1. LAWS

All matches shall be played in accordance with the Crystal Mark edition of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls (including domestic regulations for Australia), with full control of all matches being in the hands of the Tournament Committee.

2. FORMAT

Invitations will be extended to highly qualified representative players (men's and ladies') taking past and current achievements into consideration. Any selected player who withdraws from the Tournament before the commencement of play in the first match of the first round of sectional play shall be replaced by another player at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.

a) The Tournament will be limited to twelve men and twelve lady bowlers who will be drawn into two sections of six players each - six men and six ladies - on a Round Robin principle, ie each player in each section will play a match against the other five players in that section.

b) The two section winners, and runners-up, men &  ladies, will  play in semi finals and final according to the draw to determine a winner and a runner-up.

c) The losing semi finalists will be declared equal thirds

3. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

This committee will be in control of all matches, players and officials and shall have the power to make, alter or add to any conditions it deems necessary, should play be interrupted by unforeseen circumstances. The decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final in all matters relating to the conduct of the Tournament including any matters arising prior to the commencement of the Tournament. 

4. BOWLS TESTING 

May be conducted by the Tournament Committee at any time during this event. 

5. GREEN OFFICIALS 

Accredited National umpires will be appointed by the Tournament Committee to officiate at all matches. Markers and scoreboard attendants will also be appointed for each match. 

6. INSPECTING THE HEAD 

The head may not be visited until the player has played his/her third bowl. 

7. COMMENCEMENT OF PLAY 

Play in all matches shall commence strictly in accordance with the times as set out in the Tournament format. Two trial ends with four bowls shall be permitted prior to the commencement of play in each match. Should a player receive a forfeit in the first round of each day's play, he or she may practice on the vacant rink, subject to the Tournament Committee granting permission and provided there is sufficient time available without delaying

In the event of a player failing to fulfil or complete a match after the commencement of play through illness or any other cause, their opponent will receive a WIN and shall be credited with two points for the win and a shots margin equal to the average of net shots won in all matches played in that round in that section. Fractions shall count.

All matches shall be twenty-five shots up. Any shots in excess of twenty-five will not be considered in the event of a count-back being necessary to decide a section winner.

10. DEAD ENDS

Dead End rule will apply if by the effect of play the jack leaves the rink of play over the front ditch, finishes less than 20 metres from the mat line or leaves the rink over the side boundaries, it shall be replayed.

11. SECTION WINNERS & RUNNERS-UP

These will be decided as follows:

a) The player with the highest number of match wins.

b) Should two or more players complete the sectional play with an equal number of match wins, the player with the greatest number of shots up shall be the winner.

c) If match wins and the margin of net shots are equal, the player with the highest proportion of "shots for" divided by "shots against" shall be the winner.

12. INTERRUPTED PLAY

In the event of inclement weather or any other cause, any or all of the following conditions may be applied:

a) Alter the programmed playing times

b) Declare the section winners and runners-up after any number of completed rounds. Such winners and runners-up shall become finalists, as detailed in Condition 2 (b) and (c) hereof.

c) Transfer any or all matches to the Indoor Bowls Complex.

13. PRIZE MONEY

Prize money will be allocated as follows:

In addition $50 will be paid to the winners of all games up to the completion of sectional play. Trophies will also be awarded to the winners and runners-up.

14. ATTIRE

Competitors shall wear uniform as specified and approved by Tweed Heads Bowls Club - shirt and headgear as supplied. Ladies - white garments e.g. skirt, tailored shorts, peddle pushers or slacks. Men - white or cream trousers and shoes during play (shorts NOT permitted). During interview and official occasions Golden Nugget sponsors clothes and products only to be displayed.

15. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

Players are requested to wear their state or club jacket and shirts and caps as received by THBC at both ceremonies. All players SHALL be required to be in attendance at both ceremonies.