Heart Of England Bowling League 2025

 

 

HEART OF ENGLAND FRIENDLY BOWLING LEAGUE

 

 

 

REMINDERS FOR CAPTAINS.

 

 Ensure that all bowlers selected to play are registered on the website. This means a tick should be under the columns “can play” Thurs and or Over

All match results must be entered on the Website within 5 days of the fixture by both sides.  The second Captain may change the result if incorrect or if correct simply click on ‘save’.

 

Matches must be played according to the fixture list but may be brought forward by mutual agreement and the Match Secretary informed. Failure to turn up for a match will have Forty points deducted for Over 60’s and Fifty points for Thursday teams.(Rule 13)

 

Matches may only be postponed due to the green being unfit or through adverse weather conditions. (The Home team Captain has the final say).  These matches must be played within 22 days of the original/rescheduled date.   Both team representatives MUST notify the new date to the Match Secretary within 5 days of the postponed fixture. (Rule 18)

 

To save unnecessary costs, where teams have a distance to travel, early notification to away teams would be appreciated

 

In Over 60 matches the use of over 55s is restricted to one player in the lowest team and must be sanctioned by the Match Secretary every time they are required to play. Maximum of 3 times per season. (Rule 17b)

 

Players may not play for more than one team on any one date ~ rearranged matches are considered to have been played on the original date for this purpose.

 

In all matches, if all available players have been used, one player may play a second game with a penalty of 6 shots which will automatically be deducted from the final aggregate match score.  The maximum number of times double up may be used is two times per season and only in the lowest team.  The Captain of the team that has a full teamwill blindly picka player from the first three players on Friday or first four on a Thursday to double up.  Any infringement of this rule will result in that player being penalised the same as an unregistered player

 

To play in the last four scheduled league fixtures, players must have played in a previous league fixture, unless agreed with the Match Secretary.  Players may only play for the team they have played the majority of games for.  Players may however be promoted but not relegated. (Rule 23a)

 

To play in the Semi Final or Final of Cup Matches, players must have played  in a previous round. (Competition Rule 6a)

 

It is now the responsibility of both Captains to arrange the date of Thursday Cup matches (if not fixed by committee) and to notify the Match Secretary if the fixture has not been arranged within 10 days. (Competition Rule 1)

 

In all Thursday Cup matches the Home side may practise until the commencement of the game.   There is no practise for Away sides. (Competition Rule 2)

 

 All rules are listed on the website.

 

Any breaches in the Code of Conduct or rule breaking must be brought to the attention of both Captains who need to resolve any problems before leaving the venue,

 

Contacts on the website should be updated by individual clubs.  Phone numbers are only available when you log in with club password.

 

If in doubt, ring the Match Secretary,  who will be  pleased to advise.