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One of our core beliefs is that our sport should be available to as many people as possible and most defiantly to the younger generation, after all this is where the future of the sport lies. As part of our commitment to raising the profile of Short Mat we decided to showcase the sport and hold a junior coaching […]

England’s Chris Mann has won the European Masters 2013 in Herentals, Belgium after overcoming Cecil Dillon 9-8 in an entertaining final which went down to the very last bowl. Dimitri Payne from Belgium won the third place play-off against fellow countryman Lucien Smeers. Despite losing in the final, Cecil Dillon becomes the new World Number […]

All the updates from day two of the European Masters.

Live updates from day 1 of the European Masters in Herentals, Belgium.

Over the weekend SMPT directors Craig Burgess, Phil Mills & Simon Pridham made the draws for the European Masters in Herentals, Belgium & World Pairs in Bromsgove. You can watch the draws below. European Masters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O-Xp0rwwdQ&feature=youtu.be World Pairs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrZNGDn5VqE

Andrew Leckey beat Kevin Conroy 11-10 in a brilliant final at the Irish Open in Belfast. Raymond Stubbs took the bronze medal after beating Jason Hand 14-9. Andy Morrison won the plate final after a 15-7 victory over Edward Crawford and MJ O’Connor beat Hugh Trainor after a play-off in the Wooden Spoon final.

Live updates of the knockout stages of the Irish Open in Belfast.

Live updates of the group stages of the Irish Open in Belfast.

The first singles event of the 2013/14 season saw 120 players from 6 countries descend on the SMPT’s new home at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowling Club for the UK Open. The competitors were welcomed by Tournament Director Craig Burgess before play got under way at 9am on 21 mats, including our 16 new Greengauge Tour Mats […]