Sunday 23 June 2024

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION - News Release 23 June 2024

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE 23rd June 2024

SUMMER LEAGUE
The Summer League has reached the halfway point with Blisland Leading the East Area by 2 points from Luxulyan Apes and Helston leading the West Area on Shot Difference from St Newlyn East.  As we go into the second half of the season each match carries and additional 2 points for the aggregate score over the home and away matches.  So far in the 30 matches played 67 bowlers have played in at least one match in the competition.

East AreaPWDLNRSFSABPPts
Blisland5500010032010
Luxulyan Apes54010735608
Luxulyan Tigers52030676604
Dobwalls52030646704
Boscastle51040567102
St Minver510404511302

Recent Results
Mon 17 Jun 2024Boscastle19-7St Minver
Tue 18 Jun 2024Blisland16-8Luxulyan Apes
Thu 20 Jun 2024Dobwalls19-7Luxulyan Tigers
Upcoming Fixtures
Mon 01 Jul 2024Boscastle-Blisland
Tue 02 Jul 2024St Minver-Luxulyan Tigers
Wed 03 Jul 2024Luxulyan Apes-Dobwalls
West AreaPWDLNRSFSABPPts
Helston54010764608
St Newlyn East54010775308
Lizard Triples53020736006
Luxulyan Panthers52030627304
Withiel Elms51040568002
Luxulyan Cheetahs51040518302

Recent Results
Sun 16 Jun 2024Helston16-10Luxulyan Panthers
Wed 19 Jun 2024Lizard Triples28-4Withiel Elms
Fri 21 Jun 2024Luxulyan Cheetahs11-18St Newlyn East
Upcoming Fixtures
Fri 28 Jun 2024Luxulyan Panthers-Withiel Elms
Wed 03 Jul 2024Lizard Triples-Helston
Thu 04 Jul 2024Withiel Elms-St Newlyn East
Fri 05 Jul 2024Luxulyan Panthers-Luxulyan Cheetahs
WINTER LEAGUE
At its recent meeting the CCSMBA Management Committee took a decision to extend the entry date for the four Area Winter Leagues in a bid to boost the number of teams entering.  Any club that is considering entering the league but may have any queries can contact the management committee either through the website or various social media channels.

OTHER COMPETITIONS
A new high-level short mat bowling tournament has been announced in the past week under the umbrella of Short Mat Super Rinks.

In a statement posted to social media it was stated that the Bowls Trader Primal Series Draft represents a significant addition to the short mat bowls scene in England. As a new high-level tournament, it is poised to become a highlight for the England Short Mat Team and the broader community. With the introduction of this high-level tournament, the stage is set for an intense and thrilling showcase of skill from the country's top players.
The innovative structure of the competition, with its four teams of four rinks each, introduces a fresh and strategic element to the game. The round robin format, which allows teams to compete twice in the season, ensures a fair and comprehensive contest, giving each team a substantial chance to demonstrate their skills and strategy.
The inclusion of players from outside the England squad alongside the England squad adds an exciting dimension to the team selection process, which will be conducted by the four esteemed captains through a draft system. This tournament not only offers a chance to claim the title of the best in England outside of the International Series but also provides a platform for camaraderie and high-spirited competition.
This tournament is not just about winning; it's about fostering sportsmanship and building relationships within the community. For ESMBA registered members aspiring to participate, engaging with the team captains could be the gateway to joining this prestigious and competitive event. It's an opportunity for players to not only vie for the title but also to be part of a memorable experience that celebrates the spirit of the game.

Further information can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561302716798.

The Short Mat Players Tour has announced a rule change for its tournaments during the 2024/2025 season. The new rule affects the first two bowls delivered in a match and reads, The first bowl delivered by both players in a singles match or by both leads in a team match, which touch the jack must be removed from play, if in the course of their natural delivery path, enter the ditch fully. Should the toucher come to rest on the ditch line and a portion of it is still live, then this bowl will remain in play and can be further moved into the ditch by any subsequent bowl or the jack. Should the jack be moved by the bowl, it will remain in its new position, even if this is in the ditch.

ENDS
Nicholas Truscott
Press and Promotions Officer
CCSMBA

 

Sunday 16 June 2024

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION - News Release 16th June 2024

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
News Release 16th June 2024

Summer League
The Summer League reaches the halfway point in the coming week.  In the East Area, Blisland and Luxulyan Apes are both unbeaten and meet Bisland on Tuesday (18th June) evening.  In the West Helston lead the way on shot difference from St Newlyn East with both teams having lost a game so far.  The current standings are

East Area
PWDLNRSFSABPPts
Blisland44000842408
Luxulyan Apes44000654008
Luxulyan Tigers42020604704
Dobwalls41030456002
St Minver41030389402
Boscastle40040376400

Recent Results
Tue 04 Jun 2024Blisland17-6Luxulyan Tigers
Tue 04 Jun 2024St Minver15-14Dobwalls
Wed 05 Jun 2024Luxulyan Apes12-10Boscastle
Tue 11 Jun 2024St Minver7-26Blisland
Wed 12 Jun 2024Luxulyan Tigers10-13Luxulyan Apes
Thu 13 Jun 2024Dobwalls16-10Boscastle
Upcoming Fixtures
Mon 17 Jun 2024Boscastle-St Minver
Tue 18 Jun 2024Blisland-Luxulyan Apes
Thu 20 Jun 2024Dobwalls-Luxulyan Tigers
West Area

