Please note that as previously reported, both on Latest News and the Norfolk Short Mat Bowls Facebook page, Simon Willies has been elected as NCSMBA Competition Secretary following the retirement of Mike Smail from the post. The dates of all events can be viewed on the website by clicking on https://www.shortmatnorfolk.co.uk/information/county-national-dates.html
National Qualifiers/County Championship dates are as follows.
19-10-25 Over 55's Pairs/Under 18's National Qualifiers
30-11-25 County Fours/National Qualifier
14-12-25 County Triples/National Qualifier
04-01-26 County Pairs/National Qualifier
10-01-26 County Mixed Fours/National Qualifier
18-01-26 County Singles/National Qualifier * 8.30am book on for 9am start
All the above County Championship/National Qualifier events are 9am book-on for 9-30am start except for the County Singles which has a 8.30am book-on time for a 9am start.
All competitions will be held at Hingham Sports & Social Club, Watton Road, Hingham, Norfolk, NR9 4HB. Simon Willies says that the entry forms will be winging their way out today to club contacts. He wishes you to have a look and seriously think about entering them so that you can test your skills against bowlers from the rest of Norfolk. The entry fee has been reduced this season to £6 per player, Simon will inform players of the closing date later. If you have any questions or queries please contact Simon. His email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and his mobile number is 07812577537.
Simon Willies -NCSMBA Comp Secretary