Rules for Scotland Quarter, Semi and National Finals 2020 Revised 17th August 2020
1. Qualification
1.1 Each league or other qualifying competition that has paid an entry fee will nominate a club(s) to represent it at the Quarter Finals and hence potentially progress to Semi and National Finals. Under normal circumstances, this would be the Champions. Any qualifying competition consisting of 1-8 teams is entitled to one entry, 9-16 teams: two entries, 17-24 teams: three entries, 25 upwards teams: four entries. The appropriate fee must be paid for each team entry.
Eligible Competitions will be permitted to enter more than one team by agreeing to nominate further clubs up to the maximum indicated above, who will be invited, without obligation, to play in the relevant JTG Scotland Quarter Final competition on payment of the appropriate entry fee.
In addition to those teams which qualify from a 2020 competition, clubs which have been invited to play in either a 2018 or 2019 regional will have the right to a wild card invitation to play in 2020 competition irrespective of whether they have been entered by their League by virtue of their performance in this year’s league
Normally not more than two clubs from the same league will be permitted to play in the same Quarter Final and qualified clubs who are hosting a regional final or a semi-final will not be permitted to play in that final.
Clubs hosting a JTG final in 2020 will also have the right to a wild card invitation to play in the 2020 competition irrespective of whether they have been entered by their relevant League by virtue of their performance in this year’s competition
1.2 A club cannot represent either the same league or two different leagues with the same team. However, a club may have more than one team representing a specific league or two different leagues where no player during the year has represented both teams. To activate this opportunity the relevant league(s) must confirm that the club has registered two distinct team rosters and there has been no crossover during the season.
1.3 The Winner in each of the Quarter Finals will qualify for either the East, West or North of Scotland Semi-Finals, and the Winner and Runner Up in each of the Semi-Finals will qualify for the Scotland National Final. The National Final will be filmed for inclusion in the JTG Championship TV programme.
1.4 (See also §6.2) Where the result of a quarter-final or a semi-final is very close, the Championship Committee reserves the right to invite a third placed team in any final, to progress to the next stage of the competition, in addition to the relevant first and second placed teams
1.5 The winners and runners up in the English, Scottish (see §6), and Welsh National Finals plus the Fred Daly Trophy Final in Ireland will normally qualify to be invited to participate in the Home Nations Final, to be staged overseas. A team squad of eight or a team squad of seven, plus the Junior Convenor, an Assistant JC and a Chef de Mission from each of the qualifying clubs will be invited as the official party to represent their countries in the Home Nations Final.
2. Age
The R&A definition of “junior” applies, i.e. a junior golfer is an amateur golfer who had not reached his/her 18th birthday in 2019.
3. Handicaps
3.1 The maximum playing handicap is 18 for boys and 24 for girls, though those with higher handicaps may of course still play, but off 18 or 24, as appropriate. Participating clubs and their parent leagues must ensure that every player has a handicap that reflects his or her true ability.
3.2 Where a player has a handicap of 18 or 24 or is restricted to those handicaps, by virtue of §3.1 above, that player will add any handicap adjustment shots available to the relevant maximum of 18 for boys and 24 for girls such that they could be playing off a higher handicap than the stated maximum, as indicated in §3.1 above
4. Teams at Quarter, Semi and National Finals
Each team will consist of six players each of whom must have represented the team in at least one relevant league or similar competition match during the current season. Exceptions to this rule will only be allowed with the agreement of the championship organizers in response to a written application for special dispensation. Names, handicaps etc of individual players from which the team for a final will be selected must be submitted to the organisers at least seven days before the relevant final is to be played.
5. Individual Scoring for Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and National Finals
The rounds, which have qualifying status for handicapping purposes, will be eighteen holes medal, with full handicap allowance for boys off medal tees. Girls will play with full handicap allowance off ladies tees, and will be allowed the difference between the men’s and ladies’ SSS. Each team’s playing order will be determined in accordance with current handicap.
6. Team Scoring at Scotland Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and National Finals
6.1 One gross score, not necessarily the best, plus the best four of the remaining five nett scores will be aggregated. In the event of a tie, the sixth player’s nett score will be taken into account. If the teams are still tied, then the sixth player’s nett scores over the back nine holes will be taken into account and then back six holes.
