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Blaze Grill September Singles Tournament at Lisburn Bowl

The Blaze Grill September Singles Tournament at Lisburn Bowl is the first event of the new 2018/2019 Northern Ireland Tenpin Bowling Federation Tour on Sunday September 30th 2018. The event will commence at 9:00am, check-in 8:30am. Entry fee for the tournament is £35.

For full details click here

Entry Form
Online entry is available now – Click Here to Register
The web address is: https://goo.gl/forms/nfZGOshfW5lqz9dz2 or via the link on the NITBF website (nitbf.org.uk)
Closing date is Midnight on Thursday September 27th 2018.

Handicap
Player handicap is taken from Highest League Average from 2017/2018 season, 2017/2018 NITBF National Ranking Tour Average (24 games), ALSAA Drop-In-Singles Average (15 games), Rocks Jewellers Tour average (15 Games).

Tie Rulings
In the event of a tie for high game the prize is distributed equally between those participants.

Ties after 7 games qualifying will be decided by the highest last game (scratch) and so on until the tie is broken

Team Northern Ireland Ranking Points
Team Northern Ireland Ranking Points will be awarded on the 7 game total pinfall (scratch) for those eligible. Those participants wishing to receive Team Northern Ireland Ranking Points should be a current member of the NITBF.

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2018/19 – Event 1 Results

After one of the best summers we’ve had over the last 40+ years, 36 bowlers took to the lanes Leisureplex Stillorgan for the first event of the 9th season of the Rocks Jewellers Singles. Lane conditions proved to be much tougher than bowlers expected with only 5 bowlers managing over a 200 average on the day compared to 16 bowlers this time last year.

Karl Dryer topped the standings in the Scratch section with 1110 (222 Avg) and Andrew Smale paced the Handicap section with 1202 incl. handicap.

The difficult conditions continued into the finals making every spare count as strikes were hard to come-by. Alan Bride finished well in the first Scratch semi-final to close out his match against Karl Dryer 210 to 193. Amanda Larkin took care of business against Paddy Dunne taking the match by 211 to 177 in the other semi-final.  In a low scoring Scratch final Amanda failed to double on the last frame to force a playoff against Alan who went on to win by 190 to 180.

The Handicap section semi-finals were cut and dried with Andrew Smale winning by 232 to Mary Heffernan’s 199 and Theresa Watts taking the match by 231 to Ann Cullen’s 176. Theresa’s good form continued into the final  where she shot 228 whereas Andrew opened a couple of frames early in the match and never recovered posting 198 to finish in the runner up spot.

Congratulations to the winners Alan Bride (Scratch Division) and Theresa Watts (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.

Full details from Event 1 are available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2018/19 – A date for your diary – New Season starts on Sunday 2nd September with the 1st event

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

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 2018/19 season are now available on http://www.bowlingforall.ie/ – Rocks Jewellers tab ‘Forms & Documents.

Keep an eye out for further details ( Oil Patterns, Format & Rules, Entry Form etc) which we will post on ( http://www.bowlingforall.ie/ News, Rocks Jewellers tab on http://www.bowlingforall.ie/, News onhttp://www.tenpinbowling.ie/)  in advance of the 1st Event.

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2017/18 – 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 2017/18 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.

We will close the survey at the end of June so you have plenty of time to be creative. Click here to complete the survey.

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Rocks Jewellers Singles Finals 2018 – Results

It’s hard to believe we’ve just completed the eighth year of the Rocks Jewellers Singles.  The Finals in Leisureplex Stillorgan on Sunday May 13th provided an action packed event for players and spectators alike through a combination of high scores and plenty of excitement as many matches went down to the last ball.

You can see how all 32 finalists fared throughout the day as all the results (Scratch & Handicap – Winners & Losers sections) and Prize-winners details  are now available on the web with the individual match scores. click here  Photos from the day will be posted in the Photo Gallery.

Congratulations to Barry Foley (Winner – Handicap) and Paul Stott Jnr (Winner Scratch) who went on to take the titles for the 2017/18 season in the Double Elimination finals.

Barry Foley, who remained unbeaten in the ‘Winners’ section of the Handicap section still needed to produce a 278 game in the Final to hold off a late charge from Thomas Galvin.

In the Scratch section Final Alan McDonnell could not hold off a determined Paul Stott Jnr who started the final with a 299, going on win that match 513 to 420 to force a decider in the double elimination final format which he won 438 to Alan’s 388.

Our thanks go to the management and staff in Leisureplex Stillorgan for their support throughout the long Finals day. We would also like to thank Victor Rock & all at Rocks Jewellers for their continued sponsorship and support of the event which will continue again for the 2018/19 season  with the first event on Sunday September 2nd in Stillorgan – see the web calendar for all the 2018/19 dates.  We would also like to thank John Dunne and Tim Dawson for their web support in posting our results and updated throughout the season.

Over the past eight years we’ve taken input from the club members at the end of each season on ways to improve the monthly events and end of season finals. A new format was used this year for the Monthly events where players could opt to play in the Handicap ONLY section and this change went down very well. We used a new Group Format for the End of Season Finals yesterday with mixed feedback on the day, so while it’s still fresh in your mind – in the next couple of weeks we will once again be asking for your input on the Rocks Jewellers Singles – monthly format, monthly finals, qualification for the Overall Finals, etc etc. so get your thoughts together and let’s make sure the 2018/19 Rocks Jewellers Singles continues to be successful and enjoyable for all.

