Colwyn & Llandudno District Bowling League 2021
| Chairman | Secretary | Results Secretary | |
| Mr Edwin Nuttall | Christine Purnell | Christine Purnell | |
| candlbowls@gmail.com | candlbowls@gmail.com | ||
THE COLWYN AND LLANDUDNO DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE
CONSTITUTION, RULES AND REGULATIONS
(amended March 2019 and supersedes all previous versions)
PART ONE: CONSTITUTION OF THE LEAGUE
1.FORMATION AND NAME
The league was formed in 2006/7 under the name of “The Colwyn and Llandudno District Bowling League” by the amalgamation of the Colwyn Bay and District Wednesday Bowling League (founded in 1956) and the Llandudno and District Bowling League (1937).
2.CONSTITUTION
The league shall consist of all bowling clubs named in the past year’s league and any club that is properly proposed in writing and accepted at the league AGM. Promotion and Relegation will generally be on a TWO up and TWO down basis.
3.MEMBERSHIP
(a) New teams may be admitted into the league from a recognised bowling club properly proposed in writing.
(b) Any club or team desiring to resign as members of the league must give written notice to the Hon secretary not later than 14 days before the AGM or the club will be liable for that year’s membership fee.
(c) Any new team entering the league will normally enter the lowest section of the league.
(d) Recommendations by the Management Committee to the AGM that any person who has rendered signal service to the league be elected a Life Member or Honorary Member. The number of Life members not to exceed four and the number of Honorary members not to exceed three. (see appendix 2)
4. OBJECTS
(a) To foster the game of bowls under strict rules and conditions.
(b) To promote and organise a League competition and other events provided by these rules.
(c) To affiliate to the Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association.
5. MANAGEMENT
(a)The management of the league will be handled on a day to day basis by the officers of the league (namely the Chairman, the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Press and Fixture Secretary)
(b)The Executive Committee will comprise the President, Chairman, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Press and Fixtures Secretary and 4-6 representatives appointed by the AGM.
(c)The Executive committee of the League will meet each quarter throughout the year to receive full reports from all officers regarding the administration of the league, correspondence received and full financial reports. The meetings will be minuted and the minutes will be available, upon request, to all registered clubs. In addition the Executive Committee will deal will deal with any emergency matters such as complaints and objections. Paragraph 6 provides details of the procedures for the management of emergency business and objections raised.
(d) The Executive committee will meet annually in advance of the AGM to formulate policy and proposals to be submitted at the AGM.
(6) EMERGENCY BUSINESS
(a) The Executive committee shall deal with any objections from any club received in writing by the Hon. Secretary
(b) The club objecting may be represented by the club Secretary or a team member.
(c) A registered player may nominate another registered person to represent them.
(d) No representative serving on the Executive Committee shall attend should his or her Club, Team or player be involved.
(e) Any individual player or club, who is not satisfied with the ruling by the committee, must use the grievance procedure laid down by the W C G B A. before taking any form of action himself or themselves.
7.SUBSCRIPTION
(a) The Annual subscription for the teams shall be determined at the AGM.
(b) The team subscriptions shall be paid by the 31st of May each year, if any team has not paid by this date a fine of £10 will be imposed.
8. FINANCIAL CONTROL
(a) The Treasurer will be responsible for financial matters of the league. He /She will receive all monies and ensure that bank accounts of the league are fully updated.
(b)He /She will sign all cheques on behalf of the league.
(c) All cheques will also be countersigned by one other member of the Executive Committee (inc. Life members). The Treasurer will present full accounts to the Executive Committee each quarter and will make available for scrutiny the bank statements, invoices and the chequebooks of the League.
(d)The Treasurer will recommend to the Executive Committee, at the quarterly meeting preceding the AGM of the League, the level of subscription required for the year ahead.
(e) The financial year shall end on the 31st December.
(f) That the League yearend balance should at a minimum be £2500 and a maximum of £3000.
9. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(a)The Annual General Meeting of the league shall be held in February each year.
(b) Each TEAM shall be entitled to ONE (1) vote.
(c) All recommendations and Notice of Motion to be carried by a straight majority
(d) All notice of motion and recommendations to be included in full.