If the teams are still tied, then the combined gross scores of all six players over the back nine holes and then six holes will be taken into account. In the unlikely event of the teams still being tied, the “captains” will play a one hole, sudden death, gross score play- off.
6.2 Notwithstanding the above, if the next stage of the competition can accommodate an additional team, the Championship Committee reserves the right to invite a team, which is third by less than a stroke per player ie 5 strokes, to participate in the next stage as the “best loser”.
Two teams who played in the same regional will not normally be invited to play in the same semi- final unless it would entail unreasonable travelling or there were no slots available at alternative venues.
The first choice of semi-final will be the right of the relevant quarter final winner unless it depletes the scheduled venue or the semi of choice is already at capacity.
6.3 Except at the express instruction of the relevant JTG Event Officials, or the golf course staff, if any member of a team leaves the golf course, that player shall be deemed to be a “DQ” and to have presented a N/R card. If more than two members of the team N/R, then that team will be “DQ’d” and will not be eligible for a wild card entry for the following two years.
7. Distance Measuring Devices
Distance measuring devices are permitted.
8. Caddies/Bag Carriers/Trolley Pullers & Buggies
Caddies/bag carriers/trolley pullers etc. are not allowed. However, players may use an electric or pull trolley but may not use a buggy.
The exception to this rule is when a bona fide current medical certificate is presented by a Junior Organiser at registration in respect of a member of his/her team the relevant player may use a buggy. However, JTG cannot guarantee that the venue will have a buggy available for the player to hire.
9. Supporters/Team Officials
No advice on rulings, coaching, club selection etc may be given to the players on the course.
If, during the course of a round, players are in doubt as to a ruling, a second ball must be played to the conclusion of that hole, and the situation resolved at the end of the round with the designated Competition Rules official.
In a three-ball group, it is players A&B responsibility to warn their opponent if, in their joint views, outside interference is occurring in respect of the third player C in their group. Should a second warning be required, then players A&B must report the incident to the Tournament Director immediately on conclusion of the round.
On receiving such a report, the Competition Rules Official/Tournament Director will normally consider player C to be in breach of this rule which will lead to his/her disqualification. (In a two-ball match, it is solely player A’s responsibility to warn player B should outside interference in respect of player B occur).
Supporters must keep to the edges of the fairways and off the greens, and remain at least 25 metres from the players throughout play unless helping find a ‘lost ball’ (see below). However, supporters are encouraged to ball-spot and help look for lost balls.
Supporters buggies must stay on the paths at all times.
10. Slow Play
Slow play will not be tolerated. Players will be expected to keep up behind the match in front. Particularly slow play by an individual will result in a verbal warning. The relevant Competition Referee / Tournament Director will have the right to enforce a one shot penalty or more after two verbal warnings.
11. Bad Weather Provision - See Appendix A.
12. Behaviour / Code of Conduct – See Appendix B
The Organisers reserve the right to apply severe future sanctions on a club if any of its team members, Junior Convenor or supporters behave unacceptably on or off the course at a Junior Team Golf event.
It is the responsibility of the team management to ensure that the behaviour of themselves, their team members and supporters does not breach acceptable standards.
13. Disclaimer
By agreeing to play at any Junior Team Golf Ltd event, team managers accept full responsibility for any injury that may occur to any team member, and release and indemnify the event organisers from any actions, costs, damages, expenses or liability.
In order to fulfil the requirements of press and media, the team managers agree for individual players/members of the official party, both individually and as a group, to be photographed for print media and filmed for production of the television coverage of any Junior Team Golf event.
Junior Team Golf agrees that it shall not use the material to promote or report on anything other than the event itself, without parental or an individual’s permission, as appropriate.
APPENDIX A
BAD WEATHER PROVISION
11.1
If for whatever reason, a Quarter, Semi or National Final is cancelled in advance of the day itself, every effort will be made to reorganise the competition on a mutually convenient day, when a suitable venue is available and at least 60% of the qualifiers can play. ie four from six, three from five or two from four
If this is not possible to achieve in good time prior to the next round ie a semi or National Final, in order to determine who shall progress a simple draw by lot will be made by the Championship Director and teams will be immediately notified of the outcome.
