Ranking Event 4 - Results
13th December 2009
Brunswick Superbowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: David Seay (1600, 200.00 average)
Womens: Karen Payne (1422, 177.75 average)
YAC: David Seay (1600, 200.00 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Kenny Donnelly (Male)
Powerworld Cup: Zara Payne (Female) & Grant Dugan (Male)
Juniors: Zara Payne

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
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Jet Centre Classic 2010
11th December 2009

The Jet Centre Classic will take place next year on Sunday 21st March. More information to follow at a later date.

To enter the event please contact Allen Sinton.
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Ranking Event 3 - Results
29th November 2009
Jet Centre Coleraine

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: David Williamson (1725, 215.63 average)
Womens: Lynda Watson (1541, 192.63 average)
YAC: Grant Dugan (1494, 186.75 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Kenny Donnelly (Male)
Powerworld Cup: Zara Payne (Female) & Grant Dugan (Male)
Juniors: Zara Payne

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website. Please note that until squad members have been confirmed there will be no updated squad standings.
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VENUE CHANGE - Ranking Event 3
10th November 2009

Ranking Event 3 which was scheduled to take place in the Odyssey Bowl, Belfast on 29th November will now be held in the Jet Centre, Coleraine.
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Dundonald Singles - Event 3 - Results
1st November 2009
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the third Singles Event held at DIIB were David Williamson (1675, 209.38 average) in the Scratch Section with Grant Dugan (1771 inc. 18 Hcap, 221.38 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on 6th December starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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Night Owls Men's Doubles League - Standings now online!
22nd October 2009

The weekly results and standings of Northern Ireland's only sanctioned league, Night Owls Men's Doubles, are now available for the first time this season from the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

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Ranking Event 2 - Results
18th October 2009
Jet Centre Coleraine

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Ryan Press (1857, 232.13 average)
Womens: Karen Payne (1457, 182.13 average)
YAC: Grant Dugan (1640, 205.00 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Bill Doole (Male)
Powerworld Cup: Lauren Dugan (Female) & Grant Dugan (Male)
Juniors: Scott Horton

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website. Please note that until squad members have been confirmed there will be no updated squad standings.
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NITBF 2009/2010 Memberships - IMPORTANT NOTICE
13th October 2009

All NITBF Memberships for the 2008-2009 Season have now expired. Application for Memberships for the 2009-2010 Season are now open. Membership forms are available in your local bowling centre or can be downloaded here.

MEMBERSHIPS MUST BE PAID BEFORE TOURNAMENT PLAY COMMENCES AT THE NOVEMBER RANKING IN THE ODYSSEY BOWL ON THE 29TH NOVEMBER 2009 AT 9:30AM.

If payment has not been received before the start of play at November’s Ranking Tournament, no ranking points will be received and October’s ranking points will be deducted.

For further information please contact any council member or contact us via email
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Grant Dugan shoots 2 x 300 Games during City Limits Classic, Galway
10th October 2009

Congratulations to Grant Dugan who bowled his first sanctioned 300 on Saturday 10th October during his first game of qualifying in the Coca Cola City Limits Classic in Galway. Not content with shooting one 300 for the day Grant went onto shoot another 300 in Game 5. Grant also broke the house record for the highest 8 game series by bowling an outstanding 2031 series (253.88 average), including a 834 three game series! Grant shot games of 300, 204, 234, 234, 300, 258, 276 and 225 all with his Seismic Epicenter. Congratulations Grant!

Congratulations also go to Kev Horton who also registered yet another 300 game in Game 6 during his qualifying block in the Coca Cola City Limits Classic. Kev was using his Columbia Full Swing.

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Dundonald Singles - Event 2 - Results
4th October 2009
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the second Singles Event held at DIIB were Billy Nimick (1832, 229.00 average) in the Scratch Section with Jonathan Gilliland (1821 inc. 38 Hcap, 227.63 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on 1st November 2009 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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Northern Ireland's Ryan Press moves to the top at ECC
25th September 2009

Following the second block of competition at the European Champions Cup in Chania, Greece it is Northern Ireland's Ryan Press leading the field with a 3709 pinfall total (231.81 average) after 16 games. Continuing on from his 1854 pinfall total from Wednesday’s short oil block, Ryan went one pin better today on the long oil (1855 pinfall) to leap from 4th place to 1st.

We caught up with Ryan for his insight on today’s performance. “I'm really pleased with how I've played so far and how I've matched up to the lanes. I just want to keep that pace up now going into the final qualifying block today!”

Representing Northern Ireland in the female section is Karen Payne who currently sits in 26th position with a 3020 pinfall total (188.75 average) after 16 games.

Both Ryan and Karen will now play in their final qualifying blocks of a further 8 games contested on the dual condition with the Top 8 in both male and female sections earning a place in the single elimination, best of 3 games, Master's finals this Sunday.

To follow Northern Ireland's progress please visit the official website of the European Champions Cup.
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Adult Triple Crown - NI Round Up
18th September 2009

This year's Adult Triple Crown took place in Guernsey with Northern Ireland only sending a men's team. With many of the usual faces not able to accept their place, the team consisted of Billy Nimick, Kenny Donnelly, Paul McCauley, David Seay, Tony O'Hare and Sam Hull.

The doubles team of Billy Nimick and Kenny Donnelly took the Silver Medal in the Doubles event with a total of 1228 (204.67 average).

In the Trios event the team of David Seay, Sam Hull and Tony O'Hare took the Gold Medal with an outstanding 723 set from Tony O'Hare helping the team to the Gold. The team took the Gold with a total of 1922 (213.56 average).

Tony O'Hare was the only Northern Irish player to make the Masters having finished in 8th position in the All Events with pinfall total of 2933 (195.53 average). Tony finished up in 8th position in the Masters event with a 186.43 average.
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NRT 2008/2009 - Tour Presentation
13th September 2009

Pictured L to R: Christine Robinson, David Seay, Zara Payne, Ryan Press, Karen Payne, Kenny Donnelly

Congratulations to the following champions of the 2008/2009 Northern Ireland National Ranking Tour who were presented with their trophies at the first event of the 2009/2010 season at Dundonald International Ice Bowl:

Men's Section: Ryan Press
Women's Section: Karen Payne
Senior Men's Section: Kenny Donnelly
Senior Women's Section: Christine Robinson
YAC Section: David Seay
U19 Junior Section: Zara Payne
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Ranking Event 1 - Results
13th September 2009
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Ryan Press (1629, 201.13 average)
Womens: Karen Payne (1479, 184.88 average)
YAC: Grant Dugan (1584, 198.00 average)
Seniors: Donna Horton (Female) & Alan Smith (Male)
Powerworld Cup: Lauren Dugan (Female) & Grant Dugan (Male)
Juniors: Scott Horton

Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website. Please note that until squad members have been confirmed there will be no updated squad standings.
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2009/2010 Ranking Tour - Begins this coming weekend!!!
6th September 2009

The 2009/2010 National Ranking Tour gets underway this coming weekend, 13th September at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl starting at 9.30am (registration opens at 9am).

This season players will be competing for selection to the World Men's Championships, World Youth Championships, QubicaAMF World Cup, Commonwealth Championships, European Champion's Cup, Adult Triple Crown and Senior Triple Crown. If you want to be in with the chance at representing Northern Ireland at any of the above events then make sure to get down and compete on the National Ranking Tour this season!
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Dundonald Singles - Event 1 - Results
6th September 2009
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the first Singles Event held at DIIB were Billy Nimick (1776, 222.00 average) in the Scratch Section with Raymond Chan (1798 inc. 35 Hcap, 224.75 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on 4th October 2009 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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