RULES & REGULATIONS
Issue B
(up-dated following Council Meeting
24/9/2012)
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BOWLS DORSET REGULATIONS
Alphabetical Index
Title
Administration
Affiliated Clubs
Affiliation Fees
Annual General Meeting
Appointments
Associate Membership
Belben Cup – Secretaries Trophy (Men)
Benevolent Triples Knock-out (Women)
Boundaries
Champion of Champions (Men) – Owen Harvey Trophy
Champion of Champions (Women)
Championships and Competitions - General
Championships and Competitions - Rules
Cobern Trophy (Women)
Code of Conduct
Competition Committees
Council Committee
County Championships
County Competitions
County Cup (Men)
County Honours (Women) and (Men)
Disciplinary Action
Dorset Mens Championship League
Dress Uniform (Women) and (Men)
Edna Paisley Morning Triples League (Women)
Elections
Emergency & Disciplinary Committee
Executive Board
Ex-Officio Members of Association Committees
June Culpin Memorial Trophy (Women)
Life Membership
Membership
Mixed Fours
Mobile Telephones
Officers – Association & Code
Percy Baker Triples League (Men)
Presidential Appointments
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Quorum
Resignation of Membership – Affiliated Clubs
Returns
Selection Committees
Smoking
Special General Meetings
Stamping of Bowls
Steadman Family Trophy (Men) (Under 16’s)
Substitutes
Taylor Cup (Men) (Two Wood Singles)
Team Manager and Selection methods
Voting Rights
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No. 1
MEMBERSHIP
1.
Full Membership
The Full Members of Bowls Dorset shall be the Affiliated Clubs in Membership of Dorset
County Womens Bowling Association and Dorset County Bowling Association as at 31st
October 2009.
2.
Applications for Full Membership
Any Club whose green is geographically situated within the boundaries of the County of
Dorset and whose rules have been approved by Bowls Dorset may apply to become a Full
Member of Bowls Dorset. Application shall be made to the Administrator.
3.
Affiliated Clubs
The following are the Affiliated Clubs:
Alexandra Park
Branksome Park
Broadstone Wessex
Dorchester
Gillingham
Lyme Regis
Portland Borstal Officers
Shaftesbury
Sixpenny Handley
Verwood
West Moors Memorial
Wimborne
Blandford
Bridport
Cranborne
Ferndown
Greenhill
Poole Park
Portland Victoria
Sherborne
Swanage
Wellworthy
Weymouth & Melcombe Regis
4.
Resignation of Membership
No Affiliated Club shall resign as a member of Bowls Dorset without giving the Administrator
written notice of its intention to do so. No resignation shall release the Affiliated Club from
any monetary or other obligation to Bowls Dorset.
5.
Affiliated Clubs
a.
Each Affiliated Club has authority over and responsibility for the administration of the
Sport of Bowls within its Club in accordance with the Laws of the Sport Crystal Mark
Edition.
b.
Each Affiliated Club shall draft a Constitution / Rules for their own self government
which shall not be in contradiction with the Constitution and Rules & Regulations of
Bowls Dorset. A copy of such Constitution / Rules shall be submitted to Bowls Dorset.
c.
A statement that “a player shall not represent nor allow their name to be submitted for
more than one Club in any one year in the Bowls Dorset County Championships” shall
be incorporated into the Constitution / Rules and in the Competition Rules respectively
of every Affiliated Club.
d.
Each Affiliated Club as a member of Bowls Dorset will be bound by and will comply
with these Rules & Regulations as amended from time to time.
e.
Each Affiliated Club will make any necessary changes to its Constitution / Rules as
required by Bowls Dorset from time to time to recognise the function of Bowls Dorset
as the unified governing body for outdoor flat green bowling in Dorset.
f.
Each Affiliated Club shall have in place a Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Policy.
(Refer to Bowls England Regulation No. 7 – Issue C)
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g.
Each Affiliated Club shall have in place a disciplinary procedure. (Refer to Bowls
England Regulation No. 9 – Issue B)
6.
Associate Membership
a.
All existing Associate Members of Dorset County Womens Bowling Association
and Dorset County Bowling Association as at 31st October 2009 will be recognised as
Associate Members of Bowls Dorset.
b.
Associate Membership shall be open to all Area Associations within the County of
Dorset provided that the Area Association consists of a minimum of four Affiliated
Clubs.
c.
Application for Associate Membership shall be made to the Administrator and
accompanied by a list of office bearers the address of the Honorary Secretary and a
list of Affiliated Clubs comprising the Area Association.
d.
An Area Association shall be entitled to send two representatives to General Meetings
and such representatives shall be entitled to speak on any matter but shall have no
vote.
7.
Affiliation Fees
a.
An Affiliated Club shall pay a fee on joining Bowls Dorset as determined by the
Council.
b.
The Annual Affiliation fee payable to Bowls Dorset by each Affiliated Club shall be
based on the playing membership as at 30th September in the preceding year and
shall be paid not later than 15th January. An Affiliated Club failing to pay Affiliation fees
by the due date shall forfeit all rights and privileges of membership until all arrears
have been discharged. The Annual Affiliation fee rate shall be determined by the
Annual General Meeting.
c.
Additionally all Affiliated Clubs shall pay the prescribed Bowls England Annual
Affiliation fee.
d.
Associate Members shall pay an Annual Affiliation fee as determined by the Annual
General Meeting.
8.
Returns
a.
The Secretary of each Affiliated Club shall forward to the Administrator a list of names
only of individual members plus the address telephone number and e-mail address of
the Secretary prior to 1st October in each year.
b.
The Secretary of each Affiliated Club shall prior to 1st December each year forward to
the Administrator a list of Club Officers.
c.
The Secretary of each Affiliated Club shall prior to 1st April each year forward to the
Administrator two copies of its fixture list.
d.
The Honorary Secretary of the Patrons Association shall prior to 1 st April forward to
the Administrator a copy of its fixture list.
9.
