WITH the outdoor season at an end Chard’s short mat players have turned their attention to the East Devon league.

Chard have two teams entered and Chard B played their opening match away at St Teresa’s.

Unfortunately it proved a disastrous start as Chard lost 7-1 and by 84 shots to 27.

If it comes down to shot difference at the end of the competition this game could definitely be significant.

n severells lost 72-68 to Queen Camel in their played their last outdoor game of the season – a Wessex Mixed Friendly league match.

Scores: S Hodder, D Brolly, Alec Larcombe and R Hodder 22, B Hinder 14; M Robins, J Strawbridge, T Robins and R Devney 15, B.Hallett 21; C Phinn N Austin, A Dowley and B McCallum 15, H Crinks 23; J Davies, A Brolly, J Stacey and P Loaring 16, B Ridout 14 .