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DRAWMASTER’S
HANDBOOK Lawn Bowling Club’s guide to running
Tournaments
In- Club,
Open,
District Play down Formats;
A) Round Robin, B) Double Knockout
Revised Spring 2010
ONTARIO LAWN BOWLS ASSOCIATION
Championship Committee
Please check website for updates / revisions
www.OLBA.ca
Clubhouse Copy For duplicates, Options
1. Clubs are requested to Xerox this copy of Handbook
2. Download from www.OLBA.ca then print out
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of contents pg 1
Request form for hardcopies pg 2
Acknowledgements pg 3
Summary pg 4
A Guide to the Running of Tournaments pg 5
Draw and Team Rink Placement Boards 8 to 16 rinks (Fig. 1) pg 6
Typical Scorecard (Fig. 2) pg 7
Typical Team / Game Record Card (Fig 3) pg 8
Typical Tournament Rules Sheet (Fig 4) pg 9
Club Tournaments pg 10 to 13
Open Tournaments pg 14 to 17
Round Robin pg 18 to 23
Double Knockout Templates (3 to 16 entries/teams) pg 24 to 38
Pg. 1
REQUEST FORM FOR THE REVISED 2010 DRAWMASTERS HANDBOOK
A revised 2010 handbook is now available this handbook replaces the 2005 version. The OLBA
Championship Committee is requesting that the District Chairs or District Executives inform their
District Club rep’s that the 2010 handbook is available by downloading through the OLBA website
www.olba.ca
In future if you see a need to update or change a part or portion of this handbook please forward your
comments in writing to the email address below or contact me at the following postal address;
OLBA DRAWMASTER HANDBOOK
C/O John Barker
55-4101 Westminster Place,
Mississauga, ON L4W 4X4
If a District or club wishes to receive a hardcopy of the Handbook please complete the form below and
send it by:
EMAIL: [email protected]
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PLEASE NOTE:
If your club wishes to get a copy(s)
Email or mail back form your request no later than Tuesday June 1st
, 2010
Pg. 2
2010 DRAWMASTER HANDBOOK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’S
Back in the year 2005 the OLBA Board of Directors asked Mr. Bob O’Neil to produce a guide to help
Drawmasters at the Lawn Bowling Clubs in the Province of Ontario to run IN-CLUB, OPEN, DISTRICT
PLAYDOWNS, and PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
This Handbook has helped a lot of Tournament organisers since its publication but since 2005 there has
been a number of changes this then prompted the current championship committee to ask one of the
directors - John Barker to take the task of updating this manual.
Mr. Bob O’Neil deserves a lot thanks he has set an example for all of us to follow.
The major change to this version is it will be available to download through the OLBA website
www.olba.ca, also it will make the process easier if any changes or updates are required.
The current Championship Committee chair Karen Peart, Rich Peart, Bob O’Neil, Weston Nesbitt – OLBA
Webmaster, Elaine Stevenson – Database Admin and Jan Bauer OLBA’s Annual editor has helped in
producing this handbook. The OLBA Board of Directors who also encouraged me thank-you.
Also I wish to thank my mentors in District 9 who helped and guided me in all the Tournaments and
Playdowns that inspired me in producing this revised Handbook.
John Barker
April 2010
Pg. 3
2010 DRAWMASTERS HANDBOOK SUMMARY
1. DOWNLOADED FROM THE OLBA WEBSITE
2. TOURNAMENT RULES UPDATED
3. ROUND-ROBIN TIE-BREAKERS SIMPLIFIED
4. DOUBLE-KNOCKOUT GRID SHEETS UPDATED
AND REVISED.
Pg. 4
A Guide to the Running of Tournaments Pg. 5
There are many types of tournaments, run in many different ways, from simple Club Tournaments to
comprehensive week-long tournaments such as the Western Ontario Bowling Association (WOBA)
tournament. This guide does not attempt to cover all the possible combinations of entry format,
number of games, methods of scoring, number and types of prizes, but it will give you the basic
equipment required, and will show you how to run a basic club tournament and a basic open
tournament.
