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North Toowoomba Bowls ClubCnr Elsworthy & Lemnos StreetToowoombaPhone: 07 4639 2338

2019STATECHAMPION OF CLUBCHAMPIONS

October 26 to 31, 2019

2018 SINGLES WINNERS

Womens Singles - Katelyn Inch (Broadbeach / Gold Coast Tweed)

Mens Singles - Eric Johannes (Paradise Point / Gold Coast Tweed)

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PLAYING SCHEDULE

Official Welcome at 8.15am

Saturday 26 October - Men & Women FoursRound 1 commences at 8.30am

Round 2 after lunch

Sunday 27 October - Men & Women FoursRound 3 commences at 8.30am

Finals after lunch

Monday 28 October - Men & Women PairsRound 1 commences at 8.30am

Round 2 after lunch

Tuesday 29 October - Men & Women PairsRound 3 commences at 8.30am

Finals after lunch

Wednesday 30 October - Men & Women SinglesRound 1 commences at 8.30am - play 3 Rounds

Thursday 31 October - Men & Women SinglesFinals commences at 9.00am

LIVE STREAMINGSunday 27 OctoberTuesday 29 OctoberThursday 31 October

WELCOME

to the 2019 State Champion of Club Champions

On behalf of the Board, Staff and Committees I extend a warm welcome to all representing their respective clubs at this the 2019 Champion of Club Champions.Congratulations to all who have achieved on progressing through District, Zone and onto the State playoff.Bowls Queensland wishes to thank North Toowoomba Bowls Club for hosting this event. A special thank you to all the club members who have volunteered their time in assisting to run the Champion of Champions State Finals.Acknowledging the State Government for the assistance with funding and also Toowoomba Regional Council in sponsoring this event. Once again thank you.

Peter Williamson President, Bowls Queensland

It is with great pleasure that I, on behalf of the Members of North Toowoomba Bowls Club, welcome all players, officials and supporters to our City and the Bowls Queensland Champion of Champions State Finals.Your have come at a time when Toowoomba is decked in its most spectacular Spring finery and we hope you are able to make some time to do a little sight-seeing.This is also an important time for our Club as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first muster of players on 10th October and the first official bowls day on 5th November.We congratulate all players on reaching this level of competition and wish you good bowling and happy memories of your visit to Toowoomba.

Welcome to North Toowoomba Bowls Club

Barrie HawkenChairperson, North Toowoomba Bowls Club Inc.

WELCOME

to the 2019 State Champion of Club Champions

Message from the Toowoomba Regional Mayor Cr Paul Antonio

As Mayor of the Toowoomba Region I am delighted to welcome you to the 2019 Queensland State Champion of Club Champions Finals. As one of Australia’s most family friendly regions we welcome the players, spectators, coaches and support crew that have travelled to participate in these championships. Our region has a proud history of producing a wide range of successful athletes, many of whom have represented their state and country in their chosen field. These State Championships further highlight our regions ability to stage significant sporting events. I encourage Bowls Queensland to continue to choose our region for such significant competitions as this in the years to come.Events such as this also help to promote the sport locally in addition to being vital to our regional economy.Thank you for visiting the Toowoomba Region. During your stay in Australia’s Garden City, I would encourage you to explore our magnificent region that allows you to experience four seasons, clean air, fresh food and outdoor activities.I wish you the best of luck in the tournament and congratulate you on your achievements. Most importantly I hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful region and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Paul AntonioMAYOR

GROUP WINNERS - MEN

GROUP 1

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Sean Ingham - Broadbeach / Gold Coast Tweed

Nathan Rice & Andrew Howie - Club Helensvale / Gold Coast Tweed

Max Jaffray, Kelvin Kerkow, Kurt Brown, Wayne Turley - Tweed Heads / Gold Coast Tweed

GROUP 2

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Glen Pitts - Swifts / Cunningham

Chris Forbes & Jai Singh - Toowoomba / Downs

Greg Robbie, Jason Crockett, Curtis Black, Mitch Mears - Algester / Cunningham

GROUP 3

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Garry Reardon - Chinchilla / Condamine

Darren Stanley & Roberto Capelli - The Summit / Southern Downs

John Savage, Stephen Savage, Joel Smith, Robert Hammond - Dalby / Condamine

GROUP 4

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Ben Walsh - Red Hill / Brisbane

