News
SMPT – A look back at 2013
As 2013 draws to a close the Short Mat Players Tour team would like to thank you all for making it so enjoyable. This last year has seen great progress with the first Swedish Masters, a return to Belgium for the second European Masters and our first two events in Ireland, the World Masters and […]
Special SMPT Promotion
Want to win a new set of bowls? Know any bowlers who would enjoy playing in one of our events? In partnership with our tournament sponsors Henselite, the Short Mat Players Tour are pleased to announce a new promotion for the forthcoming English and World Masters. Any bowler who’s entry into either of these events, […]
World Masters 2014 Update and Special Offer
The Short Mat Players Tour is pleased to confirm a new deal that means great value accommodation is now available for players and supporters attending the forthcoming World Masters in April 2014. In partnership with the Ramada Plaza, Belfast – a fantastic 4 Star hotel within walking distance of the Belfast Indoor Bowls Club – […]
Short Mat Players Tour 2014/2015 Season
The Short Mat Players Tour are delighted to announce our confirmed fixture list for the 2014 – 2015 season. We have given the diary a fresh look for next season, providing all short mat bowlers with at least one tournament each month to choose from! The SMPT Singles Series has been extended to 6 tournaments […]
Swedish Masters – The Draw
The draw has now been made for the Swedish Masters. The full video of the draw can be seen below or can be viewed here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4kVomxV3A8&feature=youtu.be
William Morrison & Jal Richardson take World Pairs Title
William Morrison and Jal Richardson took the inaugural World Pairs title at Bromsgrove after beating James Trott & Paul Pomeroy 11-9 in the final. A full report will follow. Pictured: Phil Mill (r) present William Morrison & Jal Richardson with the trophy.
SMPT Junior Coaching
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 […]
Chris Mann wins the 2013 European Masters
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 […]