Alterations to Boundaries
Clubs may change their County Affiliation providing that both the gaining and the losing
Counties agree. In the event of one of the Counties disagreeing the matter shall be raised at
a meeting of the Executive Board of Bowls England.
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10.
Honorary Life Membership
a.
All existing Honorary Life Members of Dorset County Womens Bowling Association
and Dorset County Bowling Association will be recognised as Honorary Life Members
of Bowls Dorset.
b.
Bowls Dorset through the Executive Board may award Honorary Life Membership
to any person who has rendered exceptional services to the sport of Bowls or Bowls
Dorset.
c.
Any nomination to confer Honorary Life Membership shall be submitted to the
Administrator not later than 1st October in each year.
d.
Any Honorary Life Membership shall be conferred at the Annual General Meeting.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No.2
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
1.
Election
a.
Each Code will elect a President and Vice President at the Annual General Meeting.
b.
Normally the Vice President will become the President.
c.
Nominations for Vice President shall rotate annually among the areas:
Womens Code
East then West
Mens Code
West then East
d.
Nominations for Vice President to be made in writing and signed by the Secretary of
the Nominees Affiliated Club and submitted to the Administrator before 1st September
in each year.
e.
If no valid nominations are received for the position of Vice President in accordance
with this Regulation the nomination for such position shall be sought on a County
basis for nomination from the same gender and that the rotation return as designated
thereafter.
f.
If an election is necessary for the position of Vice President then a ballot shall be
taken amongst those present at the Annual General Meeting and entitled to vote.
g.
Where there is an equality of votes between the candidates then a second vote will be
taken.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No.3
OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION
1.
Association Officers
The Chairperson
The Treasurer
The Administrator
shall be designated the Association Officers. They shall be full members of Affiliated Clubs
and elected at the Annual General Meeting.
2.
Code Officers
Women’s President
Women’s Vice-President
Women’s Immediate Past-President
Women’s Secretary / Match Secretary
Women’s Assistant Secretary /
Assistant Match Secretary
Women’s Competition Secretary
shall be designated the Code Officers. They
elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Men’s President
Men’s Vice-President
Men’s Immediate Past-President
Men’s Secretary
Men’s Match Secretary
Men’s Competition Secretary
shall be full members of Affiliated Clubs and
3.
Administration
The affairs of The Association shall be conducted by the Executive Board and the Council.
4.
Administrative Appointees
I.
Additional members appointed at the Annual General Meeting shall be: Child Protection & Vulnerable Adults Officer
 County Coach
 County Liaison Umpire
 County Tour Secretary
 County Publicity Officer
 County Development Officer
 Bowls England Representative for each Code
 Team Manager for each Code
 Under 25’s Manager for each Code
 Assistant Competition Secretary - Ladies
 2 Selectors for each Code
 Examiner of Accounts
II. For the Men’s Code the appointment of Area Competition Secretaries, Area League
Secretaries and Percy Baker League Secretary will be the responsibility of the
Competition Committee.
5.
Term of Office
a.
The duties of each of the Association Officers shall commence from the conclusion
of the Annual General Meeting.
b.
The duties of each of the Code Officers shall commence from the conclusion of the
Annual General Meeting
c.
The duties of each of the Administrative Appointees shall commence from the
conclusion of the Annual General Meeting
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No.4
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
1.
Advice and Assistance
Bowls England through the Child Protection Panel are able to provide advice and assistance
to Bowls Dorset and to the Affiliated Clubs working with Children and Vulnerable Adults.
2.
Appointments
Bowls Dorset is responsible for appointing a Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Officer
and is also responsible for ensuring that each Affiliated Club makes a similar appointment.
3.
Legal Requirement
It is a legal requirement that Bowls Dorset and its Affiliated Clubs have in place a Children
and Vulnerable Adults Policy and appoint a Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Officer
who will be required to be cleared by the Criminal Records Bureaux.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No.5
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
1.
Appointment of Committee
a.
Bowls Dorset or an Affiliated Club will appoint an Emergency & Disciplinary
Committee to hold an inquiry into any case of misconduct or alleged misconduct or
breach of the Constitution or any Regulations by any team player or official
participating in any tour tournament or other event or social occasion under the
jurisdiction of Bowls Dorset or any Affiliated Club or County Association in conjunction
with Bowls England. This committee to impose such punishment as directed by Bowls
Dorset and the Affiliated Club having regard to any recommendations made by the
committee to whom it has delegated powers to hold an inquiry.
b.
Bowls Dorset or Affiliated Club may impose such conditions as it thinks fit and
everything done in the performance of such delegation shall for all purposes be
deemed to be done by the Bowls Dorset or Affiliated Club Executive Committees.
NOTE
Bowls Dorset strongly recommend reference to Bowls England Regulation No. 9.
This will take the emphasis of responsibility away from Bowls Dorset to ensure that correct legal
procedures are followed. Bowls Dorset Code Secretaries should be involved in an advisory capacity
should any action need to be taken under this regulation
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No.6
COMMITTEE STRUCTURES
1.
The Executive Board
a.
Comprising of the
Association Chairperson Association Treasurer
Association Administrator
Women’s President
Men’s President
Women’s Vice-President
Men’s Vice-President
Women’s Immediate Past-President
Men’s Immediate Past-President
Women’s Secretary/Match Secretary
Men’s Secretary
Women’s Assistant Secretary /
Men’s Match Secretary
Assistant Match Secretary
Women’s Competition Secretary
Men’s Competition Secretary
b.
The Executive Board shall meet as and when required but not less than twice per year
c.
The Executive Board shall be responsible for:
 Submitting reports to the Council.
 Receiving reports from the Association Treasurer.
 Receiving reports from the Secretaries of each Code.
 Receiving reports from the Competition Secretaries of each Code.
 Receiving reports from the Match Secretaries of each Code.
 Receiving reports from the Emergency & Disciplinary Committee.
 Receiving reports from Administrative Appointees who may also be invited to
attend Executive Board Meetings in an advisory capacity.