N.B. The term “rink” has been used to define the space played on by two teams. The “green” is used to
define the total playing area. In most clubs the individual spaces are also referred to as greens for the
purposes of scorecards etc.
Basic Equipment Required
1. Draw and Team Rink Placement Board, See fig. 1
2. Scorecards, See fig. 2
3. Team / Game record cards, See fig. 3
4. Tournament rules, See fig. 4
5. Coloured felt pens or pencils (black, blue,red,green)
5a) If your club could get one, a Laptop Computer would do as well.
6. Paper for notes, calculations etc.
7. Envelopes for prize money.
OLBA Drawmasters Handbook Pg. 6
POSITION RINK # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TEAM #
POD
SKIP
VICE
SECOND
LEAD
POSITION RINK # 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TEAM #
POD
SKIP
VICE
SECOND
LEAD
Figure 1: Placement Board
Pg. 7
Anytown Lawn
Bowls Club
Club Name: Club Name:
Skip: Skip:
Vice: Vice:
Second: Second:
Lead: Lead:
Score End # Score
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
Total
Skips' Signatures Skips' Signatures
Figure 2: Typical Scorecard
Pg. 8
Game # Rink Win or Loss Score (Against) Total
Skip: 1
2
Club: 3
Game # Rink Win or Loss Score (Against) Total
Skip: 1
2
Club: 3
Game # Rink Win or Loss Score (Against) Total
Skip: 1
2
Club: 3
Figure 3
Tournament Rules Pg. 9
1. Play three (14*) end games. [ * Determined by the Convenor ]
2. Maximum score should be 1 1/2 points per end (for example a 10 end game will have a
maximum score of 15) anything over will considered a plus.
3. World Bowls laws will apply.
4. Dead ends: all ends are open. Number of ends open to be determined by the convenor.
5. Opposing bowls equal distant from, or touching the jack, count the ends with zero points to
each team. It will be considered an end played.
6. In the case of rain, one and a half games will constitute a tournament. If the tournament is
called during the third game, a minimum of five ends completed by all teams will constitute a
game. Scores for an incomplete third game will be based on the least number of ends
completed by any team (minimum of five ends).
7. If at the completion of the game there is a tie, an extra end will be played to break the tie. Do
not count the score from the extra end, but declare the winner on both score cards. Toss a coin
to determine the choice for the first team to bowl in the extra end.
8. In the event of a tie at the completion of three games, the team with the least number of shots
against will be declared the winner.
9. Deliver the Jack.
10. Place the mat in accordance with World Bowls Laws.
11. Take both scorecards to the Drawmaster(s) as soon as you finish the game.
12. Your Umpire(s) today:____________________________, ________________________
13. Your Drawmaster(s) today: ________________________, ________________________
14. Tournament Secretary: ____________________________________________________
Fig. 4: Typical Tournament Rules Sheet
A GUIDE TO THE RUNNING OF TOURNAMENTS Pg. 10
The Drawmaster should:
1.1. Before the tournament
1.1.1. Post a notice of the tournament on the club notice board three to
four weeks before the tournament date.
The notice should contain at least the following information:
A) The name of the tournament.
B) The date and time of the tournament.
C) The type of tournament (e.g. mixed triples, men’s pairs etc.) and whether the
tournament is a draw for teams or whether the entry should be as a team (enter Skips
name only).
D) The numbers of games and the number of ends per game.
E) The entry fee (per person or per team).
F) Sufficient blank spaces for members to enter their names.
G) The closing dates for entries.
1.1.2. Take down the notice on the closing date.
1.1.3. For team entries multiples of two are required
In order to balance the tournament you may need to solicit entries, or have members or teams
drop out. If possible, arrange to have stand-by members or teams to replace last minute drop-
outs.
