WELCOME TO
THE KENT COUNTY SHORT-MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
Our aim to is promote & foster the game of short-mat within Kent, and increase awareness & participation of the
much-loved sport.
OUR TEAMS
Below is our dedicated Kent County SMBA squad. Comprising of three teams; Premier, A & B, The Kent Premier & A teams compete in the annual Inter County Championships, whilst our B team has a full calendar of friendlies each year. 2023 saw a record number of Kent players lined up to represent England at the national level. 6 players; Michael Doorey, Danny Hogben, Glenn Harvey, Tim Harwood, Jody Frampton & Richard Stagg were selected from the Kent Premier team at the England Trials in the spring.
Premier Team
A Team
B Team
Squad Manager: Michael Doorey
Captain: Danny Hogben
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Premier Team Players 20234/4​
Michael Doorey
Danny Hogben
Richard Stagg
Gary Allard
Darren Allard
Jack Allard
Tim Harwood
Alan Harwood
Matt Harwood
Jody Frampton
Chris Bull
Stewart Knight
Jeff Vann
Glenn Harvey
Rob Berry
Nick Treserden
Mo Staple
Thomas Coles
Linda Wynn
Cliff Henry
Alan Plowman
Squad Manager: Michael Doorey
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Captain: Phil Ramsden
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Vice Captain: Alan Stroud
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A Team Players 2022/23​
Phil Ramsden
Nicky Ramsden
Alan Stroud
Gavin Knight
Mick Leal
Patrick Finnis
Amanda Doorey
Bob Craig
Malcom Nelmes
Ray Niblock
Rod Wynn
Amber Gardner
Julian Scales
Ian Bridger
Trever Apps
Paul Johnson
Paula Scales
Paul Hutson
Bob Deane
Peter Hopkins
Squad Manager: Michael Doorey
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Captain: Bob Craig
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Vice Captain: Roy Cracknell​
B Team Players 2022/23​
Tony Chawner
Derick Ford
Ray Offord
Maurine Richards
Peter Richards
Sheila Wicks
Jenny Worrall
Brian Jarvis
David Burgin
Jean Cracknall
Jessica Cracknall
Roy Cracknall
Ted Denham
David Hardy
Mark Worrall
Sam Murphy
Martin Mathews
Val Mathews
Mick
Brigden
John Bassett
Fred Webb
Marian Fry
John Fry
Bev Dillon
Mandy Long
Dave Long
Jim Davey
Jan Davey
Noah Philpott
Margret Plowman
Phil Porter
Lyn Porter
John Rider
Barbara Buse
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OUR HOME
The KCSMBA's home venue is the Ashford Indoor Bowls Centre. Located within the heart of the town, the centre is within easy reach of the M20 & the Ashford's International train station.