| The Association was founded in 1990 and
is affiliated to the English Short Mat Bowling Association
(ESMBA) and represents the county of West Sussex. |
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| Within the organisation Membership
of the Association is available is open to all clubs within
the county subject only to acceptance of the club
constitution. The fees are currently £20.00 plus
£3.50 per member per annum. This includes
registration of the individual member with the ESMBA which
enables them to compete in any competitions organised by the
county and in any other competitions held under the auspices
of the ESMBA or any affiliated body. |
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| The Association currently consists of 41
clubs and over 1050 members and is run by a Management
Committee. This Committee is elected each year
at the AGM which takes place in June and all member clubs
may nominate candidates for the committee. The
committee meet approximately six times per year and member
clubs may raise matters for consideration by the committee
via the County Secretary. In addition two
Delegates Meetings are held each year at which each club is
entitled to be represented by two delegates and at which the
Management Committee updates the clubs on matters of
interest and concern. Delegates can also ask
questions of members of the committee. |
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| The Association produces a newsletter,
County Comments, at intervals throughout the year.
This is sent to all clubs for distribution to their members
and contributions from clubs and individuals are welcome. |
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| The Association runs an inter-club league
and a knock-out cup competition over the season (September
to April) and one day County Championship tournaments for
singles, pairs, triples and fours plus a further fours
competition for players who have not yet earned their County
Badge. The Association also runs an Annual
Benefit Tournament and a Charity Match. For
those who play throughout the year it also runs three
competitions during the summer. The Association
runs on behalf of the ESMBA, the qualifying heats for the
National Championships and all registered members of the
county may enter these. |
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| All enquiries regarding
membership of the Association, ESMBA or the Insurance scheme
should be addressed to the County Secretary. |
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