Cut Throat (Thursday Evenings)

● Players play as individuals for their own points, usually in groups of 3
● Can be played with 2, 3 or 4 bowls per player (fewer bowls = a quicker game)
● Number of ends is usually 12 or 14 and is agreed upon before the start of the game
● A total of 6 points are awarded in each end:
○ 3 points for the bowl closest to the jack
○ 2 points for the bowl second closest to the jack
○ 1 point for the bowl third closest to the jack
● Players bowl in the order shown on the scorecard; the first place player from the previous
end rolls the jack; the player who will bowl last in the order sets the jack

2-4-2 a.k.a Australian Pairs (Wednesday Evening League)

● Played in pairs but does not have a designated Lead or Skip
● Played with 4 bowls per player; number of ends is usually 14
● To begin play one player from each team stands at each end of the rink; the first players to
bowl will deliver 2 bowls each (alternating)
● After the first 4 bowls have been delivered, all players switch ends; the next two players
deliver 4 bowls each (alternating)
● Players switch ends again and the last 2 bowls are delivered to complete the end
● Each player will begin and end each end standing at the same side of the rink
● “Normal” scoring is used: one point for each bowl for one team that is closer to the jack than
any opposing bowl (same as curling scoring)