(e) The Hon. Secretary to give FOURTEEN days notice when calling the AGM.
(f) Any registered player may attend.
THE BUSINESS SHALL BE:
1. Presidents Opening Welcome and Remarks
2. Chairman’s Report
3. Apologies for Absence
4. Condolences
5. Minutes of the last AGM (to be read and approved)
6. Matters arising from the minutes
7. Hon. Secretary’s Report
8. Hon. Treasurer’s Report
9. Election of Officers
President (Year ONE as below)
Deputy President (to be nominated annually by rota in club alphabetical order)
Chairman (to be elected for THREE years)
Hon. Secretary
Hon. Treasurer
Hon. Press and Fixtures Secretary
Election of 6 representatives to the Executive Committee
Examiner
10. Honoraria of the Secretaries and Treasurer
11. Recommendations from the Management Committee ( inc Life and Honorary Member nominations)
12. Motions received (in accordance with rule 10)
13. Annual subscriptions and Prize money
10 NOTICE OF MOTIONS FOR AGM
A notice of motion must be lodged with the Secretary at least 21 days before the AGM, such notices to be made in writing.
10a Penalty for non- attendance
Any Club (TEAM) failing to have representatives at the appointed League meetings shall be fined £15.No apology for absence will be accepted.
11 EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING(EGM)
An EGM may be called at any time on requisition in writing stating the reason(s) by any two(2) clubs and sent with a fee of £15 to the Secretary who shall convene the meeting within ten(10) days of receipt of the notice.
PART TWO: PLAYING RULES AND REGULATIONS
12 POINTS AWARDS
THE POINTS AWARDED IN THE LEAGUE MATCHES SHALL BE
· (2) Two points for a team winning the match on aggregate
· One point for each team if the match is a draw
· One point for every individual game won, including a penalty win for playing an unregistered
Player or an absentee player
13 FINAL LEAGUE TABLE
In the event of a tie on points gained, the team with the best aggregate scores FOR and AGAINST for all matches played shall be declared the League Champions; this also applies to the League runners up, third and fourth place and relegation.
14 REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS
(a) All club secretaries are required to lodge with the Secretary a list of club players to be registered for each team for the season with their BCGBA number at the very least three (3) days before the first match. The club secretaries are also to include the name of each team captain along with a telephone number for the captain. Failure to update registrations by the requested date will result in a £10 fine.
(b) The list shall then be displayed on the teams notice board from the start to the end of the season; failure to do so may result in a £10 fine.
(c) Any player registered with a team can transfer to any other team during the season prior to the 30th June (Rule 15) subject to only having played one (1) game for the team that person was originally registered for, and providing that clause (c) is complied with. Embodied on this transfer form is a requirement that the club secretary and chairman sign the declaration that all players have paid their Club subscriptions.
(d) Any player can move from “D” to “C” or “B” to “A” also from “C” to “B” to “A” and “B” to “A” with the club that they are registered for but can only play Three(3) games for the team that they are not registered for or they will automatically be registered for that team. Captains are to put an * by the players name so that a record can be kept. A player can only play for the same team in all cup competitions (cup tied); registered “A” team players can only play for the “A” team. Registered “B” team players cannot play for the “C” team etc.
(e) Any club playing an unregistered player will be fined £20 as well as deduction of points in (Rule 12) and (Rule 18)
(f) Any player found not to have paid his or her club subscriptions; the Club will be fined £60.
15 REGISTRATION CLOSURE
(a) The closing date for registrations of players for the season will be 30th June.
(b) Any club may register for a team a new player any time after lodging the registration notice of registration and receipt of paid club membership and BCGBA number Three(3) days prior to the inclusion of the player in a match, subject to Rule 14a
16 MATCH FIXTURES
(a) After the fixtures have been adopted at the management meeting, they will be binding on all clubs and teams.
(b) No change to the fixture unless a justifiable reason is given in writing to the League Secretary fourteen (14) days prior to the opening fixtures. Unfit greens to be inspected by the Leagues Hon Secretary or Fixture Secretary.
