"Development Questionaire
It has been suggested by Mr Satirical that the questionaire be put up again. The response earlier was not as great as hoped but the views expressed were interesting and thought provoking. The questionaires do not need a name but it would help authenicate it if the name was provided and indeed all returns (posted or returned by hand) so far did put their name to it. This would also enable us to go back to someone for more detail or clarification. The Committee of Jimmy Pinkerton, Jean Parkinson and Seamus Kyne will collate the suggestions put forward and present a report to the IIBA Executive Council (Officers and Convenors) for discussion. Whatever decisions are subsequently made will be the responsibility of the Council. The Committee have not yet met to discuss the returns so far due to the Christmas break and national championships but will do so in early February so as to provide as much time as possible to look at the ideas put forward before the new season. All questionaires returned will be treated confidentially and a break down of suggestions will be posted at a later date. So if you have any views on how we might promote and develop the game in general, do take time to complete and return the questionaire."
We are now into the new season and still no news of what suggestions were put forward to the IIBA Executive Council. Often members complain that their opinions are not being listened to by the Big Noises at the IIBA. The evidence to back that up is now plain for all to see. Maybe we are all being protected from ourselves as Big Brother (and sister) know best.
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Monday, 24 May 2010
Short Mat Players Tour
Hi All,
Just to let you all know we have decided to give players 7 matches in the Round Robin Stages of each of the 4 Masters Series Singles events.
As we are going to have players in groups of 8 players we feel it will give players a better chance of accumulating valuable SMPT World Ranking Points whilst offering value for money. As we have members from Sweden, Belgium, Scotland, Wales & Ireland we feel this will encourage more to join.
We are also going to allow up to 128 players to compete in each event, not 64 as previously stated.
We are still working on the venues for the North, Midlands & South-East Masters Events and will be looking to make them public in the coming weeks.
Again thanks for all the feedback and positive message we have been receiving. This is an exciting time for Short Mat Bowls.
Regards
Craig Burgess
SMPT Secretary
Just to let you all know we have decided to give players 7 matches in the Round Robin Stages of each of the 4 Masters Series Singles events.
As we are going to have players in groups of 8 players we feel it will give players a better chance of accumulating valuable SMPT World Ranking Points whilst offering value for money. As we have members from Sweden, Belgium, Scotland, Wales & Ireland we feel this will encourage more to join.
We are also going to allow up to 128 players to compete in each event, not 64 as previously stated.
We are still working on the venues for the North, Midlands & South-East Masters Events and will be looking to make them public in the coming weeks.
Again thanks for all the feedback and positive message we have been receiving. This is an exciting time for Short Mat Bowls.
Regards
Craig Burgess
SMPT Secretary
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Rule Changes 2010/11
Tournament Rule Changes
From next season a number of changes will apply to all licenced tournaments.
All such tournaments organised by affiliated clubs or leagues must satisfy equality legislation and therefore must be open to all clubs and bowlers. Leagues organising such tournaments must make their entry open to all clubs not just those who participate in that particular league.
Organisers must complete all relevant parts of the new application form and these must be returned before any licence or licence number can be provided.
Minimum entry requirements will apply to all licenced tournaments organised by affiliated clubs or leagues.
courtesy IIBA
From next season a number of changes will apply to all licenced tournaments.
All such tournaments organised by affiliated clubs or leagues must satisfy equality legislation and therefore must be open to all clubs and bowlers. Leagues organising such tournaments must make their entry open to all clubs not just those who participate in that particular league.
Organisers must complete all relevant parts of the new application form and these must be returned before any licence or licence number can be provided.
Minimum entry requirements will apply to all licenced tournaments organised by affiliated clubs or leagues.
courtesy IIBA
Thursday, 1 April 2010
International Open 2010
Fours Saturday 3rd April (8.30am Registration) Final 7pm (Estimate)
Triples Sunday 4th April (8.30am Registration) Final 8.30pm (Estimate)
There should be a few local players in attendance, so hopefully they will fly the flag for Irish bowls. If any players are able to post updates it would be greatly appreciated by those of us not lucky enough to be at the event this weekend. It's a fairly challenging weekend in terms of mat-time for those that make it through to the latter stages, if the estimated times above are correct.
Have a great Easter everyone
Triples Sunday 4th April (8.30am Registration) Final 8.30pm (Estimate)
There should be a few local players in attendance, so hopefully they will fly the flag for Irish bowls. If any players are able to post updates it would be greatly appreciated by those of us not lucky enough to be at the event this weekend. It's a fairly challenging weekend in terms of mat-time for those that make it through to the latter stages, if the estimated times above are correct.
Have a great Easter everyone
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Shambolic
Shortmat National finals, sun visors provided!!!
The finals of the premium competition in Shortmat bowls and neither the players nor spectators could see the other end of the mat. This is the third year the finals have been held in Richill and the same problems have reared their head each season.
The solution? 15p multi-coloured Sun Visors picked up from the local party shop for the players to wear when playing towards the sunlight. The seating arrangement was very good, but there was enough seats to accommodate 3 finals and those who did come seen great players struggling on poor mats.
Strawberries and cream would have been the real winner if provided in the stands, but at least most left Richill with a good sunburn.
Why hold the finals at an unsuitable venue? In a word sponsorship. Sardonic would advise that next year the IIBA use the sponsor money to invest in a curtain or if that is too expensive (ha) play the mats ACROSS the hall, it’s not rocket science.
The finals of the premium competition in Shortmat bowls and neither the players nor spectators could see the other end of the mat. This is the third year the finals have been held in Richill and the same problems have reared their head each season.
