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News Archives 2008/2009

Dundonald Singles - Event 6 - Results
1st March 2009
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the sixth Singles Event held at DIIB were Ryan Press (1580, 197.50 average) in the Scratch Section with Jonathan Gilliland (1788 inc. 38 Hcap, 223.50 average) in the Handicap Section. Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.

The qualifiers for the Round Robin Finals are:

Scratch Section Handicap Section
1. Billy Nimick 1. Sam Hull
2. David Seay 2. Tony O'Hare
3. Ryan Press 3. Raymond Chan
4. George McKee 4. Zara Payne
5. Grant Dugan 5. Jonathan Gilliland
6. Peter Lilburn 6. Lauren Dugan
7. Karen Payne  
8. Pacer  

The Round Robin Finals will take place on 5th April starting at 10.30am.
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Jet Centre Classic 2009
15th February 2009
Jet Centre, Coleraine

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Players competed in a 6 game handicapped shoot-out. The winner of the event was Shane O'Boyle (pictured below).

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Full list of prize-winners:
1st Place - Shane O'Boyle (1530 inc. 46 hcap, 255.00 average)
2nd Place - Brendan Devine (1439 inc. 31 hcap, 239.83 average)
3rd Place - Peter Lilburn (1388 inc. 41 hcap, 231.33 average)
4th Place - Fran Puzzuoli (1385 inc. 16 hcap, 230.83 average)
5th Place - Kenny Donnelly (1382 inc. 22 hcap, 230.33 average)
6th Place - George Armstrong (1381 inc. 35 hcap, 230.17 average)
7th Place - Michael Langston (1366 inc. 37 hcap, 227.67 average)
High Game Handicap Male - Shane O'Boyle (290 inc. 46 hcap)
High Game Handicap Female - Zara Payne (277 inc. 44 hcap)

Full results and standings available here
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Ranking Event 6 - Results
8th February 2009
Odyssey Bowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Kenny Donnelly (1602, 200.25 average)
Womens: Christine Robinson (1448, 181.00 average)
YAC: David Seay (1507, 188.38 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Kenny Donnelly (Male)
Juniors: Zara Payne (1578 inc. 29 hcap, 197.25 average)
Handicap Section: Shane O'Boyle (1656 inc. 33 hcap, 207.00 average)

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

The next event will be held at the Brunswick Superbowl on 8th March starting at 9.30am. All players are reminded that the next event will also be the first of 3 qualifiers to win a place in the Finals to select Northern Ireland's representatives for this year's QubicaAMF World Cup. Entry to the WCQ is an additional £20.00.
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Dundonald Singles - Event 5 - Results
1st February 2009
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the fifth Singles Event held at DIIB were Tony O'Hare (1647, 205.88 average) in the Scratch Section with Raymond Chan (1857 inc. 36 Hcap, 232.31 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on the short oil pattern on 1st March 2009 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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Event Announcements
13th January 2009

World Cup Qualifier 2009
Top 8 Men and Top 6 Ladies to make finals (subject to entries) following player's pinfall totals of Ranking Events 7 to 9 (March to May).

Entry fee of £20.00 must be paid at the March Ranking (Derry).

Finals will take place on 7th June (Venue to be confirmed but will be either Jet Centre or DIIB) Finals Format: 10 games in 2 blocks of 5 games (each block played on a different oil pattern) payable by the bowler.

Jet Centre Classic 2009
The Jet Centre Classic (Sponsored by Movie House Cinemas) will take place on 15th February in the Coleraine Jet Centre with registration at 9am for a 9:30am start. The minimum prize fund is £500 with a 1st prize of £200 guaranteed, entry fee is £20.

The competition will consist of 6 games (moving lanes after 3 games) including handicap which will be based on the bowler's Northern Ireland Ranking Tour average or alternatively the bowler's highest league average if not participating on the Tour. All participants must be a current NITBF member (or cardholder of another recognised national federation).

Entries can be made by contacting Allen Sinton. Places are limited and bowlers are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.