John Newell & Jason Moore - Hamilton / Brisbane

Thomas Blaszczyk, Kurt Johnston, Ryan Digby, Nic Gosley - Enoggera / Brisbane

GROUP 5

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Evan O’Rourke - Wondai / Burnett

Josh Fisher & Dave Williams - Nanango / Burnett

Kosta Ladas, Steve Mandaloff, Brad Mitchell, Peter Worth - The Albert / Fraser Coast

GROUP 6

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

John Lenon - Gracemere / Central QLD

John Martin & Craig Hall - Gracemere / Central QLD

Jack Davies, Rob Pershouse, Matt Tonkin, Nick Cahill - Bargara / Bundaberg

GROUP 7

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Mick Kinnear - Proserpine / Mackay

Kerry Ollett & Barry Jackson - Marian / Mackay

Ian Cameron, Dave Ramage, Ty Jesberg, Ray Harmsworth - Longreach / Leichhardt

GROUP 8

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Colin Kelly - Edge Hill Memorial / Tropical Far North QLD

Jason Walford & Mitchell Styles - Marlin Coast / Tropical Far North QLD

Gary Phillips, Ross Cribbin, Geoff Ryder, Justin Cribbin - Jubilee / North QLD

GROUP WINNERS- WOMEN

GROUP 1

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Chloe Stewart - Tweed Heads / Gold Coast Tweed

Debbie Logan & Glenys Read - Mt Gravatt / Gateway

Jessica Srisamruaybai, Kira Bourke, Claire Turley, Chloe Stewart - Tweed Heads / Gold Coast Tweed

GROUP 2

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Liz Parry - Salisbury / Cunningham

Julie Ezzy & Liz Parry - Salisbury / Cunningham

Imelda Brumpton, Pauline Handley, Lorrian Zimmerman, Lorraine Callaghan - West Toowoomba / Downs

GROUP 3

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Melissa Caletti - Roma / Maranoa Warrego

Margaret McAdam & Barbara McDonald - Taroom / Condamine

Jan Aldridge, Fay Paterson, Lyn Beckman, Sharon Lindenberg - Surat / Maranoa Warrego

GROUP 4

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Neeta Chant - The Waves Caloundra / Sunshine Coast

Yolanta Ackroyd & Annie Studd - Bribie Island / Moreton Bay

Sandra Laidlaw, Rose Rixon, Marianne Kuenzle, Connie Rixon - Club Maroochy / Sunshine Coast

GROUP 5

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Wendy Jamieson - Hervey Bay / Fraser Coast

Carole Broadbent & Ruth Perry - Kandanga / Fraser Coast

Kim Edwards, Isabella Reckenburg, Lorraine Greenhalgh, Pauline Rose - Hervey Bay / Fraser Coast

GROUP 6

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Sandra Burgess - Bargara / Bundaberg

Lorrelle Hofstetter & Wendy Campbell - Elliott Heads / Bundaberg

Jennifer Hearn, Carolyn Campbell, Sandra Burgess, Adele Pershouse - Bargara / Bundaberg

GROUP 7

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Rebekah Pullen - Emerald / Leichhardt

Sue McCall & Rhonda Meng - Souths Suburban / Mackay

Valerie Pilcher, Karli Burns, Carol Savage, Robyn Devereux - Mackay / Mackay

GROUP 8

SINGLES:

PAIRS:

FOURS:

Trish Spicer - Marlin Coast / Tropical Far North QLD

Jean Messina & Denise Charman - Silkwood / Tropical Far North QLD

Noelene Newton, Edna Parkes, Linda McCarthy, Jill Kefford - Marlin Coast / Tropical Far North QLD

GROUP: 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch

Pts For Agn Mar Prop Pts For Agn Mar Prop Pts For Agn Mar Prop Pts For Agn Mar Prop

ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:

GROUP 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:

Draw Rink Draw Rink Draw Rink Draw Rink

Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4 Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4

Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4 Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4

Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3 Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3

C Black, M Mears G Ryder, J Cribbin

Group 6 Group 8Group 4 Group 2

Bargara/Bundaberg Algester/Cunningham Jubilee/North QLD

SECTION WINNER:

SECTION: 1

Longreach/Leichhardt

Group 3 Group 1 Group 5

The Albert/Fraster Coast

J Savage, S Savage,

Group 7

I Cameron, D Ramage, K Ladas, S Mandaloff,M Jaffray, K Kerkow,

DRAW & SCORE SHEETMEN'S SECTIONAL FOURS

Shots

M Tonkin, N Cahill R Digby, N Gosley

Sunday 27 October 2019 - 3rd Round commences at 8.30am; Final commences after lunch

