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Countdown to Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

Qualifying Standards IOM Flat Green Bowling Association
Commonwealth Games Gold Coast, Australia 2018
The Selection Committee of the IOMFGBA will select a squad for consideration by the CGA IOM for the Gold Coast Australia in 2018. The
final selection will be by the CGA IOM and will be based on participation and performance in all formats and disciplines at the following World,
European and UK open competitions during the qualifying period, October 2015 - December 2017.
At least 1 of the objectives outlined needs to be achieved during the qualifying period for any athlete to be considered for selection. Having
achieved the minimum standard all athletes will be expected to endeavour to increase their participation and standing in as many events as
possible.
Only players who have met the minimum requirements under these Standards will be considered. In deciding the team to be recommended to the
CGA IOM the Association’s Selectors will consider the Standard(s) that the player has satisfied, the timing of achieving these and their current
form and fitness. The selection of the squad and the positions in which they will play will be at the sole discretion of the Association’s Selectors.
Clive McGreal
Director Lawn Bowls CGA IOM

Competition	Date	Location	Entry By	Frequency	No of Competitors	Required Position
World Champion of Champions	Nov16-22 2015	Australia	IOM Singles Champions 1 male 1 female	Annual	All World Bowls affiliated countries eligible, max 40	Top 8 finish
World Champion of Champions	Nov 2016	Australia	IOM Singles Champion 1 male 1 female	Annual	All World Bowls affiliated countries eligible, max 40	Top 8 finish
World Champion of Champions	Nov 2017	Australia	IOM Singles Champion 1 male 1 female	Annual	All World Bowls affiliated countries eligible, max 40	Top 8 finish
World Cup Singles	March 2016	Australia	Selection 1 male 1 female	Annual	All World Bowls affiliated countries eligible, max 40	Top 8 finish
World Cup Singles	March/April 2017	Australia	Selection 1 male 1 female	Annual	All World Bowls affiliated countries eligible, max 40	Top 8 finish
Atlantic Championships	Nov 30 to Dec 14 2015	Cyprus	Selection Up to: 5 males 5 females	Every 2 years	approx. 20 countries	Top 8 finish
Atlantic Championships	Nov/Dec 2017	TBC	Selection Up to: 5 males 5 females	Selection Up to: 5 males 5 females	approx. 20 countries	Top 8 finish
European Championships	Oct 11-16 2015	Israel	Selection 2 males 2 females	Every 2 years	approx. 16 countries	Top 8 finish
European Championships	Oct 2017	Ireland	Selection 2 males 2 females	Every 2 years	approx. 16 countries	Top 8 finish
Dutch International Invitation	May 2016	Holland	Selection 2 males 2 females	Every 2 years	approx. 16 countries	Top 8 finish
British Isles Bowls Council Championships	Sept 2016	TBC	Selection Up to 5 males	Annual	7 nations	Event Finalist in any discipline (last 2)
British Isles Bowls Council Championships	Sept 2017	TBC	Selection Up to 5 males	Annual	7 nations	Event Finalist in any discipline (last 2)
Any International Invitation event hosted by member countries of World Bowls	TBC	TBC	Selection	Approx. 2 per year	Minimum 6 countries	Depends on format of events, top 50% finish expected
Test Series while representing Isle of Man or Europe	TBC	TBC	Selection	Approx. 1 every 2 years	approx. 16 countries	a win in 50% of matches played
Test Series representing Isle of Man versus any accredited nation affiliated to World Bowls	TBC	TBC	Selection	Approx 1 every 2 years	40 nations worldwide	a win in 50% of matches played
Any other event that the IOM may qualify for based on performance in above competitions or International Competitions yet to be finalised	TBC	TBC	Selection			Depends on format of events, top 50% placing or win in 50% of matches expected.
UK open events	TBC	Home Countries	Self Application	Annual	100-300	Last 16
International Open Events	TBC	Open entry	Self Application	Annual	Minimum 16	Last 16