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11/02/2009 - Phil Lock - Replies to the Umpiring Question. |
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In reply to Dave Brannon's query, I would, as a qualified Spanish (provincial grade), and now an EBA National grade umpire, apply the law as stated in law 51.7 in this case. Any other substitutions are covered within law 51, and in my opinion they are very clear, and the singles game should have been forfeited by the offending player, had an umpire been in attendance, in an official capacity. However, in the absence of an umpire, it could be deemed that the captains' decision to allow the substitute, was the common sense factor taken, and as the game was allowed to continue, with both of the captains agreement, then the result should stand. The 'Foreword' on page 6, of the laws of the sport of bowls, does cover my comments as far as sportsmanship, fair play and common sense situations, are to be applied.
I must say that this situation could
be a cracking question, in any future umpiring examinations.
Best wishes to my friends in Spain.
Phil Lock, Weymouth, England.
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