Venue
Situated in the heart of Scotland, between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Deer Park Golf and Country Club in Livingston is one of Scotland’s most respected bowling centres.
As well as bowling, the country club also offers Golf and other Leisure activities for its members.
Group Divisions
The Triple Crown consists of 4 teams of 4 athletes:
- Boys
- 15 and Under
- 18 and Under
- Girls
- 15 and Under
- 18 and Under
For 15 and Under – athletes must not reach the age of 16 before 1st September 2023
For 18 and Under – athlete must not reach the age of 19 before 1st September 2023
Format
- Singles
- Doubles
- Trios
- Team
- Mixed Doubles
- Masters
The tournament will be run under the general tournament and playing rules of EBF and the Triple Crown
Schedule
| Wed 23rd | 1500-2030 | Practice |
| Team Managers Meeting | ||
| Thurs 24th | 0830-0915 | Opening Ceremony |
| 0930-1330 | Singles (6 games) | |
| 1330-1430 | Lane Maintenance | |
| 1430-1830 | Singles (6 games) | |
| 1830-1900 | Medal Presentation | |
| Fri 25th | 0830-1015 | Doubles (3 games) |
| 1015-1115 | Lane Maintenance | |
| 1115-1300 | Doubles (3 games) | |
| 1300-1400 | Lane Maintenance & Medal Presentation | |
| 1400-1545 | Doubles (3 games) | |
| 1545-1645 | Lane Maintenance | |
| 1645-1830 | Doubles (3 games) | |
| 1830-1900 | Medal Presentation | |
| Sat 26th | 0900-1130 | Trios (3 games) |
| 1130-1230 | Lane Maintenance | |
| 1230-1500 | Trios (3 games) | |
| 1500-1600 | Lane Maintenance & Medal Presentation | |
| 1600-1800 | Mixed Doubles ( 3 games) | |
| 1800-1830 | Medal Presentation | |
| Sun 27th | 0830-1130 | Teams (3 games) |
| 1130-1230 | Lane Maintenance | |
| 1230-1545 | Teams (3 games) | |
| 1545-1645 | Lane Maintenance | |
| 1645-1745 | Masters R/Robin (top 4) | |
| 1900-late | Victory Banquet |
Official pattern length: 41 +- 1ft
Playing Schedule will follow after Form A received from all countries
Official Practice
Each country will have official practice for 1 hour. The cost of official practice will be included in the overall per team cost.
This will begin from 15:00pm on Wednesday 23rd August.
Team Manager's Meeting
The Team Manager’s meeting will be held at the bowling centre
Propose date/ time – Wednesday 23rd August at 19:30 – to be confirmed once team arrival times are known
Playing Rules
The Tournament will be run under the general tournament and playing rules of EBF.
To ensure all countries are abreast of the nuances bowling on String Pins, STB will create a short series of videos. These will show examples of pinfall that counts and when pins should be re-spotted and scores amended according to rules when playing on String Pins.
A virtual session will be scheduled in advance of the Tournament, where we will walk through and discuss the scenarios and videos.
Pin and lane marshals will be assigned to ensure consistent compliance.
A short reminder will also be included in the managers meeting.
Hotels
Athlete or team hotels
For Supporters / families, there are several other Hotels around Livingston or towards Edinburgh.
Victory Banquet
We’d like to welcome all parents and supporters to the victory banquet where we promise a great night including presentation of the Triple Crown Trophy, celebrating the success of the tournament. Please encourage folks to join us!
The Victory Banquet will be held at Deer Park Golf and Country Club on Sunday 27th August, 19:30 til late.
A banquet ticket will be provided for 1 Team Manager per country (included in team fee).
Additional banquet tickets are available for supporters at £30 per person. We have capacity for 180 people.
Fees
The entry fee for the event is £440 per team (of four). This includes:
- Qualifying and masters bowling
- 1 hr official practice
- Banquet ticket for athletes
- Banquet ticket for 1 coach per team
A banquet ticket will be provided for 1 Team Manager per country (free of charge).
Spectator entry and car-parking at the venue is free.
Travel
Livingston is situated just off the M8, Scotland’s Central motorway. The closest airport is Edinburgh Airport (approx. 20-30 mins). Glasgow International Airport is also close by (approx. 50 mins).
Deadlines & FOrms
- Participation Registration (Form A) – 26th March
- Hotel Reservation Information (Form B) – 26th March
- Full Delegation Information (Form C) – 28th May
- Full Delegation Invoice Payment – 25th June
- Supporters Banquet Tickets (Form D) – 30th July
- Practice Time Registration (Form E) – 30th July
- Supporters Banquet Ticket Payment – 30th July