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Created in 1986 after members of one local club felt that there must be more to short mat bowls than just rolling up amongst themselves, the East Kent Short Mat Bowls League, as it was formerly known, grew from strength to strength, eventually changing its title from League to Association.
Clubs have come and gone as have many members, but the Association truly deserves a place in the history of East Kent where it has become such an important part of the recreational facilities available in this area.
The Association has always been lucky enough to have a very supportive committee along with an extremely keen membership, which in turn has enabled the leagues and competitions to become very competitive, but, at the same time, an enjoyable pastime for both young and old alike.
Certain characters will always be remembered, Ray Razzell (Founder Chairman) & Eric Harber (whose idea this was) from Minster, Geoff Cook (Founder Hon. Treasurer) from Hoverspeed, David Swain (Founder Vice Chairman) from Cavaliers & Arca, Barby West & Paul Churchley, from Birchington, Hoverspeed & Minster, Mick Foreman, from Boughton & Whitstable, Jim Noble, from Swalecliffe, Terry Piper, from Capel, Ray Owen (Founder Hon Secretary in post for 22yrs - 1st Life Vice President) from Minster & Hoverspeed, plus Jim Greatorex (Former Chairman & 1st President) from Wingham, to name but a few, oh, and we nearly forgot Bob Freelove (Bekesbourne) everyone knew Bob!!. There are so many more who truly deserve a mention on this 'wall of fame', but these few are just a small sample of those who have given so much to mould this into such a great 'umbrella network' for so many local clubs.
May we continue to build on those firm foundations, that have been laid down for us, and ensure the ongoing success of the EKSMBA for many many years to come.
2009/10 Notes from League Secretary
We are pleased to welcome a new club and team to the East Kent Short Mat Bowls League and wish Sturry Squirrels a successful season.
2009 /2010 Season begins on 28th September and this year consists of 11 rounds, (3 divisions with 11 teams competing in each). All matches should be completed by Friday 23rd April 2010.
IMPORTANT NEW RULING FOR 2009/2010
Conditions of Play—New Rule—Team Selection (See Rules 1a)
Before the start of a League Match, the Team Captains will fill in the names of their players, forename and surname on the relevant side, home on left and away on right, of their scorecards. The Home captain will also designate the mat to be played on each of their cards.
Each Captain will place their scorecards face down and each will select one scorecard from their opponents two, and will complete the names of the players on each card, theirs and their opponents, and return the opponents card once completed.
Once the scorecards have been completed and exchanged there can be no change to the players named in each team. The only exception to this, where the opposing captain agrees, may be the replacement of an absent player, but only on the mat where the player is absent. The playing order will be at the Skip’s discretion as in Rule 34
Just a few reminders:-
Results
The results should be updated every 7-10 days.
Scorecards
To ensure accurate recording of results during the season, please note that scorecards must show Forename and Surname of every player. League matches must also show Team name (not necessarily club name), plus both the date and rink numbers.
The scorer for the match should score the home team in the left column and the away team in the right column and should mark all dead ends clearly.
The skip must double check that the final scores in both columns tally with those of the opposing skip, any columns filled incorrectly should be indicated and hot shots to be claimed highlighted, before the cards are signed as correct.
Cards should reach the League Secretary within 5 days of the match.
Fixture Changes
All fixtures made outside the published dates must be notified to the League Secretary, in writing, by confirmation slip or email, as soon as possible by both clubs concerned.
New Player Registrations
Clubs adding new players throughout the season should send their full name/s and £3 per
player (cheques made out to EKSMBA) to the League Secretary at any time during the season but should arrive no later than the score cards showing said players first game.
Wishing everyone a happy and successful season
Barbara Hadler
League Secretary