ITBA Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 5 Results

With 36 bowlers on the lanes we had another good turnout for the 5th event of the season.  I would like to congratulate all the Finalists, who as you can see in the results below, provided some great scores and exciting close finishes in the Finals.

Ladies Winners – Mary Heffernan (Handicap) and Anita Watts (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Terry Bride (Handicap) and Paddy Dunne (Scratch)  

I would like to thank Grainne and her staff for hosting  a successful event despite staff shortfalls due to Covid.

Thanks also to the committee members for their tremendous effort to ensure the success  of the event.

Take care all of you,
Keep safe, Stay healthy,

Joe

RememberYou don’t stop bowling when you get older
                       You get older when you stop bowling

Next Event(s)

Annual Senior Championships 2022 Leisureplex, Blanchardstown – 27th -30th January 2022 (Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 6).

ITBA 2021 Annual General Meeting

** REMINDER ** The ITBA AGM 2021 will be held on Tuesday, August 31st at 7.30pm via ZOOM. You must register by mailing secretary.executive@tenpinbowling.ie by 27th August 2021.

The ITBA 2021 AGM was scheduled to take place in April but had to be postponed due to ongoing public health COVID-19 restrictions.

A virtual AGM 2021 will be held on Tuesday, August 31st at 7.30pm. For full agenda, nomination papers and details, visit the Executive Forms & Documents page.

If you wish to take part in the virtual AGM 2021, you must email secretary.executive@tenpinbowling.ie by 27th August 2021. We will then email you a ZOOM link together with details on how to join the AGM, the procedures for voting at the AGM and the procedure for attendees to communicate questions and comments during the AGM. All Reports will also be available, on request by email, before the AGM.

Government announcement on easing of Restrictions

On Friday May 28th the Government announced a further easing of Restrictions for June and July.

Key Highlights relating to sport and physical activity are summarised below.

From 7 June

  • Outdoor sports matches & competition can recommence.
  • The numbers permitted at organised outdoor events is a maximum of 100 for the majority of venues, with a maximum of 200 for outdoor venues with a minimum accredited capacity of 5,000.
  • Indoor facilities such as gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres and sports clubs can reopen for individual training. Sport Ireland has previously provided guidance to the sector on the delivery of individual indoor sport. This Guidance is reattached for convenience.
  • Swimming lessons and classes can also resume.

From 5 July (Subject to Public Health)

  • The numbers permitted at outdoor organised events can further increase to a maximum of 200 for the majority of venues, with a maximum of 500 for outdoor stadia/venues with a minimum accredited capacity of 5,000
  • Indoor sports training, exercise and dance activities can recommence in pods of up to 6
  • Additional indoor facilities such as bowling alleys, snooker halls, ice-skating/roller skating rinks and waterparks can reopen in line with appropriate sectoral guidance

Please find some additional information / reminders in relation to the resumption of sport and physical activity during the current June phase.

Outdoor Competition:

‘The numbers permitted at organised outdoor events is a maximum of 100 for the majority of venues, with a maximum of 200 for outdoor venues with a minimum accredited capacity of 5,000.’

These figures 100/200 relate to the number of spectators that will now be permitted to attend an event. These figures are independent of participants, officials and coaches.

Sport Ireland has previously distributed guidance to individual / non team sports in relation to delivering competition. NGBs are encouraged to continue to take a prudent approach to overall capacities in the initial return and are encouraged to discuss competition plans and needs with Sport Ireland.

Outdoor Training:

While the return to outdoor Competition can return, the Pods of 15 concept are still maintained for training purposes. In line with previous phases, multiple pods can be used during training sessions however these pods should not mix.

Indoor Individual Training Capacities:

Indoor training activity (no indoor Games, matches or competitions) is currently permitted.

Detailed Guidance on the return to Individual indoor Training specifically for NGBs and LSPs has been previously distributed by Sport Ireland and continues to apply.

The total numbers permitted in an indoor facility will be determined by the overall size of the venue.

When finalising capacity numbers sports should ensure that all relevant protocols in particular physical distancing can be fully implemented.

Other indoor leisure facilities, including gyms, are reopen for people to take part in individual exercise, including 1 to 1 training. It is important to note that indoor Group exercise classes are not permitted in those facilities at this point.

Managing Overall Capacities:

In addition to the gradual return to sporting activity, June & July will see a broader re-opening of society. Sporting Bodies should consider the return of multiple elements of activity such as competition, spectators, hospitality etc. at venues and plan accordingly.

Participation in Sporting Activity during COVID 19:

As with all activity during COVID 19 the return to training and competition should be on an opt-in basis, with participants taking personal responsibility to decide whether they are happy to return. It is important that participants are not be penalised if they wish to opt-out of activity.

Participants should be encouraged to communicate any concerns to their club and/or National Governing Body so that they can be addressed accordingly.

Thank you from Stan Dagg’s family

It is with much gratitude and appreciation that we wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on the death of our beloved Stan  –  a wonderful husband, father and grandfather  who is greatly missed.

We know many of you would have attended Stan’s funeral but sadly on account of Covid were unable to be there, so we particularly appreciated all the cards and letters of sympathy we received  … especially on rip.ie and also in the ITBA newsletter .

Our special thanks go to Paddy Gibbons for making a wonderful cd of Stan’s bowling achievements.  This means so much to us.

Also many thanks to John Wilson for writing a lovely tribute to Stan remembering him over the years.

Thanking you all so much  …

Joyce, Stephen, Lynda and Jenny.

ITBA 2021 Annual General Meeting

The ITBA Executive wish to advise that due to current COVID-19 restrictions it has been deemed necessary to postpone the 2021 Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 27th 2021.

As soon as restrictions allow, the Executive will reschedule the meeting and advise all members.

A Tribute to Frank Stobie

It is with sadness that we have learned the passing of Frank Stobie on 9th January.

A true gentleman who would always greet you with a smile.

We pass on our condolences to Olive and his family.

Click here to read a tribute by Liam O’Rafferty

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.