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2014 UK Open, sponsored by Henselite
As the start of the 2014-2015 season gets ever closer, we are working hard finalising preparations for our opening event, the UK Open. We have eclipsed last year’s event, with over 120 bowlers from 12 countries already entered! With only 15 spaces still available make sure you do not miss out on a shot at […]
SMPT World Cup 2015
Today marks the beginning of the FIFA World Cup and we thought it would be topical to announce further details of the inaugural SMPT World Cup next year! World Cup qualification starts at the first event of the 2014-2015 season, the UK Open. World Ranking points will be up for grabs in every game at […]
SMPT Events 2014-15
We have produced a poster for our events next season. Please feel free to print off and distribute this poster to fellow players. Download Poster (3mb)
World Rankings Update
As part of our continuous development, we have enhanced the World Rankings system for the forthcoming 2014-15 season. Points will be awarded at our 6 World Ranking Singles events as follows: 3 points for a win in the group stages 1 point for a drawn game in the group stages All points accumulated in group […]
2014 World Masters Review
The 12th & 13th of April saw the climax of the 2013/14 Short Mat Players Tour season with the Belfast Indoor Bowling Club playing host to our final ranking event, the World Masters. With 252 players participating from 6 countries, this was the largest weekend tournament ever staged in the sport, with 42 mats laid […]
Gerry McCabe wins the 2014 World Masters
Gerry McCabe become the 2014 World Masters Champion after beating Paul Reid 10-5 in the final. Kevin Conroy takes the bronze medal after a 10-6 win against Eddie Crawford. Niall Cox takes the Plate final with a 11-10 over Mark Petticrew. In the Wooden Spoon Richard Allen beats Aaron Taylor 10-9. Cecil Dillon takes the […]
Live: World Masters Day Two
Live updates of the final day of the World Masters. Main final: Gerry McCabe v Paul Reid Bronze Medal: Kevin Conroy v Eddie Crawford Plate final: Niall Cox v Mark Petticrew Wooden Spoon final: Richard Allen v Aaron Taylor Full draw and groups can be found here.
Live: World Masters Day One
Live updates of day one of the World Masters. Reigning Champion Alan Paul is in Group 27 with world number 5 Mark Beattie. Cecil Dillon in group 33 is looking to secure the Order of Merit. World number 2 Dimitri Payne in group 9. Full draw and groups can be found here.
Live: 2 Bowl Singles
The draw can be found here. Live coverage of the 2 Bowl singles at Belfast Indoor Bowls Club. 2 Bowl singles over 21 ends.