Commonwealth Games Formats Finalised

World Bowls, the world governing body for flat, outdoor bowls, has announced the finalised format of play for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Kelvingrove, Glasgow, from 23rd July to 2nd August.

The singles shall be played first to 21 shots; pairs will be three bowls each and 15 ends; triples will be two bowls and 15 ends and fours will be two bowls and 15 ends.

There has been an imposition put in place of two hours 15 minutes (not including trial ends) for all sectional (group stage) matches. There will be no time limits for the knockout stages but the usual rules for slow play will apply.