Eligibility and Badging criteria (March 2018)
| Age Range | Type of Event | Examples | Eligibility Criteria | Award upon 1st appearance | Award of Flash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Inter-County Championship Match | Middleton Cup/Johns Trophy | Selection based on proven performance | Upon 4th appearance. "Midd. Cup/Johns Trophy" flash | |
| Inter-County Double Rink | Balcomb Trophy/Walker Cup | Selection based on proven performance | Upon 2nd appearance, "Double Rink" flash | ||
| Friendly & League Match | SW Counties Leagues and all other non-Executive / non-Presidential representative matches | A member of a Club affiliated to Somerset Bowls Association (note for League & Cup matches selection will be based on merit) | Upon 4th appearance over 3 years or more, County Badged flash | ||
| Junior | Junior Championship Match | White Rose (Men), Amy Rose (Ladies) | Selection based on proven performance + Age | Upon 2nd appearance "Junior Double Rink" flash | |