 Initiating Policy and Rules.
 Life Membership.
 Annual Dinners.
 Merchandise.
 Bowls Dorset Handbook.
 Bowls Dorset Website.
 Any other Administrative Duties with regards to the running of Bowls Dorset as
required
2.
The Council
Comprising of two representatives from each Affiliated Club (one Woman and one
Man).
3.
Meetings
a.
The Council shall meet with the Executive Board twice in each year.
b.
Administrative Appointees will be invited to attend these meetings in an advisory
capacity only.
c.
These meetings shall be for the purpose of:
 Receiving and ratifying reports from the Executive Board.
 Receiving and ratifying reports from Administrative Appointees.
 Receiving any propositions for the AGM for consideration and discussion.
 Exchanging information and ideas about the running of Bowls Dorset between the
Council and the Executive Board.
d.
The voting rights of the Executive Board at these meetings will be restricted to 2 votes,
one for each code President.
e.
Each code may also hold separate Representatives meetings if required.
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4.
The Emergency & Disciplinary Committee
a.
Comprising of the Association Chairperson and from each Code the President and
Secretary.
b.
The Emergency & Disciplinary Committee shall meet as and when either Code
President shall decide.
c.
The Emergency & Disciplinary Committee shall be responsible for matters requiring
judgment which in the opinion of either Code President do not warrant calling the
Executive Board.
d.
The Emergency & Disciplinary Committee will report its findings to the Executive
Board in writing.
e.
Any judgment made by the Emergency & Disciplinary Committee will remain until and
unless set aside by an Annual General Meeting.
5.
Ex-Officio Members
The Association Administrator and Association Treasurer shall be ex-officio members
of all other Bowls Dorset Committees.
6.
The Competition Committees
There shall be two Competition Committees – one for each Code:
a.
Comprising of the: Women’s President
Men’s President
 Women’s Vice-President
Men’s Vice-President
 Women’s Immediate Past President
Men’s Immediate Past President
 Women’s Secretary/Match Secretary
Men’s Secretary

Men’s Match Secretary
 Women’s Competition Secretary
Men’s Competition Secretary
 Women’s Assistant
Men’s West Area Assistant
Competition Secretary
Competition Secretary

Men’s East Area Assistant
Competition Secretary

Men’s West Area League Secretary

Men’s East Area League Secretary

Men’s Percy Baker League Secretary
b.
c.
d.
e.
Each Competition Committee will be chaired by the Code President or Competition
Secretary.
The Competition Committees shall meet as and when required.
The Competition Committees shall be responsible for the conduct of all County
Championships and Competitions subject to these Rules & Regulations.
The Competition Secretaries shall be responsible for submitting reports to the
Executive Board.
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7.
The Selection Committees
There shall be two Selection Committees – one for each Code:
a.
Comprising of the: Women’s President
Men’s President
 Women’s Vice-President
Men’s Vice-President
 Women’s Immediate past president
Men’s Immediate Past President
 Women’s Secretary/Match Secretary
Men’s Secretary

Men’s Match Secretary
 Women’s Competition Secretary
Men’s Competition Secretary
 Women’s Team Manager
Men’s Team Manager
 and two other Selectors.
and two other Selectors
b.
c.
d.
e.
Each Selection Committee will be chaired by the Code President or Match Secretary.
Each Selection Committee shall meet regularly as and when required.
The Selection Committees shall be responsible for selecting players to represent
Bowls Dorset in National Events, Representative Matches and County Friendly
Matches.
The Match Secretaries shall be responsible for submitting reports to the Executive
Board.
8.
Code Officer and Code Representatives Committees.
Each code may hold separate Code Officer and Code Representatives Committee meetings
when required.
a.
Each Code Officer and Code Representatives Committee will be chaired by the Code
President or Secretary.
b.
The Code Officer and Code Representatives Committees shall be responsible for
matters requiring judgment which do not warrant calling the Executive Board.
c.
The Code Officer and Code Representatives Committees shall be responsible for
discussion on matters for consideration by the Executive Board.
d.
The Secretary of each Code Officer and Code Representatives Committee shall send
a copy of the Agenda for all meetings to the Association Administrator and Association
Treasurer.
e.
The Secretary of each Code Officer and Code Representatives Committee shall send
a copy of the minutes of all meetings to the Association Administrator.
9.
Each Bowls Dorset AGM. SGM. Executive Board and Council Meeting shall be chaired by
the Association Chairperson.
10.
A quorum for all Committees shall be 50% of all eligible voters.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No. 7
SELECTION
1.
Team Manager
Each Code may appoint a Team Manager for a period of up to 3 years subject to recall.
a.
The Team Manager shall attend Selection Meetings.
b.
The responsibilities of the Code Team Managers shall include devising and
implementing policies of approach and the selection and preparation of players for:
 The Womens Inter County Championship (Johns Trophy)
 The Womens National County Top Two Fours Competition (Walker Cup)
 The Womens 31’s and Under Inter County Double Rink (Amy Rose Bowl)
 The Mens Inter County Championship (Middleton Cup)
 The Mens National County Top Two Fours Competition (Balcomb Trophy)
 The Mens National County Under 25’s Two Fours Competition (White Rose
Trophy)
c.
Submitting reports for Bowls Dorset Executive Board as required.
2.
Selection Methods
a.
Womens Code
 Players eligible for selection will be the Semi-Finalists and Finalists of the
County Four Wood Singles Two Wood Singles Pairs Triples Fours Over 55
Singles Over 55 Pairs and the winner of the LUST competition.
The Winners and Runners-up of their Club Four Wood Singles and Two Wood
Singles.
 Members must also have played in at least one County Competition during the
current year.
b.
Mens Code
 Players may submit their names for selection on lists provided by the Match
Secretary.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No. 8
ANNUAL AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
1.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting shall be held on the second Thursday in November subject to
power being reserved by the Executive Board or the Council to vary the date should
circumstances warrant such change.
2.
