Team Structure & Player Eligibility
- Teams consist of 4 players.
- Players may play for any team within their club but cannot represent multiple clubs.
- A player may participate in a number of games equal to the total number of league games one team can play.
- Teams can change players between each game during a fixture (which consists of 3 games).
Fixture Format
- Each fixture consists of 4 teams, playing round-robin matches.
- Each match consists of 7 ends, with each team playing 3 games per fixture.
- A 10-minute break will be taken between games 2 and 3.
- Fixtures must be played within the timescale set by the League Secretary.
- Standard start time: between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
- Alternative times (morning/afternoon) may be played only by mutual agreement of all teams involved.
| Game | Mat 1 | Mat 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Team A vs. Team B | Team C vs. Team D |
| Game 2 | Team B vs. Team C | Team D vs. Team A |
| Break | 10-minute break | |
| Game 3 | Team B vs. Team D | Team A vs. Team C |
Match Rules
- No trial ends.
- If the jack is knocked off the mat, the non-offending team is awarded 2 shots, except on the final end, where they can choose between taking 2 shots or replaying the end.
- No 3s up—skips may visit the head at any time.
Scoring System
- 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw.
- Bonus Points:
- A team scoring 6 or more shots in a single end earns 1 bonus point.
- A losing team that loses by just 1 shot earns 1 bonus point.
Fees & Responsibilities
- Each team must pay a £10 match fee (£2.50 per player) to the host club.
- The first-named team on the schedule is responsible for keeping the scorecard.
- The second-named team has the choice of mat for the first end.
- The host club must provide the scorecards for the fixture.
League & Playoff Structure
- The league will be divided into two equal divisions.
- Each team will play 2 home fixtures and 6 away fixtures (total 24 games).
- Teams will rotate positions (A, B, C, D) across the season to ensure fairness.
- Eliminator, play-off, and finals will take place in September.
| Stage | Teams Involved | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminators | 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place from each division | Winners progress to Play-Offs |
| Play-Offs | 2nd place from each division + Eliminator winners | Winners progress to Final |
| Final | 1st place from each division + Play-Off winners and runners-up | Champion decided |
Forms
Scorecard (DOC)
Scorecard (PDF)
Result Sheet (PDF)
