The Maghull League is establishing a mini league competition for teams of 4 and is asking for teams to enter by next weekend as the League is due to start on the 10 August. Ideally teams will have 6 in the squad to allow for holidays etc. If you would like to enter as an individual (and we will put teams together) or put a team together yourself, can you contact the Club Treasurer (Martin Roberts) stating which green you want to play on and the Club will do its best to put all arrangements in place and will be in touch during next week when we have assessed demand and how we can best organise things. You will need to be a club member to be part of one of the teams.

Further details are set out below.

MAGHULL LEAGUE 4 A SIDE COMPETITION

Open to all teams / players from Maghull, Ormskirk, Formby, Aughton & Southport leagues

Matches played on Mondays and Tuesday/Wednesday evenings from Monday 10^th August

£20 per team. All money paid out in prizes

Prize money dependant on completion of fixtures

Teams must register no more than 6 players – Players may be added at a later date if players become unavailable

Clubs/greens can field up to four teams.

7 teams per division. Play each other twice (home and away)

Divisions will be set based on ability/experience of players.

RULES• 6.30pm start in August, 6.15pm start in September• Away team practice only 15 minutes prior to start• All games 21 up• No more than four blocks on the green at any time• Teams to rearrange postponed games within 10 days• All games to be completed by final fixture date​• Scoring:o One point per individual wino Home aggregate win: One pointo Away aggregate win: Two pointso Aggregate tied: 1/2 point for home team, one points for away team• If league positions are tied, team with highest aggregate will finish higher.

CLUBS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE

·         Working toilet facilities

·         Hand sanitizer

·         Sign in / out sheet for all players / visitors to sign

·         Disinfectant spray and disposable towels for cleaning equipment

·         Clubs must agree to the guidelines set by the league

IF ANY PLAYER OR CLUBS BREACHES THE GUIDELINES SET, THEY RUN THE RISK OF BEING THROWN OUT OF THE LEAGUE. ENTRANCE FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.

All clubs must follow the guidance set out by the BCCBGA:

Click to access Phase-3-Opening-of-Crown-Green-Bowls-July-2020.pdf

Captains of each team must read the guidelines and make their players aware of them. Captains will need to confirm to the league that their players are aware of the guidelines before matches commence.

ESSENTIAL RULES• No more than 30 persons to be allowed on / around green• All players/visitors MUST sanitize hands upon entering/leaving the premises• All players MUST sign in/out when entering/leaving the premises. Full name and telephone number must be provided.• All players MUST disinfect all equipment before/after playing• Players can share a jack/mat during a match should they wish, however, if a player or club feels uncomfortable doing so and wishes to use own jack/mat then this must be adhered to. In this instance, an ‘up to date’ jack does not have to be used• Players must stay 2 metres apart or 1 metre if wearing a mask• Player safety is our biggest priority. Treat all players with respect at all times. If a player wishes to take further steps to ensure their own safety, please respect their wishes• DO NOT shake hands• Use common sense at all times• Players take responsibility for their own actions• DO NOT attend a green if you feel unwell or have any COVID symptoms• If you have any symptoms within 14 days of attending a green you MUST seek medical advice and also inform the league.