General:
Welcome to the web site of the Stockport Metro Indoor Bowling League.
Our aim is to promote the game of Short Mat Bowls in Stockport and Surrounding Areas. Playing Under the governing body of E.S.M.B.A.
We have approximately 600 Members playing at 46 Teams in 4 Divisions, at 25 Clubs throughout Stockport and Surrounding Areas.
Our home venue is:
Ladybridge Park Club
Edenbridge Road
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 5PX
KO Finals
Congratulations to Cale Green the winners of the Division 3/4 Knock Out Competition, and Poynton Sports 'A' the winners of the Division 1/2 Finals yesterday.
(Monday 03 February 2014)Stockport Metro Game
On Sunday 19th January Stockport Metro played their first Away Match against Humberside.
Our Home Match against Humberside had resulted in a draw on points, so the Team hoped to improve on this result.
The result was:
Stockport Metro Totals Shots 180 Points 23
Humberside Totals Shots 167 Points 17
This was a good win for Stockport, well done to all the players. Our thanks go to the reserves who went over to Humberside to support the team.
The next match is on Sunday 26th January away at Derbyshire.
(Sunday 19 January 2014)Stockport Triples
Congratulations to Mark McHugh, Darren Mather and Dennis Hinks of St Albans who won the Stockport Triples Competition, they beat Adam Smith, Bill Burn and Ben Holbrook of Avons and Poynton Sports in the final.
(Saturday 18 January 2014)KO Results
The matches in the quarter finals have now been completed, follow the tables link for the results. The semi finals will all be played at Ladybridge Park Residents Club, address at top of page. As there are only 6 mats we will be playing the Div 3/4 competition first starting at 9:30 am Sunday Feb 2nd followed by the Div 1/2 competition starting at 12:00 noon.
(Saturday 18 January 2014)Stockport Metro Game
On Sunday 5th January 2014 the Metro team played their last Home game against Staffordshire.
It was a hard match against the leaders of the league.
The result was:
Stockport Metro Totals Shots 162 Points 16
Staffordshire Totals Shots 183 Points 24
This is the first loss for the team this season but hopefully the team will remain in second position.
Thanks to all the reserves and everyone who came along to support the team, it is appreciated.
The next match is on 19th January 2014, away at Humberside.
(Sunday 05 January 2014)Stockport Metro Game
Stockport Metro played their fourth game on Sunday December 15th against West Yorkshire.
This was a hard match against a very competitive team.
The result was:
Stockport Metro Totals Shots 168 Points 22
West Yorkshire Totals Shots 185 Points 18
A win for Stockport Metros, well done.
Thanks to all the reserves and everyone who came down to support the team.
The next Home Match in on January 5th starting at 11:00 against Staffordshire.
Please come along and support the team.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Best Wishes for 2014.
(Monday 16 December 2013)League Sponsors
J L S C o m p u t e r S e r v i c e s
County Carpets & Designer Floors
Irving Cummings
Premier Bowls
Techniheat Plant Services Ltd.
Stockport Metro Game
Stockport Metro played their third game Sunday November 24th against Derbyshire.
Well done to all players who took part.
The result was:
Stockport Metro Totals Shots 198 Points 23
Derbyshire Totals Shots 142 Points 17
A win for Stockport against a good team, well done.
Thanks also to the reserves and Teresa O'Toole, Irene Cook, Daniel Sands, Heather and Andrew Bebbington who came down to support the team.
The next Home Match is on December 15th starting at 11:00 against West Yorkshire
(Sunday 24 November 2013)
Stockport Pairs
Congratulations to June and Chris Crowther of Woodley Sports who won the Stockport Pairs Competition today, they beat Lyn and Mike Clancy of Hazel Grove in the final.
(Sunday 17 November 2013)Stockport Metro Game
Stockport Metro played their second game Sunday November 3rd against Humberside.
Well done to all players who took part. The result was a drawn game 20 points each.
Thanks also to the reserves who came down to support the team.... more support always welcome.
The team sheet for the next game which is at home against Derby on Nove 24th, will be sent out by the Captain shortly
(Monday 04 November 2013)Stockport Metro Game
Stockport Metro played their first match at the new venue Ladybridge Park Club, Edenbridge Road against Durham on Sunday October 20th.
After playing 4 games in each of the disciplines: Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours, the winners of each game gaining 2 points, and 2 points for the aggregate the results were:
Stockport Metro Totals Shots 217 Points 26
Durham Totals Shots 148 Points 14
Well done Stockport Metro
Everyone is welcome to come down and support the team, the next Home Match is on November 3rd starting at 11:00
(Sunday 20 October 2013)
Division 3 - Houldsworth Home Match Dates
The dates in the Handbook - Teams & Venues and Fixtures - for Houldsworth are incorrect. All Home matches are to be played on a Monday @ 7:30pm. The Houldsworth captain will contact teams to re-arrange their home match dates.
(Thursday 17 October 2013)Stockport Singles
Congratulations to Mike Clancy of Hazel Grove who won the Stockport Singles Competition today, he beat Bill Burn of Poynton Sports in the final.
(Sunday 13 October 2013)New Player Registrations
All new registrations are to be made to Bill Burn (Treasurer), who will then inform the Fixture/Result and Registration Secretary. The last date for registrations is 31st January 2014(Saturday 14 September 2013)
Stockport Metro
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures 2013/2014
All Home Matches are to be played at Ladybridge Park Club, Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5RL
On Sunday 15th September there is a Team practice day, all are welcome.
Any one interested please contact the Team Captain, Liam Smith, details in Handbook or email Liam - liamjs23@hotmail.co.uk
Stockport Metro Games are on:
20 Oct Durham Home won 26 - 14
3 Nov Humberside Home drawn 20 - 20
24 Nov Derbyshire Home won 23 - 17
15 Dec West Yorkshire Home won 22 - 18
5 Jan Staffordshire Home lost 16 - 24
19 Jan Humberside Away won 23 - 17
26 Jan Derbyshire Away
9 Feb Durham Away
23 Feb Staffordshire Away
2 Mar West Yorkshire Away
(Thursday 12 September 2013)