National Team Dates Announced

The last time the two clubs met - in the Denny Plate in 2017 - Grantham won by eight shots overall, Four rinks will play simultaneously - two at home and two away.

Stamford women have a bye in the four-rink Yetton team trophy and will play the winner of Peterborough and Spalding on November 20.

Stamford bowlers have also entered the Top Club and Egham competitions. In the TopClub on October 10 they entertain Church Gresley, a demanding event which includes points for men's and women's singles, mixed pairs, triples and rinks. The winner will be at home to either Leicester or Melton.

In the Egham Trophy - two mixed rinks at home, two away - they face Barwell on October 31.

Only one team has been entered this year for the Masons Seniors Trophy - one rink of four at home and away - where Stamford women take on Grantham. Stamford A & B will contest the men's equivalent double rink. The A team face Sleaford B on November 9, the B team play Grantham.

Individual national competition draws for EIBA events will be revealed in a couple of weeks.

The Stamford Indoor Bowls Club's domestic league programme starts on Monday, September 13. Players must be full members and registered in teams before they compete.