League Rules

1. Each team to consist of 10 players and games to be 21up.
2. Visiting teams to have first block and bowl.
3. Visiting players will only be allowed on the match green for practice from 6:15 p.m. April, August and September (unless green is floodlit which constitutes the following times) 6:45 p.m. May, June & July. Such players will have exclusive use of the green from these times until commencement of the match.
4. When a Club has more than one Team in the League, the following borrowing culture comes into effect. Any player who plays more than 3 games for a team in a higher division can no longer play in the lower division. The borrowing rule now applies (AGM 2007 new ruling) for teams in the 2nd division. They can borrow players from other team (s) in the second division up to a maximum of 3 times.
5. League entrance fee per team: £50.00
6. When a Carmelite Cup match is drawn the following order of elimination shall apply: - Tie on aggregate....the team with the most winners. If still a tie; the team with the best winners. If still a tie.........2nd, 3rd, 4th best winners etc. 

7. Previous season Division One champions to be handicapped by 15 points on all home league matches.
8. Home team to give visiting team 3 dates for replay of postponed matches. The dates to be within a 21 day period. Offending team will lose match points.
9. Match points for league games: 2 points home win, 1 point home draw, 3 points away win and 2 points away draw.
10. Individual merit points; 2 points home win, 3 points away win.
11. Teams are allowed to register players up to the third match of the season.
12. If a team play unregistered players it will result in the game(s) being awarded to the opponents and the result will be 21-0.
13. Not more than 4 games to be in progress at any one time unless agreed by both Captains. If the Light or Weather is bad, then 5 games to be played at one time. (AGM 2008) A minimum of 4 games to be on the green, with a roll off, roll on procedure in force until no longer viable or match conclusion.
14. Matches to commence no later than 6:30 p.m. in April, August & September and not later than 7:00 p.m. in May, June, & July. Floodlit greens have the opportunity to start at 7:00pm all season.
15. Dates & times for Carmelite & Higham Cup matches will be nominated by the League Management Committee.
16. No protest under any circumstances will be accepted unless it is received in writing by the League Secretary within 7 days of the incident.
17. Match results will be sent to the League Fixtures Secretary weekly, either by post or by telephone. Failure to do so will result in a £2.00 fine for the home team.
18. No match practice will be allowed in the Carmelite Cup Final.
19. The League program will include Wigan Holiday Weeks.

20. Clubs may be allowed to register any associate members. Such members to qualify after 12 months membership. They may play for the team of their choice.
21. Clubs will be fined £2.00 for failing to be represented at monthly meetings.
22. Carmelite & Higham Cup matches to be handicapped for all rounds including the Final as follows: Division One Champions from previous season Scratch All other teams to handicapped at the rate of 2 points per position lower in the League.
23. Team Captains must declare their last 5 players no later than 1 hour after the commencement of the match. All selected players must be present. Match card to be prepared at this point and names confirmed by both Captains.
24. Once a game has started and for any reason is interrupted the score and declared players shall at the re-arranged date, resume at the state of interruption. If a game is interrupted because a player is taken ill and unable to continue because of illness, then the score will stand at the interruption.
25. A sub committee shall be nominated to deal with any protests and allocation of prize money
26. The decision to receive suitable trophies or cash will be left to the discretion of the winners
27. The League shall consist of 2 Divisions to be decided at the end of each season as follows:-

2 teams from the bottom of division 1 to be relegated to division 2 and replaced by the top 2 teams in division 2. In the event of a tie then points difference to decide relegation/promotion. (A.G.M 2008. New Team introduced into Division 2 therefore only 1 team relegated from Division 1 so as to keep the Bye games to a minimum in the top Division.)
28. Junior members will be allowed to play in the League and Competitions.
29. The League shall have jurisdiction over all matters not provided for in these rules and may adopt such bye laws as may be deemed advisable.
30. Any changes to these rules may only be made at the Annual General Meeting.
31. League Management Meetings will normally be held on the last Thursday of each month.
32. All games to be played in accordance with the Lancashire County Amateur Bowling Association rules.

33. League matches may only be cancelled for inclement weather. Teams will give their opponents at least 7 days notice in writing, with a copy to the Secretary, for any other reason for cancellation. The offending team will be responsible for any expenses incurred, i.e. green fees
34. All teams to play with “Standard Jacks” and to comply with the Lancashire County Crown Green Bowling Association.
35. All League fixtures to be completed within 2 weeks of the end of the season. Offending teams to lose match points.
36. Annual General Meeting voting strength: - Club with 1 team 1 vote, Clubs with 2 teams 2 votes, Clubs with 3 teams 3 votes. All Delegates must be present.

37. The League Treasurer will be responsible for receiving all moneys.
38. All cheques to be accounted for and signed by any two of the following: - League Chairman,
League Treasurer or Trustee.
39. Sub-committee of three to be official auditors during term of office.
40. Only registered players from their own club may enter the Pairs Handicap.
41. All pairs and singles handicaps to be played on Sundays.
42. All competition finals to be played on Sundays.
43. Failure of a Club to be represented at an A.G.M. will result in that club being fined £5.00

CARMELITE & HIGHAM CUP HANDICAPS

THE FOLLOWING HANDICAPS WILL APPLY

FOR THE ABOVE COMPETITIONS IN ALL ROUNDS

UP TO AND INCLUDING THE FINAL ROUNDS.

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