NORFOLK BOWLS ASSOCIATION

Men’s County Match Regulations

(Version 1.4 updated December 2023)

1. Teams for County Friendly & Tourist Matches shall be selected in accordance with Men’s Rule 1(d) (ii)

2. Nominations for County Friendly & Tourist Matches must be submitted on the official Nomination form provided.

3 The official Nomination form must be completed and returned to the Hon. Match Secretary by the date shown on the form.

4 All players wishing to be considered for County Friendly & Tourist Matches must be experienced and play at a level that warrants representation for the County.  

5 Nomination of players who have not previously represented the County must show details of previous playing career which justifies selection. Nominations for players who have represented other Counties should also show relevant details. In respect of new applications, the Nomination Form must be signed by the Club Secretary.

6 If the Selection Committee per Men’s Rule 1(d)(ii) decide that nominations received do not allow it to pick a strong enough team, the Committee is empowered to invite other players who have not been nominated.

7 Officers of the Association may be selected without nomination.

8 Players to represent the County in Middleton Cup, Eastern Counties League, Balcomb Trophy and White Rose Trophy Matches and any other matches or events as may be instructed by the Men’s Management Committee will be selected in accordance with Men’s Rule 1(d)(iii)

9 Dress for code for matches selected in accordance with Men’s Rule 1(d) (i), (ii) & (iii) will be advised by the Hon. Match Secretary in the match selection notification, as directed by Management Committee

10 Dress for code for matches selected in accordance with Men’s Rule 1(d)(i) & (ii) will be advised by the Hon. Match Secretary in the match selection notification, as directed by Management Committee

11 Teams for President Invitation Matches shall be selected in accordance with Men’s Rule 1(d)(i)

12 Dress for Presidents Invitation Matches will be advised by the Match Secretary in the match selection notification as directed by Management Committee

13 The official County pocket badge may be worn by the following members of affiliated Clubs:

i. Members who qualify for the Bowls England National Championships through the individual County Competitions.

ii. Members who have played in three Middleton Cup matches.

iii. Members who have played in five Eastern Counties League matches.

iv. Members who have played in five inter-county matches. This includes matches played against County Teams touring Norfolk and matches played against County teams during the County Tour but only two matches count in the first two years.

v. Members who qualify for the National Finals of all-male National Competitions run by Bowls England.

The pocket badge shall be purchased by the recipient

14 Members making 100 appearances or increments of 50 thereafter in the Middleton Cup shall receive a memento to reflect this.