THE EXHIBITION TOURNAMENT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2728, 27 June 1906, Page 60

THE EXHIBITION TOURNAMENT.

' I am indebted to Mr R. T. Wheeler, secretary NiZ.B.A., for a draft copy of tfhe programme in connection with the Exhibition tournament. The executive ihet on Monday, and formally adopted the programme, but meantime a. copy has been' forwarded to Mr F. A. Saxton, secretary North Canterbury Centre, for oonodemtion by the northern body/ The following is the full text 'of the arrangements for January next- — , . CHAMPION EXHIBITION KINK TOURNAMENT. (bpen to all clubs affiliated to an •88©cia*ion.) (Entries, 10s per player, dose January 3, 1907. First round starts 8 a.m. Monday, January 14. Prizes. Fihst winners in each, section will compete for the following: — First Prize— Trophies oi the value of £4, 4s each and certificate suitably framed, with the names of winners engrossed thereon — one for each member of tlxe -winning link, and one for their club. Second Prize— Trophies oi the value of £2 2s each and framed certificate. Third Priae— Trophies of the value of £1 10s each and framed certificate. Fourth Prize— Four certificates suitably framed. Sectional Prize — Certificates suitably framed to any club which wins a section, but does not win a prize. Second winners in each section will play off for — First Prize — Trophies of the value of £3 3s each and framed certificate with the names of players engrossed thereon — one for each member of the winning rink, and one for the club. Second prize— Trophies of the vfdue of £2 2s each nnd {rained certificate. Third prize— Trophies to the value of £1 5s each and framed certificate. Fourth prize—. Four certificates suitably framed. Third winners in «ach section will play off for: — First prize — Trophies of the value of £2 12s 6d each and framed certificates with the names of players engrossed thereon — one for each member of the winning rink and one for their club. Second prize — Trophies of the value of £1 11b Sd each and framed certificate. Third prize — Trophies to the value of £1 Is each and framed certificate. Fourth priseFour -certificates suitably framed. DOUBLE-HArTDED CHAMPION BOWLING TORXAMENT. (Open to all members of a ciub affiliated to an association.) Entries (2s 6d per player) close 8.30 p.m., January 16, 1907. First round to start January 17 or 18. Executive Committee to arrange draw, time, and place. , First Prize— Trophy (value £4 4b to each player and certificate suitably framed. Second Prize— Trophy Rvalue £3 3s> to each player. and certificate suitably framed. Third Prize— Trophy (value £2 2s) to each player and certificate suitably framed. Fourth Prize— Trophy (value £1 Is) to each player and certificate suitably framed. SINGLE-HANDED CHAMPION BOWLING TOURNAMENT. (Open to all members of a. club affiliated to an association.) Entries (5s per player) close 8.30 p.m. January 19. Executive Committee to arrange draw, time, and place. First prize — Trophy (value £5 ss) ana framed certificate. Second prize — Trophy (value £3 3a) and framed certificate. Third prize— Trophy (value £2 2s) and framed certificate. Fourth prize— Trophy (value £1 Is) and framed certificate. True and place for Ladies' Day, the smoke cnnc»rt. and presentation of prizes will be amictinced latex. CONDITIONS OF GAMES. 1. Games. — Rinks, Doubles', and Singles to be played. Synopsis of Play (weather permitting). — Monday, January 14 — Backs, two games each division. Tuesday, 15th — Rinks, two games each division. Wednesday, 16th — Rinks, two games each division. Thursday, 17th — Rinks, two games each division ; and any tics in order to decide the first, second, and third winners of each section. Friday, ISth — Four rounds 'Vudden death" by various sectional winners, and in afternoon first round of tho Double?. Saturday, 19th— Fnsfii* of -Rink Tournament mni continuation of Doubles.

Monday," 21st — Doubles. -Tuesday^ __22nd-« Doubles, and first -round of Singles. Wedresday, 23rfi — Singles. Thursday, 54th — Singles. Entry Pees.— Rink Tournament, 10s per player; Singles, S3 per player; Doubles, 2s 6d pcx player. Order. The Rink Tournament -will be played as follows:— Entries divided into. sectienß of eight, and -clubs entering more than one rink to be distributed equitably through sections, and sections divided "into two divisions. Seven games to be played— viz., each rink to play every other rink in tb» same section. The first, seeoud, and third winners of each section shall thus be mscartained. These winners will then constitute three guides, and. play off separately for their respective trophiem detailed elsewhere, bat no games shall, either exceed 21 heads or two and «-imlf hours. 3. The game for link matches silaM be 21 heads up, with a time limit of two and a-half hou»; and for double and sirgle-handed matches 16 heads, except finals, which sh«H be 21 heads. If, a *ie aiKextra head to !>• played. Drawn "aeads to coani, "de*d headrf' not to count. The Executive Coiumiltee to, s-rvo the right to reduce, in case of necessity, the number of heads played. 3. No changing of players shift! be allowed except in cases of illneßs, or enforced absence from Christcharco, in which case a- substitute may be appointed by or subject to . thf approval of the Executive Committee. 4. The Tules of the New Zealand Bowline Association shall be followed durin» th«!games. Copies -of rules may be obtained from the secretary c.l Is per copy, i ' 5. An umrare shall be appointed for each green., to whom all disputes shall be and bis decision ehall in ali cases be 'final. 6. All competitors must be members of » dub tfeat ta affiliated to an association, and should -wear the colours of their club. , 7. AH Ne-w Zealand rinks must be composed of players belonging to the Bame club, l>at in the cass of other rinks the Executive Comi mittee may allow the amalgamation of players in rinks. 8. All byes shall bo provided for in first drawing. After the .seven games in champion rinks all games and ties shaJl lie decided under the styla of game known as "sudden death." , 9. Bowlers to remain at the end from whicEt * they play until the third players, have de^ | liyered their last bowl, then, change endjwith the skips. Phyers, Tvfaen not playing or directing the. game, are requested to stand , on the bank. 10. — The winner of each game, or the skip j of a p»ir or rink. i 3 required immediately on its conclusion to hand to the secretary, or ! his appointee. }Ke score card of the gam§ , signed by himself and his opponent. 11. Entries close «s follows :— Rink Tournament at Dunedin. Thursday, January 3; Doubles at Cliristchnrch. Wednesday, January 36; Singles, 8.80 p.m.. Saturday, .January 19, But the executive reserve the rigkt at anytime, ou sufficient entries to accommodate the . various greens being received, to cloee,the list. ■ 12. The Executive. Cc^ranii^tee will meet and -arrange- for draws for the various events 'in. fho Rink Toutnutrient (in which entries close-. at Dunedin, 2tfew Zsidand, on January 8. 19R7).' ■ A. further uragranune- will be issued showing cW!y ike tipi- ' and place- in, which all I players in rinks will be x playing rTurf't" the, | week. * *\ 13. Entrance fees to be handed to the secretary of the association at. time of entry — viz., Rink Tournament £2 per xiuk, Singles \ sb. Doubles as per pair. 14. If any competitor fails to 7*; present to play at the proper time tie committee may register a. win' against him, by default. ' 15. Facilities will be <riven .to thosp who may be engaged the Champion Riuk con- . test to carry out their engagements in tha ' Singles and Doubles. 10. Tbe Executive Committee reserve the • right to Btrike ont toe Single-handed Chami pionship if it is considered that time would | not permit of it being played off. 17. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing rules all <jii^3timis or disputes arising in con- | section jirith the tounuuaent or as to conditions or rules of tie game shall be decided by the executive.