Happy New Year to one and all.
We are using the Irish Open oil pattern for this event (Burbon Street), so if you want to get some early practice be sure to join us on Sunday 7th January.
Pattern is Kegel Bourbon Street – now available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab – Forms & Documents
Please confirm your entry for Sunday to Barry Brown asap. Check-in @09:00 – Bowling 09:30
December’s event was not only the highest scoring event this season (24 bowlers achieving par or better) but also the best supported with 54 bowlers contesting Scratch & Handicap divisions. Sean McDonnell (1221) & Alan Bride (1221) led the way in the Scratch section along with Chris Sloan (1202) all shooting 240+ averages. Kellie McDonnell finished strongly with a 235 game to lead the Handicap qualification with 1239 incl. Hcp (216 Avg).
Kellie McDonnell was put under pressure by Brendan Healy in the early part of the first Handicap semi-final but rallied with 5 strikes in a row at the end to win through to the final in a high scoring match with 275 to Brendan’s 252. The second semi-final was a very low scoring affair with Colm Cloake just managing to edge past Mario Batol by 178 to Mario’s 167. The Final was another tight match with Kellie digging in win her first event of the season by 247 to Colm’s 223.
Alan Bride had shot a perfect game (300) in qualifying and looked like he would do so again in the first Scratch semi-final against Chris Sloan only to be stopped by a stubborn 10 pin late in the game. Alan progressed to the final 268 to Chris’s 199. In the other semi-final Sean McDonnell & Matthew Kestell traded places throughout the match with a double at the right time giving Sean the win 236 to Matthew’s 223. The Scratch Final was another tight affair that saw Sean come out on top by 227 to Alan’s 210.
Congratulations to the winners Sean McDonnell (Scratch Division) and Kellie McDonnell (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.
Full details from Event 4 are available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results
On behalf of Victor Rock & the organising committee we would like to thank everyone for their support of the Rocks Jewellers Singles and wish you & your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Rocks Jewellers are offering all bowlers a 20% discount* In store and Online with discount code: offer20
(* excludes Engagement Rings)
The 3rd event of the season saw another great turnout with 43 bowlers contesting the Scratch and Handicap sections. Alan Bride (1221) and Paul Chandler (1203) set a blistering pace in the Scratch section both with 240+ averages. Joe Clancy led the Handicap qualification with 1196 incl. Hcp (211 Avg).
Neither Alan Bride nor Paul Chandler could maintain their qualifying pace in the Scratch semi finals, with Paul losing to Alan McDonnell 180 to 212, and Alan Bride, who even coverted the 7-10 split during the match against Nickey O’Malley losing out by 191 to 244 to set up a replay of the season opening Scatch Final. Once again this Final was a very close match with never more than a spare between the players. A double at the right time gave Nickey the win 207 to Alan’s 201 to reverse the result from the opening Scratch Final match of the season.
Joe Clancy came out striking in his Handicap semi final match and never looked back defeating Mark Moore 292 to 227. In the other semi final Mario Batol edged past Sean Walsh 233 to 222. Another strong performance by Joe in the Final ensured victory by 255 to Mario’s 183.
Congratulations to the winners Nickey O’Malley (Scratch Division) and Joe Clancy (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.
Full details from Event 3 are available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results
Reminder: Event 4 on 3rd December is a Team Ireland Ranking Event
Winners – Scratch: Alan Bride – Handicap: Ann Cullen
Runners Up – Scratch: Alan McDonnell – Handicap: Gavin Fox
Finalists – Scratch: Jason Byrnes & Ken Foley
Finalists – Handicap: John Wilson & Calvin Malone
Sponsors Draw for a pair of Earrings
Winner – Graeme Moore
Full details from Round 2 are available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results. Updated standings will be published as soon as available.
The new season kicked off on Sunday with a great attendance of 44 bowlers. Setting the pace in the Scratch section with an 1146 (229 Avg) was Nickey O’Malley and in the Handicap section pole position went to Liam Hogan on 1237 incl. hcp.
All matches in the Scratch semi finals were tight with Alan McDonnell coming out on top in the Final match 208 to Nickey O’Malley’s 204. Highlight of the event was the win in the Handicap section for junior bowler Sean O’Connor playing in his first Rocks Jewellers event. Winning his semi final match against Paolo Di Tofano in a high scoring game 252 to 238, Sean then went on to beat Liam Hogan in another tight match 219 to 206.
Congratulations to the winners Alan McDonnell (Scratch Division) and Sean O’Connor (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.
Full details from Event 1 are available on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results
In advance of the 1st event, can we ask you to register online – click link here, 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.
We want to continue to improve the Rocks Jewellers Singles for the members , so if you have any thoughts, suggestions on how we might do this for the coming season in the ‘monthly format’ , ‘end of season finals’ or any other area you fell is important, then don’t be shy – click the link here.
Keep an eye out for further details which we will post on ( www.bowlingforall.ie News, Rocks Jewellers tab on www.bowlingforall.ie , News on www.tenpinbowling.ie) in advance of the 1st Event.