Notice
Notice of the Annual General Meeting with copies of the Agenda shall be distributed by the
Administrator at least 14 days prior to the date of the meeting to all Officers Appointees Life
Members and Affiliated Clubs.
3.
Voting Rights
Those entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting shall be the Association Officers the
other Executive Board Members the Council and Life Members. The Chairperson shall have
an extra or casting vote.
6.
Elections
The Annual General Meeting shall elect:
a.
The Association Chairperson.
b.
The Association Administrator.
c.
The Association Treasurer.
d.
Presidents of each Code (previous years Vice President).
e.
Vice Presidents of each Code (nominated from the East Area and West Area in turn).
(The Management Committee of each Affiliated Club in the relevant Area shall have
the right to nominate one candidate for the office of Vice President).
f.
Women’s Secretary/Match Secretary
Men’s Secretary
g.
Women’s Assistant Secretary /
Men’s Match Secretary
Assistant Match Secretary
h.
Women’s Competition Secretary
Men’s Competition Secretary.
5.
Appointments
The Annual General Meeting shall appoint:
a.
Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Officer.
b.
County Coach.
c.
County Liaison Umpire.
d.
County Tour Secretary
e.
County Publicity Officer
f.
County Development Officer
g.
Bowls England Representative for each Code.
h.
Team Manager for each Code
i.
Under 25’s Manager for each code
j.
Women’s Assistant Competition Secretary.
k.
2 Selectors for each code.
l.
Examiner of Accounts
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6.
Special General Meetings
A Special General Meeting may be convened on the instruction of the Executive Board or the
Council or a requisition to that effect signed by the Presidents or Secretaries of not less than
three Affiliated Clubs clearly stating in writing directly to the Administrator the matter at issue.
No other business shall be conducted at the meeting.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No. 9
COUNTY HONOURS
1.
Qualification – Womens Code
a.
A player shall qualify for the award of the County Badge by:
 Appearing as a National Finalist.
 Appearing in the final stages of the National Championships.
 Playing two Full County Matches after confirmation of being badged as an
International from another County.
 Playing Three Full County Matches after confirmation of being badged from
another County.
 Playing Four Full County Matches after qualification through National
Competitions.
 Playing five Full County Matches after qualifying from Club Competition.
b.
Johns Trophy
Johns Trophy strips will be awarded to members who have played in a total of six
rounds of the Competition.
c.
Walker Cup
Double Rink strips will be awarded to members who have played in three rounds of
the Competition in any one season.
2.
Qualification – Mens Code
a.
A player shall qualify for the award of the County Badge by:
 Appearing in the final stages of the National Championships.
 Playing in two Full County Matches after confirmation of being badged from
another County.
 Playing in five Full County Matches over a period of three calendar years
calculated from the Player’s first appearance.
 Playing in five Middleton Cup County Championship Matches.
 Carrying out special service to the County and approved by the Executive
Board.
3.
Middleton Cup
The Middleton Cup Flash will be awarded to members who have played or have attended as
nominated reserves on five occasions.
4.
National County Top Two Fours (Balcomb Trophy)
Flashes will be awarded to members who have played in three rounds of the Competition in
any one season.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No.10
DRESS UNIFORM
1.
General
a.
When County or Club coloured shirts are worn all members of the side must wear the
same colour provided that the design and colour of the shirt has been approved and
registered with Bowls England or Bowls Dorset.
b.
Baseball caps may be worn and may display a discreet county or sponsor logo.
2.
Womens Code
The wearing of approved hats is optional.
a.
When representing the County:
i.
Arrive in Green blazers County shirts White/Cream skirts or tailored full length
trousers or tailored plain cropped trousers of opaque material and White/Brown
walking shoes.
ii. Play in County shirts White/Cream skirts or tailored full length trousers or tailored
plain cropped trousers of opaque material and White/Brown bowling shoes. (White
bowling shoes for Johns Trophy and Double Rink)
b.
When playing in The Edna Paisley Morning League or any County Competitions:
i.
Arrive in White or Club coloured shirts White/Cream skirts or tailored full length
trousers or tailored plain cropped trousers of opaque material and White/Brown
walking shoes. (Competitors may travel in Greys).
ii. Play in White or Club coloured shirts White/Cream skirts or tailored full length
trousers or tailored plain cropped trousers of opaque material and White/Brown
bowling shoes.
3.
Mens Code
a.
When representing the County:
Play in Long White trousers White belt (if worn) (braces not to be visible) County
shirts White socks and White bowling shoes.
b.
When playing in preliminary rounds of County Competitions and League Matches:
Play in White shirts with collar or Club coloured shirts long Grey trousers and
White/Brown bowling shoes.
c.
When playing in quarter finals semi finals and finals of County Championships the
final of the County Cup and other County Competitions played on a Finals Day:
Play in White shirts with collar or Club coloured shirts long White trousers White
belt (if worn) (braces not to be visible) White socks and White bowling shoes.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No.11
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS
1.
General
a.
The County Championships (eventually leading to the National Championships) shall
comprise the Singles Pairs Triples Fours Junior Singles Womens 2 wood singles and
Women’s Junior Pairs. The rest are County Competitions.
b.
Players and Officials selected for International or Junior International duties must be
allowed to play all stages of all County Championships.
c.
Should an Affiliated Club close after the entry date the members may be permitted for
one season only to compete under the name of that club irrespective of which club
they have joined.
d.
A competitor shall not enter any Bowls Dorset Championship or Competition under an
assumed name nor shall they represent or allow their name to be submitted by more
than one club in any one year.
e.
The Championships and Competitions shall be played under the current Laws of the
Game and other Regulations laid down by Bowls Dorset and shall be under the
management and control of the Competitions Committee who shall determine all
questions and disputes that may arise and that do not come within the scope of an
Umpires duties. The decision of the Competition Committee shall be final and binding.
2.