11.2
If play has to be abandoned during the course of a Regional, Semi or National Final, the following procedure will be adopted in order to determine the winner and, where appropriate, the runner up:
11.2a
Where less than four players in any team have completed a minimum of six holes at the time of abandonment, the winner and, where applicable, the runner up, will be determined by a simple draw conducted by the ‘director’ of the relevant final, immediately after the abandonment has been confirmed.
11.2b
Where players from one or more of the teams have not fully completed their rounds when the event is abandoned, the scores of all finalists, taken to the same “base” hole(s), will be the “counting” scores.
Note: The relevant hole, referred to above and below as the “base” hole(s), will be the last hole completed, prior to the abandonment by players in the teams at the back of the field, i.e. who teed off last. The base hole must be the sixth or greater.
Where four or more players in every team have completed a minimum of 6 holes, then the scores to the base hole (no earlier than sixth) of all players in the competition will be taken to be “completed rounds”. Hence each team will have four, five or six players who have “completed rounds” and will have recorded scores which can count towards the team score.
Each team will have the same number of players counting i.e. 1 to 4, 1 to 5 or 1 to 6. Where a team has had more players having “completed rounds” the lowest ranked players score will be discarded automatically
The net scores for each player who has completed six or more holes will be computed in accordance with the CONGU rules governing such situations (Note 4 Page 64) ie, Strokes will be taken in accordance with handicap stroke index at each of the holes in the “Completed round”
A team’s score will then be computed by taking one gross score and up to four of the remaining net scores of the “completed round”, with a discard score in the normal way where all six players in every team have registered “completed rounds”.
APPENDIX B
BEHAVIOUR/CODE OF CONDUCT
12.1 As a JUNIOR MEMBER or TEAM MANAGER participating in the Home Nations Inter ClubClub Championship you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct.
You should NOT take part in any irresponsible, abusive, inappropriate or illegal behaviour which includes:
12.2 As a PARENT or CARER of a junior member attending a Junior Team Golf Home Nati Nations Inter-Club Championship Competition, you are expected to abide by the Follifollowing Code of Conduct.
Violations of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with by Junior Team Golf officials in conjunction with a representative of the individual/s home club/s.
APPENDIX C
CONDITIONS AND MODIFIED PLAYING RULES IN A COVID19 ENVIRONMENT
SOCIAL DISTANCING TO BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES
1. All 2020 competitions will be played in a 3-4 ball format with strict social distancing rules in place.
2. Players must maintain at least 2 metres spacing at all times - before the game, on the tee, on each hole and after the game has finished.
3. Players must not shake hands, or make any other form of physical contact with fellow players.
4. If a ball is potentially lost, search time is three minutes. The playing of a provisional ball is advised to help speed of play.
5. All bunkers will be deemed out of play and the player will be entitled to free FULL relief. That relief must be taken at the nearest point outside the bunker but not nearer the hole; a further one club length from the nearest point of relief is permitted but the drop must not be nearer the hole.
Note: The nearest point outside the bunker may be to the side or behind the bunker and it is accepted that in some circumstances that may provide the player with a better line to the green/hole.
Bunkers should be smoothed with a club or feet after retrieval of the ball. If a rake has not been removed it should not be used under any circumstances.
6. On the green, the flagstick must remain in the hole and not be touched for any reason.
7. All ball washers, rakes and other removable objects should not be available.
8. Teams will consist of six players with the team score being the cumulative of one gross, four net ie five scores with one discard. All as per normal JTG rules.
9. All players and spectators will abide by the current ie. at time of the relevant final, the protocols in place in respect of the facilities that are or are not available to visitors and how they should be utilised.
10. Rounds played in this seasons competition will not be qualifiers for individual handicap adjustment.
Note: These rules have been written as things stand today and some of the proposals do not strictly comply with the regular rules of golf but they are intended to make the completion of competitions possible.
These Rules may well be amended by Rules local to the host venue.
1.1 Each league or other qualifying competition that has paid an entry fee will nominate a club(s) to represent it at the Quarter Finals and hence potentially progress to Semi and National Finals. Under normal circumstances, this would be the Champions. Any qualifying competition consisting of 1-8 teams is entitled to one entry, 9-16 teams: two entries, 17-24 teams: three entries, 25 upwards teams: four entries. The appropriate fee must be paid for each team entry.
