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HARPENDEN & DISTRICT INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
HARPENDEN & DISTRICT INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Waldegrave Park, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden AL5 5SA

SUMMER COMPETITIONS

The Finals Days are on the weekend of Sat. 12 and Sun. 13 September 2026.


Competition Rules

          General Rules

Challenger (name above line)

•  offers 3 suitable dates to the opponent, at least 2 weeks before the closing date of the round,

•  books a rink,

•  for singles matches, finds the marker.

Opponent (name below the line)

•  informs the challenger of unsuitable dates/times (e.g. if you are in employment during the day or you are going to be away.)


          Note: Aussie Pairs matches must be booked in slots which last at least 2½ hours. i.e. NOT (12pm to 2pm) or (4.30pm to 6.30pm).


          No trial ends before Finals

Players may visit the head in all games

No dead ends – re-spot the jack

Score cards, for all matches, must be signed and placed in the appropriate slot opposite Rink 1.

Open Pairs and Triples:  If the match is tied, the winners are the team who have won most ends; if this is equal an extra end is played.

           3-wood singles and Aussie Pairs:  If the match is tied, play up to 3 more ends.  The winner is the first to win 2 ends.


           Competition Secretary:  Joyce Archibald,  Tel:01582 727000   email: joyce_archibald@btinternet.com
Download Competition Rules here