
                            spot on the rink which is 2 metres from the front ditch and 1.5 metres to
                            the left of the centre line.

                 iv)        If the jack passes over the face of the bank, it should be placed with the
                            nearest point of the jack to the mat line at a spot on the rink which is 2
                            metres from the front ditch and on the centre line.

                v)          If the jack rebounds to a distance of less than 20 metres from the mat
                            line, it should be placed:

                                          With the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at the
                                           appropriate spot as described in paragraphs 2 and 3
                                           above or.
                                          With the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at the
                                           spot described in paragraph 4 above if it comes to rest on
                                           the centre line.

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vi)       If any of the spots mentioned in paragraphs ii,iii, & iv above are partly or
                         completely covered by a bowl, the jack should be placed with the nearest
                         point of the jack to the mat line at a spot which is 0.5 metres further from
                         the front ditch than the spot that has been covered. (If that spot is also
                         partly or completely covered by a bowl, the jack should be placed at a
                         spot which is 0.5 meters further from the front ditch than the spot that
                         has been partly or completely covered.)

                vii)     The spots mentioned in paragraphs ii, iii and iv above should be marked
                         using chalk or some other suitable method. Further spots, which are
                         needed to meet the terms of paragraph vi above, shall be marked using
                         chalk or some other suitable method.

         4.7 Restriction on Movement of Players –

         The Following Conditions will be enforced

              After delivering their first bowl, players will only be allowed to walk up to the head
              under the following circumstances:

 4.7.1 Singles game
                         The opponents: after delivery of their third and fourth bowls.

 4.7.2 Pairs game (each player playing three bowls)
                         The leads: after delivery of their third bowl; and
                         The skips: after delivery of their second and third bowls.

 4.7.3 Triples Game (each player playing two bowls)
                         The leads: after delivery of their second bowl
                         The seconds: after delivery of their second bowl
                         The skips: after delivery of each of their bowls

        5.               Athlete Team Uniform
         During competition, each athlete is expected to compete in their official CGA team uniform.

        Athletes clothing and personal equipment must comply with the GFS10 of the CGF Games
        Family Services Manual.

         Lawn Bowls athletes must also comply with the following requirements, as determined
         by World Bowls:

              Competitors are permitted to wear only clothes that have been approved by their
               respective CGAs and must wear flat, heel-less footwear.
              All competitors in a team shall wear the same color/design of clothing for a game.
               End of rink sealed crates will be provided for the storage of player's personal
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effects.
            Athletes should attend all medal ceremonies in their official CGA team tracksuit
             and appropriate footwear.

        6.     Entries, Section Placements & Draw

        The Sport Entry process is detailed in yellow section of the Sport Handbook. All entries
        must be submitted in accordance with D2010 Sport entry pack, which complies with
        entry requirement of CGF Constitution. The close of individual entry forms by name for
        all sports is no later than 3rd September. 2010. All athletes must also be able to meet
        CGF eligibility conditions and details in Article 24 of CGF Constitution.

        Each country is permitted to enter one team into each event but no competitor can be
        entered in more than one discipline. Therefore, maximum entry per country is six men
        and six women.

        Countries that enter must be affiliated to World Bowls. The composition of sections will
        be determined on the number of countries that nominate in each discipline. Up to and
        including nineteen nominations in any discipline will be conducted in two sections.
        Twenty or more nominations in any discipline will be conducted in four sections.

        The Men's and Women's Singles, Pairs and Triples will be played in either two or four
        sections, with each section being played on a round-robin basis, ie each team or singles
        competitor will play against every other team or singles competitor in their respective
        section.

        The composition of the groups will be based on the overall results in each competition
        from the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, ie the winning country will play in
        Group 1, the runner-up in Group 2, and so on through the final order of placing.

        Countries that did not compete in the previous Commonwealth Games will be randomly
        drawn into groups.

        7.     Dispute Resolution
        Relevant disputes or protests, along with applicable appeals will be dealt with in
        accordance with Articles 27 and 28 of the CGF Constitution and the rules or processes
        defined by each International Federation.

        Sport technical disputes for the Delhi 2010 Lawn Bowls competition will be addressed as
        follows:

        A jury of Appeal has been nominated by World Bowls and recommended to the Delhi
        2010 Organising Committee for the purpose of deciding upon any points not provided in
        the conditions of play, and/or dealing with any appeals from decisions made by umpires
        and/or the Organising Committee.
        At any time the jury of Appeal shall comprise a minimum of three members and will
        include the World Bowls Technical Delegate.

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Jury of Appeal

        Identified jury of Appeal Members:

        President - World Bowls                       John McArdle
        Chief Executive - World Bowls                 Gary Smith
        Technical Delegate                            Kerry Clark OBE
        President – BFI                               Sunaina Kumari

            Procedures for lodging a challenge to Bowls will be carried out as per Law 8.3 of the
             Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Crystal Mark Edition.

