News
Ireland retain the Bowls Trader World Cup 2024
Ireland claim their 7th Bowls Trader World Cup with a 5-1 victory over Wales in the final.
Bowls Trader World Cup and UK Open 2024 draw
The draw for the 2024 UK Open has now been made. You can see the draw here.
Craig Burgess wins the 2024 Players’ Player of the Season
Congratulations to England’s Craig Burgess who you voted as your 2024 Players Player Of The Season with 173 points.
Players’ Player of the Season 2023/24 Nominations
We are pleased to announce the nominations for the Players’ Player of the Season 2023/24 Nominations.
Rule Changes for 2024-25
The SMPT have been reviewing the competition rules ahead of the 2024/25 season. Following discussions between the directors, player feedback and awareness of continued growth of our streaming coverage and presence, we have a made a couple of amendments which will come in to effect from the World Cup in August 2024.
European Open 2025 – Return to Belgium
The Short Mat Players Tour are pleased to announce that the European Open Pairs will once again be returning to Herentals in Belgium.
Emma Trott joins as Director of the Short Mat Players Tour
The Short Mat Players Tour would like to welcome Emma as Director of the SMPT following many years of volunteer service.
Mitchell Young and Craig Burgess win the Falcon Open Pairs
Mitchell Young and Craig Burgess win the Falcon Open Pairs after beating Paul Seaman and Nigel Nicholls 8-2.
Darren Brown and Mark Spalding win the Trevor Pay Pairs
Darren Brown & Mark Spalding won the Trevor Pay Pairs after beating Mitchell Young & Craig Burgess 12-7 in the final.