Saturday 26 October 2019 - 1st Round commences at 8.30am; 2nd Round commences after lunch

Shots

TEAM:

Shots

J Davies, R Pershouse, T Blaszczyk, K Johnston, G Robbie, J Crockett, G Phillips, R Cribbin,

Enoggera/Brisbane

Shots

Draw & Rinks - Sect: 2Draw & Rinks - Sect: 1

J Smith, R Hammond K Brown, W Turley T Jesberg, R Harmsworth

Shots Shots

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER:

SECTION: 2 Shots Shots

SECTION WINNER:

TEAM:

Dalby/Condamine Tweed Heads/Gold Coast Tweed

B Mitchell, P Worth

GROUP: 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:

GROUP 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:


Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4 Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4

Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4 Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4

Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3 Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3

Draw & Rinks - Sect: 2Draw & Rinks - Sect: 1

L Zimmerman, L Callaghan C Turley, C Stewart C Savage, R Devereux

Shots Shots


SECTION: 2 Shots Shots

SECTION WINNER:

TEAM:

West Toowoomba/Downs Tweed Heads/Gold Coast Tweed

L McCarthy, J Kefford

DRAW & SCORE SHEETWOMEN'S SECTIONAL FOURS

Shots

L Greenhalgh, P Rose S Burgess, A Pershouse

Sunday 27 October 2019 - 3rd Round commences at 8.30am; Final commences after lunch

Saturday 26 October 2019 - 1st Round commences at 8.30am; 2nd Round commences after lunch

Shots

TEAM:

Shots

K Edwards, I Reckenburg, J Hearn, C Campbell, S Laidlaw, R Rixon, J Aldridge, F Paterson,

Bargara/Bundaberg

Shots

Mackay/Mackay

Group 2 Group 1 Group 8

Marlin Coast/Tropical Far Nth

I Brumpton, P Handley,

Group 7

V Pilcher, K Burns, N Newton, E Parkes, J Srisamruaybai, K Bourke,

Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast Surat/Maranao Warrego

SECTION WINNER:

SECTION: 1

M Kuenzle, C Rixon L Beckman, S Lindenberg

Group 5 Group 3Group 6 Group 4

GROUP: 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:

GROUP 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:


Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4 Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4

Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4 Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4

Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3 Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3

MEN'S SECTIONAL PAIRS DRAW & SCORE SHEETMonday 28 October 2019 - 1st Round commences at 8.30am; 2nd Round commences after lunch

Tuesday 29 October 2019 - 3rd Round commences at 8.30am; Final commences after lunch

Group 5 Group 7 Group 4 Group 8

J Walford & M Styles

Nanango/Burnett Marian/Mackay Hamilton/Brisbane Marlin Coast/Tropical Far NthTEAM: J Fisher & D Williams K Ollett & B Jackson J Newell & J Moore

SECTION: 1 Shots Shots Shots

C Forbes & J Singh

Gracemere/Central QLD

Shots


SECTION WINNER:

SECTION WINNER:


Draw & Rinks - Sect: 1 Draw & Rinks - Sect: 2

Helensvale/Gold Coast Tweed The Summit/Southern Downs Toowoomba/Downs

SECTION: 2 Shots Shots Shots Shots

TEAM: J Martin & C Hall N Rice & A Howie D Stanley & R Capelli

GROUP: 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:

GROUP 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:


Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4 Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4

Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4 Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4

Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3 Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3

SECTION WINNER:



Kandanga/Fraser Coast Silkwood/Tropical Far Nth Sths Suburban/Mackay


TEAM: D Logan & G Read C Broadbent & R Perry J Messina & D Charman S McCall & R Meng

Mt Gravatt/Gateway

Shots


SECTION WINNER:

TEAM: J Ezzy & L Parry Y Ackroyd & A Studd M McAdam & B McDonald


L Hofstetter & W Campbell

Salisbury/Cunningham Bribie Island/Moreton Bay Taroom/Condamine Elliott Heads/Bundaberg

WOMEN'S SECTIONAL PAIRS DRAW & SCORE SHEETMonday 28 October 2019 - 1st Round commences at 8.30am; 2nd Round commences after lunch

Tuesday 29 October 2019 - 3rd Round commences at 8.30am; Final commences after lunch


GROUP: 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:

GROUP 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:


Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4 Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4

Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4 Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4

Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3 Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3

MEN'S SECTIONAL SINGLES DRAW & SCORE SHEETWednesday 30 October 2019 - 1st Round commence at 8.30am - play 3 Rounds

Thursday 31 October 2019 - Final commence at 9.00am


Sean Ingham

Swifts/Cunningham Wondai/Burnett Edge Hill/Tropical Far Nth Broadbeach/Gold Coast TweedTEAM: Glen Pitts Evan O'Rourke Colin Kelly


Michael Kinnear

Chinchilla/Condamine

Shots


SECTION WINNER:

SECTION WINNER:



Red Hill/Brisbane Gracemere/Central QLD Proserpine/Mackay


TEAM: Garry Reardon Ben Walsh John Lenon

GROUP: 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:

GROUP 1 2 3 4

Mch Mch Mch Mch


ROUND 1

ROUND 2

PROGRESS

ROUND 3

TOTALS

CLUB:


Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4 Round 1 1 v 2 3 v 4

Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4 Round 2 1 v 3 2 v 4

Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3 Round 3 1 v 4 2 v 3

WOMEN'S SECTIONAL SINGLES DRAW & SCORE SHEETWednesday 30 October 2019 - 1st Round commence at 8.30am - play 3 Rounds

Thursday 31 October 2019 - Final commence at 9.00am


Chloe Stewart

Waves Caloundra/Sunshine Coast Bargara/Bundaberg Marlin Coast/Tropical Far Nth Tweed Heads/Gold Coast TweedTEAM: Neeta Chant Sandra Burgess Trish Spicer


Melissa Caletti

Emerald/Leichhardt

Shots


SECTION WINNER:

SECTION WINNER:



Salisbury/Cunningham Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast Roma/Maranoa Warrego


TEAM: Rebekah Pullen Liz Parry Wendy Jamieson

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. ALLOCATION OF EVENT & COMMITTEE COMPOSITION(a) The Match Committee shall call for Expressions of Interest from Clubs to host the State Finals of the Event.(b) The Champion of Club Champions Committee shall comprise the Match Committee Members who may co-opt others as required.

2. CONTROL & CONDUCT OF STATE FINAL(a) The State Match Committee as the Controlling Body for the State Finals shall control the Event and reserve the right to alter the format, times of play and greens to suit unforeseen circumstances, giving as much notice as practical, to achieve a result.(b) A Disputes Committee shall comprise the Match Co-ordinator or nominee, and State Umpire Co-ordinator.

3. DIVISION OF STATE FOR GROUP PLAY-OFFS(a) The State shall be divided into eight (8) Groups as follows:

Group 1 – Gateway, Gold Coast/Tweed Group 2 – Cunningham, Downs Group 3 – Condamine, Maranoa/Warrego, Southern Downs Group 4 – Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Sunshine CoastGroup 5 – Fraser Coast, BurnettGroup 6 – Central Qld, Bundaberg, Port CurtisGroup 7 – Leichhardt, Mackay Group 8 – North-West Qld, North Qld, Tropical Far North Qld

(b) Play-offs by mutual agreement between the competing districts however the host club for the playoffs should be in a reasonably central location and where possible this club should be a neutral venue.(c) The Competition will commence at Club level.

4. ELIGIBILITY (a) Members of Clubs affiliated with the District within its Group shall be eligible to play. Note: This means that all members of a team must belong to the same Club. To be eligible to play in these events all players must be registered full bowling members of the club at the time entries for the event close. Any substitutes or replacement players must also meet this criteria to be eligible to act as a substitute or a replacement player. At a club’s discretion they may commence this competition at any time after the 1st November in the preceding year. However all clubs should have their Champion of Club Champion events completed in the championship year in line with their district calendar. Failure to complete their championships by this date shall mean that a club is excluded from their district playoffs.(b) The Competitions are restricted to the player/s who have won the current year’s Champion of Club Champion’s Events. If a Club fails to complete its current year’s Champion of Club Champion’s Events in any particular category by the date set down for the commencement of its Champion of Club Champion’s Group play-offs, then that Club is ineligible to compete in that particular category in that year’s Champion of Club Champion’s Event. (c) Districts who have trouble fielding Champion of Club Champions due to lack of membership numbers may apply for consideration to the Match Committee to field their District Pairs and Fours Champions for the Champion of Club Champions Event. Group winners for these events must be sent to Bowls Queensland by the due date each year.(d) No Member can play in any Bowls Queensland event for more than one Club or District in any one year. This is a requirement of Bowls Queensland Bylaw 9.1. Any member who has played in any Club Champion of Club Champion event is not eligible to substitute in this competition and in the event of a Member so acting as a substitute they, and the Club which they played for as a substitute for will be disqualified. Any dual member who fails to lodge a declaration with their District and with Bowls Queensland will be declared for the club at which they pay their affiliation fees.(e) Players who resign from the club they have declared for under the provisions of (d) above cannot then go on to represent another club. Any player so doing will be forfeited as per Clause 6 of these General Conditions of Play.(f) At club and district level this is a knockout event however if a club/District wishes to play a round robin owing to lack of player numbers then this is acceptable. Players under suspension or expulsion are ineligible to play.

