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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2019/20 – Event 1 Results

Round 1 – Results 

It was great to see 42 bowlers turn out for the 1st Event of the season in Leisureplex Stillorgan.  What was even more encouraging was that 8 new players signed up on the morning and with another 8 Seniors away representing Ireland in the World Senior Championships in Las Vegas, the indications are that the 10th Anniversary season of the Rocks Jewellers Singles will prove to be the most successful yet.

Not only did we have the great turnout, we had scoring to match, with 15 bowlers bowling 200+ averages, 2 of whom breaking the 1200 series mark, which also bodes well as throughout the previous 2018/19 season (9 Events) there were only 2 1200+ series.

Alan Bride topped the Scratch section with 1236 (247 Avg) followed by Jason Byrnes on 1218 (243 Avg). They were joined by Alan McDonnell and Amanda Larkin in the semi-finals which proved to be comfortable wins for Alan, who shot 258 to Amanda’s 210 and Jason, who had a 224 to Alan’s 163. In a much tighter final match Alan struck out in the 10th frame to close out Jason by 237 to 216.

Sean Dempsey and Kealan O’Connor playing in their first Rocks Jewellers event led the way in the Handicap section with Sean on 1209 (incl. Hcp) and Kealan on 1200 (incl Hcp). These were joined by John Wilson and Paul Stott, both seasoned senior bowlers for the semi-finals. In the first semi-final there was nothing to separate the players with Sean closing out well to move in the final by a narrow 2 pin margin winning with 216 to Paul’s 214 and Kealan took care of business joining him in the Final by 251 to John’s 198. Kealan’s good form continued into the final to take his first win in his first Rocks Jewellers event by 232 to Sean’s 195.

Congratulations to the winners Alan Bride (Scratch Division) and Kealan O’Connor (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.

Full details from Event 1 will also be available on www.bowlingforall.ie on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results.

Cheers

Tom

Next Event – 6th October 2019

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2019/20 – New Season starts on Sunday 8th September with the 1st event

Check-in  09:00 – please try and be there early as Registration for the 1st Event takes a little bit longer.

Oil Pattern is Kegel High Street (44ft)

Thanks to those who have already registered online , if you haven’t done so already, click link below so we can continue to communicate with you via WhatsApp & Email

Click ==> https://forms.gle/r6Bc2V2ySBDbED2YA

If you’re new to the Rocks Jewellers Singles then we need you to add your Average details as well, if you bowled the Rocks last season then we’ll be using that average to start. 

All the Dates for 2019/20 season, Format & Rules and Handicap Only details  are now available on http://www.bowlingforall.ie – Rocks Jewellers tab ‘Forms & Documents.

Looking forward to seeing you there on Sunday

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2019/20 – A date for your diary – New Season starts on Sunday 8th September with the 1st event

We are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Rocks Jewellers Singles when the new season starts on Sunday 8th September – check-in 09:00 Leisureplex Stillorgan.

In advance of the 1st event, can we ask ALL bowlers to register online so we have your up to date email address and contact details.  – click link below

https://forms.gle/r6Bc2V2ySBDbED2YA

This is required annually under GDPR legislation to permit us to communicate electronically with you.

If you bowled the Rocks last season then we’ll be using that average to start the new season so no need to fill out average details. If you’re new to the Rocks Jewellers Singles then we need you to add your Average details ( Centre, League, Games) as well.

All the Dates for 2019/20 season will be available on http://www.bowlingforall.ie – Rocks Jewellers tab  ‘Forms & Documents’ -2019/20 Season.

Keep an eye out for further details ( Oil Patterns, Format & Rules etc) which we will post on in advance of the 1st Event.

If you know of anyone new who would like to bowl this year, just send them the link to the Online Entry form

Look forward to seeing you all there

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2018/19 End of Season Survey

At the end of every season we look for feedback from the Rocks Jewellers bowlers so we can  make changes that will improve the monthly and end of season final events for the members.

Please take the time to give us not only the feedback on the 2018/19 season but also any thoughts or ideas you feel will improve or change the format for the benefit of all members whether they be scratch or handicap.

Click here to complete the survey.

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Pat Holmes wins Silver & Bronze medals at the European Senior Bowling Championships in Bologna, Italy

Having narrowly missed out on medals in the Singles and Doubles events, Pat’s overall combined performance in the All Events (Singles, Doubles & Trios) gave her a Bronze Medal place on the podium in the 28th European Senior Bowling Championships (ESBC) in Bologna, Italy.  

Pat’s All Events placing also gave her entry into the Masters Final where today, the top 6 players would go head to head to determine the overall ESBC champions. In a tough 5 game format where the lowest scoring bowler is eliminated after every game, Pat was up to the challenge and fought her way right through to the Final match and came home with the prestigious Silver European Tenpin Bowling Federation (ETBF) medal. Well done Pat …..

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Rocks Jewellers Singles End of Season Finals 2019 – Results

The Finals for the 2018/19 Rocks Jewellers Singles kicked off bright and early on Sunday May 19th with an 8:00am check-in for bowlers, organisers and Leisureplex staff.

Based on the end of season feedback from the members last year we returned to the “Double Elimination” finals format in both Scratch and Handicap sections which went down very well on the day with bowlers and spectators alike as many of the head to head matches were decided in the 10th frame.

Congratulations to all the 2019 finalists and to Paddy Gibbons (Winner – Handicap) and Karl Dryer (Winner Scratch) who went on to take the titles for the 2018/19 season. Both Paddy and Karl were beaten in the 3rd round winners’ section and as a result had to battle the long way through the Losers section to get to the Double Elimination Final.

Paddy faced off against Eoghain Lebioda who remained unbeaten in the ‘Winners’ section of the Handicap section and was the bowler who beat Paddy early on to put him in the Losers Section. This rematch had it all, Eoghain started slowly with a couple of open frames as Paddy was steady throughout to take a 34 pin lead into the second game. Eoghain was out of the blocks early and with 3 frames to go the match was level, Paddy closed out with an important double to force Eoghain to double in the 10th , he got the first but didn’t convert the second allowing Paddy to take match by 425 to Eoghain’s 419 and force a decider as the bowlers had now only lost 1 match each. With only 9 pins separating them after the 1st deciding game, it was back level after 5 frames of the next game, when Paddy once again found the pocket and struck out to take match by 466 to 412 and with it the 2019 Handicap title.

In the Scratch section Final Grant Dugan struggled early in the match and was 88 pins down in game one to Karl’s 243 who forced the double Elimination decider with a 453 to Grant’s 303. Karl continued to exert the pressure in the decider and took a 26 pin lead into the final game but despite a closing 234 from Grant was never really in any danger as he struck 10 times to post a 268 game and take the match and the Scratch title by 486 to Grant’s 426.

You can see how all the finalists fared throughout the day as all the results (Scratch & Handicap – Winners & Losers sections) and Prize-winners details by  going to the www.bowlingforall.ie web. Photos from the day will be posted in the Photo Gallery.

Congratulations also go to Arunis Bulnis who rolled a personal best high score game of 267 during the finals.

Our thanks go to the management and staff in Leisureplex Stillorgan for their support during the season and throughout the long Finals day, to John Dunne and Tim Dawson for the web support, posting our results and updates, to Emer, Jason and Colm for their continued support and involvement throughout the season.

Special thanks and appreciation go to Victor Rock & all at Rocks Jewellers for their sponsorship and support of the Rocks Jewellers Singles event over the last 9 years.