SUMMER COMPETITIONS
The Finals Days are on the weekend of Sat. 12 and Sun. 13 September 2026.
Do NOT enter if you are unavailable on Finals Days.
NOTE: If there are fewer than 8 entries in a competition, it will not take place.
Closing date for entries is 30th April 2026.
Competition Eligibility
All entrants must be full members of HIBCL.
All competitions are Open (Men, Women or Mixed).
For the Novice Singles: this competition is open to anyone with up to 2 years' experience (indoor or outdoor), who has not won a singles competition (indoor or outdoor).
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).
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 Entry
There are 2 ways to complete your entry form:
either click on the download button called 'pdf Entry Form' below and follow the instructions on the form,
or use the embedded form below.
For competition rules and draw sheets click on the appropriate buttons below.
Competition Secretary: Joyce Archibald, Tel:01582 727000 email: joyce_archibald@btinternet.com