5. NOMINATIONSIt is a condition of entry for this Event that all players are familiar with and accept these Conditions of Play. NOTE: All relevant umpires, club and District officials must also be fully familiar with these Conditions of Play.

GENERAL INFORMATION6. TRANSFERS

(a) Where a member transfers to another Club/District they are only eligible to represent that Club/District if they have not participated in any competition leading to Champion of Club Champion’s qualifications in their previous Club.(b) If a member has won a Championship in the current season in a Club and decides to transfer to another Club in the same District, then, provided they retain membership of the first Club, they are eligible to play in the Champion of Club Champion’s Event/s if applicable. However, if they resign from their Championship Club, then they forfeit their right to participate and cannot be substituted.(c) If a member has won a Championship in the current season in a District and decides to transfer to another District, then, provided they retain membership of the first District, they are eligible to play in the Champion of Club Champion’s Event/s if applicable. However, if they resign from their Championship District, then they forfeit their right to participate.

7. PENALTYAny contravention of these conditions shall result in disqualification from the Event.

8. GREEN FEESDistrict & Group Level. As per host club ruling rate. State Finals: $20.00 per player per discipline is to be forwarded to Bowls Queensland with the notification of the group winners. (Singles - $20.00 per person; Pairs - $40.00 per team; Fours - $80.00 per team).

9. RINKS(a) For Pairs and Fours matches, all venue Clubs are requested to play the morning matches in an east-west direction, and the afternoon matches in a north-south direction.(b) In Singles matches, it is preferred that the direction remains unchanged throughout the day as non-time limit matches can delay play unnecessarily should the direction of the green be changed during the day.(c) In unforeseen circumstances the Match Committee may require players/teams to play on the same rink more than once on the same day. (d) It is preferred that all rinks at venue Clubs shall be as per Laws 49.1 and 49.2 however all rinks should be a minimum of 4.5 metres in width.(e) For some Events, the Match Committees will allocate the rinks for play. In these cases, the venue Clubs will be advised.(f) The Match Committees retain the right to conduct the event on synthetic, natural, or covered greens or any combination thereof. It is preferable for greens to be running at between 15-17 secs where possible.

10. PLAY-OFFS(a) District and Group Play-offs: These will be a knockout competition for Groups with only two (2) Districts or round robin for Groups with three (3) or more Districts. (No extra ends for this format). (b) Matches will be; Singles – twenty-five (25) shots up, 4 Bowl Pairs and Fours – twenty-one (21) ends. (c) The Host District for Group play-offs to conduct play and notify the respective Match Committee of the Group winner/s by Monday 16th September 2019 or immediately the matches have been finalized, if completed before Sunday 15th September 2019. (d) Each Group/District conducting these play-off matches is required to notify the BQ Match Committee of the proposed dates and the venue Club hosting these matches on their behalf.

11. STATE FINALS(a) These are to be played during the period Saturday 26th October to Thursday 31st October 2019, at areas and venues to be advised.(b) The program will be advised as soon as players and teams names become available and when the Draw is completed.(c) Meals will be at players’ expense and lunches are to be ordered prior to play commencing each day.

12. PRIZE MONEY / BADGES FOR FINALSPrize money will be allocated to winners and runners-up in all disciplines. Men: Gold, Silver and Bronze suitably inscribed medallions shall be awarded to the respective winning playersWomen: Gold, Silver and Bronze suitably inscribed medallions shall be awarded to the respective winning playersNOTE: All players who are in a presentation must be dressed in their playing attire at the presentations or risk forfeiting any prize money or trophy.

