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Team Knockout Rules
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External Links:
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Result Sheets:
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League Match Result Sheet
Competition Entry Forms:
SMIBL Competitions
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Past Winners:
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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 47 Teams from 20 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: Angharad Brideaux
Stockport ‘A’ Team Captain: Angharad Brideaux
Stockport ‘B’ Team Captain: Elaine Sloane
County Delegate - Cheshire: Adam Smith
County Delegate - Gtr Manchester: Dave Almond
Safeguarding Officer: Clint Crowther
Website Officer: Janice Wilson
Stockport Metro Home Team Venue:
Etherow Indoor Bowling Centre
Etherow Centre
Market Street
Broadbottom
SK14 6AX
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures NZ 2024 2025
SMIBL Triples competition held on 14th December 2024
SMIBL Pairs Competition held on 9th November 2024
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures NZ 2024 2025
Stockport Metro has two teams in the NESMBA in which they will play against various Counties in Northern England.
The full results for both teamscan be found on the official NESMBA website
STOCKPORT METRO A
Sunday 6th October 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 260 Points 38
North Yorkshire Tigers Shots 105 Points 02
Saturday 12th October 2024
AWAY
North Yorkshire Tigers Shots 135 Points 14
Stockport Metro A Shots 209 Points 26
Sunday 3rd November 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 195 Points 27
West Yorkshire A Shots 151 Points 13
Sunday 10th November 2024
AWAY
North Yorkshire Tornados Shots 173 Points 19
Stockport Metro A Shots 176 Points 21
Sunday 17th November 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 236 Points 29
Humberside A Shots 127 Points 11
Sunday 8th December 2024
AWAY
West Yorkshire A Shots 170 Points 26
Stockport Metro A Shots 178 Points 14
Sunday 15th December 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 190 Points 33
Staffordshire Shots 128 Points 7
Sunday 26th January 2025
AWAY
Humberside A Shots 118 Points 8
Stockport Metro A Shots 205 Points 32
Saturday 22nd February 2025
HOME
Stockport Metro A Shots 270 Points 34
North Yorkshire Tornados Shots 130 Points 6
Sunday 23rd February 2025
AWAY
Staffordshire Shots 166 Points 22
Stockport Metro A Shots 153 Points 18
STOCKPORT METRO B
Sunday 6th October 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro B Shots 160 Points 17
North Yorkshire Terriers Shots 183 Points 23
Sunday 3rd November 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro B Shots 211 Points 28
Durham Shots 135 Points 12
Sunday 10th November 2024
AWAY
West Yorkshire B Shots 128 Points 6
Stockport Metro B Shots 208 Points 34
Sunday 17th November 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro B Shots 186 Points 24
Humberside B Shots 161 Points 16
Sunday 24th November 2024
AWAY
Durham Shots 215 Points 29
Stockport Metro B Shots 142 Points 11
Sunday 8th December 2024
AWAY
Derbyshire Shots 201 Points 22
Stockport Metro B Shots 177 Points 18
Sunday 15th December 2024
HOME
Stockport Metro B Shots 176 Points 22
Derbyshire Shots 150 Points 18
Sunday 26th January 2025
AWAY
Humberside B Shots 177 Points 27
Stockport Metro B Shots 137 Points 13
Sunday 9th February 2025
AWAY
North Yorkshire Terriers Shots 203 Points 25
Stockport Metro B Shots 154 Points 15
Sunday 16th February 2025
HOME
Stockport Metro B Shots 199 Points 30
West Yorkshire B Shots 150 Points 10
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 2nd March - Bernie Fennell and Mike Biggs Team K/O Finals. 10am at Etherow IBC
Saturday 10th May - Presentation Evening. 7.30pm at GMSSC
Sunday 11th May - AGM 7.30pm at Bramhall Village Club
SMIBL Committee - All Change!
It will be all change in the SMIBL next season. Our amazing Fixtures, Results and Registration Secretary, Janice Wilson is stepping down from the role she has done so brilliantly for the last 15 years. Our heartfelt thanks to Janice for all her hard work and we wish her well in her new role as President of British Crown Green Ladies Bowling Association. We will miss you, Janice.
