PENNANT DRAWS- Season 2020-2021

The Pennant Draws have been a challenge this season due to uncertainty by clubs of having sufficient players, the “Border Bubble”, Swanpool and Mansfield being outside the Border Region, clubs Greens renovations and whether the border restrictions will be lifted prior to the commencement of Pennant.

However, after many drafts the Draws have been completed. Unfortunately, due to the many constraints created as a direct result of COVID the Draws have been manipulated to ensure all clubs in our region can compete. A copy of the Draws can be accessed on the link below.

All clubs need to be cognisant of the constraints that Mansfield, Swanpool and clubs over the border competing in their Divisions. Throughout the season both these clubs and clubs renovating Greens may need to swap their Home and Away games or play on alternate club Greens due to the “bubble”. If Swanpool or Mansfield are forced to look for an alternate club Green (to prevent their opposition travelling outside the bubble), if your club is approached it would be appreciated if you can accommodate their request to use your Greens.

We all need to maintain flexibility as Draws may be required to be further adjusted due to late withdrawal of sides. Additionally, the state governments may impose restrictions impacting on our ability to run Pennant.

Major change to Pennant – Season 2020-21. Due to current constraints on numbers inside clubhouses, outside gatherings and food handling hygiene the Pennant Committee has decided the the following:

• all Pennant to be 21 ends – played straight through (a refreshment break mid game allowed),
• no food to be provided – except for purchase within licenced clubs.
• all players are subject to the individual club “COVID Plan”

In the case of a major outbreak of COVID in our region Pennant will be postponed until it is safe to continue.

For a copy of the Pennant Draws: CLICK HERE