County League 2026/27

County League Dates

Round 1 - Saturday 12th December 2026

Round 2 - Saturday 19th December 2026

Round 3 - Saturday 23rd January 2027

Round 4 - Saturday 30th January 2027

Round 5 - Saturday 13th February 2027

Round 6 - Saturday 20th February 2027

 

 

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, at the bottom of the County League page on the NIBA website, after each round.  Please retain your cards until the results for each round are confirmed and published on the website. (No need to send images of score cards)

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