Leagues
Monday Team Pairs League
2023 Session One Winners
2023 Session Two Winners
The Monday Team Pairs League consists of two 9 week sessions (Session 1: May 13 to July 22 and Session 2: July 29 to October 7). You may sign up for either or both sessions. Entry costs $60 per session per team ($30/person). Cash prizes are awarded at our annual banquet to the first, second and third place teams in each session. Players must sign up as a Team when they sign up on Cheddar.
League Play
Play begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. Play is usually over by 9:00 p.m.
The league schedule and standings are posted on the bulletin board on the greens.
Games are 14 ends. All ties are played off.
Bowlers will use 4 bowls.
Dead ends will play the re-spot rule as follows:
If the jack passes outside either side boundary, it must be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at a spot on the rink which is 2 meters (6.5 ft.) from the front ditch and 1.5 meters (5 ft.) to the side of the centre line (on the side where the jack exited the rink.)
A Forfeit occurs only if neither member of a team is in attendance. Forfeits are counted as wins for the other team with points awarded as the average winning score of games played that week. The team that forfeits gets a loss and no points.
Substitutes
Teams may select a sub from the general membership.
No team can have more than one substitute.
League standings are based on the number of wins first and then the total points scored.
Winning teams will be awarded no more than 20 points for a win.
In the event of foul weather during play, if all matches have completed 7 ends, the scores will stand.
Cancellations
If league play is cancelled due to inclement weather, players will receive an email to that effect 1 hour before play is to begin (6:00 p.m.) Cancelled games will not be replayed.
Tuesday Morning Pairs League
2023 Session One Winners
2023 Session Two Winners
The Tuesday Morning Pairs League consists of two 9 week sessions (Session 1: May 28 to July 23 and Session 2: July 30 to October 1). You may sign up for either or both sessions. Entry costs $15 per session. Cash prizes are awarded at our annual banquet to the first, second and third place teams in each session. Teams are assigned by the League Director with each having a skip and lead.
League Play
Play begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. Play is usually over by Noon.
The league schedule and standings are posted on the bulletin board on the greens.
Games are 14 ends. All ties are played off.
Bowlers use 4 bowls.
Dead ends will play the re-spot rule as follows:
If the jack passes outside either side boundary, it must be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at a spot on the rink which is 2 meters (6.5 ft.) from the front ditch and 1.5 meters (5 ft.) to the side of the centre line (on the side where the jack exited the rink.
Our goal is that every player who comes to the greens should have an opportunity to play bowls. Every effort will be made to ensure that no one goes home due to a forfeit.
Bowlers who plan to be absent are responsible to arrange a sub and notify their skip who the sub will be.
If a player expects to miss 3 or more sessions, they should sign up as a sub and not a regular team member. In the case of unforeseen absences players may contact their skip to arrange for a sub. Players whose team have a bye are on the top of the sub list.
Team play with absent bowlers
A team may not have more than one substitute.
If one team is short a player, and no sub available, a game of CutThroat will be played. The team with two players will score all the shots by both members that are closer to the jack than the closest single team members bowl. The individual who is closest rolls the jack on the next end. The pattern of rotation stays the same throughout the game. This is determined by coin toss.
If neither player on a team can play, a forfeit occurs. Forfeits are counted as wins for the other team with points awarded as the average winning score of games played that week. The team that forfeits gets a loss and no points.
If both teams have only one player, they will play a singles match.
The league standings are based on the number of wins first and then the total points scored.
Winning teams will be awarded no more than 20 points for a win.
Cancellations
If league play is cancelled due to inclement weather, players will receive an email to that effect 1 hour before play is to begin (9:00 a.m.) Cancelled games will not be replayed.
Players are encouraged to join us for a post game lunch at the local pub.
Wednesday Evening Triples League
2023 Session One Winners
2023 Session Two Winners
The Wednesday Evening Triples League consists of two 9 week sessions (Session 1: May 29 to July 24 and Session 2: July 31 to October 9). You may sign up for either or both sessions. Entry costs $15 per session. Cash prizes are awarded at our annual banquet to the first, second and third place teams in each session. Teams are assigned by the League Director with each having a skip, vice-skip and lead.
League Play
Play begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. Play is usually over by 9:00 p.m.
The league schedule and standings are posted on the bulletin board on the greens.
Games are 14 ends. All ties are played off.
Bowlers will use 3 bowls.
Dead ends will play the re-spot rule as follows:
If the jack passes outside either side boundary, it must be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at a spot on the rink which is 2 meters (6.5 ft.) from the front ditch and 1.5 meters (5 ft.) to the side of the centre line (on the side where the jack exited the rink.
Our goal is that every player who comes to the greens should have an opportunity to play bowls. Every effort will be made to ensure that no one goes home due to a forfeit.
Bowlers who plan to be absent are responsible to arrange a sub and notify their skip who the sub will be.
If a player expects to miss 3 or more sessions, they should sign up as a sub and not a regular team member. In the case of unforeseen absences players may contact their skip to arrange for a sub. Players whose team have a bye are on the top of the sub list.
Absent players without a Sub
Team A has 3 members, Team B has 2 members, no sub available. Team A bowls 3 against 2 with Team A having 3 bowls per player always with the first and last shot. Team B has 4 bowls per player. The winner of the end rolls first, but Team A always starts and finishes. Note: A sub may be released if they can play in another game, and a pairs or singles match is played by the regular team members.
Team A has 3 members, Team B has 1 member, no sub available. Team A is awarded a forfeit and a friendly pairs match shall be played.
Team A and B both have only 2 members. A pairs match is played.
Team A has 2 members and Team B has 1 member, no subs available. A a game of CutThroat will be played. The team with two players will score all the shots by both members that are closer to the jack than the closest single team members bowl. The individual who is closest rolls the jack on the next end. The pattern of rotation stays the same throughout the game. This is determined by coin toss.
Forfeits are counted as wins for the other team with points awarded as the average winning score of games played that week. The team that forfeits gets a loss and no points.
The league standings are based on the number of wins first and then the total points scored.
Winning teams will be awarded no more than 20 points for a win.
Cancellations
If league play is cancelled due to inclement weather, players will receive an email to that effect 1 hour before play is to begin (6:00 p.m.) Cancelled games will not be replayed.
Players are encouraged to join us every other week for a post game coffee and cookie night at the clubhouse.
Skip Responsibilities
Skips and Club veterans should take responsibility for mentoring new members on how to learn the game, its rules and responsibilities. Here’s a top ten list for skips to follow to help their team members learn the game.
Before Play: Shake hands with all players on your rink before and after the game. Introduce yourself to new players. Wish them Good Bowls. Toss a coin to determine who rolls the jack.
Managing the Bowls: Instruct the players to place their bowls to the back right and behind the rear edge of the mat. The Lead of the team who lost the last end should rake.
The Rule of Rink Possession: Only the team controlling the mat may communicate or be in the head.
Player Location: Move to the back of the head when the opponent player is on the mat. Everyone at the head should stand still and be quiet when a player is on the mat.
Team Communication: Pay attention to your players, directing and encouraging as the head is built. Teach and use hand signals as much as possible.
Measuring and Reporting the Score: Instruct your measurer to communicate the score only when both sides agree. The team conceding points should measure when possible. If the measure is close, the skips may be asked to measure before calling an umpire.
Recording the Score: Keep an accurate score for both teams and compare with the opponent for accuracy.
Match Communication: Communicate the ends played and score to your team as the match proceeds.
Weighted Shots: Advise players in the head if a weighted shot is about to be played so that they can protect themselves and adjacent rinks.
Match Completion: Verify scores are the same on both cards and turn into the league chair.