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
On behalf of all Members, we wish to extend the best wishes to Alan Bride, our National Champion, who represents Ireland at this week’s 2019 European Champions Cup in Ankara, Turkey. Read more…
A clash of dates with the Adult Triple Crown in Scotland and the Malta Senior Open meant reduced numbers to 32 for the 2nd Event of the season.
Jason Byrnes led the Scratch section with 1158 (231 Avg) and was joined by Alan Bride, Fran Puzzuoli and Alan McDonnell for the semi-finals. Semi-final 1 with Jason vs Alan McDonnell was tight throughout with both players having only 1 double and 2 splits each, one of which Jason converted that proved to be the difference sending him through to the final by 10pins on a 192 to Alan’s 182. In semi-final 2 Alan Bride opened with the first 8 strikes to take the match by 279 to Fran’s 202. The Final, was a repeat of the Event 1 final, Alan couldn’t maintain his semi-final form opening twice in the first 5 frames while Jason threw 8 strikes in the game to comfortably take the win by 251 to 210.
Heading up the Handicap section with 1251 (incl. Hcp) was Zbigniew Grzesiak aka “Pawlo”, closely followed by Kealan O’Connor, Taylor Williams and Ann Cullen. “Pawlo” took a low scoring first semi-final against Ann by 209 (incl. Hcp) to 194. In the second semi-final Taylor came back from an early open frame, stringing 6 strikes together to move on to the final by 268 (incl. Hcp) to Kealan’s 204. Opening the 9th and 10th frames was a case of one too many openers for Taylor as he went down to “Pawlo” in an otherwise tight final match by 205 to 195.
Congratulations to the winners Jason Byrnes (Scratch Division) and Zbigniew Grzesiak aka “Pawlo” (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.
Full details from Event 2 will also be available on www.bowlingforall.ie on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results.
Next Event – 10th November 2019
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved member, Frank Byrnes. Frank was a member of the ITBA for many years serving in various roles from Chairman of the Executive Committee to Chairman of the Senior Sub-Committee. He was a friend to everyone he met and a source of strength for all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Wednesday (October 2) from 5pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday (October 3) at 11am in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
A great turnout of 41 bowlers for the first event of the season in Leisureplex Stillorgan.
Ladies Winners – Anne Quinn (Handicap) and Theresa Watts (Scratch)
Mens Winners – Tommy Nolan ( Handicap) and Haulie Storan (Scratch)
Full Event 1 results and updated Rankings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.
Round 1 – Results
It was great to see 42 bowlers turn out for the 1st Event of the season in Leisureplex Stillorgan. What was even more encouraging was that 8 new players signed up on the morning and with another 8 Seniors away representing Ireland in the World Senior Championships in Las Vegas, the indications are that the 10th Anniversary season of the Rocks Jewellers Singles will prove to be the most successful yet.
Not only did we have the great turnout, we had scoring to match, with 15 bowlers bowling 200+ averages, 2 of whom breaking the 1200 series mark, which also bodes well as throughout the previous 2018/19 season (9 Events) there were only 2 1200+ series.
Alan Bride topped the Scratch section with 1236 (247 Avg) followed by Jason Byrnes on 1218 (243 Avg). They were joined by Alan McDonnell and Amanda Larkin in the semi-finals which proved to be comfortable wins for Alan, who shot 258 to Amanda’s 210 and Jason, who had a 224 to Alan’s 163. In a much tighter final match Alan struck out in the 10th frame to close out Jason by 237 to 216.
Sean Dempsey and Kealan O’Connor playing in their first Rocks Jewellers event led the way in the Handicap section with Sean on 1209 (incl. Hcp) and Kealan on 1200 (incl Hcp). These were joined by John Wilson and Paul Stott, both seasoned senior bowlers for the semi-finals. In the first semi-final there was nothing to separate the players with Sean closing out well to move in the final by a narrow 2 pin margin winning with 216 to Paul’s 214 and Kealan took care of business joining him in the Final by 251 to John’s 198. Kealan’s good form continued into the final to take his first win in his first Rocks Jewellers event by 232 to Sean’s 195.
Congratulations to the winners Alan Bride (Scratch Division) and Kealan O’Connor (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.
Full details from Event 1 will also be available on www.bowlingforall.ie on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results.
