Welcome to all visiting teams and those returning from Australia for the 118th Taranaki Men’s Open Fours. We also thank you if you are a team visiting Taranaki for the first time, we hope you enjoy your stay and enjoy what is the best week of Bowls in New Zealand.
We would like to thank our sponsors and supporters:
Auto City New Plymouth who are very generous in their support during the week, and a sponsor of the ever popular Taranaki Men’s Christmas Pairs
The New Plymouth Club sponsor of the Taranaki Men’s Open Fours Pairs Tournament. Enjoy their hospitality here in town during the week with meals, the bar and clubrooms open to visitors.
The Toi Foundation for supporting Bowls Taranaki and the running and management of the event.
Please be aware of any Health and Saftey advice during the week. Our supervisors are in charge at each venue, and please take their direction if required.
Some Conditions of Play to be aware of:
In a Morning game, the starting Jack for an End may not be delivered or redelivered after 1.30pm. Any Ends that are then not played, shall be completed after the conclusion of the Afternoon game. This Rule does NOT apply to Round 7.
First Round cards are to be completed with the names of ALL Team Members.
Score cards and Scoreboards are to be correctly filled in at all times. The card, signed by both Skips, is to be handed to the Supervisor or the Umpire immediately the Game is completed.
Leads and twos on the bank please so we can help to look after our greens.
All Teams are required to play all Rounds except the last Round.
All Seventh Round Games must be played – No Exceptions.
On behalf of the Tournament Committe we wish everyone a successful and enjoyable bowling holiday.