Gipson Trophy - Competition Rules

1. Only one team may represent one tower. Ringers should be representative of their tower either for Sunday Services or Practice nights. No ringer may ring for more than one tower during the competition.
2. Fixtures will be made for Home and Away on a regular basis during one year. It is expected that the fixture list will contain a maximum of two competitions per month.
3. Competing teams are allowed only one extra ringer in the case of illness, meeting short etc. This ringer need not necessarily be attached to the Ely Diocesan Association.
4. Postponements are allowed on the understanding that the re-arranged fixture is completed within one calendar month of the original date. Failure to complete a tie for any reason, will result in a win for the opposing team.
5. Home teams are hosts on their practice nights to their opposition. A toss of a coin will be made for who rings first or second. Test pieces may be rung in full attendance if agreed by both Captains.
6. The test pieces are to be judged by a neutral ringer or ringers. The judges decision is final.
7. The home team are responsible for arranging the judge.
8. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss.
9. The test pieces may be agreed in length and method by the Captains beforehand, however, a five bell band are not expected to ring more than five, and a six bell band should not ring more than six, unless agreed beforehand.
10. Results are to be forwarded by the Home Tower Captain to the competition organiser.
11. In the case of an overall tie the leading teams will meet for a head-to-head competition to decide the winner.
12. The trophy will be presented at the next available full District meeting, Annual Striking Competition or Annual General Meeting at the discretion of the Secretary.

The trophy is kindly donated by John and Joan Gipson of Meldreth.