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National Ranking Tour - Event 3 - Results
NRT 2011/2012 - Event 3 - Information
National Ranking Tour - Event 2 - Results
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Selection information for upcoming international events in 2012
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National Ranking Tour - Event 4 - Results
15th January 2012
Brunswick Moviebowl
Winners of today's event, in association with Seismic Bowling, were as follows:
1st place (£100): Caroline Horan
2nd place (£70): Tony O'Hare
3rd-4th place (£45 each): Kenny Donnelly & Sam Hull
5th-8th place (£25 each): Paul McCauley, Peter Lilburn, Alan Smith, Sean Robinson
Ranking winners for each section were:
Male: Sam Hull
Female: Caroline Horan
YAC: Lauren Dugan
Seniors: Donna Horton (Female) & Sam Hull (Male)
Results are now available to view here or in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
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Mary Peter Trust - Annual Fundraising Quiz Night
15th January 2012
The Mary Peters Trust annual fundraiser is happening again this year on Wednesday 8th February 2012, at 7.30pm, Newforge Country Club.
Tickets are £10 each (tables of 6). If you would like tickets please contact Gillian Hetherington at the Mary Peter Trust.
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NRT 2011/2012 - Event 4 - Information
3rd January 2012
The fourth event of the new 2011/2012 season in association with Seismic Bowling takes place at Brunswick Moviebowl on Sunday 15th January, starting at 9.30am (Registration opens at 9.00am).
This event will also be the start of the 2012 World Cup Qualifiers. The qualifiers format will be best 3 of 4 events, with the Top 8 Men and Top 4 Women making the Finals which will take place at the Jet Centre, Coleraine on 20th June. The entry fee for the World Cup Qualifier is £20.00.
Format: 8 games qualifying, top 8 players (handicap total) will contest in the Knockout Finals (Matches played over 1 game).
Guaranteed prize fund of £360.00 which is distributed to the Top 8 players as follows: 1st place: £100.00
2nd place: £70.00
3rd-4th place: £45.00 each
5th-8th place: £25.00 each
Entry fee will be £32.00 for members or £35.00 for non-members.
Handicap 75% of 220. Those players eligible for a current handicap can view their handicap for the event here.
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Brian Voss Bowling Academy
20th December 2011
Seismic Bowling present, in association with Sivissidis Stars on Tour, the Brian Voss Bowling Academy featuring PBA Superstar and USBC Hall of Famer Brian Voss on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th January 2012 in the Dundonald International Ice Bowl.
Scheduled sessions are:
Session 1 - Tuesday 17th 5pm-7pm
Session 2 - Tuesday 17th 8pm-10pm
Session 3 - Wednesday 18th 2pm-4pm
Session 4 - Wednesday 18th 5pm-7pm
Sessions will feature:
- Lane Play Coaching
- Drilling Layout Analysis
- Video Analysis
Cost: £35.00 per person for each 2 hour session.
Limited places are available. Enquiries to Ryan Press or email.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to attend the academy and benefit from instruction from PBA and USBC Hall of Famer Brian Voss and his 29 years of PBA Tour experience, including 25 PBA Titles!
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National Ranking Tour - Event 3 - Results
11th December 2011
Odyssey Bowl, Belfast
Winners of today's event, in association with Seismic Bowling, were as follows:
1st place (£100): Grant Dugan
2nd place (£70): Billy Nimick
3rd-4th place (£45 each): Lyn Watson & Lauren Dugan
5th-8th place (£25 each): Peter Lilburn, Christine Robinson, Paul McCauley, Sam Hull
Ranking winners for each section were:
Male: Billy Nimick
Female: Lyn Watson
YAC: Lauren Dugan
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Alan Smith (Male)
Results are now available to view here or in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
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NRT 2011/2012 - Event 3 - Information
22nd November 2011
The third event of the new 2011/2012 season in association with Seismic Bowling takes place at Odyssey Bowl in the Odyssey Pavilion, Belfast on Sunday 11th December, starting at 9.30am (Registration opens at 9.00am).
Format: 8 games qualifying, top 8 players (handicap total) will contest in the Knockout Finals (Matches played over 1 game).
Guaranteed prize fund of £360.00 which is distributed to the Top 8 players as follows: 1st place: £100.00
2nd place: £70.00
3rd-4th place: £45.00 each
5th-8th place: £25.00 each
Entry fee will be £32.00 for members or £35.00 for non-members.
Handicap 75% of 220. Those players eligible for a current handicap can view their handicap for the event here.
The oil pattern for this event can be viewed here.
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National Ranking Tour - Event 2 - Results
23rd October 2011
Jet Centre, Coleraine
Winners of today's event, in association with Seismic Bowling, were as follows:
1st place (£100): Lyn Watson
2nd place (£70): Lauren Dugan
3rd-4th place (£45 each): Alan Smith & David Seay
5th-8th place (£25 each): Caroline Horan, Zara Payne, Kev Horton, Paul McCauley
Ranking winners for each section were:
Male: Kev Horton
Female: Lyn Watson
YAC: Lauren Dugan
Seniors: Donna Horton (Female) & Kev Horton (Male)
Results are now available to view here or in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
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New Northern Ireland Apparel
20th October 2011
The Northern Ireland Tenpin Bowling Federation present the all new Northern Ireland apparel. Shirts, priced at £25.00 each, are for Squad Members only. Hoodies will be available for open purchase and are priced at £40.00 each, note that the Hoodie only has the NITBF logo on the front with no Northern Ireland text on the reverse. Please contact your local council member for more details.


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Selection information for upcoming international events in 2012
22nd September 2011
For players interested in qualifying to represent Team Northern Ireland at the upcoming European Men's Championships (Austria, August 2012) and European Women's Championships (Netherlands, June 2012) which are also the qualifying events to earn a spot at the joint World Championships in Las Vegas, Summer 2013...the top 6 males and top 6 females in the squad standings (Best 5 of the last 7 events) will be selected following the completion of Ranking Event 5 on 26th February 2012. To be eligible for selection you must be a Gold Card Member of the NITBF from the beginning of the 2011/2012 season. (Membership is due on 1st October, payment must be made previous to the commencement of Event 2)
The Commonwealth Championships will now be held in New Zealand in February 2013, the selection date for this will be following the last event (7) of the 2011/2012 season.
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Sport NI - Athlete Investment Programme Criteria
9th September 2011
The Athlete Investment Programme run by Sport NI is now open for applications. If you fall within any of the criteria outlined below you are eligible to apply for funding via this programme. The criteria form can also be downloaded from here.
Sport: Ten-Pin Bowling |
Criteria for AIP support 2011/2012 |
| World Class |
- World Senior Championships Top 16
- European Bowling Tour Top 8
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| International |
- World Senior Championship Top 32
- European Bowling Tour Top 16
- British Nationals Top 10
- World Cup Top 32
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| Developmental U23 |
- World Senior Championships Top 50
- European Bowling Tour Top 50
- World Youth U-23 Championships Top 25
- British Youth Nationals Top 10
- World Cup Top 50
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