Irish Open Qualifier for 2010
A reminder to all 180 or below male bowlers & 170 or below female bowlers, that the Irish Open Qualifier is still continuing and although no one from this section will be attending the Irish Open this year, the NITBF have taken the decision to bring the scoring system in to line with the ranking season and winners will be announced at the end of each ranking season and the prize will be free entry into the Irish Open in January 2010.
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Ranking Event 5 - Results
11th January 2009
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Ryan Press (1663, 207.88 average)
Womens: Christine Robinson (1445, 180.63 average)
YAC: David Seay (1534, 191.75 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Alan Smith (Male)
Juniors: Jonny Reid (1593 inc. 38 hcap, 199.13 average)

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

The next event will be held at the Odyssey Bowl, Belfast on 8th February starting at 9.30am.
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Ranking Event 4 - Results
14th December 2008
Brunswick Superbowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Kevin Horton (1601, 200.13 average)
Womens: Karen Payne (1488, 186.00 average)
YAC: Grant Dugan (1345, 168.13 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Sam Hull (Male)
Juniors: Scott Horton (1605 inc. 58 hcap, 200.63 average)

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

The next event will be held at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl on 11th January starting at 9.30am.
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IV Commonwealth Championships - TV Coverage
10th December 2008

Trans World Sport will be broadcasting a segment that was filmed throughout the week of the IV Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Belfast. The TV schedule is as follows (All times GMT):

Date
Time (GMT)
Programme Channel
Thursday 10th December
10:00pm
Trans World Sport Sky Sports Extra
Friday 11th December
2:00am
Trans World Sport Sky Sports 3
Friday 11th December
9:00am
Trans World Sport Sky Sports 3
Friday 11th December
12:30pm
Trans World Sport Sky Sports 1
Saturday 13th December
4:00am
Trans World Sport Channel 4
Saturday 13th December
5:00am
Trans World Sport Channel 4 + 1
Sunday 14th December
6:30am
Trans World Sport Channel 4
Sunday 14th December
7:30am
Trans World Sport Channel 4 + 1
Wednesday 17th December
7:30pm
Trans World Sport Sky Sports 2
Wednesday 17th December
10:00pm
Trans World Sport Sky Sports Extra

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New Year Mixed Doubles Competition
8th December 2008

The New Year Mixed Doubles Competition will be held in the Dundonald International Ice Bowl on 4th January 2009 commencing at 10.30am. For more information contact Eddie Best (email)
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Dundonald Singles Tournament - Event 4 - Results
7th December 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the fourth Singles Event held at DIIB were Billy Nimick (1637, 204.63 average) in the Scratch Section with Grant Dugan (1803 inc. 28 Hcap, 225.38 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on the long oil pattern on 1st February 2009 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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IV Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships
22nd - 30th November 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The IV Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships begin this Sunday, 23rd November, at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl with the Opening Ceremony commencing at 3pm.

Countries will compete for medals in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Team, All Events and Masters events.

All of the information on the championships can be found at the official website.
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Ranking Event 3 - Results
16th November 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Kevin Horton (1606, 200.75 average)
Womens: Donna Horton (1438, 179.75 average)
YAC: David Seay (1475, 184.38 average)
Seniors: Isobel Smith (Female) & Kenny Donnelly (Male)
Juniors: Kathryn Lynas (1519 inc. 69 hcap, 189.88 average)

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

The next event will be held at the Brunswick Superbowl on 14th December starting at 9.30am.
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Dundonald Singles - Event 3 - Results
2nd November 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the third Singles Event held at DIIB were Tony O'Hare (1456, 182.00 average) in the Scratch Section with Zara Payne (1766 inc. 46 Hcap, 220.75 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on the short oil pattern on 7th December 2008 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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National Ranking Tour - Schedule Change
21st October 2008

Due to refurbishments at Brunswick Superbowl the 3rd Ranking Event will now take place in the Jet Centre, Coleraine on 16th November starting at 9.30am. Brunswick Superbowl will instead host the 4th Ranking Event of the season on 14th December.
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Ranking Event 2 - Results
19th October 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Ryan Press (1590, 198.75 average)
Womens: Karen Payne (1482, 185.25 average)
YAC: David Seay (1517, 189.63 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Alan Smith (Male)
Juniors: Jonny Reid (1554 inc. 43 hcap, 194.25 average)
Handicap Section: Peter Lilburn

Results can be found in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

The next event will be held at the Jet Centre, Coleraine on 16th November starting at 9.30am.
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EGM
17th October 2008

An EGM will be held following this Sunday's Natiional Ranking Event (19th October) at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl. The EGM has been called in order to ratify changes to the NITBF Constitution.
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Dundonald Singles - Event 2 - Results
5th October 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the second Singles Event held at DIIB were David Seay (1572, 196.50 average) in the Scratch Section with George McKee (1764 inc. 30 Hcap, 220.50 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on the long oil pattern on 2nd November 2008 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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2008/2009 NITBF Memberships
3rd October 2008

All current NITBF members are reminded that your 2007/2008 membership has now expired and is due for renewal. New members are also invited to apply for NITBF membership for the 2008/2009 Season.