Code of Conduct
A bowler shall at all times conduct himself/herself in a manner that reflects favourably upon
fellow bowlers County and National authorities and Bowls Dorset both on and off the bowling
green.
a. Give priority to any Squad get-together practice match or event appertaining to
his/her selection.
b. Observe at all times the relevant Rules and Regulations of Bowls Dorset.
c. Accept control by the appropriate Team Manager in all matters as follows:
i.
Dress – both on and off the green
ii. Squad get-together and practice
iii. Report at prescribed times punctually
iv.
To adhere to any curfew which may be imposed by the Team Manager
d. Inform the Team Manager of any personal circumstances which may affect his/her
performance in the team.
e. To adhere to the currently applicable Drug Testing Policy of Bowls England.
f. Not to render himself / herself unfit through alcohol or drugs either on or away from
the green.
g. To show respect to colleagues opponents and officials and not to subject them to
any physical or verbal abuse at any time.
3.
Championships
There is nothing in the Laws of the Sport or these Regulations as at present constituted
which stipulates that games may not be played on a surface other than grass but the
challenger(s) shall inform their opponent(s) if there is a likelihood of play on a surface other
than grass. It is however a condition that games are played outdoors.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
4.
Singles:
Each game shall consist of 21 shots 4 bowls each player.
Pairs: 2 players from the same club.
Each game shall consist of 21 ends 4 bowls each player. Leads are to play their 4
bowls before the skips. In the event of the scores being equal when all ends have
been played an extra end(s) must be played until a decision is reached.
Triples: 3 players from the same club.
Each game shall consist of 18 ends 3 bowls each player. In the event of the scores
being equal when all ends have been played an extra end(s) must be played until a
decision is reached.
Fours: 4 players from the same club.
Each game shall consist of 21 ends 2 bowls each player. In the event of the scores
being equal when all ends have been played an extra end(s) must be played until a
decision is reached.
Junior Singles:
Open to members of Affiliated Clubs who have not reached their 25th birthday on 1 st
April in the year of the Championships. There is no minimum age limit for players.
Each game shall consist of 21 shots 4 bowls each player.
Junior Pairs (Women):
Open to members of Affiliated Clubs (2 players from any affiliated Bowls Dorset club to
form a team) who have not reached their 25th birthday on 1st April in the year of the
Championships. There is no minimum age limit for players.
Each game shall consist of 18 ends 4 bowls each player. The Leads to play their four
bowls before the Skips. In the event of the scores being equal when all ends have
been played an extra end(s) must be played until a decision is reached.
Two Wood Singles:
Each game shall consist of 21 ends 2 bowls each player. In the event of the scores
being equal when all ends have been played an extra end(s) must be played until a
decision is reached.
Competitions
There is nothing in the Laws of the Sport or these Regulations as at present constituted
which stipulates that games may not be played on a surface other than grass but the
challenger(s) shall inform their opponent(s) if there is a likelihood of play on a surface other
than grass. It is however a condition that games are played outdoors.
a.
June Culpin Memorial Trophy (Women):
i. Entries of one team per Affiliated Club shall be made before the date of the
Annual General Meeting. ANY Club member is eligible to play.
ii. The team will consist of 8 players in two rinks of four.
iii. Games to be played on the Challenger’s green up until the semi-final.
iv. The game will consist of 21 ends 2 bowls each player with 2 trial ends.
v. The winners to be decided on total shots over the two rinks.
vi. Before the draw for rinks is made, in the presence of an umpire or competent
person, a rink number shall be nominated to play an extra end in the case of a
tie. At the same time the Captains shall toss for the mat. The extra end to be
played immediately after the 21st end unless the result is already apparent.
vii. No rink fees to be charged and the home side to provide refreshments at the
end of the game.
viii. The winning side’s Captain to telephone the result to the Competition
Secretary immediately after the game and ALL SCORECARDS to be
forwarded to her within 24 hours.
ix. Whites / Club shirts to be worn
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b.
c.
d.
County Cup (Men):
Entries of one team per Affiliated Club shall be made before the date of the Annual
General Meeting. Each side will consist of 16 players in four rinks of four and up to
and including the semi finals two rinks playing at home and two rinks playing away.
The game will consist of 21 ends 2 bowls each player and all matches to commence
by 1800 hrs. In the case of a tie one four declared by the challenger before the draw
for rinks takes place shall play an extra end to determine the winner. In the finals in
the event of a tie all four rinks shall play one extra end(s) to determine the winner. The
final will be played on a neutral green.
Benevolent Triples Knock-Out (Women):
Entries of any number of teams per Affiliated Club shall be made before the date of
the Annual General Meeting. Each side shall consist of 3 players each playing 2
bowls. The game shall consist of 15 ends. All 15 ends MUST be played as the team
with the highest shot difference determines the National winner In the event of a tie an
extra end(s) shall be played to determine the winner.
The Edna Paisley Morning Triples League (Women):
Open to Ladies who will be aged 60 and over on 1st May in the year of the
competition.
i.
League to be played on an East / West basis, with the winners of the East Area
and the West Area to play in the County Final. The Final to be played on Finals
weekend.
ii.
The final to consist of 18 ends with two trial ends. The Challenger shall
designate the rink number tom play the extra end before the draw is made. The
extra end to be played immediately after the 18th end unless the result is
already apparent.
The draw for rinks to be made for in the presence of an umpire / competent
person. At the same time the Captain’s to toss for the mat and the extra end.
iii.
Affiliated Clubs may enter as many teams as they wish (before the Annual
General Meeting) with a maximum of nine teams constituting a Division.
If necessary other divisions shall be formed and Section Finals played before
the County Final.
iv.
Two rinks of triples to constitute a team.
v.
Where possible players should be taken from non-league players, or players in
the Dorset Womens Bowling League second divisions and Bournemouth &
District lower leagues, with the proviso (and only if absolutely necessary) that a
maximum of two players may be taken from the First Division league, one to
play in each Triple, playing in any position. Players playing in the Final must
have played in at least two games during the season.
vi.
Each Club to designate their home day and time of play.
vii.
