MBC Mens Pairs 2026

Saturday 1 August 2026 · Mens Pairs · 14 rinks
Completed Standings
Field
28 / 28
56 players entered
Rounds scored
3 / 3
42 of 42 matches in
Points at stake
54
maximum per team over the day

Rounds

Round Scoring Draw Matches State
Round 1 3 sets of 6 · 10 pts Blind draw 14 scored
Round 2 18 ends · 22 pts Strength v strength 14 scored
Round 3 18 ends · 22 pts Strength v strength 14 scored

Leaders

Full table
Pos Team Skip Pts Diff
1 Q Darryll Thorburn 42 +36
2 C Andy Long 39 +32
3 Y Brett van Eyssen 39 +21
4 R Clark Ellis 37 +35
5 T Allan Nell 32 +19
6 B Anton Lundy 31 +13
7 V Jonathan Cochrane 31 +6
8 J Barry Redman 31 -7

Rules

1. The tournament is open to up to 28 pairs teams of men.
2. Starting time is 08h30 for 09h00.
3. 3 games of 18 ends each, 3 bowl pairs.
4. Scoring: First round - 3 sets of 6 ends - 2 pts per set + 4 pts for a win = 10 pts.
   2nd & 3rd rounds - 1 pt per end (18 ends) + 4 for a win = 22 pts.
   Where points are even shot profit will determine positions.
5. No trial ends, only one shot to count on the first end.
6. No burnt ends, spotting rule to apply on the 2m mark.
7. First game then tea, second game then lunch, third game then snacks.
8. First round is a blind draw, thereafter strength vs strength.
9. No team shall play another team more than once, with the possible exception of the final round.
10. There will be no umpire on duty - please request assistance from the adjacent rink if required.
11. Entry fee is R220 per player, which is R440 per team.
12. Prizes: Winning team R2 000; Second R1 400; Third R1 000; Fourth R600.
    Session Prizes: Wine (on shot difference). Top 4 winners excluded for session prizes.
    A team can only win 1 session prize.