Date: Saturday 20th September 2025
Location: St Peter, Soberton. SO32 3PE (13-1-24 )
Starting time: 10.00 meet for 10.30 start.
Rules:
1. All ringers in each team must be regular members of the band(s) that is (are) entering the team and must be Guild members.
2. Bands may enter two teams provided that the total number of entries is not excessive. Up to three ringers may ring in both teams from the same tower if there are insufficient members.
3. Two bands may enter a joint team.
4. Each team may have four minutes ringing in which to prepare for the test piece. The treble bell shall then be rung several times to indicate that the team is about to start the test piece.
5. The competition ringing will comprise either:
a. 224 changes in any Triples or Major method(s) of the team’s own choice. All of the changes (but not the rounds before or after) will be judged.
b. Call changes. The team may choose the changes to be rung but at minimum the treble, 3rd 5th and 7th must be called to lead. The opening rounds and the stand will not be judged. Teams must ring for at least seven minutes after the first change is called.
6. The decision of the Committee shall be final in any matter concerning the conduct of the competition and the interpretation of these rules.