GRANT’S
2011 CORNER TO CORNER TOURNAMENT.
William Grant’s
Family Reserve Scotch Whisky
Founded more than 120 years ago, Grant’s Scotch Whisky
remains an independent family distiller with a
long-standing passion for whisky making.
Based on the original recipe developed by William Grant,
our master craftsmen select the finest single malt and grain
whiskies to skilfully blend a whisky that is deliciously
complex with a lingering, smooth finish.
Like bowls, Grant’s Scotch Whisky is a tradition enjoyed
for generations and one of which we are very proud.
What Is Grant’s Corner to Corner?
Welcome to Grant’s Corner to Corner Tournament. This year we want you to try a
different angle on our favourite pastime.
Now into its third year, Grant’s Corner to Corner Tournament is an informal game played
once formal club competition play has finished.
Grant’s Corner to Corner Tournament aims to preserve this relaxed spirit but also
provide a standard format to allow competition between players and clubs on a
national basis with the national final winner receiving
$3000 cash for their club.
How to set up the game – Arranging the Signage
Ensure a complete green is available to allow games to be played from one corner to the
other. The bowling mat is to be placed 2m from the near corner and the sign to be placed
above the ditch in the far corner.
HOW TO PLAY
Grant’s Corner to Corner is played diagonally across the entire green and uses no jack. The
objective is to play the bowl as close to the corner of the green as possible. Any bowl that is
bowled, or knocked into the ditch is automatically removed from play.
WEEKLY CLUB GAMES
Elimination Heats:
Elimination heats are fast games with ‘One person, one bowl’. The aim is to identify
12 finalists to play in the weekly round robin finals game.
• Split into elimination heats so the green isn’t overloaded with bowls!
• Divide players as evenly as possible into groups as follows:
Total Players
12 or less
13 – 24
25 – 36
37 or more
No. of Groups
1
2
3
4
No of players from each heat into weekly final
No heat, play final with all players
6 players closest to the corner from each heat
4 players closest to the corner from each heat
3 players closest to the corner from each heat
• Maximum 12 players per heat who bowl in a randomly selected order.
• The top 12 players from the elimination heats play a ‘One person, two bowls’ weekly final.
• Go straight to playing a weekly final game with ‘One person, two bowls’ if 12 players or less.
Three End Finals Game:
Play the weekly finals game down three ends. With ‘One person, two bowls’, it is a game
that involves greater skill and strategy.
End One
• Player order is randomly selected and each player takes turns to play their first bowl. Each
player then follows with their second bowl in the same order.
• The 12 bowls on the green closest to the corner go through to play the next end (End Two).
The remainder are eliminated from the finals, as are the bowls in the ditch.
• Only players who have one or two bowls remaining in
play continue on to play End Two. All other players are
eliminated.
• Players with two bowls remaining play two bowls; players
with one bowl remaining play one bowl.
End Two
• Player order is the same as End One with each player taking
turns to play their first bowl. Those players with two bowls
remaining follow with their second bowl in the same order.
• The closest 6 bowls on the green to the corner go
through to the final round (End Three). The remainder are
eliminated.
End Three – Final Round
• Player order the same with each player taking turns to play their first bowl. Players with
two bowls remaining follow with their second bowl in the same order.
• The bowl closest to the corner is the weekly club winner.
• Enter weekly winner into the club final and add their name to the Grant’s leader board.
• A weekly winner can participate in following elimination heats and weekly finals but cannot
win again. If this occurs, the runner up (or next closest player not previously a winner) shall
be awarded the prize and be named the winner to go through to the club final.
Finals Games
End 1
End 2
End 3 (final round)
Bowls left in for next round
12 Bowls
6 Bowls
Closest to the corner wins
Club Finals
End Of Season Finals Game:
Once the 10 weekly winners are determined, a finals game is played with ‘One person,
two bowls’ and is played under the Three End weekly finals rules to determine a club
winner. The club winner will receive entry in the regional finals. The runner-up will play at
the regional final if the winner is unavailable.
Additional Rules for all games
• Grant’s Corner to Corner Tournament is open to members or social affiliates of a
participating club over 18 years of age.
• Bowls are played from a mat two metres from the corner.
• A player not participating in that game will umpire elimination heats or finals games.
• In the event that one bowl comes into contact with another bowl during play, the bowls
are measured where they finally lie following contact.
• All other rules remain as per club bowls rules.
• Any player taking part in club games agrees to the terms and conditions of the promotion.
(See reverse.)
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
The Grant’s Corner to Corner Tournament is structured into three levels: club games,
regional finals and a national championship to determine the overall winner.
Weekly Club Games First 5 games: w/c 31 Oct 2011 – w/c 28 Nov 2011
Second 5 games: w/c 30 Jan 2012 – w/c 27 Feb 2012
Club Finals
w/c 5 March 2012
Regional Finals 17, 24 and 31 March 2012 (venues TBC)
National Finals
14 April 2012 (venue TBC)
PRIZES
Club Game Prizes
• Weekly winners receive a Grant’s Family Reserve Scotch Whisky 700ml (valued at $29.99).
• Club’s final winner receives a Grant’s Family Reserve Scotch Whisky 700ml and
Grant’s bowling bag (valued at $105).
Regional Finals prize
• The Regional winner receives a Grant’s bowls set (valued at $550).
• The Regional runner up will receive a twin pack of Grant’s Ale Cask 700ml and
Grant’s Sherry Cask 700ml (valued at $80).
• T he winner and runner up will receive entry to
the national final including return flights
(if applicable) to the final game
and one nights accommodation
(valued at approx $600).
National Final competition prize:
$3000 for the winning club
and the winner’s trophy!
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1.Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these terms and
conditions. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these terms
and conditions.
2. Entry is open to New Zealand residents 18 years and over.
3.To enter, a Bowling Club representative must sign the registration form in
the presence of the appointed Grant’s ambassador. Individual Bowling Club
members and social affiliates can participate in Grant’s Corner to Corner
games informally at their will.
4.The promotion commences on 31 October 2011 and closes on 30 April 2012.
5.Weekly club winners receive a 700ml bottle of Grant’s Whisky valued at $29.99.
The overall club winners receive a 700ml bottle of Grant’s Whisky and a Grant’s
Bowls Bag valued at $105. Regional club winners receive a Grant’s Branded
Bowls Set valued at $550. Regional runners up receive a Grant’s Ale & Sherry
Twin Pack valued at $80. The regional winner and runner up will receive entry
to the national final including return flight (if applicable) to the final game and
one night’s accommodation. The national winner receives a $3000 cash prize
for their club. The cash prize will be deposited in the Club’s nominated bank
account by 5 May 2012.
6.Prizes are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash. The Promoter
accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected prizes.
7.In the event that any prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond the
Promoter’s control, the Promoter may substitute a prize of equal or greater
value.
8.Weekly winners will be awarded prizes by club representatives following
game play. Regional and national final winners will be awarded prizes by a
Lion representative. The Lion representative’s decision is final and binding –
no correspondence will be entered into.
9.The Promoter and its related bodies corporate shall not be liable for any loss,
damage or injury suffered or sustained (including but not limited to direct
or consequential loss or loss arising from negligence) arising directly or
indirectly out of or in connection with the promotion or any prize.
10.Before travel to the national final, the winner and runner up will be required
to sign a form to release the Promoter from any and all liability arising from
participation in the national final.
11.Participants may be refused service of alcohol or provision of an alcoholic
beverage prize if it would breach any relevant laws or codes including those
relating to the Code of Practice for Responsible Service of Alcohol.
12.The Promoter is Lion, 111 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket 1023, Auckland.