Triples League

The Triples League consists of teams in each two divisions, playing each other home and away immediately after the completion of the Fours League.

The bottom two teams each season in Division 1 will be relegated to Division 2. The top two teams each season in Division 2 will be promoted to Division 1. League position will be determined by the number of points gained. Where there is equality of points then ‘shots difference’ will decide. 

A team shall consist of four rinks of three registered players for that team. Three players are necessary for a triples rink, and if three players are not available, then the points for that rink are forfeited to the opponents and 18 shots (or the number of ends played in a reduced match) to the opponents. A side not able to field 2 rinks (6 players) will forfeit the game and the full points will be awarded to the opposing team.

All League matches to be 18 ends, no trial ends, but 1 shot awarded to the winning side at each of the first 2 ends. In the event of a draw no shots to be awarded and no replay to take place. Where no decision has been made by the home team that play in any match cannot go ahead due to extreme weather or green condition due to adverse weather and both club teams have met to play an arranged fixture, then both club team captains will after reasonable discussion have to make a mutual joint decision to either go ahead and play or postpone the match. In the event of a split decision due to disagreement then the match will be postponed and rearranged. All League matches are to be played on the dates indicated, or another date in the same week, by mutual agreement. Matches postponed due to Greens being unfit must be played within 14 days by mutual agreement. If owing to inclement weather or premature darkness, time is limited, then any tie can be curtailed to 12 ends by mutual agreement, provided it is agreed before the start of the first end. A minimum of 12 ends must be played to obtain a result. Starting time shall be 6.30 pm prompt. No player can join a rink after play has commenced

Six points will be available for each match. One point for each winning rink, and two points for the winning side, decided on aggregate of shots. When a team cannot play 4 rinks, rule 3 will apply. In the event of a drawn rink half a point will be given to each side. In the event of the aggregate being drawn each side will gain one point

It is the responsibility of both teams to forward the results of fixtures to the League Secretary within 3 days of the fixture being completed. This should be achieved by leaving the score cards at the desk at Selby Bowling Club or by sending them to the League Secretary by post. Additionally Teams are encouraged to use the website whenever possible.

Matches abandoned to be resumed with the rinks and scores as they were at the last completed end, within 14 days of the original fixture. One substitute per rink may be allowed.

Matches postponed due to greens being unfit must be played within 14 days by mutual agreement.

In all other aspects the competition will be played under the rules of World Bowls.