(c) Any subsequent rearrangement of a fixture by any two (2) teams must be arranged and played within fourteen (14) days following the original date, unless authorised by appeal to the league secretary.
(d) No team shall have the power to award or concede a league or cup match to the opposing team. (Any disputes will be dealt with under Rule 32).
(e) Each league game will normally commence at 6.30pm unless otherwise stated on the fixture sheets. The scratch time shall be 15 minutes for the first four whether the start is 6.30pm or 6.00pm or other start time. For players five to ten scratch will be when called. Prior to each match captains will prepare their NUMBERED score cards in order of play. (No match draw will take place)
(f) A Player may only play in ONE match on One night within the league.
17 MATCH TEAMS
All match teams will consist of ten (10) players and all games 21 up.
18 ABSENTEE
The penalty for an absentee shall be 21-0 to the absentee’s opponent; this also applies to a team who plays an unregistered player. A player drawn against an absentee or an unregistered player shall be awarded a score of 21-11 towards their averages.
19 PRACTICE
The visiting team only to be allowed to use the green for 15 minutes immediately before the time fixed for the league match to start, the away team captain and vice captain are permitted to have practice between 6.00pm and 6.15pm (or between 5.30pm and 5.45pm for a 6pm start), on the match day. Whatever time is agreed to start 15 minutes practice must be given to the visitors.
20 POSTPONED MATCH
In the event of inclement weather the Home Club Officials are responsible for the decision as to whether the green is in a fit state to play. The match is to be rearranged in accordance with Rule 16c and a new date shall be agreed immediately, the home team captain must inform the league secretary. Any team postponing a match for any reason but bad weather will be penalised by 5 League points; these points would be deducted immediately after the match date. Note, if a team has sought and received permission to postpone the penalty would not be invoked.
21 ADJOURNED MATCH
If the match has commenced and rain or bad light has stopped play, the question of finishing the match on the day scheduled shall be determined by the captains. If they fail to agree one (1) hour after stoppage owing to rain the match shall be adjourned and an agreement to another date and time must be agreed immediately and the home captain to inform the league secretary.
22 DEFINITION OF ADJOURNED
(a) The scores of the individual games, which have been completed, shall stand.
(b) If there are four or fewer games in play such games must be resumed from the spot where they stopped play, and all games to be played off the original cards marked from the point of breaking off.
(c) In the event of one player of an uncompleted game being absent on the rearranged date his opponent being present shall be credited with a win, the absent player being credited with the score at the time the match was adjourned, such score to be recorded in the match result. Or, if two players of an adjourned game are absent two substitutes shall be allowed the uncompleted game to be declared void and the game restarted.
(d) Individual games not commenced on the original date then if any player(s) in the original team(s) is/are absent, substitutes will be allowed on the rearranged date.
(e) No player having played on the original date shall be allowed to play as a substitute on the rearranged date.
23 STANDARD JACKS
(a) Every game is to be played with 2 full standard jacks in accordance with the BCGBA rules.
(b) Every home club must provide at least six(6)stamped jacks to use in all League matches, the same jacks to be given to the visiting team for practice.
(c) Any team found not to be using 2 Full In Date Stamped jacks will be deducted the game or games that the jacks were played with from their league total plus a fine of £20.
(d) To allow for players with limited vision to play in League matches the Executive Committee can be approached to sanction the use of WHITE jacks. Any player granted such dispensation may be required to provide proof of disability.
24 MARKERS
Each captain shall select markers who shall score the card and compare the score on the cards every three (3) ends. If the markers cannot agree on the score then they must go back to when they last agreed and the game will start from that point.
25 MEASURERS
The captains shall appoint their measurers, but in the case of a dispute either player shall have the right to call for a measure by the two captains.
26 LAWS OF THE GAME
Every game in the league must be played under the laws of the BCGBA.
NB. Law 10 NO mobile phones or pagers to be taken/allowed on the green and LAW 11 Smoking is NOT allowed on the green in the game of Crown Green Bowls.
27 MATCH RESULTS
(a) The home Captain (or team member) must post the results onto the website as soon as is possible preferably on the day of the match.
(b) Team captains should keep a record of the score and check that the website is correct.
