The ITBA Executive Committee are currently looking for a member to fill the role of Executive Secretary until the next AGM in April 2022. This opening has arisen upon the resignation on September 6th of the secretary appointed at the 2021 AGM.
For further detail please visit the Executive Forms & Documents or click here.
The ITBA would like to remind members that the rules regarding Ball Weight and Drilling have been amended due to a mandatory change introduced by the USBC/IBF/ETBF.
Due to the impact of Covid-19 we had extended the initial introduction of this new ruling but feel there has been enough time since August 2020 for bowlers to make sure their equipment complies with the current specifications.
For full details visit the General Information tab or click here.
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.
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.
The following communication from Leisureplex:
Hi Everyone!
It is with regret to inform you all of the Cancellation of the 2021 Irish Open Championships.
We have been holding out cancelling the Irish Open, with the hope of things getting better but with the uncertain times we are all living in, and the uncertainty around travel and all the restrictions that comes with it, we have been left with no choice.
The Irish Open has a massive following of loyal athletes and we can only thank you for your continued support!
We hope to run a local tournament in Dublin the normal week the Irish Open would normally be on, we will keep our local bowlers informed and if travel restrictions are somewhat lifted at that point it may be possible for some of our European Bowlers to join us! Fingers Crossed!
To finish on a positive note, The Irish Open will be back in January 2022!!
January just won’t be the same without you all! We will miss you!
Stay safe everyone!
Sean, Lorraine & Sarah ???
Roll on 2022!!!
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:
From all of us here at ALSAA we are delighted to welcome you back !!
The centre has undergone a major facelift with creating space and easy clean surfaces at the forefront of our thinking, including floor coverings that suppress viruses and lots of space in the bowlers area.
In addition we will have the following protocols in place to make the Bowl as safe as possible for all.
In line with current Government guidelines please maintain social distancing. If you feel unwell please do not visit the centre. If you become unwell whist here please let us know.
Further guidelines will be issued in relation to the starting of our leagues closer to the time. We do hope you like the new look and can’t wait to see you on the lanes soon.
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.
It is with sadness that to day we learned of the passing or one of our most dedicated bowlers, Stan Dagg. Stan was a long standing member of the ITBA.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
“Dagg-Stanley (late of Stillorgan) 17th April 2020. (Peacefully) at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Joyce and loving dad of Stephen, Lynda & Jenny. Sadly missed by his loving family, sister Norma, daughter-in-law Melissa, sons-in-law Anthony & Rory, grandchildren Robert, Louisa, Miranda, Cassie, Nathan, Conor, Katy, Jessica, Chloe & Finn, extended family and friends. Forever in our hearts.
In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, the funeral will be limited to family members. Those who would have liked to attend the Funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message in the Condolences section of rip.ie.”
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.