Revised May 2011

LAWN BOWLS

All competitors must be at least 55 years of age by December 31 of the year of the games.

AGE CATEGORIES / EVENTS: Open to ladies and men

AGE	EVENTS	NUMBER OF COMPETITORS PER ASSOCIATION
55+ 55+ 55+ 70+ 70+ 70+	Men’s Doubles Ladies Doubles Mixed Doubles Men’s Doubles Ladies Doubles Mixed Doubles	2 2 2 2 2 2
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER PROVINCE/TERRITORY = 12

Note: The Mixed Doubles team may be created from the qualified ladies and men’s doubles, or can be a separate mixed doubles entry.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. Round-robin format will be used.

2. Games for the age category 55+ will be 16 ends, while games for the 70+ will be 14 ends.

3. There will be two points awarded for a win and zero points for a loss.

4. The medal round will consist of the first and second place teams competing for the gold and silver medals, and the third and fourth place teams competing for the bronze medal.

5. Ties at the end of a game will be played off with an extra end.

6. If two or more teams are tied after the round robin, the aggregate shots against each team will be divided into the aggregate shots it has scored. The team with the highest result shall be declared the winner.

7. At the start of the tournament, a trial end for each team is permitted, and one burnt end per team per game is permitted.

8. Clothing will be the traditional white or cream, or the provincial/territorial colours.

9. Bowls Canada Boulingrin rules are in effect.