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2017/18 – End of Season Finals on 13th May 2018 – Updated Finals Format, Handicap Qualifiers & Pattern

There is now an

  • updated format document for the 2018 End of Season Finals on Sunday 13th May now posted on the web, available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Forms and Documents/ Finals Format.
  • updated list of Handicap finalists (v.2) available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results/Handicap Standings.

The Oil Pattern for the Final is Kegel Main Street – 41Ft.

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2017/18 – Event 9 Results and Final Standings with End of Season Qualifiers highlighted

The final Rocks Jewellers Singles event of the season saw 32 bowlers take on the 44-foot Kegel High Street pattern, and right from the off scoring proved to be more favourable than the previous event.

Chris Sloan made the early running with a spectacular 847 for his opening three games, including a perfect 300 game two. In fact, Chris would go on to lead qualifying with a massive five-game set of 1302 (260 Avg). Chasing him down to take the other qualifying spots in the Scratch Division were Barry Foley with 1262 (252 Avg), Joe Clancy with 1214 (243 Avg) and Paul Stott Jnr with 1203 (241 Avg).

In the Handicap Division, the leading qualifying spot for the finals was taken by Arturas Baltonis, who would be joined in the finals by Thomas Galvin, Paddy Gibbons, and junior bowler Sean O’Connor.

Scratch Semi Finals & Final

Both semi-finals produced some top-class bowling, but in the end neither match brought any real drama or nail-biting finishes. Chris Sloan continued his imperious form on the day with a 259 to 222 victory over Paul Stott Jnr, while in the other semi-final Joe Clancy put together a fine victory over Barry Foley, taking it by 266 to 236.

Chris Sloan undoubtedly went into the Final as the favourite after his classy performance all day, but Joe Clancy had no intentions of rolling over for the number 1 seed and in the end managed a classy performance of his own to take the victory, 238 to 217.

Handicap Semi Finals & Final 

Sean O’Connor comfortably saw off Arturas Baltonis in their semi-final match, claiming a 234 to 183 victory. But it was a much more tense affair in the other semi-final, where Thomas Galvin looked to be heading to victory over Paddy Gibbons before an open tenth frame allowed Paddy in for a one-pin victory, 213 to 212.

However, Paddy Gibbons could not take full advantage of his slice of luck in the Final, as the junior bowler Sean O’Connor held his nerve and bowled a solid game to take the victory by 201 to 187.

Congratulations to Joe Clancy & Sean O’Connor on their second wins of the season and to Paul Chandler who won the Rocks Jewellers sponsored set of earrings.

Full details from Event 9 are available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results

End of Season Finals

Attention now turns to the Grand Finals, which take place on Sunday May 13th, with the top 16 ranked bowlers in both the Scratch and Handicap Divisions facing off to determine the 2017/18 Rocks Jewellers Grand Final Champions.

List of Qualifiers for the end of season finals are highlighted on the Standings sheets (Scratch & Handicap) now available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results

Full details for the Final including format and check-in times are available on the web on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Forms & Documents  and will be communicated to all finalists.

The Pattern for the Finals is the 41ft – Kegel Main Street

If you have qualified for the Finals you need to immediately confirm your availability to participate to Barry Brown.

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Rocks Jewellers Singles 2017/18 – Event 8 Results

The shortest pattern of the season Kegel Easy Street (38 foot pattern)  proved to be a tough scoring condition for many of the 45 bowlers who contested this event.

Taylor Williams, a 2 handed junior bowler, paced the field in the opening 2 games with 502 (251 Avg) and went on the finish the 5 game block with 1141 (228 Avg) to qualify for the Scratch Division finals in 3rd place. Paul Stott Jnr led Scratch qualifying with 1166 (233 Avg), followed by Fran Puzzuoli on 1143 and Paul Chandler making 4th place 1124.

Mark Moore took the qualifying honours in the Handicap Division with 1153 (207 Avg) followed by Anthony Byrne on 1136, Joe Clancy on 1117 and taking 4th position for the finals Nickey O’ Malley on 1106 after Dave English was unable to play in the finals.

Scratch Semi Finals & Final

Both Semi Finals were cut and dried with Paul Chandler beating Paul Stott Jnr by 238 to 193 and Fran Puzzuoli coming through with a 212  to 174 victory over Taylor.

Over the first 5 frames of the Final there was nothing to separate the players but Paul Chandler took the initiative in the second half to get the victory with the win by 228 to Fran Puzzuoli’s 203.

Handicap Semi Finals & Final 

Anthony Byrne held on to win a close contest 234 to Nickey O’ Malley’s 230 in Semi final 1 and Mark Moore  struck out in the 10th frame for a 203 to 185 win against Joe Clancy.

Mark as never in trouble in the Final posting a 234 to 200 win against Anthony.

Congratulations to Paul Chandler & Mark Moore for their first wins of the season and to Paolo DiTofano who won the Rocks Jewellers sponsored set of earrings.

Full details from Event 8 are available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results

The 2017/18 season comes to an end with the last event of the season on Sunday 29th April  after which the qualifiers for the End of Season Finals (Scratch & Handicap) on May 13th will be known.