(c) The fixture secretary will check that results have been updated.
28 CLUB OFFICERS
At the AGM the teams will provide the Secretary with the names and addresses of officials.
29 LEAGUE RULES
(a) A copy of the league rules will be supplied to each club.
(b) A reissue of the rules will be made every fifth year (or as necessary)
(c) Amendments will be provided between years of review.
(d) A copy of the rules must be displayed on the team board, if not a fine of £20 will be imposed.
30 DRESS RULES
(a) No player is to wear heeled shoes or boots or any footwear with heavy tread that will damage a green.
(b) Players must not be topless or wear vests; tailored shorts may be worn.
(c) Nothing in these rules shall prevent exceptions being made for any individuals with a relevant disability.
31 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
Any problem that is not covered in the rules the Executive Committee and the Management Meeting has the power to act and make decisions.
PART THREE: LEAGUE CUPS AND FIRST MATCH LOSERS COMPETITION
1 LEAGUE RULES: Rule 16 (with the exception of (e) and (f) , 23, 24,25 26 all apply.
2 CUP TEAMS: To consist of ten (10) players, games 21 up.
3 MATCH RESULTS:
(a) All games will be concluded that evening (subject to rules 20 and 21)
(b) The best aggregate wins the match
(c) In the event of equal aggregate the nominated player, declared before the game commences, from each team will play to eleven (11) up to win the match.
4 ABSENTEES AND POSTPONED MATCHES :League rules 20,21,22 all apply.
5 THE DRAW
(a) The cup draw will be made at the first management meeting after the AGM
(b) All cup matches will be played on neutral grounds. The Executive Committee will decide on the venues whilst conducting the draw and inform the competing clubs and the host clubs. Host clubs to provide the minimum facilities i.e. 6 jacks/mats, access to toilets etc.
(c) The first match losers competition draw will be conducted by the Executive Committee.
(d) All teams will be notified of the respective draws and venues.
(e) Clubs with more than two teams will, if necessary, play their game on a Friday night.
6 HANDICAPS
(a) Handicaps will be decided by the Executive, taking into account the playing strengths of the Registered players as well as the previous year’s League position.
(b) The officers will handicap a newly accepted team into the league after playing three (3) league games.
7 CONDITIONS – PRACTICE
No practice is allowed on greens selected for Cup Matches for 7 days prior to the Cup Match, with the exception of any bona-fide league matches.
8 RESULT CARDS
The first named team is responsible to comply with league rule 28.
9 ORDER OF PLAY
(a) Prior to each match captains will prepare their NUMBERED score cards in order of play. (No match draw will take place).
(b) Players will only be scratched if absent when “called.” There will be no scratch time except for first 15 minutes.
(c) The first mark will be set every other i.e. odds and evens.
10 THE FINALS
The finals, if necessary, will be played under floodlights.
Dress code will apply -black trousers and a collared shirt. Black tailored shorts may be worn in
hot weather.
11 FACILITIES
Full facilities to play the respective finals will be provided by the host club.
12 REFEREES
The officers can invite nominated referees if felt to be appropriate.
LEAGUE CUPS, SHIELDS AND AWARDS
1 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The championship shields will be awarded to the winners of the respective sections and presented at the Presidents Day, the money determined at the AGM will also be awarded (see appendix 3)
2 THE LEAGUE CUPS AND THE DECAMPS FIRST MATCH CUP (CONSOLATION CUP)
All League and Consolation Cups will be presented at the finals with the prize money being presented at the Presidents Day.
3 LEAGUE AVERAGES WINNERS
The shields will be presented at the Presidents Day along with the prize money.
Individual average records will be decided on the MOST number of wins in League matches. In the event of a tie aggregates would decide.
No average winner shall receive more than ONE cash prize but will receive the appropriate trophies (appendix 3).
4 MERITS/LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
The Junior (Open to all Juniors) and the A, B, C, D Merits to be played annually on greens selected by the Executive. These Merits are open to all players in their respective division.
5 PAIRS
An annual competition to be run on a Sunday during the season, the pair shall play for the same TEAM (club) and must be registered players. EACH MEMBER TEAM IS EXPECTED TO ENTER ONE PAIR.