Each game shall consist of 18 ends 3 bowls each player.
viii.
Visitors to have possession of the mat and jack on the first end. No trial ends,
first two ends, one shot each end.
ix.
Maximum of 6 points per game. 2 points for a rink win: 1 point for a rink draw:
and 2points for the overall win.
x.
If a game is abandoned a minimum of 12 ends shall constitute a game or the
points are to be shared. Games to be abandoned only by direction of the
Green-keeper or due to weather conditions by mutual consent.
xi.
If a club cannot put out two triples, one triple may play (with the consent of the
opponents). The non-offending club taking the other four points.
xii.
If a Club has more than one team entered in the Competition players may only
play for ONE team.
xiii.
League fixtures will be compiled by the Competition Secretary and sent to all
Clubs.
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xiv.
Games may be re-arranged by mutual consent but the Competition Secretary
must be advised BEFORE the game is played.
xv.
Rink fees to be on a reciprocal basis with tea or coffee available by mutual
consent.
xvi.
Results to be Telephoned or e-mailed to the Competition Secretary by the
home team within 24hrs.
xvii.
Score cards to be kept until after the County Final has been played.
xviii.
ANY DISPUTES WILL BE SETTLED BY THE COUNTY PRESIDENT,
SECRETARY AND COMPETITION SECRETARY WHOSE DECISIONS
SHALL BE FINAL.
e.
The Percy Baker Triples League (Men):
Open to players who will be aged 65 years and over on 1 st May in the year of the
competition. Affiliated Clubs may enter as many teams as they wish (two triples to
constitute a team) before the Annual General Meeting. Each game to consist of 18
ends 3 bowls each player.
i.
League to be played on an East Area / West Area basis and in divisions within
each Area. The winners of each division shall play Knock-out stages to produce
Area winners and the winners of each Area to play in the County Final.
ii. Each division shall have a maximum of six teams and if necessary other divisions
shall be formed.
iii. Players who have played in Middleton Cup matches in the previous 12 months or
the current season are not eligible to participate.
iv.
Each club team to agree their home day and time of play with opponents.
v.
Visitors to have possession of the mat and jack on the first end. No trial ends but
one shot to count on the first two ends. Two points for each winning triple one point
for a drawn triple two points for an overall win one point for a draw overall.
Maximum of six points available.
vi.
If a game is abandoned by direction of the Greenkeeper (or by mutual agreement)
the result will stand if ten ends have been completed. Games requiring completion
after being mutually rearranged will start with two trial ends prior to playing the
remaining game ends. Games so rearranged must be advised to the League
Secretary.
vii.
A club sending an under-age player or a player violating Regulation 4.e.iii or only
one triple will forfeit two points and nine shots and two points as match winners.
The remaining triple will be played with two points at stake. Should one club either
fail to arrive or concede the match their opponents will receive six points and 18
shots.
viii.
Clubs with more than one team may only use players in one of them.
ix. Fixtures will be compiled by the League Secretary. All League matches must be
played Monday to Friday within the dates on the Fixture Schedule with a start time
no later than 1100 hrs. Games may be rearranged by mutual consent but the
League Secretary must be informed.
x. Rink fees to be on a reciprocal basis and tea or coffee may be made available on
arrival or after the game.
xi. Result Cards signed by both Captains to be sent to the League Secretary as soon
as possible after the game by the home team. Score cards to be kept until after the
County Final has been played.
xii. Any disputes will be settled by the League Secretary who may refer the matter to
the Competitions Committee whose decisions shall be final.
xiii. Knock-out stage
 The preliminary rounds quarter finals and semi finals matches to be played on
a one triple home and one triple away basis.
 Rinks to be drawn and mat possession to be decided by the toss of a coin.
 No trial ends but one shot on the first two ends.
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f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
 The Challenger shall nominate and notify to the opponents one triple before the
start of the game to play an extra end(s) in the event of a tie to determine the
winner.
 The County Final will be played on Finals Day 2 on the green and rinks decided
by the Competition Secretary. Mat possession to be determined by the toss of
a coin. Trial ends will be played.
 In the event of a tie in the County Final both triples will play an extra end(s) to
determine the winner.
The Cobern Trophy (Women) – 4 Wood Singles
i.
Open to Affiliated Club Lady Officers (maximum of three per Club) holding office at
the date of entry.
ii. Each game shall consist of 15 ends (21 ends in Final).
The Belben Cup (Men) – Secretaries Cup
i.
Open to Affiliated Club Secretaries County Secretary County Match Secretary
County Tour Secretary Dorset County Patrons Secretary Associate Member
Secretaries Competition Secretary League Secretaries Area Competition
Secretaries holding office at the date of entry.
ii. Each game shall consist of 21 shots 4 bowls each player.
The Taylor Cup (Men) – 2 Wood Singles
Open to members of Affiliated Clubs. Each game shall consist of 21 ends 2 bowls
each player. In the event of the scores being equal when all ends have been played
an extra end(s) must be played until a decision is reached.
Champion of Champions (Women)
i.
Open to the Affiliated Club singles (4 bowls) Champions from the previous season
plus the holder of the title in defence of their trophy (always providing they are still
an active playing member of that Affiliated Club).
ii. Each game shall consist of 21 shots 4 bowls each player.
The Owen Harvey Cup (Men) – Champion of Champions
i.
Open to the Affiliated Club singles (4 bowls) Champions from the previous season
plus the holder of the title in defence of their trophy (always providing they are still
an active playing member of that Affiliated Club).
ii. Each game shall consist of 21 shots 4 bowls each player.
The Steadman Family Trophy (Men)
i.
Open to players from Affiliated Clubs who have not reached their 16th birthday on
1st May in the year of the competition.
ii. Play will be staged as a ‘round robin’ sets play 4 bowls each player.
iii. Each set to be 11 shots and best of three sets to determine the winner but the third
set to be two or three ends only.
Mixed Fours
i.