PWDLNRSFSABPPts
Helston43010603606
St Newlyn East43010594206
Luxulyan Panthers42020525704
Lizard Triples42020455604
Withiel Elms41030525202
Luxulyan Cheetahs41030406502

Recent Results
Sun 02 Jun 2024Helston9-14St Newlyn East
Thu 06 Jun 2024Withiel Elms11-14Luxulyan Cheetahs
Fri 07 Jun 2024Luxulyan Panthers14-8Lizard Triples
Thu 13 Jun 2024Withiel Elms9-13Helston
Thu 13 Jun 2024St Newlyn East12-10Luxulyan Panthers
Fri 14 Jun 2024Luxulyan Cheetahs6-16Lizard Triples
Upcoming Fixtures
Sun 16 Jun 2024Helston-Luxulyan Panthers
Wed 19 Jun 2024Lizard Triples-Withiel Elms
Fri 21 Jun 2024Luxulyan Cheetahs-St Newlyn East
Looking Ahead
The County Calendar for the 2024/5 season has been released with the season getting underway on Sunday 22nd September with an Open Morning at Carnmoggas followed by County Team Trials in the afternoon.  Saturday 28th September sees a further Open Morning at Carnmoggas followed by a County Team Practice during the afternoon ahead of Dorset visiting on Sunday 29th September for the first Inter County Championship fixture of the season.

In the Inter County Championship, both Cornwall teams revert to having 6 matches planned in the group stages for the coming season.  The Premier Team face all South West opposition in Devon, Somerset and Dorset whilst the A Team will face Devon, Dorset and Hampshire.  

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott
Press and Promotions Officer
CCSMBA

Sunday 2 June 2024

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION - News Release 2 June 2024

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE - 2 June 2024

SUMMER LEAGUE
After two weeks of matches Blisland and Helston are emerging as the front runners in the East and West areas respectively.  In the East area Luxulyan Tigers and Luxulyan Apes have also both won 2 games out of two.  In the West area Helston are the only team with two wins out of two.

Results from Week Two are

Summer West
Wed 29 May 2024Lizard Triples17-15St Newlyn East
Thu 30 May 2024Withiel Elms26-7Luxulyan Panthers
Fri 31 May 2024Luxulyan Cheetahs9-17Helston
Summer East
Tue 28 May 2024St Minver11-23Luxulyan Apes
Wed 29 May 2024Luxulyan Tigers13-12Boscastle
Thu 30 May 2024Dobwalls6-18Blisland
SHORT MAT PLAYERS TOUR
A number of local bowlers competed in Pairs competitions run by the Short Mat Players Tour over the weekend at the Falcon Indoor Bowling Club in Chelmsford. 

On Saturday, the Trevor Pay Pairs with 64 pairings entered, saw seven local bowlers involved.

Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) teamed up with East Sussex's Paul Seaman topping Group 2 with three wins to progress to the Cup competition.  They then enjoyed a good run in the knockouts winning the 1st round against Sylvia & Emily Poulter 13-4, 2nd round against Anthony & Pauline Friel 10-3 and Quarter Final against Mike Wright & Steve Puttock 11-4.  Their run ended in the Semi Finals with a 12-6 loss to Mitchell Young & Craig Burgess.

Elise Daniell (Holmans) teamed up with West Yorkshire's Keith Lackford and topped Group 6 with three wins to progress into the Cup competition.  They won 12-1 in the first round of the knockouts against Linda White & Joseph Peters before losing 10-3 to Mike Wright & Steve Puttock in the second round.

Caroline & Alan Trubshaw (Duloe) were second in Group 9 with two wins to progress into the Cup competition where they lost in the first round to Jonas Hager & Cecil Dilon 4-11.

Group 15 saw Mark Slack & Chris Page (Duloe) and Peter Hore (Holmans) teamed up with West Yorkshire's Daniel Sands drawn together.  The Duloe pairing took top spot with two wins and a draw, Peter and Daniel took second with a win and a draw.  Mark & Chris lost 7-10 to Bob & Carol Taylor in the first round of the Cup competition.  Peter & Daniel lost a high scoring game against Ed Sawbridge & Lee Watts 16-10 in the first round of the knockouts.

Sunday's Falcon Open Pairs again with 64 pairings entered saw three local bowlers involved.

Nigel Nicholls again teamed up with Paul Seaman in Group 8 from which they qualified for the Cup competition in second place with two wins.  Another good run in the knockouts saw them win 13-6 against Finn Aelid Zinder & Aege Strand Aarnes in the 1st round, 11-10 against Jonas Hager & Cecil Dillon in the second round, 11-4 against Stephen & Conan O'Neill in the Quarter Finals, 8-2 against Andrew & Kerry Scott in the Semi Finals.  The final was a rematch against the pairing who knocked them out in the Semi Final of Saturday's competition, Mitchell Young & Craig Burgess who were again victorious, winning this time by 8-2.

Elise Daniell & Peter Hore teamed up in Group 11 but didn't pick up any points and went into the Plate competition where they lost in the 1st round to Beverley Stevenson & Alan Hare 7-9.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott
Press and Promotions Officer
CCSMBA