DISABILITY SPORT FIFE
LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
FRIDAY 15 June 2018
(Supported by the BeveridgePark Bowling Club)
BEVERIDGE PARK, KIRKCALDY
10.30-14.00 hrs Session 1 (Bowlers with a Learning Disability)
14.00-16.00 hrs Session 2 (Bowlers with a Physical or Sensory Impairment)
Organised under the rules of Scottish Disability Sport and Bowls Scotland
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FORM
Name:Address:
Tel No.:
Email:
Club/Centre:
Wheelchair: / YES / NO (delete as appropriate)
SECTION / Enter yes or (tick) in the appropriate box
Physical Disability / Visually Impaired / Learning Disability
1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / 5. / 6.
7. / 8. / 9. / 10
ENTRY FORMS TO BE RETURNED BY FRIDAY 8 JUNE 2018 TO:
Norma Buchanan, Administrator, Disability Sport Fife, Michael Woods Centre, Viewfield,Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2RD (Tel. 03451 555555 plus ext. 444989 or email ).
N.B.GROUP ENTRIES SHOULD BE LISTED ON A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER.
ENTRY PER COMPETITOR £2.00, CHEQUES TO BE RAISED IN FAVOUR OF D.S.F.
DISABILITY SPORT FIFE
LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
FRIDAY 15 June 2018
(Supported by the BeveridgePark Bowling Club)
BEVERIDGE PARK, KIRKCALDY
10.30-14.00 hrs Session 1 (Bowlers with a Learning Disability)
14.00-16.00 hrs Session 2 (Bowlers with a Physical or Sensory Impairment)
(Closing date for entries – Friday 8 June 2018)
INVOICENUMBER OF COMPETITORS / @ £2.00 PER ATHLETE = £
Cheques made payable to Disability Sport Fife
Group/Individual:
Contact Person:
Address:
Tel No.:
Email:
Signature:
Please return this Invoice and appropriate entry fees with entry form to: Norma Buchanan, Administrator, Disability Sport Fife, Michael Woods Centre, Viewfield, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2RD(Tel. 03451 55 55 55 Ext 444989 or email ).
Data Protection
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Should there be any member of your team who does not wish to consent to their images being used please provide their name(s) below and arrangements will be made appropriately.
Name(s) of team members who do not wish their images to be used.
S.D.S. LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
R U L E S
The event will be run under the rules of Bowls Scotland with the following amendments:
1.INTRODUCTION
The championships are organised on a multi-disability basis. The rules relating to an individual entrants governing body may apply eg. use of string for visually impaired bowlers but not in all instances. For example directors are not permitted to verbally instruct blind bowlers during the action of delivering a bowl.
2.ELIGIBILITY
There will be nine Sections – refer to enclosed classification sheet.
3.AIDS AND ADAPTATIONS
3.1.All wheelchair users must play from the protective covering on the green. No wheelchairs will be allowed on the grass. Bradshaw Buggies are permitted at the championships and users of these chairs must restrict themselves to the protective covering. Wheelchair users will bowl from one end only. N.B. wheelchair users are no longer restricted to bowling ramps.
3.2.An individual may use an ordinary chair to rest upon, or bowl from, if they bring a hardboard covering to position below legs of the chair. Please note that the protective covering for a small individual chair is a team responsibility.
3.3.Visually impaired bowlers may use a thin white string or callers and the clock face system. Callers must be careful not to disturb other bowlers. An individual who helps a visually impaired bowler must leave the rink while a sighted opponent takes his/her shot.
Totally blind bowlers may receive assistance to position themselves ready to bowl. Directors may not stand in front or to the side of the bowler to set him/her up. They may not be told which hand to play. Markers or volunteers may communicate the state of the head to the bowler.
3.4.Players who use aids and adaptations (eg. sticks) should restrict their movements to protected areas. Bowlers using sticks and crutches may not follow bowls towards the jack and risk damage to playing surface. An exception applies when sticks are covered with wide protective covers.
4.COMPETITION FORMAT
4.1Each Section of the competition will be organised on a knock-out basis. Each tie will be played for the lesser of 25 shots or a time limit to be determined by the championship organiser. In the event of a drawn game an extra end will be played. (time limit approximately 35 minutes).
4.2At the end of the allocated time e.g. 35 minutes each player has to deliver the same number of shots. It is not necessary to complete the end. An exception will apply in all finals where the end will be completed.
4.3In the event of a tie at the end of 35 minutes a full extra end will be played from the opposite end. A coin toss will determine who leads.
5.OFFICIALS
a)Jury of Appeal
Three senior officials of S.D.S. shall be appointed a jury of appeal to deal with any disputes concerning eligibility to compete, use of aids and adaptations, and all other matters related to the disability aspect of the championships.
b)Umpires
An umpire, who shall be a senior official of a bowling club affiliated to Bowls Scotland, shall be appointed to perform the duties of that office as laid down in the rules of Bowls Scotland.
c)Markers
Markers shall be competent playing members of clubs affiliated to Bowls Scotland but in the event of an insufficiency of such markers, other persons experienced in bowling competitions may be appointed to act.
6.ENTRY QUALIFICATION
The championships are open to:
a)defending champions, and
b)the leading player(s) from qualifying Branch championships.
Each year the exact number of places will be notified well in advance.
7.EQUIPMENT
Competitors must use outdoor bowls. It is the responsibility of escorts to ensure that competitors have the correct equipment in time for the start of a tie. Any unnecessary delay will be penalised by awarding shots to the non-offending player - one shot for every two minutes delay. Players are asked to turn out in grey flannels/skirt and white tops or all whites. Correct footwear (without heel) is essential.
8.FITNESS OF PLAYERS
Team leaders are reminded that the Scottish Championships are for the best bowlers in the country. Players must be fit to bowl, if requested, with the minimum amount of rest, over a period of several hours. Play will not be held up for individuals who cannot meet the demands of continuous play. (Unexpected medical problems on the day will of course receive the appropriate attention).
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
LAWN BOWLS AND CARPET BOWLS
SECTION 1Totally blind bowlers only (male/female combined)
SECTION 2Wheelchair competitors with good upper arms
(male/female combined)
SECTION 3Wheelchair competitors with weakness in upper limbs affecting technique (male/female combined)
SECTION 4Ambulant competitors with a physical disability but not in playing arm and B.3. competitors (Male only)
SECTION 5Ambulant competitors with a physical disability but not in playing arm and B.3. competitors (Female only)
SECTION 6Ambulant competitors with a physical disability affecting the playing arm, physically disabled competitors with severe balance difficulties and B.2. competitors (Male only)
SECTION 7Ambulant competitors with a physical disability affecting the playing arm, physically disabled competitors with severe balance difficulties and B.2. competitors (Female only)
SECTION 8Competitors with a learning disability (Male only)
SECTION 9Competitors with a learning disability (Female only)