Alton Social Club Competition Rules

National, County and District competitions take preference.

The challenger, (top name of the draw), should offer two dates, one of which must be weekend, as soon as possible for the first round and within two days of the closing date of the previous round.

If the challenger fails to offer dates within two dates of the closing of the previous round the opponent becomes the challenger and shall offer two dates as above.

The challenger should make all arrangements for the game.

All rounds must be completed by the play by date.

NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN.

Competition rinks should be drawn except in the Ladies and Men’s Championships, where the challenger gets preference.

The players that take part in the first round of the competition, constitute “the team”.

One substitute may be used provided that they have not previously played in the competition.

FINALS WILL BE PLAYED DURING THE FINALS WEEK, MONDAY,14th to SATURDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER 2026.

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER IF YOU WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.