The Council of Management has approved three changes to the arrangement of league games, with effective from the forthcoming Triples League 2013.
Lawn Bowls Association of Hong Kong, China organises two league competitions every year, the Premier League and the Triples League.
Played on almost every Saturday afternoon throughout the year, all the bowling clubs in Hong Kong and virtually all local players are involved in the two leagues.
Premier League
Played on every Saturday afternoon between April and October, with a break during the summer, the Premier League includes all the elite clubs in Hong Kong and virtually all local players are involved.
A match comprises 18 ends and is played between sides of three teams of four players. Each player bowls two bowls per end. Each side plays home and away against every other side in the same division during a season.
Eight points are be contested each match, with two points awarded to each winning team, one point if there are tied teams, and two bonus points to the side winning the highest total of shots scored. If the total shots are tied, one bonus point will be awarded to each side.
The last two teams of each division will be relegated at the end of the season, while the top two teams will be promoted to the division above.
Triples League
Previously known as the Winter League, the Triples League is played between the Premier League seasons, usually from November to February. A match is played between sides of three teams of three players where each player delivers three bowls per end.
Each side plays half of the games at home and half away against every other side in the same division during a season.
Similar to the Premier League, eight points are be contested each match, with two points awarded to each winning team, one point if there are tied teams, and two bonus points to the side winning the highest total of shots scored. If the total shots are tied, one bonus point will be awarded to each side.
Penalty on improper substitutes (approved on 23/9/13)
The Council of Management approved the changes on the empowerment of League Panel and defined the penalty on improper use of substitutes. The new bye-law was effective from 23 Sep 2013 onwards.
Conflict between League and National game fixture (approved on 23/9/13)
The Council of Management approved the bye-law on 23 Sep 2013 with immediate effective. The change clarified that all pre-announced semi-finals and finals will not be rescheduled even it is in conflict with league games. If both sides choose to play league on that day, players have to make the choice.
Postponement of league games on 22/9/2013 afternoon
According to Hong Kong Observatory notice, Severe Typhoon Usagi will be reaching Hong Kong this afternoon. Due to the inclement weather forecast, all afternoon league games to be held on 22 Sep (Sunday) would be postponed and re-arranged.
Draw on a postponed game (Issued on 15/08/13)
The Council of Management approved that both sides may change their players and the draw for rinks shall be done again in postponed games. The new bye-law was effective from 12 Aug 2013 immediately.