Open to players from Affiliated Clubs.
ii. Each four will consist of 2 men and 2 women not necessarily from the same club
but clubs must be affiliated to Bowls Dorset.
iii. Each game will consist of 21 ends 2 bowls each player.
iv.
In the event of the scores being equal when all ends have been played an extra
end(s) must be played until a decision is reached.
Men’s Championship League
Refer to more detailed Rules under Regulation 12.
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5.
Championship and Competition Rules
a.
Control
All championships and competitions shall be controlled by each Code Area
Competition Secretaries (up to quarter final stage) under the supervision of each Code
Competitions Committee. The quarter finals semi final and finals shall be controlled by
each Code Competitions Committee. Each Code shall form a Competitions
Emergency sub Committee which shall consist of any three members of the Code
Competitions Committee. The decision of either committee in each and every
circumstance shall be final and binding. Any necessary Green Fees up to and
including the semi-finals will be shared.
b.
Entries
Entry Forms will be made available to all Affiliated Club Secretaries. Each club shall
summarise the returns and collect all fees due and send monies and returns to their
respective Code Competition Secretary. Closing dates will be clearly noted on each
entry form.
c.
The Draw
The draw and completion dates for all championships and competitions will be made
by each Code Competitions Emergency sub Committee and sent to all Affiliated Club
Secretaries.
d.
Match Arrangements
i.
On fixed date rounds the days and dates published should be adhered to but there
is no objection to any or all rounds being played prior to the published fixed date
always providing this is mutually agreed between the opponents. Other rounds on
a non fixed day and date basis shall be completed before the published date for
that round.
ii. The challenger is responsible for:
 Offering 3 dates to the opponent(s) one of which shall be a Saturday or Sunday
within 48 hours of receiving the draw. The time for commencing a game shall
be by mutual consent. The dates offered must be at least 21 days before the
closing date of the round. The opponent(s) must reply within 48 hours of receipt
of the challenge accepting one of the offered dates. If a challenge has not been
received within the specified period (48 hours of receiving the draw) the
opponent(s) shall endeavour to contact the challenger before submitting a
claim for a ‘walkover’.
 Ensuring a rink is booked for the tie. If rink space is not available then the tie
shall be reversed and played on the opponents green.
The Opponent on arrival at the Challengers Green MUST draw for rink of play
from all rinks available on the green at the start time of the match.
The order of preference for drawing rinks shall be:a. National Competitions / games
b. County competitions / games
c. Club Competitions / games
d. Roll Ups
 In singles ensuring a competent marker is provided. If no marker is supplied the
opponent may claim a ‘walkover’.
Paying all Green Fees that may be due.
There is nothing in the Laws of the Sport or these Regulations as at present
constituted which stipulates that games may not be played on a surface other than
grass but the challenger(s) shall inform their opponent(s) if there is a likelihood of
play on a surface other than grass. It is however a condition that all games are
played outdoors.
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e.
f.
g.
Extensions
No extension of the closing date for any round will be granted (except for Regulation
11.1.b and Regulation 11.5.g).
Late Arrival
If a side fails to appear and be ready for play within 30 minutes after the agreed time
for the tie the opponent may claim a ‘walkover’.
Inclement Weather
In the event of a match not being completed in the preliminary rounds (before the
quarter finals semi finals or finals) due to exceptional weather conditions and on the
authority of the Greenkeeper or other competent person the aggregate score in
uncompleted matches in which both sides have played 15 ends or more will stand as
the result. If the score is a tie then the winner will be the person/team who has won
the most ends. If there is still a tie then the match will be decided by the toss of a coin.
Matches not started and matches in which less than 15 ends have been played will be
given an extension of time. Any such match MUST be completed by two days prior to
the date of the following round and should if possible be on the same green
commencing at the point of cessation with trial ends. The respective Area
Competition Secretary or Competition Secretary where applicable MUST be
notified of the date on which the match is to be played.
Should the game NOT be played by this time then the match WILL be decided by the
toss of a coin or by mutual agreement. If no agreement can be reached then both
sides may be eliminated from the competition.
Where it is possible to rearrange a fixture before the completion date of the
round the respective Area Competition Secretary or Competition Secretary where
applicable MUST be notified of the date on which the match is to be played.
h.
Results
The winner of each round tie shall notify their respective Code Area Competition
Secretary or Competition Secretary of the result within 24 hours. Failure to do so
may result in exclusion. The scorecards for pairs triples and fours to be signed by
both skips and forwarded by the winners by 1st class post to the respective Code
Area Competition Secretaries. The Area Competition Secretaries will advise the
‘away’ competitors (non challengers) of the venue and their next opponent at the
earliest possible time.
IT IS THE COMPETITORS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THEY KNOW
i.
Substitutes
The following are the rules governing substitutes in County Championships and
Competitions: (Please refer to Bowls England Regulation 50.4 – Issue B)
i.
SINGLES
No substitutes allowed.
ii. PAIRS
The two players taking part in the first game shall constitute the Pair and should
normally play together throughout the competition. One additional player and the
same player may however be used as a substitute at any time provided they have
not already played in the competition. They may play in ANY position.
iii. TRIPLES
The three players taking part in the first game shall constitute the Triple and should
normally play together throughout the competition. One additional player and the
same player may however be used as a substitute at any time provided they have
not already played in the competition. They may play in ANY position.
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iv.
FOURS
The four players taking part in the first game shall constitute the Four and should
normally play together throughout the competition. One additional player and the
same player may however be used as a substitute at any time provided they have
not already played in the competition. They may play in ANY position.
v.
MIXED FOURS
The four players taking part in the first game shall constitute the original team and
should normally play together throughout the competition. One additional male
player and the same player and/or one additional female player and the same
player may however be used as substitutes at any time provided they have not
already played in the competition. However at least one of the original men and
one of the original women must play in every round. They may play in ANY
position.
vi.
Women’s Competitions
Substitutes used in any discipline MUST be advised to and be accepted by the
Competition Committee BEFORE the Competition is played.
vii.
