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2009/2010 Calendar - NOW AVAILABLE! The 2009/2010 Events Calendar is now available in the Events Calendar section of the website. You will find a listing of all Northern Ireland Ranking Tour Events, European Bowling Tour Events, Championships and many others tournaments - check it out now!!!
45th QubicaAMF World Cup Qualifier 2009 - Results Congratulations to Northern Ireland's representatives at this year's QubicaAMF World Cup in Melaka, Malaysia following Sunday's qualifying finals the winners were Kevin Horton & Karen Payne.
Nightowls League 2008/2009 Northern Ireland’s only sanctioned league came to an end in May with the new team of RPS Scorpions (Grant Dugan and Billy Nimick) striking it all the way to the top spot, while RPS Revolutions took second (Ryan Press, Peter Lilburn, David Frame, and David Williamson). With the top two teams dominating the top two positions, the competition amongst the other teams was a lot more closely fought. It was the men on a mission, after enjoying several weeks being unbeaten (King Pins- Cameron McKay and Sal Murray) who finished in third, one point ahead of the Sharks (Jose Santos, Ken Marshall, and David Seay) and the Silver Bullets were fifth (George McKee and Sam Hull).
Billy Nimick took top average with 207, David Frame had the high game with 279, and Grant Dugan took the high 3 game scratch series with 765. Both David and Grant had the high handicap game (310) and series (822) respectively, but due to winning the scratch section, the high handicap game was awarded to Alan Smith with a 305, and high handicap series to Gary Clarke 788. RPS Revolutions took the prize for the high team game 527 and the RPS Scorpions took the high team series with 1377. Pocket Rockets won the high handicap team series with a massive 1500. The Knockout tournament which runs after the completion of the Nightowls witnessed seven teams battling it out to win the Knockout shield and prize fund. The Nightowls Champions, RPS Scorpions went head to head with the Silver Bullets in the grand final, with RPS Scorpions coming out on top, making it only the third time in history that a team has managed to do the league double. Finishing 3rd was the All Blacks ahead of Spare Parts (Will Grier and Sam Agnew) in 4th. Top 5 Teams at end of league: The full results and standings from this season's league can be viewed here The next season of the Men’s Doubles (Nightowls) will begin in September 2009. If any new teams are interested in taking part contact Eddie Best at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl or George McKee. Bowlers are reminded that the Nightowls is a sanctioned league, therefore each bowler must be a member of the NITBF, however take a look at the prizefund on offer and I’m sure you will tempted to join Northern Ireland’s premier league! Report By: Lauren Dugan
45th QubicaAMF World Cup Qualifier 2009 Finals The following players will contest a 10 game shoot-out with the highest scoring male and female players going forward to represent Northern Ireland at the 45th QubicaAMF World Cup in Malaysia this November.
The finals will take place at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl on 7th June starting at 9am.
NRT 2008/2009 - Champions & Event Selections Congratulations to the following champions of the 2008/2009 Northern Ireland National Ranking Tour: Men's Section: Ryan Press The following players will represent Northern Ireland at the European Champions' Cup and Adult Triple Crown* (*Subject to ratification at June's council meeting) European Champion's Cup: Ryan Press and Karen Payne Adult Triple Crown:
Ranking Event 9 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Kenny Donnelly (1609, 201.13 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
Ranking Event 8 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Ryan Press (1655, 206.88 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website. Players please note that the final ranking event (9) will take place on 10th May at Dundonald International Ice Bowl starting 9.30am.
Dundonald Singles Tournament 2009 - Round Robin Finals - Results The Round Robin Finals of the Dundonald Singles Tournament 2009 took place on Sunday with the Top 8 Scratch & Top 6 Handicap players contesting in their respective divisions. Congratulations to Grant Dugan (Scratch Section) and Jonathan Gilliland (Handicap Section) who were crowned the champions of the Dundonald Singles Tournament 2009.
Full results of the Round Robin Finals can be found in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
Ranking Event 8 - Venue Change Ranking Event 8 which was due to be played in the Odyssey Bowl on 19th April will now take place in Brunswick Superbowl on 19th April starting at 9.30am. Players are reminded that this will be the second of the WCQ's with the Top 8 Men and Top 6 Women contesting in the Finals in the Dundonald International Ice Bowl on 7th June.
Ranking Event 7 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Kenny Donnelly (1646, 205.75 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
The Annual General Meeting of the Northern Ireland Tenpin Bowling Federation will take place on Thursday 2nd April 2009 at the Dundonald International Icebowl commencing at 7.30pm. Under the rules of the Constitution all committee posts will become vacant as of April 2009. Voting members are invited to stand or nominate persons willing to fill the following positions: President, 3 Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, 9 Council Members Nominations for the above positions must be sponsored by two voting members and return the applicable application forms to the Secretary no later than 26th March 2009.
Dundonald Singles - Event 6 - Results 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:
The Round Robin Finals will take place on 5th April starting at 10.30am.
Jet Centre Classic 2009
Players competed in a 6 game handicapped shoot-out. The winner of the event was Shane O'Boyle (pictured below).
Full list of prize-winners: Full results and standings available here
Ranking Event 6 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Kenny Donnelly (1602, 200.25 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.
Dundonald Singles - Event 5 - Results 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.
Event Announcements World Cup Qualifier 2009 Entry fee of £20.00 must be paid at the March Ranking (Derry). Jet Centre Classic 2009 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.
Ranking Event 5 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Ryan Press (1663, 207.88 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.
Ranking Event 4 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Kevin Horton (1601, 200.13 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.
IV Commonwealth Championships - TV Coverage 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):
New Year Mixed Doubles Competition 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)
Dundonald Singles Tournament - Event 4 - Results 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.
IV Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships 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.
Ranking Event 3 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Kevin Horton (1606, 200.75 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.
Dundonald Singles - Event 3 - Results 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.
National Ranking Tour - Schedule Change 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.
Ranking Event 2 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Ryan Press (1590, 198.75 average) 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.
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.
Dundonald Singles - Event 2 - Results 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.
2008/2009 NITBF Memberships 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
Dundonald Singles Tournament - Event 2 Information 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.
2007/2008 National Ranking Tour Champions - Presentation 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
The winners in the 2007/2008 Season were: Men's Section: Billy Nimick
Ranking Event 1 - Results 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) 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.
World Women's Championships 2009 - Qualifier Information 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.
Dundonald Singles - Event 1 - Results 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.
Dundonald Singles 2008/2009 - Event Information 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.
National Ranking Tour 08/09 - Event Information 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) 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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