Short mat bowls has been played on the Isle of Man for over 20 years now and provides a great alternative for outdoor players during the winter season.
The game is played throughout the Island with the MSMBA league’s and competitions usually taking place on Sunday afternoons at the National Sports Centre.
If you have played another variation of bowls then Short Mat Bowls won’t be that unfamiliar. The main difference is the playing area, the ‘block’ that occupies the centre of the mat and the dead areas. The presence of the block in the centre of the mat and the narrow playing surface requires players to develop a slightly different skill compared to the other variations of the sport. Bowls that touch the block, roll off the sides of the playing surface or finish in the ‘dead’ zones (other than bowls which touch the jack before going into the ditch) are removed from the playing suface before the next bowl is delivered.
Where to Play
Ronaldsway
Ronaldsway Social Club
Contact: Collin Holland (+ 44 (0) 1624 824058)