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
Bowls Equipment for Sale:
Information Required
Bowls Wanted
Past Winners:
League Division Winners
Team Knockout
SMIBL Competition Winners
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: Olwen Sandiford
Fixture / Results and Registration Secretary: Paul Maffei
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
Non Committee Positions:
Team KO Organiser: Chris Banfield
Assistant Competition Organiser: Sheila Wilson
Stockport Metro Home Team Venue:
Etherow Indoor Bowling Centre
Etherow Centre
Market Street
Broadbottom
SK14 6AX
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures NZ 2025/26
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures NZ 2025/26
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: Northern England Short Mat tables
Sincere Condolences
Many of you will have heard that Andy Clews (Brinnington) passed away suddenly on 23rd July. Our thoughts are with Andy's family at this very sad time.
Andy's funeral will take place on Tuesday 19th August 12.15pm at Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium. Dress code - smart casual or football shirts.
SMIBL Committee
Delegates Meeting 2025/26 Season
The Delegates Meeting will be held on Sunday 28th September 2025, 7.30pm at Bramhall Village Club, SK7 2BA
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.
