|
Rule |
Amendment |
Effect of change |
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1.8 |
Delete: “not exceed 96mm (3.78ins)”
Insert: “be 98mm (3.875ins)” |
To correct definition of size |
|
2.3 |
Delete rule |
To abolish trial ends |
|
4.2 |
Delete “umpire” and insert “referee” |
To standardise terms |
|
Delete “when they agree” |
To remove uncertainty |
|
6 |
Insert new rule 6.3: |
|
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(i) Only the Skip or designated player of
the team conceding the shot(s) should remove the counting wood(s)
from the head. These woods should be placed in a blank area of
the carpet to avoid possible confusion later.
(ii) Under no circumstances should members of the team claiming
the shot(s) touch or move any wood until after the final score
is agreed. |
To establish a correct procedure for scoring
each end of a match. |
|
7.1 |
Add: “or stopping and removing a foul
wood” to final paragraph. |
To allow touching the carpet in removing a
foul wood. |
|
7.7 |
Delete rule |
The rule is unnecessary as smoking in public
areas is now illegal. |
|
8.2 |
Delete: “declared a dead end and” |
To remove an inconsistency. |