The solution? 15p multi-coloured Sun Visors picked up from the local party shop for the players to wear when playing towards the sunlight. The seating arrangement was very good, but there was enough seats to accommodate 3 finals and those who did come seen great players struggling on poor mats.
Strawberries and cream would have been the real winner if provided in the stands, but at least most left Richill with a good sunburn.
Why hold the finals at an unsuitable venue? In a word sponsorship. Sardonic would advise that next year the IIBA use the sponsor money to invest in a curtain or if that is too expensive (ha) play the mats ACROSS the hall, it’s not rocket science.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
National Finals
Singles A Paul Cook High Bt P Hanlon Cooley
Pairs A Paul Cook High Bt P J Gallagher Burtonport
Triples R O'Neill L'vady R&CC Beat N Logue L'vady R&CC
Rinks G Conroy Mid Tyrone Beat I McBride West Down
Ladies
Singles P Beattie Armagh Beat F McDermott Coast Rd
Pairs A Weir East Antrim Beat C McKenna Rosslea
Triples P Beattie Armagh Beat G Stevenson Rossorry
Over 55's T Patton Foyle Beat T Beagen Rosslea
Junior Singles S Hand Corduff Beat P Reynolds Garvagh & D
Pairs A Paul Cook High Bt P J Gallagher Burtonport
Triples R O'Neill L'vady R&CC Beat N Logue L'vady R&CC
Rinks G Conroy Mid Tyrone Beat I McBride West Down
Ladies
Singles P Beattie Armagh Beat F McDermott Coast Rd
Pairs A Weir East Antrim Beat C McKenna Rosslea
Triples P Beattie Armagh Beat G Stevenson Rossorry
Over 55's T Patton Foyle Beat T Beagen Rosslea
Junior Singles S Hand Corduff Beat P Reynolds Garvagh & D
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
World Shortmat Bowls Tour
Hi everyone,
I have great pleasure in announcing the formation of the short mat players tour!!
We are arranging four top class singles events to be held around England in the 2010/11 season, followed by a Champion of Champions. All events will have big cash prizes.
There has been alot of discussion amongst players from all countries asking why our game is stagnating so a few of us have decided to do something about it. Our plan is to help promote the game we love by promoting the best players in events which we will invite local media and local officials to. we are also hoping to get Horizon media to record games and maybe do some promotional material for us. We will have a website crammed with info on players, events, the game and of course recorded and live streamed games.
In the future we hope to launch an International Masters series and a Premier League to assist in the promotion of the game
We need your help!!! Those of us who are doing this are doing it totally at our own expense, we do not seek expenses or honoraria, just the knowledge that we might help take the game forward, however this costs money. We are in discussions with several people regarding sponsorship and have already had a comformation from one source. The tour is open to any bowler from any country however we need to set up a subscription system to join, this is to help cover costs. Our secretary is currently drawing up membership forms. If you wish to join you will have exclusive acsses to the website and of course the right to then enter the competitions. The cost of subscription is £15 for the year. All those who join by July 31st will be entered into a draw to recieve online vouchers worth £100 to spend on bowlswear.
The events will be held on the following dates
4/5 Sept 2010 Exeter, Devon (64 players)
18/19 Dec 2010 TBC (64 players)
15/16 Jan 2011 TBC (64 players)
12/13 Feb 2011 TBC (64 players)
Champion of Champions 23/24 April 2011 (16 players)
We appreciate that of course these dates will not be available to all players but we hope you will enter as many as you can. you will be guarenteed 3 games of 15 ends at least and we hope to have markers in place for all games so players will not have to play and mark.
Will keep everyone posted as to progress and i ask you all to spread the word!! you all wanted something to change so now i ask you to support us
If you require any further information you can email us at shortmatplayerstour@hotmail.com
Many thanks for your time
Simon Pridham
Tournaments Director
I have great pleasure in announcing the formation of the short mat players tour!!
We are arranging four top class singles events to be held around England in the 2010/11 season, followed by a Champion of Champions. All events will have big cash prizes.
There has been alot of discussion amongst players from all countries asking why our game is stagnating so a few of us have decided to do something about it. Our plan is to help promote the game we love by promoting the best players in events which we will invite local media and local officials to. we are also hoping to get Horizon media to record games and maybe do some promotional material for us. We will have a website crammed with info on players, events, the game and of course recorded and live streamed games.
In the future we hope to launch an International Masters series and a Premier League to assist in the promotion of the game
We need your help!!! Those of us who are doing this are doing it totally at our own expense, we do not seek expenses or honoraria, just the knowledge that we might help take the game forward, however this costs money. We are in discussions with several people regarding sponsorship and have already had a comformation from one source. The tour is open to any bowler from any country however we need to set up a subscription system to join, this is to help cover costs. Our secretary is currently drawing up membership forms. If you wish to join you will have exclusive acsses to the website and of course the right to then enter the competitions. The cost of subscription is £15 for the year. All those who join by July 31st will be entered into a draw to recieve online vouchers worth £100 to spend on bowlswear.
The events will be held on the following dates
4/5 Sept 2010 Exeter, Devon (64 players)
18/19 Dec 2010 TBC (64 players)
15/16 Jan 2011 TBC (64 players)
12/13 Feb 2011 TBC (64 players)
Champion of Champions 23/24 April 2011 (16 players)
We appreciate that of course these dates will not be available to all players but we hope you will enter as many as you can. you will be guarenteed 3 games of 15 ends at least and we hope to have markers in place for all games so players will not have to play and mark.
Will keep everyone posted as to progress and i ask you all to spread the word!! you all wanted something to change so now i ask you to support us
If you require any further information you can email us at shortmatplayerstour@hotmail.com
Many thanks for your time
Simon Pridham
Tournaments Director
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