This season sees a change in the adult squads with any member purchasing an Adult Gold Card membership being automatically added to the adult squads* for selection to both national and international events. Those purchasing the Adult Gold Card memberships will make up the male and female adult squads for 2008/2009 Season. The usual squad selection process will be used to select players for events. The same applies for the Senior Gold Card which will gain entry to the Senior Squad* only.

*If Gold Card membership is not paid in full prior to the start of the second National Ranking Event you will not be entitled to a place on any squad.

Further information and pricing for NITBF membership types can be found in the Membership section of this website - click here

To download a membership application form please click here
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Dundonald Singles Tournament - Event 2 Information
3rd October 2008

Event 2 of the Dundonald Singles Tournament will be played on the Short Oil Pattern and will start at 10.30am, registration opens at 10am.
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2007/2008 National Ranking Tour Champions - Presentation
21st September 2008

The 2007/2008 National Ranking Tour Champions were presented with their trophies at the conclusion of the first ranking event in Coleraine by NITBF Vice President Allen Sinton. The photo gallery of the presentation is available here

winners

The winners in the 2007/2008 Season were:

Men's Section: Billy Nimick
Women's Section: Lynda Watson
YAC Section: Grant Dugan
Juniors Section: Zara Payne
Senior Men's Section: Alan Smith
Senior Women's Section: Christine Robinson
Handicap Section: Jonathan Gilliland
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Ranking Event 1 - Results
14th September 2008
Jet Centre, Coleraine

Today seen the start of the new 2008/2009 Ranking Tour. Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Ryan Press (1747, 218.38 average)
Womens: Lynda Watson (1597, 199.63 average)
YAC: David Seay (1446, 180.75 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Bill Doole (Male)
Juniors: Scott Horton (1525 inc. 40 hcap, 190.63 average)
Handicap Section: Gary Baird

Full results can be found in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

The next event will be held at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl on 19th October starting at 9.30am. It is intended that this event will be played on a short oil pattern.
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World Women's Championships 2009 - Qualifier Information
3rd September 2008

The next World Women's Championships will be held at the Cashman Center, Las Vegas, USA tentatively scheduled for 25th July - 2nd August 2009. Six women will make up the Northern Ireland team and these players will be selected from a 5 event qualification process. After the first 5 events of the 2008/2009 National Ranking Tour the top 6 women will be invited to represent Northern Ireland at the championships*

*Please note that to be eligible for selection you must be an adult squad member having paid the £35 membership fee for the NITBF Adult Gold Card Membership. Only players that register for Adult Gold Card Membership prior to the start of the first ranking event in the Jet Centre, Coleraine will be eligible for selection.

The first ranking event and the first qualifier for the World Women's Championships will take place on 14th September 2008 at the Jet Centre, Coleraine starting at 9.30am. The first event will be played on a long oil pattern.
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Dundonald Singles - Event 1 - Results
7th September 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the first Singles Event held at DIIB were Sam Hull (1480, 185.00 average) in the Scratch Section with Marie Lynas (1633 inc. 50 Hcap, 204.13 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on the short oil pattern on 12th October 2008 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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Dundonald Singles 2008/2009 - Event Information
6th September 2008

The Dundonald Singles Tournament for the 2008/2009 gets underway on Sunday 7th September starting at 10.30am (Registration opens at 10am) at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl. The format will remain the same as previous years with 6 qualifying events before a Round Robin Final event to determine the winners of both the scratch and handicap sections.

The first event is intended to be played on the long oil pattern with each event after this alternating between long and short patterns. Each event will take place in the first weekend of each month. Your current highest average will be used to calculate a handicap for the handicap section.

The entry fees are £20 per event plus a one-off £5 tournament entry fee. For further information contact Eddie Best at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl.
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National Ranking Tour 08/09 - Event Information
3rd September 2008

The Northern Ireland National Ranking Tour for the upcoming 2008/2009 season will begin with the following events:

14th September 2008 - Jet Centre, Coleraine (9.30am start, Long Oil Pattern)
19th October 2008 - Dundonald International Ice Bowl (9.30am start, Short Oil Pattern)

Please note that the Entry Fees will increase from £25 to £26 for the 2008/2009 season.

A full event calendar will be available shortly.
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