Competitions
Men's Championship Singles
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner being the first to reach 21 shots.
Ladies' Championship Singles
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner being the first to reach 21 shots.
Mixed Singles
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner being the first to reach 21 shots.
Men's 2 Wood
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner is the player with the highest score after 21 ends.
Ladies' 2 Wood
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner is the player with the highest score after 21 ends.
Mixed 3 Wood
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner being the player with the highest score after 18 ends. Bowls further than one yard from the jack are discounted for scoring purposes. Rules are otherwise in accordance with the Laws of the game.
Mixed Handicap
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner being the first to reach 21 shots.
Mixed The Broomfield
Two opposing players deliver a set number of bowls singly and in turn, the winner being the first to reach 100 points.
Men's Pairs
Played by two opposing teams, each with two players delivering a set number of bowls. Usually, the lead players deliver their 4 bowls singly and in turn, followed by the skips playing their 4 bowls. The winners are the team with the highest score after 18 ends.
Mixed Pairs
Played by two opposing teams, each with two players delivering a set number of bowls. Usually, the lead players deliver their 4 bowls singly and in turn, followed by the skips playing their 4 bowls. The winners are the team with the highest score after 18 ends.
Mixed Australian Drawn Pairs
Played by two opposing teams, each with two players delivering 4 bowls. The leads deliver 2 bowls each followed by the skips playing all 4 of their bowls and then the leads play their remaining 2 bowls. The winners are the team with the highest score after 18 ends.
Mixed Drawn Triples
Played by two opposing teams of three players delivering two or three of a set of bowls, singly and in turn. The winners are the team with the highest score after 18 ends.
Extra Rules:
1.Format
If fewer than 8 players enter any competition, a Round-Robin format will be applied, every entrant thus playing each of the other competitors in turn.
2. Handicap
All entrants will receive a handicap as determined by the past captains and head coach together with the competition secretary. The score is adjusted at the outset of the match so that the player with the higher handicap is credited with the difference between the two handicaps.
3. Broomfield
This competition is open to anyone who has not won an outdoor singles competition at Newick or any other club. The winner shall be the first player to reach 100 points.
Scoring: Bowl nearest the jack - 4 points; second bowl - 3 points; third bowl - 2 points; fourth bowl - 1 point. The mat for the next end is taken by the player whose bowl was
nearest to the jack on the previous end. In the event of a tie, 100 points each, the match continues until one player is ahead at the completion of an end. In the event of two or
more bowls being tied for any position, the score for that position is cared by both players. The other points are unaffected. In such cases an extra point is awarded when
there is a tie (or 2 points if there are two ties in an end).
4. Australian Drawn Pairs
In the first end, the leads each bowl 2 bowls; the players then change ends and the skips play their 4 bowls The players change ends again and the leads complete the end with their
final 2 bowls. For the second end, the roles are reversed, the skips playing first with their 2 bowls, then the leads delivering their 4 bowls, and the skips completing the end with their
final 2 bowls. This alternating pattern continues throughout the game and any extra ends played. Leads and skips must change ends together and no additional visits to the head will
be allowed. Rules are otherwise in accordance with the Laws of the game.
5. 3 Wood Singles
Bowls further than one yard from the jack are discounted for scoring purposes. Rules are otherwise in accordance with the Laws of the game.
6. Drawn Triples
The early rounds will be played at 6pm on the fixed dates stated on the entry form. The draw may be played on an earlier date or time with the mutual consent of both teams and by agreement from the Competition Secretary.
National & County Competitions:
External competitions
There are two types of competition – those entered personally and those entered by the Club.
Personal Entries
The following competitions may be entered by any member for Singles or any other group getting together for Pairs etc. Lists are put up in the pavilion towards the end of the season for names to be put down for the following season. In these competitions members will be playing against players from other clubs on dates either arranged between the players (nationals) or on fixed dates (County), either at Newick or away at another club.
These knockout competitions are:
National
Singles and Pairs separate for ladies and men, as well as mixed Pairs, Fours and Family Pairs.
See bowlsengland.com and then click on National Competitions.
County
Two Wood Singles, Unbadged Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours. See sussescb.co.uk and click on
Men’s or Ladies’ Competitions.
Champion of Champions
In addition to the above the Club Ladies’ and Men’s Champions can compete in National, County and Mid-Sussex competitions to find in each case the Champion of Champions.
Club Entries - Men
The following Competitions are entered and arranged by the Club. Those taking part will be selected by the Captains or others appointed by the club as selectors, based on their knowledge of the ability and experience of members and taking account of how members jell together in teams. If you think you should be considered for these competitions but are not selected please have a word with the Captains.