13. BADGESGroup winners will receive suitably inscribed badges.

CONDITIONS OF PLAY1. THE COMPETITION

(a) The Competition shall be known as the Bowls Queensland State Champion of Club Champions.(b) All matches shall be conducted strictly in accordance with the “Laws of the Sport of Bowls” – Crystal Mark 3rd Edition with Domestic Regulations for Australia, Bowls Australia Policies, Bowls Queensland By-laws, and these Conditions of Play. (c) The disciplines shall be Singles, Four Bowl Pairs and Fours.(d) All Events shall be subject to an Open Draw.(e) A match shall be between two (2) players/teams. All players/teams shall contest Rounds 1 – 3 inclusive as set out in the Draw and Playing Timetable, conditions permitting.(f) The eight (8) Group winners of each discipline will be divided into two (2) sections (1 & 2) of four (4) players/teams by Open Draw, with a round robin to be played in each section. The section winners will then play each other in the Final.

2. TRIAL ENDS(a) Trial ends shall be under the control of the State Controlling Body. Trial ends may be allowed as per Law 5.1 if time permits. (b) In the event of a player or team receiving a bye and not playing in the first match of the day, then they may be entitled to practice as per Law 4, and at the discretion of the controlling body may be allowed trial ends in accordance with Law 5.1. (c) Practice shall not be allowed at the venue Club after one (1) hour prior to the scheduled starting time on the day of play.(d) Trial Ends before Finals play will be at the discretion of the Match Committee.

3. PLAYING SCHEDULE – SECTIONAL PLAY(a) Timetable

Fours: Saturday: Round 1 at 8.30am Round 2 at 1.00pm or earlier if possible Sunday: Round 3 at 8.30am Final at 12:45pm (approx.)

Pairs: Monday: Round 1 at 8.30am Round 2 at 1.00pm or earlier if possible Tuesday: Round 3 at 8.30am Final at 12:45pm (approx.)

Singles: Wednesday: 3 Rounds to be played with Round 1 to commence at 8:30am (approx.) Thursday: Final at 9.00am

(b) Order of Play (For each Section) (i) Round 1: 1 v 2 3 v 4 Round 2: 1 v 3 2 v 4 Round 3: 1 v 4 2 v 3 (ii) In the case of a bye in these events leaving only three (3) teams in a section then the following shall apply: Game 1: team 1 vs team 2; Game 2: loser of game 1 vs team 3; Game 3: winner game 1 vs team 3. (iii) Should there be a tie in Game 1 then the Match Committee shall decide the order of play in Games 2&3. At their discretion the controlling body may use the number of ends won by a team as a guide.4. DURATION OF PLAY

Sectional (a) Singles matches shall be twenty-five (25) shots up with a time limit of 3 hours.(b) Four bowl Pairs and Fours shall play twenty-one (21) ends with a time limit of 3 hours 45 mins.Finals: (a) Singles shall be twenty five (25) shots up with no time limit. (b) Pairs and Fours shall play twenty-one (21) ends with no time limit.

5. UNCOMPLETED MATCH / COMPETITION(a) If a team match is not completed because of inclement weather, bad light or any other justifiable cause, then sixteen (16) ends shall constitute a match in sectional play and the Finals.(b) If a player/team is unable to complete any game already commenced, their opponent/s shall be awarded the maximum match points for that game. As at the time the game was stopped, each team will be allocated the shots scored as of the last end completed.(c) For Singles, twenty-one (21) shots up constitute a match in sectional play and the Finals.(d) The completion of two (2) Rounds in sectional play shall constitute the completion of the competition.

(NOTE: Any end not completed when the bell is rung to cease play due to inclement or hazardous weather, SHALL NOT be completed but should be declared dead. However, if all bowls in the end have been played, then the number of shots scored should be decided before the game stops as per Law 32.3).

CONDITIONS OF PLAY6. SCORING IN SECTIONAL PLAY

(a) The player/team scoring the highest number of shots in each game at the end of play, shall be the winner.(b) Two (2) match points shall be awarded for each such win.(c) In the event of a tied score, each player/team shall be awarded one (1) match point.(d) Match points shall be recorded together with shots for and against and also the margin.

7. DETERMINING SECTION/FINAL WINNERS(a) The player/team scoring the highest number of match points shall be declared the winner.(b) In the event of two (2) or more players/teams scoring an equal number of match points, the players/teams with the highest difference between “total shots for” and “total shots against” (margin) shall be declared the winner.(c) If there is still equality, the “total shots against” each player/team shall be divided into the “total shots for” each player/team. The team with the highest result shall be declared the winner.(d) In Finals (a) and (b) apply but if at the time limit or number of ends there is an equality an extra end will be played.