INCAPACITY DURING A GAME
In the event of a player becoming incapacitated during a game the substitute may
play in any position other than Skip.
j.
Stamping of Bowls
i.
In the early stages when no Umpire is present the onus of checking the date
stamp on bowls rests with the opposing player or players concerned.
ii. For rounds leading to the final stages of National Competitions Bowls England
Domestic Regulation 2 Law 8.2.3 in the Laws of the Sport of Bowls Crystal
Mark Edition applies.
For Regional Finals and National Finals Law 9 of the Laws of the Sport of
Bowls Crystal Mark Edition applies.
iii. Should a player wish to challenge the suitability of their opponents bowls (see
Bowls England Domestic Regulation 2 Law 8.3.4 in the Laws of the Sport of
Bowls Crystal Mark Edition) the fee lodged will be £50.
k.
Dress
Attention is drawn to Bowls Dorset Regulation 10. In the event of a competitor failing
to observe this Regulation and a complaint is submitted to the respective Code
Competition Secretary the offender may be eliminated from the competition.
l.
Mobile Telephones
No competitor or player in any competition shall be permitted to use a mobile
telephone either on or within the vicinity of the bowling green, except in an emergency
situation.
m. Smoking
Smoking on the green will be prohibited. Failure to adhere to this will result in
disqualification.
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Bowls Dorset Regulation: No. 12
DORSET MENS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE
1.
Rules for All Divisions
a.
Open to any number of Teams from Affiliated Clubs who have made their entries
known to the Competitions Committee before the Annual General Meeting.
b.
Number of players
i.
Each Team shall consist of twelve players of three rinks 2 bowls each player. No
player shall play for more than one Affiliated Club in any year. Matches will
comprise 21 ends.
ii.
Teams arriving short of players must play as many rinks of 4 players as possible,
i.e. a minimum of 11 players are required for a 3 rink match and 7 players for 2
Rinks. Any rink not played will be forfeited and 2 points and 5 shots awarded to
the opposition.
iii.
A Rink consisting of 3 players may play with 3 bowls, 3 bowls and 2 bowls and will
take a 25% reduction of their score.
c.
Clubs with two or more teams may use their players in any team. However a player
cannot play for a lower division team once he has played in higher teams for half their
total number of games plus one game in a season. If unequal numbers of teams
within divisions then the higher number to be used. Any violation of this rule will cause
a penalty deduction of 6 points for using an illegal player.
d.
The composition of the Divisions shall be the responsibility of the Competitions
Committee.
e.
Matches shall be played on a Home and Away basis within each Area throughout the
season in their respective divisions (except that The Championship Division will not be
divided by Area).
f.
Results:
i.
Each winning team shall be awarded 4 points. 2 points shall be awarded to each
team in a tied game. In addition each winning rink shall be awarded 2 points each
tied rink 1 point and each losing rink 0 points.
ii. The team scoring the highest number of points during the season shall be declared
the winner of that division. Shot difference shall decide a team position if two or
more teams are level on points.
iii. Each team Captain must complete and sign the result card. It is the responsibility
of the Home Captain to post or e-mail the result card to the respective Area
League Secretary within 24 hours of the match being played.
g.
Conduct of Matches:
i.
Matches shall be played on Monday evenings at 1800 hrs. unless mutually agreed
by the clubs involved or the County need to use additional nights.
ii. Matches will consist of twenty one ends no trial ends with one shot only to count
on the first two ends and shall be played without ‘Threes’ at the head but ‘Threes’
and ‘Skips’ may visit the head once each end if circumstances warrant this.
Remaining at the head counts as one visit. The visitors to have first possession of
the mat and jack.
iii. Dress for matches is defined under Bowls Dorset Regulation No. 10. Anyone
improperly dressed as agreed between the team Captains will not be allowed to
play in the match. If no reserve is available that rink shall play with three players
Lead and Two using 3 bowls each and the Skip using two bowls. 25% of the score
will be deducted and fractions shall be taken into account.
iv.
Refreshments may be provided but play must be continuous.
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h.
i.
j.
Rearranged Matches
i. A fixture may be rearranged by mutual agreement provided that notice is given to
the Area League Secretary and his approval obtained.
ii A postponed fixture must be rearranged and completed within 14 days of the
original published date. Players for the rearranged postponed fixture must come
from where possible the original team but if unavailable then substitutes will be
allowed providing they did not play on the original date for another team. Any
violation of this rule will cause a penalty deduction of 6 points for using an illegal
player.
iii. A team not keeping an original or rearranged fixture shall forfeit the match to their
opponents who will receive 10 points and 20 shots. The offending team shall
suffer a penalty deduction of 10 points and 20 shots from their total already
gained.
iv. Should there be at any time 2 teams from the same Affiliated Club in any Division
such teams shall play each other in the first game of the season and in the first
game in the second half of the season.
A game abandoned by inclement weather will be resumed on an agreed date with the
scores and where possible the players as they were when the game was originally
stopped. An end commenced but not completed shall be declared a ‘dead end’. If a
minimum of 15 ends per rink have been completed in the original game then that
result will stand.
All disputed points between teams or other questions not covered by these rules shall
be referred to the Area League Secretary who may if necessary refer the matter to the
Competitions Committee.
2.
Rules specifically for Championship Division only
a.
The team winning the Championship Division shall be awarded the Dorset League
Cup.
b.
The team finishing second in the Championship Division shall be awarded the
Runners-up Cup.
c.
The 2 bottom teams will be relegated to their respective Area Division One.
3.
Rules specifically for Other Divisions
Promotion to the Championship Division:
i.
The team winning each Area first division will be promoted to the Championship
Division.
ii. The team winning each area second and lower divisions shall be promoted to the
division above.
iii. Relegation from the first division to a second division and possibly in lower
divisions may involve more than one relegated team. e.g. If a team relegated from
the Championship Division is not replaced by a team from the same Area then two
teams may be relegated to the relevant second division. This could have a ‘knockon’ effect in the lower divisions.
END
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