Eligible Competitions will be permitted to enter more than one team by agreeing to nominate further clubs up to the maximum indicated above, who will be invited, without obligation, to play in the relevant JTG Scotland Quarter Final competition on payment of the appropriate entry fee.
In addition to those teams which qualify from a 2020 competition, clubs which have been invited to play in either a 2018 or 2019 regional will have the right to a wild card invitation to play in 2020 competition irrespective of whether they have been entered by their League by virtue of their performance in this year’s league
Normally not more than two clubs from the same league will be permitted to play in the same Quarter Final and qualified clubs who are hosting a regional final or a semi-final will not be permitted to play in that final.
Clubs hosting a JTG final in 2020 will also have the right to a wild card invitation to play in the 2020 competition irrespective of whether they have been entered by their relevant League by virtue of their performance in this year’s competition
1.2 A club cannot represent either the same league or two different leagues with the same team. However, a club may have more than one team representing a specific league or two different leagues where no player during the year has represented both teams. To activate this opportunity the relevant league(s) must confirm that the club has registered two distinct team rosters and there has been no crossover during the season.
1.3 The Winner in each of the Quarter Finals will qualify for either the East, West or North of Scotland Semi-Finals, and the Winner and Runner Up in each of the Semi-Finals will qualify for the Scotland National Final. The National Final will be filmed for inclusion in the JTG Championship TV programme.
1.4 (See also §6.2) Where the result of a quarter-final or a semi-final is very close, the Championship Committee reserves the right to invite a third placed team in any final, to progress to the next stage of the competition, in addition to the relevant first and second placed teams
1.5 The winners and runners up in the English, Scottish (see §6), and Welsh National Finals plus the Fred Daly Trophy Final in Ireland will normally qualify to be invited to participate in the Home Nations Final, to be staged overseas. A team squad of eight or a team squad of seven, plus the Junior Convenor, an Assistant JC and a Chef de Mission from each of the qualifying clubs will be invited as the official party to represent their countries in the Home Nations Final.
2. Age
The R&A definition of “junior” applies, i.e. a junior golfer is an amateur golfer who had not reached his/her 18th birthday in 2019.
3. Handicaps
3.1 The maximum playing handicap is 18 for boys and 24 for girls, though those with higher handicaps may of course still play, but off 18 or 24, as appropriate. Participating clubs and their parent leagues must ensure that every player has a handicap that reflects his or her true ability.
3.2 Where a player has a handicap of 18 or 24 or is restricted to those handicaps, by virtue of §3.1 above, that player will add any handicap adjustment shots available to the relevant maximum of 18 for boys and 24 for girls such that they could be playing off a higher handicap than the stated maximum, as indicated in §3.1 above
4. Teams at Quarter, Semi and National Finals
Each team will consist of six players each of whom must have represented the team in at least one relevant league or similar competition match during the current season. Exceptions to this rule will only be allowed with the agreement of the championship organizers in response to a written application for special dispensation. Names, handicaps etc of individual players from which the team for a final will be selected must be submitted to the organisers at least seven days before the relevant final is to be played.
5. Individual Scoring for Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and National Finals
The rounds, which have qualifying status for handicapping purposes, will be eighteen holes medal, with full handicap allowance for boys off medal tees. Girls will play with full handicap allowance off ladies tees, and will be allowed the difference between the men’s and ladies’ SSS. Each team’s playing order will be determined in accordance with current handicap.
6. Team Scoring at Scotland Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and National Finals
6.1 One gross score, not necessarily the best, plus the best four of the remaining five nett scores will be aggregated. In the event of a tie, the sixth player’s nett score will be taken into account. If the teams are still tied, then the sixth player’s nett scores over the back nine holes will be taken into account and then back six holes.
If the teams are still tied, then the combined gross scores of all six players over the back nine holes and then six holes will be taken into account. In the unlikely event of the teams still being tied, the “captains” will play a one hole, sudden death, gross score play- off.
6.2 Notwithstanding the above, if the next stage of the competition can accommodate an additional team, the Championship Committee reserves the right to invite a team, which is third by less than a stroke per player ie 5 strokes, to participate in the next stage as the “best loser”.