8. BYES IN SECTIONAL PLAYThese affect all team in a section equally and no score need be recorded when a player/team/side receives a bye.

9. PLAYER MOVEMENTS DURING PLAYNOTE: Players will only be allowed to walk up to the head as follows:

(a) Singles The opponents: after delivery of their third and fourth bowls.

(b) Pairs• The Leads: after delivery of their third and fourth bowls. • The Skips: after delivery of their second, third and fourth bowls.

(c) Fours• The Leads and Seconds: after both the Seconds have delivered their second bowl.• The Thirds: after both the Thirds have delivered their second bowl.• The Skips: May go to the head after either Skip’s first bowl

Restricting the movement of players does not prohibit a player being called to the head by the Skip, however care should be taken not to delay play.

(d) Player PositionPlayers, excluding skips, are not permitted to remain at the head whilst their opposite number is delivering their bowl. Any skip remaining at the head end shall retire behind the head. Skips must return to the mat as soon as their opponent’s bowl has come to rest.

(e) Delaying play

If the umpire, either by their own observation or on appeal from one of the skips or the opponents in singles, decides that a player/team is playing in an unsportsmanlike manner by deliberately delaying play:

• On the first occasion the umpire will warn the player/team;• If the player commits the same offence a second time the end will be regarded as completed and the

opponents of the offender/s will score as many shots as there are bowls in use by such opponent; and• If the player offends the third time the game will be forfeited to the opponent/s.

10. POSITION OF PLAYERS WHEN NOT PLAYING (a) Players at the mat end not delivering a bowl should stand a minimum of one (1) metre behind the mat.(b) Players at the head end not controlling the head should stand a minimum of two (2) metres behind the head, or (c) On the surrounds of the green if the jack is in the ditch, or(d) Well clear of the head if it is not possible to stand on the surrounds.(e) At the start of each end only the Skip or Deputy will be at the head

CONDITIONS OF PLAY11. WITHDRAWALS & FORFEITS

(a) Withdrawals(i) If a player/team withdraws before the start of play, this will be treated as a bye and no score need be

recorded as all teams will be equally affected.(ii) Any player/team intending to withdraw, must notify the respective Controlling Body and venue Club not

later than the scheduled commencement time on the day of play. No player/team may withdraw without permission of the Match Committee.

(b) Forfeits/Withdrawals(i) Should a forfeit occur during sectional play, the remaining players/teams shall be credited with two (2)

points for the win and a shots margin equal to the average of net shots margins recorded in all matches played in that round in that section. Fractions shall not count.

(ii) Players/teams that withdraw/forfeit the last round of sectional play up to the Group play-off in any discipline, shall be disqualified from winning the section if a player/team has scored equal highest points with any other team in that section. NB. In the State Finals, last round withdrawal is not permitted.

(iii) Late Arrivals: All players should be in position and ready to play fifteen (15) minutes prior to the advertised starting time. Any players who arrive more than 15 minutes later than the advertised start time without a very good reason will not be allowed to continue in the event

(iv) Any player/team that withdraws/forfeits a match and fails to give a satisfactory explanation may have their nomination refused for any Bowls Queensland fixture/competition for the ensuing twelve (12) months and/or be liable to a one hundred dollar ($100) fine per player for non-appearance.

12. SUBSTITUTESEligible substitutes are permitted throughout the competition. NOTE: If a substitute is required at above District level the Controlling Body and Bowls Queensland must be advised in writing including a valid reason, the name of the substitute and who the player is substituting for in each and every circumstance. Owing to some abuse of the substitute Law the BQ Match Committee will have very strict guidelines regarding what will be allowed for the granting of a substitute for these events. The Umpire of the day must also be notified of any substitutes. Substitutes/Replacements in Singles are not permitted under any circumstances.NOTE: There will be no substitutes/replacement players allowed for ineligible players ie: those not declared for the same club. Should any club or District allow a substitute/replacement player for an ineligible player the offending club or District will be forfeited from all State events for the current year See General Conditions of Play clause 4(a).PLEASE NOTE: Requests for substitutes/replacement players at the club and District level are to be determined by the club or District as appropriate. Requests for substitutes/replacement players at the group and state level are to be sent to Bowls Queensland for adjudication.13. DISQUALIFICATIONShould there be a Challenge to Bowls under Law 52.4 during Sectional or Post Sectional or Knockout play a player may play with another set of Legal bowls until the result of the test is known.

