Monday 24 May 2021

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION - NEWS RELEASE 24 May 2021

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
News Release 24th May 2021

Cornwall's Short Mat Bowls clubs that have been accredited with the English Short Mat Bowling Association's 'Safe Bowls' status have been able to restart sessions for Singles and Pairs, with Triples allowed after further accreditation has been achieved.

The ESMBA's latest update states that Internal Club competitions may take place Singles, Pairs and Triples (if approved) however these games must adhere strictly to the 'Rule of Six', Players cannot change mats, Players cannot play more than the games allowed in the 'Rule of Six' within the time frame of 12 hours. Eg A triple can only play 1 game within 12 hours but if 6 Singles players play in a group of 6 they could play each other within the time frame. No substitutes are allowed.  

The ESMBA has again stated that 'Safe Bowls' status only applies to registered players.

The ESMBA has announced a significant revision to the format of the Inter County Championship for 2021/22 reducing the number of players involved in Inter County competition to a minimum of 16 per team.  Players will be involved in fewer overall fixtures through the group stages with Home and Away fixtures being played on the same day with 8 players at Home and 8 players Away.

A newly issued calendar from the ESMBA shows that the outstanding Inter County Championship Semi Finals, for which Cornwall had not qualified, will be played over the weekend of 11th & 12th September.  The postponed 2020 National Championships look set to be played the following weekend from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th  September clashing with the previously announced Short Mat Players Tour Irish Open event.  The Inter County Finals will be played on the 26th September.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott
Press and Promotions Officer
CCSMBA


Saturday 1 May 2021

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION - News Release 1st May 2021

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
News Release 1st May 2021

Short Mat Bowling has returned on a limited basis since the 12th April with the ESMBA allowing one person or people from the same household to play at the same time where a club's venue is legally allowed to open.     

It is expected that from the expected next stage of easing of restrictions on the 17th May 2021, where venues e.g. leisure facilities and community centres are open and allow indoor sports those Short Mat Bowls Clubs and County Associations that have "Safe Bowls" status can resume but must observe the condition that up to 6 bowlers from different households or members of 2 households can play on each mat.  This remains subject to final confirmation from the Government of any changes to restrictions from this date.  

Further information regarding arrangements for play after the expected final stage of easing of restrictions on the 21st June 2021 are still to be confirmed by the ESMBA.

In order to return to bowling clubs are reminded that they must hold "Safe Bowls" status.  The ESMBA continues to warn that anyone found not adhering to ESMBA policy could face further action.

Cornwall's County Committee will meet virtually on Monday 10th May to discuss the latest information from the ESMBA, local plans for the 2021-2 season and arrangements for the completion of competitions put on hold at the start of the pandemic.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott
Press and Promotions Officer
CCSMBA