Some clubs do not bother to balance entries but play the tournament with a bye. In this case,
the Skips draw for the bye in the first game. The team with the bye is then awarded a win after
the first game with the average score of the first game winners. The bye in the second game
goes to the losing team with the lowest score and is again awarded a win with the average score
of the second game winners. Repeat for the third game. Generally speaking, tournaments with
byes are not popular. To balance the draw, state on the notice, “in the event of an unbalanced
draw the last name(s) entered will be dropped”. It is much better to have stand-bys.
1.1.4. For tournaments where the teams are to be drawn:
(A) Select the Skips, Vices, Seconds, and Leads based on the club standings, as required for the
type of tournament (e.g. pairs would require Skips and Leads only). Make a list by positions.
(B) Take sufficient Team/ Game record cards (fig. 3) and enter the Skip’s name on the face and
the back of the card.
A GUIDE TO THE RUNNING OF TOURNAMENTS Pg. 11
1.1.5 For tournaments where the entries are by teams:
In addition to Team/Game record cards for each Skip as in 1.1.3. (b) Above, you will also need to
prepare sufficient scorecards (fig. 3) for the first game. At the top of the card write game 1/rink
1 (two cards required), game 1/rink 2 (two cards required), until you have enough for each
team. The actual rink numbers will depend on the selection of rinks and greens for the
tournament.
1.1.6. Arrange for sufficient rinks and greens to be set up for the day of the tournament.
Select the green(s) and the numbers of the rinks for your scorecards and the direction of play.
1.1.7. Arrange for an Umpire, if possible (can be an entrant), and an assistant Drawmaster.
1.1.8. Based on the amount of entries and the amount of entry money available; determine
the number and value of the prizes (general rules are one prize for each four entries, pay all
three game winners in three game tournaments or all two game winners in two game
tournaments, high one game winners in two game tournaments, and high two game winners in
three game tournaments, and one game winners in three game tournaments).
1.1.9. Arrange for refreshments between games.
N.B. Preferably the Drawmaster should not enter the tournament, since there will be
delays in recording the scores between games and at the end of the tournament. (If you do,
then you must have an assistant Drawmaster)
1.2. On the day of the tournament
1.2.1. Arrive at the club at least 45 – 60 minutes before starting time.
1.2.2. Make sure you have:
(A) The tournament notice with the names of the entrants.
(B) The Team/Game record cards
(C) The first game scorecards (if entries are team entries).
(D) Paper and a black, red, and green pen or pencil.
(E) Laptop computer if person or club could get one.
(F) Printer and paper to post on board.
(G) Be sure greens have been cut.
1.2.3. Arrange for helpers to put out the pushers, mats, and jacks if
possible.
1.2.4. Raise any flags(s).
1.2.5. As the entrants arrive (Skips only for team entries, all entrants for
drawn tournaments), check their names against the entry list on the
tournament notice (this will give you advance warning of no-shows).
Collect the entry fees unless you elect to have the winning Skips
collect the fees before the first game. Collection of fees as the
entrants arrive gives you more control.
1.2.6. (a) If the tournament is a draw:
Make the same preparations that you would for making a club jitney
draw. (e.g. take down the relevant name tags)
1.2.6. (b) If the tournament is a team entry:
Place the game-one scorecards with the rink numbers already assigned
face down on the counter and have each Skip take a card as they check
in. Enter the rink number on the assigned Team/Game record card.
A GUIDE TO THE RUNNING OF TOURNAMENTS Pg. 12
1.2.7. At the tournament starting time:
(a) If the tournament is a draw:
Draw the teams rinks and in the same way that you would for a club
jitney. Give scorecards to each Skip and ask them to enter the rink
number and the team members on the score card. Enter the rink
numbers on the Team / Game record card using a green pen or
pencil.
(b) If the tournament is a team entry:
The Skips already have their teams and scorecard which have
assigned them a rink number.
