The 2012 ECBA Rinks will be hosted by South Tyneside Carpet Bowls Association.

The event will be held at the Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields on Sunday 15th April.

The event is open to all players that are members of clubs that are affiliated members of or belong to the County and Metropolitan Boroughs that form the English Carpet Bowls Association.

Entries will be accepted on a first come first served basis and limited to 40 teams. Teams will be placed into groups of five thus ensuring a minimum of four games.

The entry form can be downloaded here.

Entries close on Monday 2nd April.

The following is a list of nearby accomodation

Premier Inn
Newcastle Road, South Shields NE34 9PQ 0870 111 2852 From £19.00 (Wheelchair facilities)

Ainsley Guest House
59, Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JJ 0191 454 3399 From £ 26.00 (Wheelchair facilities)

Atlantis Guest House
55, Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JJ 0191 455 6070 From £28.00

Beaches Guest House
81, Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JJ 0191 456 3262 From £23.00 (Wheelchair facilities)

Clifton Guest House
101, Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JL 0191 455 1965 From £25.00

Magpies Nest
75, Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JJ 0191 455 2361 From £ 26.00

Saraville Guest House
103, Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JL 0191 454 1169 From £25.00

Seabreeze Guest House
79, Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JJ 0191 455 8772 From 25.00

updated 30/01/2012