The event is the only one of its kind to be played on a hard floor rather than an indoor bowls rink.

Peter Hore of Holmans has been drawn in Group 3 and will face competitors from Sweden and Norway.

Jack Jeskins of Tintagel, making his tour debut, is in Group 4 and will play against bowlers from Ireland, England, and Sweden.

David Studden and Steve Smith, both from Holmans, are in Group 9, with matches against opponents from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and England.

Chris Page of Duloe will compete in Group 11, while Nigel Nicholls of Penlee is in Group 13.

Elise Daniell of Holmans and Alan Trubshaw of Duloe are drawn in Group 22, with Caroline Trubshaw of Duloe in Group 25.

Martin Boraston of Duloe will play in Group 27.

The competition begins at 8am UK time on Saturday, with four rounds of group games scheduled.

The final group matches will take place on Sunday morning before the knockout stages begin.

Live scoring will be available via the Short Mat Players Tour website.

Closer to home, the County Singles took place over the weekend at Carnmoggas, with 46 bowlers competing.

On Saturday, five groups played for four places in the County Finals.

In the knockout round, Ray Rodriguez beat Martin Yeomans 8-7, Peter Hore defeated Steve Smith 13-6, Chris Page won 16-5 against Geoff Maunder, and Ian Crossett overcame John Worton 12-7.

Sunday’s competition featured six groups and a similar play-off format.

Nigel Nicholls beat Sally Dewdney 19-3, Martin Boraston beat Percy Tripp 14-5, Oskar Bryan won 13-3 against Andy Jiggens, and Rob D’Agostino defeated David Topliffe 11-7.

Meanwhile, bowlers from Withiel and Luxulyan took part in the ESMBA/TLH Pairs and Fours competitions.

Tony Jago and Nigel Tamblyn reached the last 32 in the Plate.

Joyce Harding and Sandra Killen, and Mark and Kate Richards reached the last 16.

Steve Williamson and Pat Coward made it to the quarter-finals.

John and Christine Worth reached the semi-finals.

Results from the Fours competition are not yet available.