Two teams who played in the same regional will not normally be invited to play in the same semi- final unless it would entail unreasonable travelling or there were no slots available at alternative venues.
The first choice of semi-final will be the right of the relevant quarter final winner unless it depletes the scheduled venue or the semi of choice is already at capacity.
6.3 Except at the express instruction of the relevant JTG Event Officials, or the golf course staff, if any member of a team leaves the golf course, that player shall be deemed to be a “DQ” and to have presented a N/R card. If more than two members of the team N/R, then that team will be “DQ’d” and will not be eligible for a wild card entry for the following two years.
7. Distance Measuring Devices
Distance measuring devices are permitted.
8. Caddies/Bag Carriers/Trolley Pullers & Buggies
Caddies/bag carriers/trolley pullers etc. are not allowed. However, players may use an electric or pull trolley but may not use a buggy.
The exception to this rule is when a bona fide current medical certificate is presented by a Junior Organiser at registration in respect of a member of his/her team the relevant player may use a buggy. However, JTG cannot guarantee that the venue will have a buggy available for the player to hire.
9. Supporters/Team Officials
No advice on rulings, coaching, club selection etc may be given to the players on the course.
If, during the course of a round, players are in doubt as to a ruling, a second ball must be played to the conclusion of that hole, and the situation resolved at the end of the round with the designated Competition Rules official.
In a three-ball group, it is players A&B responsibility to warn their opponent if, in their joint views, outside interference is occurring in respect of the third player C in their group. Should a second warning be required, then players A&B must report the incident to the Tournament Director immediately on conclusion of the round.
On receiving such a report, the Competition Rules Official/Tournament Director will normally consider player C to be in breach of this rule which will lead to his/her disqualification. (In a two-ball match, it is solely player A’s responsibility to warn player B should outside interference in respect of player B occur).
Supporters must keep to the edges of the fairways and off the greens, and remain at least 25 metres from the players throughout play unless helping find a ‘lost ball’ (see below). However, supporters are encouraged to ball-spot and help look for lost balls.
Supporters buggies must stay on the paths at all times.
10. Slow Play
Slow play will not be tolerated. Players will be expected to keep up behind the match in front. Particularly slow play by an individual will result in a verbal warning. The relevant Competition Referee / Tournament Director will have the right to enforce a one shot penalty or more after two verbal warnings.
11. Bad Weather Provision - See Appendix A.
12. Behaviour / Code of Conduct – See Appendix B
The Organisers reserve the right to apply severe future sanctions on a club if any of its team members, Junior Convenor or supporters behave unacceptably on or off the course at a Junior Team Golf event.
It is the responsibility of the team management to ensure that the behaviour of themselves, their team members and supporters does not breach acceptable standards.
13. Disclaimer
By agreeing to play at any Junior Team Golf Ltd event, team managers accept full responsibility for any injury that may occur to any team member, and release and indemnify the event organisers from any actions, costs, damages, expenses or liability.
In order to fulfil the requirements of press and media, the team managers agree for individual players/members of the official party, both individually and as a group, to be photographed for print media and filmed for production of the television coverage of any Junior Team Golf event.
Junior Team Golf agrees that it shall not use the material to promote or report on anything other than the event itself, without parental or an individual’s permission, as appropriate.
APPENDIX A
BAD WEATHER PROVISION
11.1
If for whatever reason, a Quarter, Semi or National Final is cancelled in advance of the day itself, every effort will be made to reorganise the competition on a mutually convenient day, when a suitable venue is available and at least 60% of the qualifiers can play. ie four from six, three from five or two from four
If this is not possible to achieve in good time prior to the next round ie a semi or National Final, in order to determine who shall progress a simple draw by lot will be made by the Championship Director and teams will be immediately notified of the outcome.
11.2
If play has to be abandoned during the course of a Regional, Semi or National Final, the following procedure will be adopted in order to determine the winner and, where appropriate, the runner up:
11.2a
Where less than four players in any team have completed a minimum of six holes at the time of abandonment, the winner and, where applicable, the runner up, will be determined by a simple draw conducted by the ‘director’ of the relevant final, immediately after the abandonment has been confirmed.
11.2b
Where players from one or more of the teams have not fully completed their rounds when the event is abandoned, the scores of all finalists, taken to the same “base” hole(s), will be the “counting” scores.
