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- 2011/2012 Calendar NOW ONLINE!!! - Seismic Bowling will be supporting the 2011/2012 National Ranking Tour - New Child Protection Policy Statements Uploaded - 2011/2012 NI Squad Members announced -

Information on upcoming international events NEW
National Ranking Tour - Event 7 - Results NEW
NRT 2011/2012 - Event 7 - Information
NITBF Apparel - Reminder
National Ranking Tour - Event 6 - Results
World Cup Qualifier Finals - Information
AGM 2012 - Information
Selection information for upcoming international events
New Northern Ireland Apparel
Sport NI - Athlete Support Programme Criteria

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Information on upcoming international events
12th May 2012

Upcoming international events:

Tenpin Global Championships, London 2012 - An international team event being held in the Airport Bowl, London on 13-15th July 2012. The event will feature mixed singles, mixed doubles, mixed trios and mixed team events.
Entry Form: Click here

The 1st World Singles Championships are being held in Cyprus on 18-26th September 2012, the selection date for this will be following the last event (7) of the 2011/2012 season. Top 2 male and top 2 females from FIC Squad will be selected.

The event will be entirely self-funded for those interested players and a deposit of 250.00 euro is required. Players have until the 22nd May deadline to confirm their place, those interested should contact Karen Payne.
Event Website: Click here
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National Ranking Tour - Event 7 - Results
6th May 2012
Odyssey Bowl, Belfast

Winners of today's event, in association with Seismic Bowling, were as follows:
1st place (£100): David Seay
2nd place (£70): Sean Robinson
3rd-4th place (£45 each): Kev Horton & Billy Nimick
5th-8th place (£25 each): Alan Smith, Tony O'Hare, Paul McCauley, Sam Hull

Ranking winners for each section were:
Male: Kev Horton
Female: Donna Horton
YAC: Zara Payne
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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NRT 2011/2012 - Event 7 - Information
27th April 2012

The final event of the 2011/2012 season in association with Seismic Bowling takes place at The Odyssey Bowl, Belfast on Sunday 6th May. Please note that registration for this event will open at 8.45am, with practice starting at an earlier time of 9.20am. Bowling will commence at 9.30am.

This event is also the final of 4 in 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 May.

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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NITBF Apparel - Reminder
26th April 2012

Any outstanding monies due for the new NITBF apparel (shirts and hoodies) should be paid to Karen Payne or Joe Littlewood immediately.
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National Ranking Tour - Event 6 - Results
1st April 2012
Jet Centre, Coleraine

Winners of today's event, in association with Seismic Bowling, were as follows:
1st place (£100): Jonathan Gilliland
2nd place (£70): Kenny Donnelly
3rd-4th place (£45 each): David Seay & Ryan Press
5th-8th place (£25 each): Alan Smith, Tony O'Hare, Kev Horton, Peter Lilburn

Ranking winners for each section were:
Male: Kev Horton
Female: Karen Payne
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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World Cup Qualifier Finals - Information
25th March 2012

The oil pattern for the World Cup Qualifier Finals to played in the Jet Centre, Coleraine on 20th May will be the 2011 World Cup pattern. This can be viewed here.
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AGM 2012 - Information
5th March 2012

The Annual General Meeting of the Northern Ireland Tenpin Bowling Federation will take place on Tuesday 3rd April 2011 at the Dundonald International Icebowl commencing at 7.30pm.

if you have any motions or amendments please send them to the secretary 21 days before the AGM date.
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NRT 2011/2012 - Event 6 - Information
3rd March 2012

The sixth event of the new 2011/2012 season in association with Seismic Bowling takes place at The Jet Centre, Coleraine on Sunday 1st April, starting at 9.30am (Registration opens at 9.00am).

This event is also be the 3rd of 4 in 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 May.

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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Selection information for upcoming international events
3rd March 2012

Selection dates for upcoming events:

The Commonwealth Championships are being held in New Zealand on 9-17th February 2013, the selection date for this will be following the last event (7) of the 2011/2012 season.
Top 2 male and top 2 females from FIC Squad will be selected.
Event Website: Click here

The 1st World Singles Championships are being held in Cyprus on 18-26th September 2012, the selection date for this will be following the last event (7) of the 2011/2012 season. Top 2 male and top 2 females from FIC Squad will be selected.
Event Website: Click here

The European Champions Cup is being held in Holland on 15th-22nd October 2012, the selection date for this will be following the last event (7) of the 2011/2012 season.
The Ranking Tour Champions (Male & Female) will be selected.
Event Website: Click here

The Adult Triple Crown is being held in Ireland on 14-16th September 2012, the selection date for this will be following the last event (7) of the 2011/2012 season.
Top 6 males and top 6 females from the FIC Squad will be selected.
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NRT 2011/2012 - Event 5 - Information
17th February 2012

The fifth event of the new 2011/2012 season in association with Seismic Bowling takes place at Dundonald International Ice Bowl on Sunday 26th February, starting at 9.30am (Registration opens at 9.00am). Lane pattern will be the Kegel Sunset Strip.

This event is also the second 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 May. 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.

Lane Pattern
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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.

NI Shirt

NI Hoodie
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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
International
  • World Senior Championship Top 32
  • European Bowling Tour Top 16
  • British Nationals Top 10
  • World Cup Top 32
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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