        Subsequent issues or appeals may be dealt with by the Federation Court as detailed in
        Article 28 of the CGF Constitution where appropriate.

        An ad hoc Division of the Appeals Arbitration Division of the Court of Arbitration for
        Sport will be in operation in New Delhi for the period of the Games and the period
        immediately leading up to the Games. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will address
        relevant cases as directed by the Federation Court or those that fall within its charter, in
        accordance with Articles 28 of the CGF Constitution.

        8.      Sport Equipment

        The following sport equipment will be used for the Delhi 2010 Lawn Bowls competition:

               Bowls Mats, Jacks, Boundary Pegs, Jack Indicators, Bowl Indicators & Rink
                Scoreboards.
               Umpire's Equipment deemed as necessary to undertake adjudication.
               All Sport Equipment used during the Delhi 2010 Lawn Bowls Competition will
                comply with International Standards and has been approved by World Bowls.
               All Umpiring Equipment used during the Delhi 2010 Lawn Bowls Competition has
                been officially approved by World Bowls.
               All sets of bowls intended for use at the Delhi 2010 Lawn Bowls Competition
                must be registered with the Competition Manager prior to commencement of
                the Competition Schedule.
               A specific timetable listing countries and their times for Bowls Registration will
                be available in the Team Leaders Guide distributed prior to Games time.

        9.      Competition Format

        9.1 Points

               Points will be awarded in the Sectional Rounds of Play on the following basis:

               2 game points will be awarded for each Sectional Round Match win.
               0 points will be awarded for any Sectional Round Match loss.

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Final Placing In Each Group

                  Under the Conditions of Play, Section winners will be decided as follows.

                1. Highest number of game points scored.
                2. If game points are equal, the player/team with the highest number of sets won.
                3. If game points and sets won are equal, the player or team with the highest net
                   total of set points over all games in the section.
                4. If game points, sets won, net total of set points are equal, then the player or
                   team with the highest net total of shots over all games in the section (not
                   including tie breaker ends).
                5. If game points, sets won, net totals of set points and net total of shots are equal,
                   the player or team that won the game between the players or teams that are
                   equal.

                   N B: In the event of a tied set a half set shall be awarded to each player / team.

        9.3 Semi Final Playoff and Semi Final Draws:

                  Two Sections:
                  Winner Section 1 proceed to Semi Final 1
                  Winner Section 2 proceed to Semi Final 2

                  Second and the third place getters in each section will go into open draw for two
                  Semis final Playoff Games.

                  Semi Final
                  Winner of Semi Final Playoff Game 1 vs Winner Section 1
                  Winner of Semi Final Playoff Game 2 vs Winner Section 2

                  Four Section:
                  Semi Final

                  Winner Section 1 vs Winner section 4
                  Winner Section 2 vs Winner section 3

        Classification Matches
                  No Classification matches will be played

          10.      Competition Procedures

           10.1Trial Ends
                   Two trial ends (on the drawn rink for play) will be allowed for all games. Each
                   Player should not use more than the number of bowls being used in the game.

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10.2 Lateness
                  Any player or team arriving at the green more than fifteen minutes after the
                  official starting time shall forfeit the game.

           10.3 Match Forfeit
                  In the event of a player/team receiving a forfeit for any reason the recipient of
                  the forfeited match shall be awarded match points, two sets and the average net
                  shots margin for that particular round.

        10.4 Field Of Play (FOP)

                  On completion of their game, players must leave the Field of Play (FOP) or retire
                  to the player's seating area. Only players competing in that particular session will
                  be permitted in the FOP.

        10.5 Stoppages Due To Inclement Weather or other conditions considered unsuitable
                  The following will apply if inclement weather or other conditions considered
                  unsuitable affects the competition:

                         Matches will cease if there is lightning.
                         Weather (rain/heat) may cause delay or postponement to the
                          Competition Schedule. In the event of a match being delayed, postponed
                          or interrupted, a decision will be made by the Competition Manager after
                          consultation with the Technical Delegate and the Venue Manager as to
                          when it shall commence or resume.
                         Rescheduled matches will be conducted during a period in the
                          competition where no other matches have been scheduled or there is
                          available green space so as to cause minimal disruption to the remainder
                          of the competition schedule.
                         The Competition Manager and Technical Delegate on advice from the
                          Greens Manager will decide if the greens are unsuitable for play.
                         Matches will continue in the rain until such time as they become
                          unplayable (covered with water) or are in danger of being damaged. At
                          all times the wellbeing of the greens is a priority concern. The greens will
                          only be closed if they become covered with water or are in danger of
                          being damaged.

          11.     Timing, Scoring & Results

            Swiss Timing has been appointed as the "Official Timekeeper" for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth
            Games. Swiss Timing is responsible for the full delivery of Timing, Scoring & Results services for all
            sports as part of the total turnkey contract and sponsorship agreement.

