Grand Short Mat Bowls Tournament

Manilva Short Mat Bowls Club, in conjunction with the Councillor for EU Citizens and Foreigners, Rafael Mena, will be staging a Short Mat Bowls Tournament at the multi-purpose pavilion, near the football ground in Manilva.

The tournament will be held on Saturday, 11th March from 2 pm to 5.30 pm and is open to a maximum of 32 entrants (over 18 years of age). There is a registration fee of 6 euros which includes refreshments and tournament sweatshirt, and there will be winners’ trophies including the Manilva Life Cup. Spectators are welcome and there will be an opportunity after the match for you to try your hand at this fun sport.

If interested please visit Jan Mitchell at the Department for EU Citizens and Foreigners, Edificio Usos Multiples in Sabinillas, or telephone 952 892 889 or 952 936 234. Closing date for entries is 6th March.

Manilva Short Mat Bowling Club (MSMBC) was inaugurated in late 2005 thanks to an initiative by local residents and the Councillor for EU Citizens and Foreigners, Rafael Mena, whose department provided the funding for the equipment as well as supplying the venue. The Manilva Short Mat Bowling Club is open to anyone of any nationality who is interested in this friendly, social and competitive sport.

Short mat bowls is played in broadly the same way, and provides the same enjoyment, and has the same attractions as lawn bowls and many players participate in both games. The bowls themselves and the smooth soled heel less footwear are the same as those used outdoors.

For more information on the Manilva Short Mat Bowling Club visit their web pages at www.manilvalife.com/msmbc