Short Mat Bowling News and Tournaments 2026/27
The short mat bowling season started on October 1st 2026 at the Cobourg Community Centre.
Here is the schedule for the season
Here is the schedule for the season
| 2026_2027_dates_all_events.pdf |
The first major event will be on October 31st, an open triples (either mixed triples or women's triples) . The tournament will be held at the Cobourg Community Centre starting at 9.30am. There will be three separate groups.
Details are as follows:
GROUP ONE (maximum 8 teams)
Ultra-Competitive for those entering or intending to enter the Nationals
2 Bowls 15 ends 3 Matches
GROUP TWO (maximum 8 teams)
Competitive for those thinking about entering the Nationals and those that have previously won a Leisure tournament.
2 Bowls 15 ends 3 Matches
GROUP THREE (maximum 8 teams)
Leisure Tournament for those new to tournaments and want to get more experience playing against like-minded players.
3 Bowls 10 ends 3 Matches
CONDITIONS OF PLAY:
World Short Mat Rules apply including a modified IIBA Rule #37
If the first bowl of either team goes fully into the ditch it is removed. If the bowl delivered by the lead shall touch the jack and If the bowl so delivered comes to rest intersecting the ditch line, it shall be marked as a toucher. If the first bowl is a toucher and remains in the live area, the second bowl can push the toucher into the ditch and that toucher will not be removed.
Each team is allowed to have 2 dead ends. On the third and subsequent dead ends, the offending team shall have 3 shots given against them and the end counted as played except when it is the last end of the game. In this situation a further end shall be played
The additional end will be one bowl per person no touchers and the score will not count.
All entries respond to: [email protected]
Provide the names of your team and the Group you wish to enter into.
Details are as follows:
GROUP ONE (maximum 8 teams)
Ultra-Competitive for those entering or intending to enter the Nationals
2 Bowls 15 ends 3 Matches
GROUP TWO (maximum 8 teams)
Competitive for those thinking about entering the Nationals and those that have previously won a Leisure tournament.
2 Bowls 15 ends 3 Matches
GROUP THREE (maximum 8 teams)
Leisure Tournament for those new to tournaments and want to get more experience playing against like-minded players.
3 Bowls 10 ends 3 Matches
- $60 per team
- Please indicate which group you want to participate in when registering.
- Please note that whichever group you sign up for each player will be bowling a minimum of 90 bowls. (Alternates are permitted)
- 3 Points for a win
- If it is a tie one extra end decides: winner gets 2 points loser gets 1 point
- Prizes will be based on number of participants.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY:
World Short Mat Rules apply including a modified IIBA Rule #37
If the first bowl of either team goes fully into the ditch it is removed. If the bowl delivered by the lead shall touch the jack and If the bowl so delivered comes to rest intersecting the ditch line, it shall be marked as a toucher. If the first bowl is a toucher and remains in the live area, the second bowl can push the toucher into the ditch and that toucher will not be removed.
Each team is allowed to have 2 dead ends. On the third and subsequent dead ends, the offending team shall have 3 shots given against them and the end counted as played except when it is the last end of the game. In this situation a further end shall be played
The additional end will be one bowl per person no touchers and the score will not count.
All entries respond to: [email protected]
Provide the names of your team and the Group you wish to enter into.
