Short Mat Bowls (Sports/Bowling/Short_Mat_Bowls)
up Short Mat BowlsShort mat bowls is an all-year sport unaffected by weather conditions and does not require a permanent location as the rink mats can be rolled up and stowed away. This makes it particularly appropriate for small communities as it can be played in village halls, schools, sports and social clubs, hotels etc. where space is restricted and is also required for other purposes: it is even played on North Sea oil rigs where space is really at a premium. The foam-backed rink mats range from a minimum length of 40ft to a maximum of 45ft. The width is 6ft. The game is played in broadly the same way, and provides the same enjoyment and has the same attractions as outdoor bowls. The object is for each player in a singles game or each team in a pairs, triples or fours to gain as many shots as possible by getting their bowls nearer to the jack than their opponents. The bowls themselves, and the smooth soled heel less footwear are the same as those used outdoors. The presence of the block, which prevents players from playing with force directly towards an opponents bowl in order to knock it out of a scoring position, and the narrow playing area, requires players to develop skill in using the natural bias on the bowls to bowl round the block.EntriesEnglish Short Mat Bowling Association http://esmba.co.uk/ Official site. Contains laws of the game, rules and regulations, competition details and county contacts. East Kent Short Mat Bowls Association http://www.short-mat-bowls.org.uk/ Includes rules, league tables, honours, newsletters, and shop. Short Mat Bowls Magazine http://www.short-mat-magazine.com/ Magazine dedicated to the sport of Short Mat Bowls, providing subscription information and general list of contents. Norfolk Short Mat Bowls http://www.rburgess23.fsnet.co.uk/bowlswebsite/ Contains details about competitions in this English county. Ettington Short Mat Bowls http://www.g2007.com/esmb.org.uk/ Features league scores, news updates, club history, and information about the Stratford District League. The site also includes a description of the sport and the mat. Herefordshire Short Mat Bowling Association http://www.hsmba.org/ Details and contact information for affiliated clubs plus County and charity competition information. Includes links to other short mat sites. Lea Short Mat Bowling Club http://www.shortmatbowlingatlea.co.uk/ A club located near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Features a history of the club, information about the sport, internal and inter-club competitions, and photos. Mid Ulster Bowls http://www.midulsterbowls.com/ Features club listings, league tables, fixtures and results, plus history, news and photos, and details of the Irish zoning system. New Zealand Indoor Bowls Incorporated http://www.nzindoorbowls.co.nz/ Information about indoor bowls in New Zealand, including competition results, regional associations, news, calendar, and list of district coaches. Related categoriesIndoor Lawn Bowls United Kingdom Neigbour categoriesCandlepin Bowling Candlepin is a variation of bowling which is unique to the New England States and the Maritime Provinces in Canada. The game consists of ten pins and a small ball much like Duckpin. Candlepin Bowling Directories Includes sites that mainly have links to bowling relates sites and do not have much bowling related information within the page itself. Duckpin A variation on tenpin bowling played with shorter, squatter pins and smaller balls. Five-Pin Five-Pin bowling originated in Canada, where it is played in centres across the country. 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