It is with regret that the ITBA Executive have advised that the 2021 National Scratch Championships scheduled for February 25th have been postponed. It is hoped, COVID permitting, to reschedule at a later date.
2021 Senior Triple Crown Cancelled
As the stream of COVID-19 bad news continues to flow, it has been advised that the 2021 Senior Triple Crown originally scheduled for this April has now been cancelled.
ITBA COVID-19 Return To Sport Protocol
The ITBA in conjunction with Sport Ireland and Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport (DTTS) have finalised a protocol for the Return to Bowling.
ITBA COVID-19 Return To Sport Protocol
This document should be reviewed by all ITBA Members and adhered to with regard to all ITBA official sessions whether be Practice, Training or Competition as and when they are organised.
Other documents you will become familiar with when attending ITBA official sessions are as follows. These documents will by provided by your Sub-Committee COVID-19 Officer:
Sport Ireland COVID-19 Awareness eLearning Course
Please note that the linked COVID-19 Awareness eLearning Course has now been updated to include COVID-19 Officer training. This will be completed by Officers appointed by each Sub-Committee to manage their bowling activities.
With bowling centers reopening over the coming weeks, we are continuing to work with Sport Ireland, the Federation Of Irish Sport and the Centers in planning for a safe return for all our bowlers.
As further details become available we will be providing information here so that all Bowlers, Coaches and Officials are aware of the protocols that must be adhered to. To prepare you for what is coming, please follow this link to a COVID-19 Awareness eLearning Course provided by Sport Ireland.
If you want further information it can be found on the Sport Ireland COVID-19 site.
We look forward to seeing you all back on the lanes in the near future.
ITBA 2020 AGM Postponed
In the best interests of our Members, the ITBA has made the decision to postpone our upcoming AGM. The event was due to be held in the Irish Sports HQ (NGB Building), on Tuesday, 28th April.
This is to ensure the safety of our Members and your families at this difficult time, which is our primary consideration.
Alternative arrangements for this event will be shared in due course.
2020 National Youth Championships – POSTPONED
The ITBA Junior Sub-Committee are sorry to advise that due to Covid-19 and in the best interest of Bowlers, Supporters and Officials, the 2020 National Youth Championships has been postponed.
The Junior Sub-Committee will be monitoring the situation and working to identify a revised venue and date for this event. All bowlers will be advised as soon as these arrangements have been finalised.
Junior ALSAA Open 2020 Online Entry
Online entry is now available for the Junior ALSAA Open 2020 being held on Sunday January 12th in ALSAA Bowl. Click here for the online form and to view full details.
Passing of ITBA Member & Coach Tom Moore
It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of ITBA Member & Coach Tom Moore.
Tom was for many years a member of the ITBA and a coach of both Junior and Special Olympics bowlers through Leisureplex Tallaght.
Our condolences to his family at this sad and difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.
Junior Scratch Doubles
The results of the Junior Scratch Doubles are now available on the Junior Results Page.
Junior Irish Open 2019
The 2019 Junior Irish Open in association with Storm, 900 Global & The Bowlers Pro Shop is now under way in Leisureplex Stillorgan.
The Tournament runs from Friday November 1st thru Sunday November 3rd with 6 Squads.
For full details including scores and standings visit the official page at http://www.tenpinbowling.ie/jio2019.html