          12.     Scoreboard Operations

                  A Video screen will be used to screen TV coverage as well as competitor names,
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scores etc.
              Two full matrix public scoreboards will be in operation during the Delhi 2010
              Lawn Bowls Competition. These scoreboards will display results of completed
              matches, athlete and team details and other general items related to the Lawn
              Bowls Competition.

        13.    Technical Officials Appointments

              Technical Officials are required to ensure that the Laws and regulations of the
              sport are implemented in accordance with the International Federation.

              The number required, roles and qualifications of Technical Officials have been
              identified by World Bowls. The appointment of internationally qualified
              Technical Officials has also been coordinated by World Bowls, in conjunction
              with the CGF. International Technical Officials will be supplemented by Indian
              National Technical Officials.

        13.1 International Technical Officials (ITO)

               Catherine Thomson Kinnear               Scotland
               Fiona Allan Kerr                        Scotland
               Alexander George Duckworth              England
               Reginald Malcolm Briggs                 New Zealand
               William Raeburn Beedie                  Scotland
               John Michael Roberts                    Australia
               Kenneth Gardiner Chapman                Australia
               Alastair John Douglas                   Scotland
               Roger Black                             Scotland
               Thomas Edward Nicholson                 Scotland
               Jeanette Williams                       South Africa
               Ahmad Shah Bin Kazi Mohammed            Malaysia
               Allan Michael Thornhill                 England
               Andrew Ewens                            England
               Angela Joan Watkins                     England
               Ann Maria Wright                        New Zealand
               Darryl John Rowley                      Australia
               Gillian Mary Harris-Mayes               Australia
               Graham Gibbins                          England
               Helen Lorraine Stallard                 New Zealand
               Ian Alexander Munro                     Scotland
               James Irwin                             Scotland
               Joan Dorothy Brotherton                 Australia
               Kerry Dyann Ralph                       Australia
               Mark Stephen Cowan                      Australia
               Peter Keith Delaney                     Australia
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Robert Charles Carlson                        Australia
                   Terrie Crozier                                Australia
                   Trevor Patrick Davis                          South Africa
                   William John Godden                           Cyprus
                   William Thomas Lamont                         Scotland
                   Raymond Keen                                  England

        13.2 National Technical Official (NTO)

                In addition 10 National Technical officials (NTO’s) will assist the ITO’s.

        13.3 Meeting

           13.3.1 Federation Technical Committee Meeting

            A Federation Technical Committee Meeting or Team Managers and Technical Officials
            briefing will take place prior to the commencement of competition. This meeting will
            provide the most current sport specific information and will be chaired by a
            representative of the CGF in conjunction with the appointed Technical Delegate, Mr.
            Kerry Clark.

            13.3.2 Team Managers meeting:

                          Date            :          2 October 2010
                          Time            :          1500 hrs
                          Venue           :          Lawn Bowls Complex at Jawaharlal Stadium

        13.3.3 Venue Familiarization:

                          Date            :          2 October 2010
                          Time            :          1600 hrs
                          Venue           :          Lawn Bowls Complex at Jawaharlal Stadium

               13.3.4 Technical Officials meeting:

                          Date            :          2 October 2010
                          Time            :          1700 hrs
                          Venue           :          Lawn Bowls Complex at Jawaharlal Stadium
                                                     Athletes Lounge

                  Each participating CGA should have a representative in attendance at the Team
                  Manager meeting. Updated information will be distributed to CGAs at this
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meeting.

               Please note, a confirmed date, time, venue and agenda will be provided in the
               Team Leaders Guide distributed prior to Games time.

        14.        Bowls Testing and Registration
        There will be no pre-tournament or random testing of bowls but all bowls must carry a
        2010 or subsequent recognised stamp and will be registered with the Competition
        Manager. Challenges to bowls must be made in accordance with the requirements of
        the Laws of the Sport of Bowls - Crystal Mark edition. A complete set of four (4) bowls
        must be presented for both registration and any subsequent testing.

        As more information becomes available regarding sport equipment, details will be
        provided in the next available CGA Relations Bulletin distributed to all CGAs, with final
        information available in the Team Leaders Guide distributed prior to Games time.

        15.        Rehearsal

        There will be rehearsals before the start of competition for Lawn Bowls. This will assist
        with the production of each competition and will involve Sport Presentation, Volunteer
        Training, Broadcast and Competition Management. Appointed Technical Officials may
        also be involved in a scheduled rehearsal.

        The rehearsal may impact on availability to a competition venue prior to the start of
        competition, particularly where a competition venue is also used as a training venue.
        More information about each scheduled rehearsal will be provided in the Team Leaders
        Guide distributed prior to Games time.

        16.    Venue Layout

        17.1 J.N.Sports Complex – Lawn Bowls Greens

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17.2   Field Of Play

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