Note: The relevant hole, referred to above and below as the “base” hole(s), will be the last hole completed, prior to the abandonment by players in the teams at the back of the field, i.e. who teed off last. The base hole must be the sixth or greater.
Where four or more players in every team have completed a minimum of 6 holes, then the scores to the base hole (no earlier than sixth) of all players in the competition will be taken to be “completed rounds”. Hence each team will have four, five or six players who have “completed rounds” and will have recorded scores which can count towards the team score.
Each team will have the same number of players counting i.e. 1 to 4, 1 to 5 or 1 to 6. Where a team has had more players having “completed rounds” the lowest ranked players score will be discarded automatically
The net scores for each player who has completed six or more holes will be computed in accordance with the CONGU rules governing such situations (Note 4 Page 64) ie, Strokes will be taken in accordance with handicap stroke index at each of the holes in the “Completed round”
A team’s score will then be computed by taking one gross score and up to four of the remaining net scores of the “completed round”, with a discard score in the normal way where all six players in every team have registered “completed rounds”.
APPENDIX B
BEHAVIOUR/CODE OF CONDUCT
12.1 As a JUNIOR MEMBER or TEAM MANAGER participating in the Home Nations Inter ClubClub Championship you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct.
- Help create and maintain an environment free of fear and harassment.
- Demonstrate fair play and apply golf’s standards both on and off the course.
- Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.
- Respect age, gender, physical, cultural and racial differences.
- Tell someone in authority if you are leaving a venue or competition.
- Treat competition organisers venue staff, team management, coaches and golf club members with respect.
You should NOT take part in any irresponsible, abusive, inappropriate or illegal behaviour which includes:
- Consuming alcohol or illegal or performance-enhancing drugs or stimulants.
- Smoking.
- Using foul language.
- Publicly using critical or disrespectful descriptions of others.
12.2 As a PARENT or CARER of a junior member attending a Junior Team Golf Home Nati Nations Inter-Club Championship Competition, you are expected to abide by the Follifollowing Code of Conduct.
- Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
- Discourage unfair play and help your child to recognise good performance, not just results. Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all
- Discourage arguing with club & competition staff/officials and publicly accept officials' judgements.
- Never force your child to take part in sport and never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes but support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their sport
- Use correct and proper language at all times.
- Never use threatening or abusive behaviour towards children, officials, coaches or other parents.
Violations of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with by Junior Team Golf officials in conjunction with a representative of the individual/s home club/s.
APPENDIX C
CONDITIONS AND MODIFIED PLAYING RULES IN A COVID19 ENVIRONMENT
SOCIAL DISTANCING TO BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES
1. All 2020 competitions will be played in a 3-4 ball format with strict social distancing rules in place.
2. Players must maintain at least 2 metres spacing at all times - before the game, on the tee, on each hole and after the game has finished.
3. Players must not shake hands, or make any other form of physical contact with fellow players.
4. If a ball is potentially lost, search time is three minutes. The playing of a provisional ball is advised to help speed of play.
5. All bunkers will be deemed out of play and the player will be entitled to free FULL relief. That relief must be taken at the nearest point outside the bunker but not nearer the hole; a further one club length from the nearest point of relief is permitted but the drop must not be nearer the hole.
Note: The nearest point outside the bunker may be to the side or behind the bunker and it is accepted that in some circumstances that may provide the player with a better line to the green/hole.
Bunkers should be smoothed with a club or feet after retrieval of the ball. If a rake has not been removed it should not be used under any circumstances.
6. On the green, the flagstick must remain in the hole and not be touched for any reason.
7. All ball washers, rakes and other removable objects should not be available.
8. Teams will consist of six players with the team score being the cumulative of one gross, four net ie five scores with one discard. All as per normal JTG rules.
9. All players and spectators will abide by the current ie. at time of the relevant final, the protocols in place in respect of the facilities that are or are not available to visitors and how they should be utilised.
10. Rounds played in this seasons competition will not be qualifiers for individual handicap adjustment.
Note: These rules have been written as things stand today and some of the proposals do not strictly comply with the regular rules of golf but they are intended to make the completion of competitions possible.
These Rules may well be amended by Rules local to the host venue.
