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With the 2014 Henselite UK Open fast approaching we thought it was time to look ahead to what promises to be the most exciting Short Mat Players Tour season yet! As always, the calendar is centred around our premier series of world ranking singles events. This year sees 6 tournaments, up from 5 last season, […]

Booking your stay for a Short Mat Players Tour event has never been easier! Thanks to our Official Accommodation Partners we have agreed a range of special offers to meet your needs. For the full list of accommodation options available please click here. It’s easy! Plan your perfect stay in 3 simple steps! Select your […]

The draw for the UK Open 2014 sponsored by Henselite has been made. You can watch the video below. Joe Beattie will be returning to defend his title along with Jal Richardson who he beat in the 2013 final. Last years number 1 Cecil Dillon will also be there, as well as Belgium Dimitri Payne who […]

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 […]

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 […]

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)

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 […]

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 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 […]