DUE to a last minute rush to enter, the organisers of the Blackthorn British Skittles Cham-pionships have agreed to put the closing date for entries back to next Tuesday, April 12.

The championships are split into three categories, men's, ladies and mixed.

Matches will start later this month with the regional groups when all teams will play four matches followed by knockout games. The last 16 teams in each category will then qualify for the finals at the Sand Bay Holiday Village, Weston-super-Mare on Saturday, September 24. Successful teams will receive cheques for £1,000 .

For further details and entry forms contact The Shoot Out Club on 01803 883500.