1.2.8. Read out or hand out the tournament rules (fig. 4).
1.2.9. Read out any notices.
1.2.10. Wish the participant’s good bowling.
1.2.11. After the first game;
The winning Skips will submit both scorecards to the office. Enter
the team score on both Team / Game record cards under game one.
Enter a winning score in red and a losing score in blue. (Enter the
points against in smaller numbers above and to the right of the
participants score. This is useful for breaking ties.)
N.B. There are many ways of scoring games in a tournament. You
may run on so many points for ends won plus so many points for a
win, or an aggregate scoring system or a differential scoring system.
The most common and perhaps the easiest is the maximum score per
game system. Any points scored over the maximum are counted as a
plus. This is meant to even out any gross imbalances between
competing teams, particularly in the “luck of the draw” first game.
The maximum score is always 1 ½ times the number of ends
For a 14 end game the maximum score is 21.
For a 10 end game the maximum score is 15
Therefore any score over the maximum is entered as + (e.g. 21 + 6) the plus score is
useful for breaking ties. When all first games have been completed and all scores
have been entered on the Team/Game record cards, select the team combination for
the second game by playing the highest win against the 2nd highest win, 3rd highest
win against the 4th highest win down to 2nd lowest loss against the lowest loss. Clip
the Team / Game cards on the numbered placement board(s)face out. Ensure that no
team is playing on the same rink which they played their first game and no team is
playing the same team they played against in the first game. There are two schools of
thought about “end rinks” which are usually rinks with idiosyncrasies. One is that
winners should never play on end rinks. This is easy in a two game tournament, but
may require some juggling in a three game tournament. The other school of thought
puts winners of the first game on end rinks in the second game so that centre rinks
are always easily available for the winners of the second game. This format is not
popular with winners of the first game. Try not to put any team on an end rink more
than once (winner or loser). This is not always possible.
A GUIDE TO THE RUNNING OF TOURNAMENTS Pg. 13
When you are ready to start the second game;
Hang up in a suitable location the placement board(s). Have a supply of scorecards
available for the second game. Instruct the Skips to take a scorecard and enter the
rink number at the top of the scorecard as shown by the placement board. Do not let
the Skips take the Team / Game record cards off the placement board.
1.2.12. After the second game:
The winning Skip will submit both scorecards to the office. Enter the team scores
on both Team/Game record cards under game two.
Enter a winning score in red and a losing score in blue. Enter the points against
as before.
1.2.12 (a) if the tournament is a two game tournament:
Add the scores on the Team/Game record card together and record the
total on the card. Enter winning totals in red and losing totals in blue.
Select the winners from the total results on the Team/Game cards. (N.B.
2w 34 beats 2w 31 + 3 for example)
1.2.13 If the tournament is a three game tournament:
Repeat the second game sequence for the third game by selecting the
team combinations based on the two game totals. e.g. The highest two
game winner plays the 2nd highest two game winner, down to the 2nd
lowest two game loser plays the lowest two game loser. Use the
placement board as per the second game, issue scorecards and have the
Skips enter the rink number on the scorecards. Again ensure that teams
do not play on rinks they have played on before in the first two games
or against teams they have played against in the first two games. (N.B. it
is very easy to make a mistake at this stage. Check and Double check.)
Remember end rinks.
After the third game
Collect the scorecards and enter the results in red and blue on the Team
/ Game record cards. Add up the three game totals and select the
winners.
Make a record of the winners and prize money for your club records.
Announce the winners and hand out the prizes and trophies (if any).
N.B. Keep all scorecard and Team/Game record cards until everyone is
satisfied with the results of the tournament.
2. Open Tournaments Pg. 14
Open tournaments are run in a similar manner to club tournaments with some differences
2.1. Records
It is essential to keep good records of entries, winners, prize money etc. because
visitors are involved and usually the financial records are audited. An open
tournament record book should be maintained.
2.2. Advertisements, sponsors and prize donations
It is a good idea to have sponsors for your open tournaments. This enables you to
give a larger top prize and thereby attract more and better entries (some sources are
local financial institutions, local stores, club members etc.).