It is planned for Paul Maffei, our current treasurer, to take over the FR&R Secretary role. However, for this to happen, we need a new Treasurer!!!
Please do not ignore this communication. We have over 550 members in the SMIBL and all of us need to be proactive in finding a new treasurer. It is essential these vital Committee roles are filled for our league to continue.
Please contact Sue Banfield (suebanfield@btinternet.com) or Paul Maffei (paulantmaffei@gmail.com) to discuss the role in more detail.
Best Regards
Sue
SMIBL Secretary
SMIBL Triples competition held on 14th December 2024
The day saw 10 triples compete for the Stockport Triples Trophy. After some laast minute pull outs saw one group of 4 and 2 groups of 3 which each played each other twice. With the top two from each group going through to the quarter finals with then the best runners up. It saw all 4 from the group of 4 go through to the quarters.
The quarters and semis saw some very close games as well as some big wins.
The final was a repeat from the semis last season with the Crowther Family taking on the last years winners.
After what was a very game with 4-4 going into the last end,the Crowthers were down when Chris stepped up to bowl, however played up at the jack to get it into the ditch to sit very close where it could not be beaten.
With no touchers on the mat last years winners Angharad Brideaux, Darren Lloyd and Peter Roberts conceded the match to lose 4-5
Well done to June, Chris and Clint for a brilliant days bowling and taking home the Triples Trophy and title.
Thank you to all who took part and supported the competition.
SMIBL Pairs Competition held on 9th November 2024
It was a brilliant day which saw 21 pairs compete for the Sockport Pairs Trophy. With some very close games in the groups which lead to the group winners and the best 2 runners up decided. The quarter finals lead to close games across every mat and the same in the semi finals.
The final saw father and son duo from Davenport, Archie Palmer and Tony Stevenson, take on Paul Norbury and Peter Thompson from the newest team in the league Etherow.
The final ended with the father-son duo coming out on top and taking the Stckport Pairs Trophy.
Thank you to all who entered and supported the competition.
COMPETITION RULE 9
An amendment to the Competition Rule 9 was agreed at the AGM held on May12th 2024.
Unfortunately, this rule amendment was omitted from the Rule Book and also not updated in the Competition Rules published on the SMIBL website. The latter has now been amended.
For information Rule 9 now reads as follows:
9. No end shall be killed. The jack shall be replaced on or as near as possible to the end of the delivery line to which side of the mat that the jack goes off. If the jack goes off the mat on the left side, it will be placed at the end of the left delivery line or as near as possible. If the jack goes off the mat on the right side, it will be placed at the end of the right delivery line or as near as possible.
Apologies for the omission.
Best Regards
SMIBL Committee
SMIBL Singles Competition held on 26th October 2024
It was a brilliant day enjoyed by 24 competitiors from across different divisions within the Stockport Metro league. It allowed to have 6 groups with 4 players in each group. There were some very close games across the whole day and was brilliant to see people staying after they had been knocked out to help support other players.
The group winners ended up being Darren Lloyd, Mick Murphy, Peter Roberts, Chris Crowther, Mark McHugh and Mike Clancy with the two runners up being Clint Crowther and Tony Stevens.
After the quarter finalswe were down to 4 players into the semi finals, Mike Clancy vs Chris Crowther and Tony Stevens vs Mick Murphy. There were some very close games again in the semi finals where both games could have gone either way. With Mick Murphy and Mike Clancy coming out on top to face each other in the final.
In the final with very consistent bowling Mike Clancy came out on top against Mick Murphy with a score of 11-4.
Congratulations to Mike Clancy on winningthe Premier Bowls singles.
A big thank you to our sponsor Premier Bowls for sponsoring this competition.
The Heatons
We are very sorry to lose The Heatons and on behalf of the Committee, I would like to thank them for their positive contribution to the league over many years. Teams were always assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable afternoon when visiting The Heatons ........ 'Doris & Enid' and all the team will be sorely missed.
Susan Banfield
SMIBL Secretary
League Sponsors
J L S C o m p u t e r S e r v i c e s
Premier Bowls
Techniheat Plant Services Ltd.
