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QubicaAMF World Cup 2010 Qualifier - Results
Congratulations to Billy Nimick and Lauren Dugan who will be representing Northern Ireland at this year's QubicaAMF World Cup in Toulon, France after winning their respective sections in the finals of the qualifiers. Full results from the finals of the Northern Ireland qualifiers are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
QubicaAMF World Cup 2010 Qualifier - Finals Info A reminder to all of the finalists that the WCQ Finals take place this Sunday, 6th June, at the Coleraine Jet Centre starting at 9.30am. Tournament Manager is Isobel Smith with Billy Beattie independently selecting the 2 oil patterns on which the finals will be contested.
QubicaAMF World Cup 2010 Qualifier - Finalists - UPDATED The top 10 men and top 4 women following the preliminary qualifiers for this year's World Cup Qualifier are as follows:
The cost of the finals will be £25.00 per player, payable on the day. Any players who are not attending should contact Karen Payne ASAP. Finalists are also to note that the NITBF will be only making a contribution towards the travel costs to the World Cup. You are also reminded that if you chose to room with another bowler at the World Cup there is no fee for the selected Tournament Hotel.
National Ranking Tour 09/10 - Champions Following the conclusion of the final ranking event for the 2009/2010 season, the champions for this season's National Ranking Tour are: Mens Section: Kevin Horton Congratulations to all of our champions and we look forward to the start of the 2010/2011 National Ranking Tour Season this September.
Ranking Event 9 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Billy Nimick (1761, 220.13 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: Kev Horton (1694, 211.75 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
Dundonald Singles Finals - Results
The winners of the finals of this year's Dundonald Singles were Colin Deane (Scratch Section Champion) and Peter Lilburn (Handicap Section Champion). Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
Paul Magee Classic 2010 - Entry Form The Paul Magee Classic Mystery Doubles tournament is approaching fast. The entry form is available here.
Jet Centre Classic 2010 - Results
The Jet Centre Classic 2010, sponsored by Movie House Cinemas, was won by Graham Turner (Ireland). This is Graham's second time winning the event and in doing so became the first player to shoot a perfect 300 game at the Jet Centre.
Prizes went to those placed in the Top 7: Full results available here
Nightowls Men's Doubles League - Results Last night witnessed the final week of the Nightowls Men's Doubles League with RPS Scorpions successfully defending their league title. The final standings were: 1st - RPS Scorpions (Billy Nimick, Grant Dugan) - 151 pts The full league standings table can be found in the Event Standings & Results section of the website or by clicking here. The Knockout Shield tournament is scheduled to start on Wednesday 14th April at 10pm. Any teams wishing to enter the Knockout should contact George McKee or the Dundonald International Ice Bowl.
Ranking Event 7 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Paul McCauley (1614, 201.75 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
This year's AGM will take place in the Dundonald International Ice Bowl on Thursday 8th April commencing at 7.30pm. At present there is one vacant council member position, we would ask for any persons wishing to stand for this position to complete the relevant nomination form and return to Karen Payne by 1st April.
Jet Centre Classic 2010 The Jet Centre Classic, sponsored by Movie House Cinemas, has a limited number of entry spots remaining. Event Date: Sunday 21st March, Start Time: 9.30am To enter the event please contact Allen Sinton.
Dundonald Singles - Event 6 - Results The winners of the sixth Singles Event held at DIIB were Billy Nimick (1751, 218.88 average) in the Scratch Section with Raymond Chan (1644 inc. 28 Hcap, 205.50 average) in the Handicap Section. The 2010 Finals will take place on 11th April starting at 10.30am. Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site. Ranking Event 6 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Kev Horton (1846, 230.75 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
CHANGES TO CALENDAR - Ranking Event 7 and 8 affected All members should please note the following changes to the event calendar. Ranking Event 7: Due to unforeseen circumstances the ‘Odyssey Bowl’ is unable to host this ranking event. The ranking event will now be held on the 28th March 2010 in Brunswick Superbowl, Derry starting at 9.30am. Brunswick Superbowl was decided as the host venue after a close Council vote at January’s meeting, thus allowing each centre to hold 3 ranking events each this season. Please also note that 28th March marks the beginning of British summertime and clocks will go forward one hour on this day. Ranking Event 8: Since the NITBF are sending a male team to the Senior Triple Crown (23-25 April), this ranking has been moved forward a week to the 18th April starting at 9.30am. Players should also note that this ranking event now clashes with the 7th stop on the European Bowling Tour. The venue remains Brunswick Superbowl, Derry.
QubicaAMF World Cup Qualifier 2010 This year’s World Cup qualifier will commence at the February ranking event in Coleraine Jet Centre (21st February 2010 at 9.30am). An entry fee of £20 must be paid at the February ranking event. The World Cup qualifying finals will be held in Coleraine Jet Centre on 6th June 2010. The bowler’s best 3 of 4 events will be used to determine the top 10 males and top 4 females for the qualifying finals in Coleraine. During the qualifying finals bowlers will bowl 5 games on one pattern and a further 5 games on another pattern, with the male and female with the highest pinfall totals earning the right to represent Northern Ireland at the 46th QubicaAMF World Cup in Zagreb, Croatia from the 15th-24th October 2010. Those bowlers qualifying for the finals in Coleraine will also pay a fee on the day. Bowlers should also note that the European Champions Cup commences on the 25th October 2010 in Ankara, Turkey.
Dundonald Singles - Event 5 - Results The winners of the fifth Singles Event held at DIIB were Billy Nimick (1564, 195.50 average) in the Scratch Section with Colin Deane (1715 inc. 21 Hcap, 214.38 average) in the Handicap Section. The next event will take place on 7th March starting at 10.30am. Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
Ranking Event 5 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Sam Hull (1546, 193.25 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
Fundraising Event On Friday 26th February 2010 at 7.30pm the Saturday Morning Junior Strikers from Dundonald International Ice Bowl are holding a fundraising night in the Ice Bowl itself. Entertainment on the night will be provided by our very own Russell Dunbar, where he will be hosting a quiz followed by a musical fest. There will also be prizes galore! Adults are reminded that whilst no alcohol can be purchased on the night, you are welcome to bring your own. Tickets are £5.00 each and can be purchased from Bernie Bryson, Russell Dunbar or Karen Payne on a Wednesday night between 8.15pm-9.30pm and Saturday mornings between 10.30am-12.30pm in the Ice Bowl. Alternatively contact Karen Payne via email. So go on purchase your ticket today and come join the fun!!!
Ranking Event 4 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: David Seay (1600, 200.00 average) Results are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.
Jet Centre Classic 2010 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.
Ranking Event 3 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: David Williamson (1725, 215.63 average) 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.
VENUE CHANGE - Ranking Event 3 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.
Dundonald Singles - Event 3 - Results 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.
Night Owls Men's Doubles League - Standings now online! 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.
Ranking Event 2 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Ryan Press (1857, 232.13 average) 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.
NITBF 2009/2010 Memberships - IMPORTANT NOTICE 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.
Grant Dugan shoots 2 x 300 Games during City Limits Classic, Galway
Dundonald Singles - Event 2 - Results 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.
Northern Ireland's Ryan Press moves to the top at ECC
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.
Adult Triple Crown - NI Round Up 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.
NRT 2008/2009 - Tour Presentation
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
Ranking Event 1 - Results Winners of today's event were as follows: Mens: Ryan Press (1629, 201.13 average) 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.
2009/2010 Ranking Tour - Begins this coming weekend!!! 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!
Dundonald Singles - Event 1 - Results 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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