Advertise in the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA) Annual for all tournaments
(men’s, mixed, and womens events) and individual advertisements for any major
tournaments you may select. Generally the club pays for the general advertisements
and the individual sponsors pay for the individual advertisements. Before the end of
October visit or call the sponsor and ensure that they will continue to sponsor the
tournament for the following year. Then submit the advertisements to the Editor of
the OLBA Annual.
Invite the sponsor to send a representative to open the tournament and, if they so
desire, to award the trophy and prizes.
Visit the sponsor well before the tournament and obtain the donation for prize
money. After the tournament, arrange for the secretary to send a letter of
appreciation to the sponsor.
OPEN TOURNAMENTS Pg. 15
2.3. Entries
Entries for open tournaments are always team entries using the Skip’s name.
Visitors enter open tournaments in many ways:
a) By Telephone
b) Email
c) Via meetings at other tournaments
By entering their names on the sign-up sheets on the club notice board (be
aware of closing date remove notice and inform the convenor 48 hours before
the tournament).
Always check that the entrant is entering the tournament he/she thinks he/she is
entering. Repeat the name and date back to him/her if the entry is not in writing. Always
obtain the name of the entrant, his/her club and a telephone number or email address,
where he/she can be reached. It is recommended that the entry be confirmed with each
team a week prior to the tournament. Try not to accept verbal entries when you cannot
make an immediate record of the entry (e.g. at other tournaments); make them write it
down if possible. When in doubt send a confirmation card (addresses can be obtained
from tournament secretaries of other clubs). Always make a record of any entries
immediately on a log sheet in the open tournament record book, if in doubt ask the
entrant to spell their name.
Club members’ entries
Post a notice, as for club tournaments but have spaces for visitors and club and for your
own club teams. Update the visiting entries periodically on the notice; check the notice
for visitor entries. Your club members may enter the open tournaments in the same way
as visitors.
General comments:
A) Any bowler who holds a valid OLBA membership card may enter an open
tournament at any club affiliated with OLBA.
B) Most open tournaments consist of three games.
C) The ideal mix is 2/3 visitors entries and 1/3 from the host club.
D) The maximum entry is limited by the number of rinks/greens available. After
that teams may enter on a stand-by basis. If you so wish, stand-bys can be useful, as
teams may drop out as time goes by.
E) Unless you want to run a tournament with a bye, always have one home club
team on stand-by in case of late arrivals/no shows. If you do not, most clubs drop the
last home team entry to balance out the tournament. It is wise to state this on the club
notice of the tournament. If you do elect to play the tournament with a bye, it is normal
to give the bye to the last home club entry in the first game; to the home team with the
lowest score in the first game, for the second game; and the lowest score overall after
the second game, for the third game. Scoring is as for club tournaments.
F) Entries may be accepted up until the time defined by the tournament secretary.
OPEN TOURNAMENTS Pg. 16
2.4 Cancellation of an open tournament
Lack of sufficient entries – there is no set minimum number of entries for
running a tournament but 12 teams is probably reasonable. If you cancel a
tournament, telephone all entrants immediately.
Weather – the decision to cancel an open tournament because of weather is up
to the tournament secretary, but normally most clubs will not cancel a
tournament before starting time on the day of the tournament. All efforts
should be made to contact out-of-town participants as early as possible.
Prior to the tournament
The tournament secretary should attend to the following items:
Greens
Arrange to have rinks and greens set up to the requirements of the
tournaments.
- number of rinks and numbering of rinks
- width of ranks
Umpire(s)
Arrange for an Umpire(s), (if possible) from your home club, accredited, and not
an entrant.
Drawmasters
Arrange to have at least two Drawmasters, at least one of whom should not be
an entrant.
Refreshments
Arrange to have refreshments available before the tournament, at lunch time
and after the second game. The money to cover the cost of the refreshments
usually comes out of the entry fees.
