Competitions  –  2026 – 2027

The series of county open competitions staged by the county each year also acts as qualifying heats for the ESMBA National Finals staged each Spring. The county normally has entries for all these competitions except the under 18’s.

For 2026/2027 the number of entries for these competitions has been very low with the result that the county will not be able to stage  the Fours, Mixed Fours, or the Over 55’s Pairs. Competitions will be staged for the Singles, Pairs, and Triples. In addition it is also intended to stage the Chairman’s Cup, a competition which does not involve the ESMBA.

The first of this season’s competitions  –  The Pairs  –  took place at Blakedown on Sunday 18th of October. There were 10 teams entered and congratulations are due to Dave Grove and Phil Arthurs-Thompson winning this year’s event with Sue and Steve Perry runners up.

A summary of the day’s play is set out below:

TRIPLES  –  PLAYED AT BLAKEDOWN ON SUNDFAY 25TH OCTOBER 2026

There were four entries into this year’s competition with each team playing against the other teams in the competition, with the result determined on points and shot difference.

Congratulations to Steve Perry, Sue Perry, and John Nicklin, this year’s winners who will now go forward to the ESMBA national finals next Spring.

A summary of the day’s play is set out below :

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