Cheers
Tom
Next Event – 6th October 2019
Round 1 – Results
It was great to see 42 bowlers turn out for the 1st Event of the season in Leisureplex Stillorgan. What was even more encouraging was that 8 new players signed up on the morning and with another 8 Seniors away representing Ireland in the World Senior Championships in Las Vegas, the indications are that the 10th Anniversary season of the Rocks Jewellers Singles will prove to be the most successful yet.
Not only did we have the great turnout, we had scoring to match, with 15 bowlers bowling 200+ averages, 2 of whom breaking the 1200 series mark, which also bodes well as throughout the previous 2018/19 season (9 Events) there were only 2 1200+ series.
Alan Bride topped the Scratch section with 1236 (247 Avg) followed by Jason Byrnes on 1218 (243 Avg). They were joined by Alan McDonnell and Amanda Larkin in the semi-finals which proved to be comfortable wins for Alan, who shot 258 to Amanda’s 210 and Jason, who had a 224 to Alan’s 163. In a much tighter final match Alan struck out in the 10th frame to close out Jason by 237 to 216.
Sean Dempsey and Kealan O’Connor playing in their first Rocks Jewellers event led the way in the Handicap section with Sean on 1209 (incl. Hcp) and Kealan on 1200 (incl Hcp). These were joined by John Wilson and Paul Stott, both seasoned senior bowlers for the semi-finals. In the first semi-final there was nothing to separate the players with Sean closing out well to move in the final by a narrow 2 pin margin winning with 216 to Paul’s 214 and Kealan took care of business joining him in the Final by 251 to John’s 198. Kealan’s good form continued into the final to take his first win in his first Rocks Jewellers event by 232 to Sean’s 195.
Congratulations to the winners Alan Bride (Scratch Division) and Kealan O’Connor (Handicap Division) and all the finalists.
Full details from Event 1 will also be available on www.bowlingforall.ie on the Rocks Jewellers Tab/Results.
Cheers
Tom
Next Event – 6th October 2019
The World Senior Bowling Championships started yesterday in Las Vegas. Eight Irish players are taking part.
Men: Paddy Dunne, Nickey O’Malley, Haulie Storan, Philip Watts
Women: Mary Heffernan, Dymphna Kestell, Elaine Lalor, Thesea Watts
The Men played Singles Yesterday
The official site is: https://2019wsrc.worldbowling.org/ – shows scheds, results but live streaming is “coming soon!”
If it doesn’t stream on the official site go to worldbowling.org and pick the lanes you want to see – [for live action video – on every lane] (Anita)
sbc2019 Day 2 Ladies Singles
The four ladies will be competing in the singles competition starting at 9a.m. (5p.m. Irish time, remember Las Vegas is 8 hours behind local Irish Summer Time).
Dymphna and Elaine are on lanes 42 46 52 54 10 and 18
Mary and Theresa are on lanes 9 5 53 51 41 and 33
First squad of mens doubles will be later at 3.30p.m. (11.30p.m.) with Paddy and Nickey on lanes 8 12 18 20 40 48
Good luck to all
Check-in 09:00 – please try and be there early as Registration for the 1st Event takes a little bit longer.
Oil Pattern is Kegel High Street (44ft)
Thanks to those who have already registered online , if you haven’t done so already, click link below so we can continue to communicate with you via WhatsApp & Email
Click ==> https://forms.gle/r6Bc2V2ySBDbED2YA
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 2019/20 season, Format & Rules and Handicap Only details are now available on http://www.bowlingforall.ie – Rocks Jewellers tab ‘Forms & Documents.
Looking forward to seeing you there on Sunday
We are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Rocks Jewellers Singles when the new season starts on Sunday 8th September – check-in 09:00 Leisureplex Stillorgan.
In advance of the 1st event, can we ask ALL bowlers to register online so we have your up to date email address and contact details. – click link below
https://forms.gle/r6Bc2V2ySBDbED2YA
This is required annually under GDPR legislation to permit us to communicate electronically with you.
If you bowled the Rocks last season then we’ll be using that average to start the new season so no need to fill out average details. If you’re new to the Rocks Jewellers Singles then we need you to add your Average details ( Centre, League, Games) as well.
All the Dates for 2019/20 season will be available on http://www.bowlingforall.ie – Rocks Jewellers tab ‘Forms & Documents’ -2019/20 Season.
Keep an eye out for further details ( Oil Patterns, Format & Rules etc) which we will post on in advance of the 1st Event.
If you know of anyone new who would like to bowl this year, just send them the link to the Online Entry form
Look forward to seeing you all there