Trophies
If the tournament has a trophy, ensure that the winner’s plaques are up-to-date.
If the sponsor is amenable, or the club can afford it, “keepers” (small trophies to
be given to members of the winning teams), are a good way of attracting
entries.
Tournament Preparation
- Prepare a list of visitor entrants in alphabetical order and home
club entrants in alphabetical order.
- Prepare the Team/Game record cards as for a club tournament.
- Prepare the first game scorecards. Two cards for each rink.
- Have paper, black, red, blue, and green pens or pencils available.
- Or have a laptop computer available.
OPEN TOURNAMENTS Pg. 17 2.5.Prizes
A) To calculate how much money is available for prizes, take the number of
entries and multiply by the entry fee. Deduct the amount required for
refreshments and take two thirds of the remainder for prize money (the other
one third is for the club).
B) If a meal is provided usually $5.00 is added to the entry fee and this money is
removed from the calculations outlined 2.5.A.
C) The number of prizes and the amount of each prize depends on the club or
district, but the following rules are generally acceptable:
1) Less than 17 teams – 5 prizes
2) 17-24 teams – 6 prizes
3) 25-30 teams – 7 prizes
4) More than 31-8 prizes
D) Prizes are generally awarded as follows:
E) All three game winners are given three times their entry fee. If the
tournament has a guaranteed amount for first place it will be awarded to the
first place team and the balance of the 3 game winners will be awarded three
times their entry fee.
F) One game winner (either High Last Game or High Aggregate) will be awarded
their entry fee.
G) The number of two Game winners to be awarded is determined by the
number of prizes given out under 2.5.E.) and 2.5.F.) subtracted from the total
prizes from 2.5.C.). e.g. With 16 teams there would be 2-three game winners, 1-
one game winner and the High 2-two game winners would be given prizes.
The tournament sponsor’s donation should be allocated as to the sponsor’s
wishes.
2.6. The Drawmaster(s) should run the tournament the same way a club
tournament the same way a club tournament is run.
Notes: 1. Arrive at least 90 minutes before the starting time.
2. Raise any flags.
3. Greet and/or arrange for the representative from the sponsors to be looked after until it is
time to open the tournament.
4. As the entrants arrive, check their names against the alphabetical lists and collect the entry
fee.
5. Place the scorecards in two groups, visitors and host club (this may have to be modified to
suit the entries, but keep club entries apart for the first game). Each group should contain one
scorecard with each rink number face down and have each Skip take a scorecard. Record the
rink number on the Team/Game record card.
6. Read or hand out the tournament rules, be particularly careful to announce what happens in
case of rain.
7. Announce the name of the Umpire(s) and Drawmaster(s).
8. Welcome visitors and wish all good bowling.
9. For the second and third games, do not try to keep clubs apart. Always play teams according
to the results of the games.
10. Try not to play a team on an end rink more than once.
11. Award the prizes, and any “keepers” and record the winners name and amount of prize
money.
12. Keep the scorecards and Team/Game cards until all the entrants have left.
13. Complete the record sheet in the open tournament book. Give a copy to the Treasurer.
Pg. 18
ROUND-ROBIN
FORMAT
HOW TO GUIDE
Round Robin Format for District Playdown Pg. 19
DAY ONE DAY TWO
FORMAT # OF ENTRIES FORMAT/GROUPS FOR DAY ONE TO ADVANCE TO ONTARIO FINAL
ONE 1 NO GAMES Automatic Winner (if eligible) - To Ontario
Final
2 BEST OF 3 GAMES Winner - Ontario Final
3,4,OR 5 ROUND ROBIN - ONE GROUP 2pts = W; 1 pt = Tie; Top Team = Ontario Final
TWO 6 2 GROUPS A&B 3-3 Top 2 teams from each group: Day 2
7 2 GROUPS A&B 3-4 (Decided on points, If tied, see tie breakers)
8 2 GROUPS A&B 4-4
THREE 9 3 GROUPS A&B&C 3-3-3 Top 2 teams from each group: Day 2
10 3 GROUPS A&B&C 3-3-4 (Decided on points, If tied, see tie breakers)
11 3 GROUPS A&B&C 3-4-4
FOUR 12 4 GROUPS A&B&C&D 3-3-3-3 Top 2 teams from each group: Day 2
13 4 GROUPS A&B&C&D 3-3-3-4 (Decided on points, If tied, see tie breakers)
14 4 GROUPS A&B&C&D 3-3-3-4
15 4 GROUPS A&B&C&D 3-4-4-4
16 4 GROUPS A&B&C&D 4-4-4-4
FIVE 17 5 GROUPS A&B&C&D&E 3-3-3-4-4 Top 2 teams from each group: Day 2, and
play a single knockout.
