WORLD BOWLS-PRESS RELEASE

2012 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE

The 2012 World Championships in Australia will reach a thrilling climax following the recent decision to adopt a new finals format for the prestigious event.

Following World Bowls' recent discussions with the World Bowls 2012 Organising Committee, it has been agreed that the finals of all disciplines will be staged at the conclusion of the tournament in Adelaide, paving the way for a highly entertaining finish to the event.

It was also decided that the World Championships would continue to use the 'Traditional' format of play for all disciplines, rather than sets play, as the sport's finest exponents go in search of glory.

Following on from the success of this year's event in Christchurch, New Zealand, the 2012 World Championships will be staged at Lockleys Bowling Club in South Australia and will feature the world's top 24 countries in both men's and women's events.

According to World Bowls Chief Executive Gary Smith, the decision to amend the schedule of play, as well as the acceptance of 'Traditional' play as the format of choice, will ensure the success of the event to be hosted in South Australia.

"The preparations for the 2012 World Championships are progressing very nicely," Mr Smith said.

"I am pleased to confirm that we will be continuing to use the 'Traditional' format of play at the World Championships, which will reach an exciting conclusion by altering the schedule of play to allow the finals of all disciplines to be held at the end of the tournament."

(Any enquiries relating to this press release should be addressed to Gary Smith, Chief Executive, World Bowls, Sportscotland, Caledonia House, Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ, Scotland TEL: +44 (0)131-317-9764 FAX: +44 (0)131-317-9765 EMAIL: worldbowls@btconnect.com

20th May 2008

 

CHANGES TO THE LAWS OF THE SPORT

At the biennial meeting of World Bowls held in Christchurch, New Zealand on 24th January 2008, a notice of motion to amend Law 15.2 (Tie Breaker) was approved. The amended Law has been incorporated into the Laws of the Sport and is effective immediately. Full details can be found at 15.2 of the Laws of the Sport.