TEAM  KNOCK-OUT  RULES 2017-18  -  CHANGES ARE SHOWN IN RED

Matches are to start no later than 8.30pm   -   Open Board NO LATER than 8.00pm

WINNERS are the first team to score FIVE points

Matches may be played with a minimum of SIX players

MATCH FORMAT and ORDER of PLAY

2 x 1 leg games with teams of 3 players from each side x 701

Each team captain will write six players names on paper – These will then be numbered from 1 to 6

The opposing captains will draw the names out by using playing cards numbered from 1 to 6

The first three names drawn will constitute the first team of three and the players drawn from 4 to 6 the second team of three. 

Order drawn will also be the order of throwing and  first three drawn will play the first team of three

on the opposing side and players drawn 4 to 6 likewise. 

2 x 1 leg games with teams of 4 players from each side x 801

The method of draw will be the same as the threes but adding the additional two players required.

In the event of teams playing with Six or Seven players –

One or Two players as necessary will be card drawn from the those present by the opposing captain.

Those selected will play in third and fourth places in the second four.

4 x Best of  3 leg games with teams of 2 players from each side x 501

The method of draw is the same as fours but teams split into pairs by the draw

When a playing pair wins 2 legs the game shall be deemed over and the winning pair will be awarded

ONE point which will be added to the teams running match total. 

If third leg is required, first  player in each team will throw for BULL to win First Throw

In the event of teams playing with Six or Seven players –

One or Two players as necessary will be card drawn from the four players who have NOT already played

TWICE in the FOURS to constitute the Fourth Pair. This will be done by the opposing Captain

1 x 1  leg game with teams of 8 players from each side  x 1001

Eight players names from each side will be written on paper and order of throwers will be drawn

In the event of teams playing with Six or Seven players –

Those present will be drawn in order using the same draw system as previous legs and those

players who have not already played twice will be added in seventh and eighth places as necessary.

All games to be Straight Start and Double Finish

Throw for bullseye for first throw in first leg in each game.

Referee/Caller to adjudicate on first thrower.

In the event of any re-throws, players will alternate in order of throwing for bull

Home player to throw first in first game of match (ie: Threes), then alternate through remaining games.

In games where more than one leg is being played, first  throw will then alternate

Result cards must be completed as per league games and are the responsibility of Home Team. 

Callers and Chalkers will be one from each team for each game.