18 5 GROUPS A&B&C&D&E 3-3-4-4-4 (Decided on points, If tied, see tie breakers)
19 5 GROUPS A&B&C&D&E 3-4-4-4-4
20 5 GROUPS A&B&C&D&E 4-4-4-4-4
Order of Play in Each Group
For Three Teams 1 vs 2 bye: 3 - round one
Loser of round 1 vs 3 bye: winner – round two
Winner of round 1 vs 3 - round three
For Four Teams 1 vs 2 , 3 vs 4 - round one
2 vs 3 , 4 vs 1 - round two
2 vs 4 , 3 vs 1 - round three
For Five Teams 1 vs 2, 3 vs 4 bye: 5 - round one Three rounds on Day 1
2 vs 3, 4 vs 5 bye: 1 - round two Round 4 & 5 on Day 2
1 vs 4 , 3 vs 5 bye: 2 - round three
1 vs 5 , 4 vs 2 bye: 3 - round four
1 vs 3, 5 vs 2 bye: 4 - round five
Pg. 20
ONE Continue Round Robin if more than three games and playoff (if needed)
Top points =
Winner
TWO
Game
one
Game
two
(Add Skip one above and Skip two
below)
A1 in each box
(i.e. two groups)
B2
Winner
B1
A2
THREE
Game
one
Game
two
(i.e. three groups)
C 1
A 1
B 2
Winner
A 2
C 2
B 1
Pg. 21
FORMAT
FOUR Game one Game two Game Three
(i.e. four groups)
A 1
B2
C1
D2 Winner
A 2
B 1
C 2
D 1
Format Pg. 22
FIVE
Game
one
Game
two Game three
(i.e. five groups)
A 1
B 1
C 1
Winner
D 1
E 1
Round Robin Format for District Playdowns Pg. 23
SCORING – PLAYOFFS AND TIE BREAKERS
I. Win : 2 points
Tie : 1 point
Most points wins
II. If two teams are equal in points:
I. If both can go to Day Two, decide the placing by use of tie breakers (see below) unless one team
has beaten the other;
II. If only one team goes to Day Two, and one team has beaten the other, play a seven end playoff.
III. If three teams are equal in points:
IV. If two teams can go to Day two, and one team has beaten both others, then it is the winner and
the other two teams play a seven end playoff for second place,
V. If no team has beaten the both others, then use the tie breakers to decide final standing. Then,
the third place team gets a bye, and the other two play a seven end playoff. The winner goes
through to Day Two and the loser plays the third place team with the winner going through to
Day Two; i.e. Tie for second.
VI. If only one team goes through to Day Two, then the team who finishes first as decided above,
gets the bye and the other two teams play a seven end playoff and the winner plays the team
with the bye with the winner going through to Day Two.
Tie Breakers
A blind draw will be used to determine tie-breaking positions
DOUBLE KNOCKOUT DRAW
3 TO 16 TEAMS
To declare one winner, the top
and bottom winners play off.
This may require either one or
two games depending upon
which team wins the first
playoff game. If the top bracket
winner wins the first playoff
game, then he is the winner as
the bottom bracket winner has
lost his second game.
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