County League 2025/26
County League Rules
If any dates need to be changed both teams need to agree, and the Competitions Secretary Matt Pownall must be informed.
2 rinks at home 2 rinks away (TRIPLES).
There will be NO trial ends, the game will consist of a 16-end game. Max 3.5-hour game.
There will be NO dead ends, RE-SPOTS are to be used.
If a team is 3 players short they will forfeit a rink and it’s point, plus 10 shots.
If a team fails to field a full rink, 2 players may play but with only 6 bowls. The triple team's lead plays 3 bowls against the others team's lead. The triple team's number two plays 3 bowls consecutively, as he has no opposition. Both skips then bowl as usual one after the other.
The Match must start no later than 20 minutes after the official start time. The starting team(s) remain for the duration of the match, no changes allowed.
All other rules to follow EIBA guidelines. Any queries speak to the NIBA Competitions Secretary Matt Pownall.
Dress code – Club colours.
Scoring - 1 point will be awarded for each winning rink, ½ point for a tie and 1 point for an overall win.
In the event of a tied position in the final League Table, the result of the game between the two teams concerned will be the deciding factor. If no decision after this the overall shots difference will decide.
Results - Please complete the Results Form below and send the score card images to Matt Pownall via WhatsApp or email the images to [email protected]
Rink Fees - Clubs are responsible for their own rink fees.
Club Contact - Please send details of your club’s county league selector to Matt Pownall at [email protected] or 07735992433
County League 2025/26
Round 1
- 22nd Nov 2025, 10:00am
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Desborough V Kingsthorpe
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Brackley 47 - 81 Kettering Lodge
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Wellingborough 71 - 53 Northampton
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Daventry 42 - 67 Rushden
Round 2
- 13th Dec 2025, 10:00am
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Daventry V Desborough
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Wellingborough V Rushden
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Kingsthorpe V Kettering Lodge
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Brackley V Northampton
Round 3
- 24th Jan 2026, 10:00am
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Kingsthorpe V Northampton
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Desborough V Kettering Lodge
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Brackley V Rushden
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Wellingborough V Daventry
Round 4
- 31st Jan 2026, 10:00am
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Brackley V Daventry
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Kingsthorpe V Rushden
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Wellingborough V Desborough
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Kettering Lodge V Northampton
Round 5
- 14th Feb 2026, 10:00am
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Desborough V Northampton
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Brackley V Wellingborough
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Kettering Lodge V Rushden
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Kingsthorpe V Daventry
Round 6
- 21st Feb 2026, 10:00am
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Kettering Lodge V Daventry
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Northampton V Rushden
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Kingsthorpe V Wellingborough
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Brackley V Desborough
Round 7
- 14th Mar 2026, 10:00am
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Kingsthorpe V Brackley
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Kettering Lodge V Wellingborough
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Desborough V Rushden
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Northampton V Daventry
Pool 1
| Pos. | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kettering Lodge |
| 2 | Rushden |
| 3 | Wellingborough |
| 4 | Northampton |
| 5 | Daventry |
| 6 | Brackley |
| 7 | Desborough |
| 8 | Kingsthorpe |
County League Points Table
| IBC | Games Played | Points | Shot Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Rushden |
1 |
5 |
+25 |
Kettering Lodge |
1 |
4 |
+34 |
Wellingborough |
1 |
4 |
+18 |
Brackley |
1 |
1 |
-34 |
Northampton |
1 |
1 |
-18 |
Daventry |
1 |
0 |
-25 |
Desborough |
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Kingsthorpe |