Half team only took up sport this season
The Manx Short Mat Bowls Association has returned after a successful showdown at the World Short Mat Bowls Championships.
Hosted by Scotland in Aberdeen last week, the competition saw the Isle of Man compete alongside and against Germany, Belgium, England, Italy, Norway, India, Canada, Isle of Man, Netherlands, Sweden, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
Thirteen players made up the Manx side, plus a reserve.
The Isle of Man came away with a whopping 12 wins and a draw.
Plans are now underway to send a team to compete in Belfast in March of next year.
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