KNOCKOUT MATCH RULES
1.	Four rinks of Triples from each club will take part in each round, but need not be registered as a team. One lady/man member at least, must be included in each of the four rinks
2.	The rounds must be played with two triples at home and two triples away at the same time and on the same date. The combined score will decide the winner of that round.
3.	Games are to be of 18 ends and 1 extra end is to be played at the home drawn venue only. This will only count in the event of a draw.
4.	The score of games will count if forced to be abandoned after 11 ends have been played. If less than 11 ends have been played on either or both games then both games must be replayed.
5.	Preliminary rounds to be played by 4th June. First rounds to be played by 2nd July. Semi-Finals to be playd by 23rd July. The Final is to be played by 12th August.
6.	The home drawn club is to notify its opposing side and arrange the fixture. Clubs not arriving for games will be adjudged  defaulters and withdrawn from the competition.
7.	The Final will be played on a Neutral Green with all Triples playing on the same green. The Neutral green will be arranged by the League Secretary.
8.	To decide who starts the Match a coin is to be tossed to see who has the option of the Jack.
9.	In all matches, match score cards will be placed face down, paired off and rink numbers marked up by the visiting captain.
10.	The Knockout competition is to be played under Bowls England & the World Bowls rules, unless domestic rules apply.
11.	If a player/team fails to appear and be ready to play within 30 minutes after the agreed time for the tie, the opponent(s) may claim a "walk-over".
	The Home Teams are responsible for completing the Match Result Cards & returning them to the League Secretary, as soon as possible. (Amended & Confirmed at the AGM on 18th March 2008)