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This variation of Short Mat Bowling was designed to give all clubs a vehicle by which they could raise funds for charity and have fun at the same time. Therefore, feel free to download as you wish. If you use this mode of Bowling in a charity event we would appreciate knowing about it and how much money you raised. |
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This exercise was prompted by two separate pressures. 1. A desire to have a charity event that would challenge members of Lea SMBC. That even the uninitiated would be able to understand, and enjoy. Sport Relief Mile gave an added impetus to the idea, and a vehicle for its expression, so Walk and Bowl a Mile was a logical outcome.
2. There always seems to be a problem when training or specific practice periods are mentioned in clubs. This activity was seen to be a great training opportunity for lead players, one which would have a competitive and fun element included. When played with this in mind each player uses two woods, and the scoring is as normal. The constant movement and change of mat, creates a demand for extra concentration when standing on the delivery mat. Of course in a practice session there is no need to Walk a Mile! |
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How does it work?
Mat = 15 yards long x 2 = 30 yards Mat = 2 yards wide x 4 = 8 yards Space between 1 yard x 2 = 2 yards Total 40 yards
The total WALKING done by bowler is 40 yds, each complete circuit of down one mat, and up the other, returning to ‘home’ delivery mats.
40 yards x 44 = 1,760 yards This equates to WALKING and BOWLING one MILE
Each bowler plays one wood and the score is calculated from touchers and nearness to the jack.
This variation of Short Mat Bowls is a fun deviation, which allows even small clubs, to make a contribution into their community, through Charity fund raising. At the Lea Short Mat Bowling Club, we have proved that this can be a very successful event. The constant movement which is maintained during the two hours bowling, holds the attention of spectators, and players alike. We have documented electronically how such an event can be run with score cards etc.
Any club interested please contact us. |
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Procedure ... The start
Umpire places Jack on 3/4 mark Team 1 plays down mat 1 Team 2 plays up mat 2 . Play commences when both umpires call ‘Game on’ Play will be continuous until the mile has been completed.
Scoring
After both delivered woods have come to rest, the umpire shall call out the score. The appropriate recorder will enter the score on the board. Score card keepers will mark their cards.
Umpire will declare any toucher as it occurs
Stewards, as soon as the Umpire declares a final score, a steward will pick up both woods and place them in the rack on the next mat. |
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Scoring system
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What does it take to carry off this event?
1. A club team that will pull together, working for each other and carrying out tasks as given.
2. The second requirement, if the venture done as a club solo, Two players who are willing to commit to attempting to complete the mile (This is not so horrendous).
3. At least two umpires, four if possible, each one adjudicating for 22 ends each. Remember they may want to be involved in bowling ten ends as partners.
4. Two Score Card Markers, one for each mat.
5. Two Stewards are required to pick up the woods bowled by the participants following the umpires decision. Then placing them in a rack or agreed place ready for the bowlers on the next mat.
6. Eight bowlers are needed to partner those attempting the mile each one will bowl 11 complete ends, i.e. 11 down one mat and 11 up the other.
7. One person will be wanted to maintain a board showing the cumulated score of the main players.
8. A ‘Personnel Steward’ is useful to round up players, making sure that they are on the mat ready on time, to take over the ‘partners’ position, keeping the momentum of the game going.
9. Don’t forget the catering section. And water for the players.
10. Its going to be a great day, so don’t forget the photographer!
11. In all these jobs it may be good to double up, or have one or two multi talented people able to ’step in’ to allow ‘officials’ to take part in bowling.
12. In an inter club competition ‘officials’ would be drawn from all clubs
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Umpires Guidelines
You are required to 1. Place the jack on the 3/4 mark of the jack line prior to the start of each end. 2. Ensure that every toucher is noted and recorded, 3. Make a final assessment of the score and inform the recorders of that score. 4. Remove any wood which (a.) touches the middle block, (b.) fails to pass the dead line, (c.) travels into the ditch without touching the jack. 5. Give signal for players to move after bowling.
Scoring system 1. The wood nearest the jack will be awarded 1 point 2. Any toucher will be awarded (even if it finishes in the ditch or not nearest to the jack) 2 points 3. A toucher and nearest to the Jack 3 points 4. If both woods finish touching the jack, each one will be awarded 3 points 5. The umpire will declare the score to be recorded 6. The player with ‘the nearest to the jack, wood’ will lead on the next end, even if it is not the highest score 7. Measuring - THERE WILL BE NO MEASURING the umpires word is final.
When playing competitively 'instruction 7' may be placed in abeyance at the discretion of the overseeing authority. Measuring should be kept to a minimum to maintain the momentum of the game.
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Stewards
When the umpire has called out the score he will give an agreed signal, such as OK! At this, the steward will remove the woods from the playing mat, take them to a rack near the adjacent mat, in readiness for the bowlers to bowl their next end.
Card Markers
There will be a Card Marker for each Mat, the score recorded is only applicable to the mat to which the marker is assigned. Normally the Marker will have two cards, one for each main player. It is best if these are printed on different coloured sheets. The score for the main player (in this instance Andy) as announced by the umpire is recorded in the second column, or after end 22 in column six The score for the partner playing ten ends is recorded in column 3 or 4 in the clear portions of ten squares per column which alternate between columns 3 and 4...
When the game is played by two people and both are committed to the full distance. Cards will have three clear columns then a shaded column. Scores for both players are recorded in sequence as announced by the Umpire for that particular mat. There will be a sub total row after every ten ends In this format only one card is required for each mat, for each mile attempted.
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