6 PRESIDENTS DAY
Each average winner shall play in an end of season knockout competition, the winner will be awarded the S Ruscoe /J Hughes shield, dates will be fixed by the Secretary. ALL TEAMS must be represented in the Presidents Day Competition, if not a fine of £20 will be imposed and ALL TEAMS must be represented at the Presentation of Awards on Presidents Day, if not a £10 fine will be levied. A referee may be appointed for the Final day. Qualifying rounds will be played on TWO neutral greens down to the last four. The final eight will play on the Presidents green with Home players a further 2 back.
(a) The Qualifiers and Presidents Day start and Scratch time is 2pm.
(b) Handicaps for the Competition will be as follows. Section A (scratch), Section B (+2)
Section C (+4) and Section D (+6).
(c) Players who receive a bye in the Qualifying rounds will be given 10 minutes practice.
(d) The 8 quarter finalists shall have 10 minutes practice any time before 2pm.
(e) NO PRACTICE is allowed on the selected greens for the qualifiers within 7 days prior to the competition unless in a match fixture.
(f) Dress code will apply to the qualifiers and Presidents Day. Black trousers and a collared shirt. Black tailored shorts may be worn in hot weather.
7 FEES
A fee will be charged for entrance into the A,B,C & D merits and Pairs Competition, this will be collected on the day from the players and the amount charged will be determined by the Executive.
ALL CUPS ANS SHIELDS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LEAGUEAND SHOULD BE ENGRAVED BY THE WINNERS BEFORE THEIR RETURNTO THE LEAGUE AND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DONE TO THEM WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR CLUB (See appendix 1).
APPENDIX 1 TROPHIES HELD BY THE LEAGUE
A E Wilde Shield Section A Winners Division A Winners
The S E Townsend Cup Division A Runners Up
George Wiggin Shield Section B Winners Division B Winners
The R A Hughes Cup Division C Winners
The …………………………………. Division D Winners
Vollam Shield Section A Cup Division A Knockout Cup Winners
G E Hughes Shield Section B Cup Division B Knockout Cup Winners
The D L Jones Memorial Cup Division C Knockout Cup Winners
The ……………………………….. Division D Knockout Cup Winners
Eric Decamps Consolation Cup All Division Cup for 1st time losers.
Derek Lea Shield &Norman Price Shield One Day Pairs merit tournament Winners
S Ruscoe/Joller Hughes Shield Presidents Day Winner
J Idwall Williams Shield Division A Average Winner
Glyn Ellis Shield Division B Average Winner
The J S Owen Shield Division C Average Winner
The…………………………………. Division D Average Winner
The Ladies Average Shield Best Ladies Average in all Divisions
Jim Paton Junior Shield One Day Junior Merit Tournament Winner
The Don Hornby Shield One Day Division A merit Winner
The Section B Individual Merit One Day Division B Merit Winner
The Hotpoint Challenge Cup One Day Division C Merit Winner
The …………………………………. One Day Division D Merit Winner
The Presidents Badge
APPENDIX 2
LIFE MEMBERS
Mrs Joan Charlesworth ,Mr Gordon Telford , Mr Jim Paton and Mr R E Decamps.
HONORARY MEMBERS
Mrs Betty Hope, Mr J S Jones and Mr Roy Mills
APPENDIX 3
PRIZE MONEY
League
1st 2nd
Division A £120.00 £75.00
Division B £120.00 £75.00
Division C £120.00 £75.00
Division D £120.00 £75.00
CUP
Winner Runner up
Division A £80.00 £40.00
Division B £80.00 £40.00
Division C £80.00 £40.00
Division D £80.00 £40.00
AVERAGES
Winner Best Lady
Division A £75.00 £25.00
Division B £75.00 £25.00
Division C £75.00 £25.00
Division D £75.00 £25.00
Ladies (3*25 only) Winner £50.00 (NB and if League average winner only £75)
Presidents Day
Winner £120 Runner up £70 Semi Final 2* £40 and Quarter Final 4 * £20
Merits
Prize money to be decided by the executive with due regard to the entries received.