Short Mat Bowls

What is Short Mat Bowls?

Short Mat Bowls is a modern version of bowls played indoors on an artificial mat 6 foot wide and 40 to 45 ft. long, a much shorter length than traditional outdoor lawn or indoor bowls. Short Mat Bowls is therefore suitable for playing in village halls and it is also easier for players to see the position of bowls played to the opposite end. The smaller playing area often makes for a more interesting game in that skill or ingenuity may be needed to find a suitable path to bowl.

 

 

Who can play Short Mat Bowls?

One of the great attractions of Short Mat Bowls is that anyone can learn to play it well enough to enjoy it quite quickly. Despite this, it usually retains its interest for many years as many different situations can arise and there’s always something that could be improved. It can be played socially or competitively and doesn’t require much physical effort to play, providing enjoyable light exercise. Players can be of any age, young or old, and whilst some of the best county, national and international players are in their teens or twenties it is also true to say that some clubs will also have members still playing in their 90s. 

 

How can I give it a try?

Maiden Newton Short Mat Bowls Club runs sessions in the Maiden Newton Village Hall most Monday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 and on Thursday afternoons from 2.00 - 4.00pm.

If you would like to give it a try call or email to make contact and come along to a Monday night club session. 
Members will be pleased to see you.