This is a friendly reminder for the last round of KTSI Premier League 2022 will start at 3pm sharp for all venues, except those approved rescheduled games. – Women Div 1-5 will be on 29 October, 2022, and – Men Div 1-9 will be on 5 November, 2022, and – Men Div 10 will...
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.
Change bye-law 2.17.a to cover the late submission of public venue booking (Issued on 11/5/23)
The CoM approved the change of bye-law 2.17.a on 8 May, and the change took effect immediately which include penalties for late submissions to LCSD. 2.17.a The home side should ensure the availability of greens as per the fixture schedule. If the home side fails to book the green, including failure to meet LCSD’s requirement...
Directive on communication during league matches (Issued on 24/6/22)
From time to time the HKLBA office receives complaints regarding the communications of spectators and players, and players between teams. Below is a directive guideline which I hope it will reduce unnecessary misunderstandings.
Clarification on improper player during league matches (Issued on 7/7/22)
We have received inquiries about the penalty for the violation of the rules of registered/tied players.
Updates on Premier League 2022 (Issued on 13/4/22)
Assuming that all greens will be open after 21 April, the Premier League 2022 will start on 23 April. The website has been updated. Please check and advise HKLBA if you spot any errors.