Most pubs and clubs had summer competitions and they were very competitive and well supported, sadly over the years these have dropped off one by one and now there is very little skittles for those who wish to play.

Magpie Social Club 4-a-sides – Rebels

Colliton B – TSB cup in Weymouth in 1982

The D&DSL ran a Nomination Cup during the summer for a few years, this Echo cutting is from 2008

The Committee at the Blackthorn British Skittles Championships

Skimmers have been the most successful side from the D&DSL in the British Championships