1: Competitions will be draw as many team players as possible on neutral venues to create an even playing field.
2: All entrance monies will be paid in advance, and the venue draw will be advised to each team captain at least two weeks prior to the date of the competitions. There will be no refunds of entrance fees after the date that the venue draw is made.
3: Players must play their competitions at their drawn venue. Any player arriving at a venue other than that advised on the venue draw sheet, will be refused entry to the competition.
4: All entrants must register to the designated draw controller at the venue by 8:20pm on the night of the competition. The draw controller reserves the right to eliminate anybody registering after this time.
5: The board draw will be advised by the draw controller at 8:30pm with the first match commencing shortly afterwards. All matches in competitions will be best of three legs, the order of play decided by the toss of a coin before the first, and if appropriate, third legs.
6: Singles are played from 501. Pairs 601 and Fours 701.
7: All losing players must remain to chalk the following game on the board.
8: One player from each venue will qualify for finals night. The draw controller will be responsible for ensuring that the winners are advised before Wednesday of the following week.
9: In the event of any discrepancy, the draw controller will act as the referee, and their decision is final.