(a) If there is a Challenge to Bowls in the final the result of that final shall not be declared until the outcome of the Bowls challenge is known.(b) If a team or player is disqualified for any reason, the team or player LAST DEFEATED by the disqualified team or player shall take their place.

14. ARTIFICIAL DEVICES Any player using an Artificial Device (Bowling Arm), for the delivery of a bowl must, once the player has commenced using the device in a game, use the device for the remainder of that game. The jack may be rolled at any time either by hand or with the device. A challenge on appeal to an umpire regarding a bowler’s arm could occur before trial ends or up to 10 minutes after a game as similar to Laws 52.4.3 and 52.4.4.2. Any player found not to have an approved Bowling Arm will be listed as a defaulting player under Law C2 and will lose the game as per Law C10.

CONDITIONS OF PLAY15. SCORECARDSAfter having completed the front and back of both cards, the cards must be signed and the time recorded immediately the match is completed, by the skips in pairs and by the seconds in fours (DR3.2). This signifies agreement of score and completion of the match. Once the cards are signed the cards shall not be altered and shall be handed to a Bowls Queensland Match Committee member or, if one is not available, posted to Bowls Queensland. If during the game, or at the conclusion before the cards are signed, a mistake is discovered and the opponents cannot agree, then the umpire is called and if no resolution is found, the end where the mistake occurred shall be declared a nil score end (tied end), and the cards adjusted accordingly.In a Singles match, there is only one official scorecard and that is the one kept by the marker. The front, back and total is to be completed on both sides of the card and after checking it must be signed and the finish time recorded immediately the match is completed by the opponents and the marker. Once the card is signed the scores shall not be altered and the cards shall be handed to the Match official as above.16. TEMPORARY MARKINGS (DECALS)Clubs should provide all players/teams with identical coloured discs (decals), discs/dots, for each side of their bowls, as per Law 51.2.8 and DR 4.7 however if any club does not have decals and wish to use them then Bowls Queensland shall supply them. However, decals may be required for all finals. When decals are used all bowls in a team event shall be similarly marked.17. COACHING DURING MATCHPlayers who intend to receive coaching during a match, must inform the Match Committee and the Umpire of the Coach’s name as soon as practicable before the start of play but not less than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the competition and the Coach cannot be changed for each match. Any person who is nominated as a Coach shall strictly adhere to the conditions in Law 44. There shall be only one coach per team.PLEASE NOTE: Any person wishing to coach in this event must hold Bowls Australia coaching accreditation and must show it when registering.18. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICESAll electronic communication devices located within six (6) metres of the green whilst a match is in progress SHALL BE SWITCHED OFF. These include mobile phones, ipads, ipods, pagers, radios etc. Special dispensation may be given to “on call” emergency personnel by the Controlling Body after consultation.19. SOCIAL MEDIA To assist in ensuring that interactions between players and officials are harmonious the following will be included in the Conditions of Play as permitted by Appendix A.1.4.15. Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.

(a) “No player shall use Social Media to make derogatory comments about Bowls Queensland, any official, the event or any other player for the duration of the competition. Any infringement of this Condition shall render the offender liable to disqualification from the event”.

20. LIGHTSGames may be played or completed under lights if required.21. EXTREME WEATHER POLICYAll Bowls Queensland events are conducted under the Bowls Queensland Extreme Weather Policy. All players and officials should make themselves aware of the requirements of this Policy.22. PROVISION OF UMPIRES / MARKERS

(a) In all matches, the provision of non-playing National Accredited Umpires and/or assistants (whose names shall be announced before play commences) is obligatory.(b) In semi finals and finals, the District Umpire’s Committee shall oversee.(c) In finals, Markers may be appointed by the Match Committee.

23. ATTIRE (MEN & WOMEN) (a) Playing attire will be as per Bowls Queensland By-law 14.(b) Attire at this level must carry the BA logo as outlined in the BA National logo policy. (c) Any player or official playing or officiating at this event shall wear properly enclosed footwear, DR5.2 & Appendix A.2.(d) All Coaches, Markers, and Umpires shall be attired according to the requirements set down for players.(e) In this event no player shall wear any national or State uniform or any part thereof whether current or obsolete. Any player who contravenes this requirement will be asked to immediately change their attire or be disqualified from the event.

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