General:
Past Winners
Rules:
Laws of the Game
League Rules
Team Knockout Rules
Competition Rules
External Links:
E.S.M.B.A
Result Sheets:
Knockout RS
League Match Result Sheet
Competition Entry Forms:
SMIBL Competitions
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Bowls for Sale
Welcome to the Stockport Metro Indoor Bowling League
Our aim is to promote the game of Short Mat Bowls in Stockport and the Surrounding Areas during the winter months.
Over 550 players participate, forming 46 Teams from 21 different clubs and are continuing to grow.
The league is open to all ages and all skill levels. Any team wishing to join the league should contact the league secretary.
President: Mike Clancy
Chairman: John Pajak
Vice Chairman: Andrew Bebbington
Honorary Secretary: Susan Banfield
Honorary Treasurer: Paul Maffei
Fixture / Results and Registration Secretary: Janice Wilson
Competition Secretary: John Cunningham
Stockport ‘A’ Team Captain: Angharad Brideaux
Stockport ‘B’ Team Captain: Elaine Sloane
County Delegate - Cheshire: Adam Smith
County Delegate - Gtr Manchester: Barrie Chadwick
Safeguarding Officer: Clint Crowther
Website Officer: Janice Wilson
Stockport Metro Home Team Venue:
Ladybridge Park Residents Club
Edenbridge Road
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 5PX
SMIBL Competitions 2023/24 Season
Pre-Season Delegates Meeting 2023/24 Season
SMIBL Rule B9a - Footwear
To All SMIBL PLayers
This is a reminder to ensure that all members are aware of Rule B9a
B9a - All bowlers to change into smooth, flat soled footwear at the venue. No patterned soles or outdoor shoes. (Bare feet or stocking feet not acceptable). Anyone not adhering to this rule can be refused permission to play by the home captain unless they comply.
2023-2024 KNOCKOUT DRAWS
The draws for both Knockout competitions are now posted on the website.
Can all Secretaries please check the venue bookings, which may be different to the provisional bookings we requested due to withdrawals of teams from the competition.
If there is a problem with any venue please let John Cunningham know asap.
Thank you.
Change of Venue
With apologies for lateness of notice, Hazel Grove A and B will be moving to a new venue with immediate effect.
The address is:
The Scout Hut
Fir Road
Bramhall
SK7 2NP
Situated directly opposite The Ladybrook Pub. There is a small car park and a lay by outside. For information only. Please do not park in the Ladybrook car park you may be fined.
All other Hazel Grove details of dates and times remain the same.
SMIBL Competitions 2023/24 Season
Entries are now being taken for the following Competitions:
Singles Saturday 28th October 2023
Pairs Saturday 18th November 2023
Triples Saturday 9th December 2023
Over 60s Pairs Saturday 27th January 2024
Details of how to enter can be found by following 'SMIBL Competitions' link on the SMIBL Home Page.
Pre-Season Delegates Meeting 2023/24 Season
This will be held at Bramhall Village Club, Lumb Lane, Bramhall SK7 2BA on Sunday 17th September at 7.30pm.
Kind Regards
SMIBL Committee
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures 2023 - 2024
Stockport Metro has two teams in the NESMBA in which they will play against various Counties in Northern England.
The full results for both teams can be found on the official NESMBA WEBSITE.
STOCKPORT METRO A
Sunday 8th October 2023
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 197 Points 14
North Yorkshire Tornados Shots 161 Points 26
Saturday 14th October 2023
AWAY
North Yorkshire Tornados Shots 182 Points 29
Stockport Metro A Shots 141 Points 11
Sunday 15th October 2023
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 281 Points 29
Humberside A Shots 137 Points 11
Sunday 29th October 2023
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 217 Points 21
West Yorkshire A Shots 157 Points 13
Sunday 12th November 2023
AWAY
Humberside A Shots 138 Points 7
Stockport Metro A Shots 212 Points 33
Sunday 3rd December 2023
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 242 Points 29
Staffordshire Shots 136 Points 11
Sunday 17th December 2023
AWAY
Stockport Metro B
Stockport Metro A
Sunday 21st January 2024
AWAY
West Yorkshire A
Stockport Metro A
Sunday 4th February 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro A
Stockport Metro B
Sunday 18th February 2024
AWAY
Staffordshire
Stockport Metro A
STOCKPORT METRO B
Sunday 22nd October 2023
AWAY
North Yorkshire Tornados Shots 243 Points 36
Stockport Metro B Shots 130 Points 4
Sunday 12th November 2023
HOME
Stockport Metro B Shots 154 Points 17
North Yorkshire Tornados Shots 202 Points 23
Sunday 19th November 2023
AWAY
Staffordshire Shots 224 Points 34
Stockport Metro B Shots 119 Points 6
Sunday 3rd December 2023
AWAY
Humberside A Shots 196 Points 23
Stockport Metro B Shots 160 Points 17
Sunday 17th December 2023
HOME
Stockport Metro B
Stockport Metro A
Sunday 21st January 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro B
Staffordshire
Sunday 28th January 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro B
West Yorkshire A
Sunday 4th February 2024
AWAY
Stockport Metro A
Stockport Metro B
Sunday 18th February 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro B
Humberside A
Sunday 25th February 2024
AWAY
West Yorkshire A
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