National Top Club
A National knockout competition commencing mid/late May with rounds on a fortnightly play-by-date basis. Earl rounds are against local clubs. A side comprises 11 men playing 2
Wood Singles, 4 Wood Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours.
National Club Two Fours
A National knockout competition commencing mid/late May with rounds on a fortnightly play-by-date basis. Early rounds are against other local clubs. A side comprises 2 rinks of 4
players, both rinks play at the same time. Newick enters one or two sides.
County Double Fours
A County knockout competition commencing mid June played weekly on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. A Side comprises 2 rinks of 4 players playing home and away.
Edward Rowland Cup
A well supported knockout competition between Sussex clubs commencing during June with rounds on a play-by date basis. A Side comprises 1 rink of 4 players. Newick enters two Sides.
Club Entries - Ladies
County Top Club
A County knockout competition commencing late May played fortnightly on Saturday mornings. A Side comprises 10 ladies playing 4 wood Singles, Pairs, Triples, and Fours.
County Double Rinks
A County knockout competition commencing late May played fortnightly on Thursdays at 2pm. A Side comprises 2 rinks of 4 players playing home and away.
Gladys Rowland Cup
Format as Edward Rowland, see above.
Mixed Competitions & Leagues: External leagues:
National Tony Allcock Trophy
A National knockout competition commencing mid/late May with rounds on a fortnightly play-by date basis. Early rounds against local clubs. A Side comprises 2 rinks (2 men and 2
ladies each rink). Newick enters one Side.
Tom Francis Cup
A well supported knockout competition between local clubs commencing during June, played fortnightly on Sunday mornings. A Side comprises 2 mixed rinks playing home and away.
The Mid-Sussex and John Spriggs Leagues
The Mid-Sussex is the premier league. Both are played every Tuesday evening against 5 other Clubs, home & away, over 10 weeks starting mid-June. A Side comprises 3 mixed rinks. 10 points are awarded each match, 2 points for each winning rink and 4 points for overall win.
The Nicholas Soames League
Played on Monday evenings, home or away, with an Australian Pairs format starting early July. A Side comprises 3 men & 3 ladies in 3 teams of pairs any combination. 10 points awarded each
2023 Competitions:
Men's Singles:
Winner: Sid Clarke Runner-up: Robert May
Ladies Singles:
Winner: Mandy Moore Runner-up: Rosemary Read
Mixed Singles:
Winner: Des Foord Runner-up: Ian Scutt
Mens 2 Wood:
Winner: Ian Scutt Runner-up: John Baker
Ladies 2 Wood:
Winner: Mandy Moore Runner-up: Rosemary Read
3 Wood Singles:
Winner: Mandy Moore Runner-up: John Baker
Handicap Singles:
Winner: Mandy Moore Runner-up: Robert May
The Broomfield:
Winner: Ian Scutt Runner-up: Trevor Kosters
Mens Pairs:
Winners: Trevor Kosters & Ian Scutt
Runners-up: Colin Mouland & John Baker
Mixed Pairs:
Winners: Colin Mouland & Mandy Moore
Runners-up: Maureen Spyers & Peter Smith
Australian Drawn Pairs:
Winners: Maureen Spyers & Brian Kneebone
Runners-up: Mandy Moore & Alan Barnard
Drawn Triples:
Winners: Alan Barnard, Maurice Awcock & Mandy Moore
Runners-up: Howard Ainsley, Maureen Spyers & Brian Kneebone
2022 Competitions:
Men's Singles:
Winner: Sid Clarke Runner-up: John Baker
Ladies Singles:
Winner: Rosemary Read Runner-up: Jan Ainsley
Mixed Singles:
Winner: Chris Robey Runner-up: John Baker
Mens 2 Wood:
Winner: Brian Kneebone Runner-up: Des Foord
Ladies 2 Wood:
Winner: Rosemary Read Runner-up: Jen Harvey
3 Wood Singles:
Winner: Des Foord Runner-up: Sid Clarke
Handicap Singles:
Winner: Des Foord Runner-up: Phil Comber
The Broomfield:
Winner: Alan Barnard Runner-up: Les Thew
Mens Pairs:
Winners: Colin Mouland & John Baker
Runners-up: Maurice Awcock & Des Foord
Mixed Pairs:
Winners: Monica Todd & Brian Kneebone
Runners-up: Jan Ainsley & Howard Ainsley
Australian Drawn Pairs:
Winners: John Morrison & Des Foord
Runners-up: Phil Comber & John Baker
Drawn Triples:
Winners: Ann Roberts, Jebby Dyson & Des Foord
Runners-up: David Torbitt, Alan Barnard & Brian Kneebone.