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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

Remember: You 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).

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Rocks Jewellers Singles End of Season Finals 2020 – Results

An early 8:00 am check-in for bowlers in the first round, ready for the “Double Elimination” finals format in both Scratch and Handicap sections. 8 hours later at around 4:00 pm, 48 head-to-head matches completed (each match decided on – 2 games total pinfall) we were down to the Scratch and Handicap finals.

Paolo DiTofano had lost to Brian in the Winners section 3rd round by 421 to 370 and had fought his way back through the Losers section for the rematch. Paolo started strongly and remained in front throughout to take a 19 pin lead (210 -191) into the final game. Unable to maintain his form Paolo opened 3 frames (2 splits and a 9 miss) to post a 183 to Brian’s 217 (1 split) giving Brian the match and Handicap title by 408 to 393.

Karl Dryer just couldn’t get anything to go his way in the first game of the Scratch section Final and found himself 44 pins down (159 – 203) to Gareth. Game 2 was a different story, Gareth started with 4 strikes followed by a 9 miss, Karl started with 3 strikes and a split and then closed out the game 8 strikes in a row to post a 264 game. This meant Gareth had to close the 10th frame to win, which he did to score 226 and in doing forced the double elimination decider with a 429 win to Karl’s 423.

Karl continued to exert the pressure in the opening game with a 245 to Gareth’s 231 to take a 14 pin lead into the deciding game. An opening split for Karl, another in the 5th frame gave Gareth a 54 pin lead at halfway which was enough to carry him through to take the match with a 209 to Karl’s 169 and the Scratch title by 440 to Karl’s 414.

You can see how all the finalists fared throughout the day as all the results (Scratch & Handicap – Winners & Losers sections) and Prize-winners details by going to the http://www.bowlingforall.ie web Rocks results .

Our thanks go to Lorraine, Sarah, Sean and all the staff in Leisureplex Tallaght (& Stillorgan) for their support during the season and throughout the long Finals day, to John Dunne and Tim Dawson for the web support, posting our results and updates, to Emer, Jason for their continued support and involvement  throughout the extra-long season.

Thanks to Paddy Gibbons for the photo’s from the Finals day and also for putting together a memorable video from the day which can be played/downloaded from his link in the section below for a limited period.

The Last Rocks Jewellers Singles Grand Prix 19:12:2021

Thanks to the bowlers who have participated and supported the Rocks Jewellers Singles over the past 10 seasons, thank you for your kind words when we’ve talked at the last  2 qualifying events and again at the Finals on Sunday and your WhatsApp posts, they are very much appreciated. 

It’s been great to be involved from the start, to run an event that spans all age groups, genders and abilities and see so many bowlers at different levels improve and advance to higher levels in that time.

None of this would have been possible without the continued support of Victor Rock & all at Rocks Jewellers for their sponsorship of the Rocks Jewellers Singles event over the last 10 years.

Many of you have asked …… whats next ?

Our view  …… maintain the above coverage whatever the format is – its good for bowler development, social interaction and competitiveness.

Whether individually or combined it is down to You, the bowlers to get involved, put ideas foward you think will work, talk to Centres, Pro Shops, ITBA committees and potential sponsors to move those ideas forward.  

Signing out for the last time and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Covid free New Year.



Tom & Barry

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Rocks Jewellers Singles End of Season Finals 2020 – Results

An early 8:00 am check-in for bowlers in the first round, ready for the “Double Elimination” finals format in both Scratch and Handicap sections. 8 hours later at around 4:00 pm, 48 head-to-head matches completed (each match decided on – 2 games total pinfall) we were down to the Scratch and Handicap finals.

Paolo DiTofano had lost to Brian in the Winners section 3rd round by 421 to 370 and had fought his way back through the Losers section for the rematch. Paolo started strongly and remained in front throughout to take a 19 pin lead (210 -191) into the final game. Unable to maintain his form Paolo opened 3 frames (2 splits and a 9 miss) to post a 183 to Brian’s 217 (1 split) giving Brian the match and Handicap title by 408 to 393.

Karl Dryer just couldn’t get anything to go his way in the first game of the Scratch section Final and found himself 44 pins down (159 – 203) to Gareth. Game 2 was a different story, Gareth started with 4 strikes followed by a 9 miss, Karl started with 3 strikes and a split and then closed out the game 8 strikes in a row to post a 264 game. This meant Gareth had to close the 10th frame to win, which he did to score 226 and in doing forced the double elimination decider with a 429 win to Karl’s 423.

Karl continued to exert the pressure in the opening game with a 245 to Gareth’s 231 to take a 14 pin lead into the deciding game. An opening split for Karl, another in the 5th frame gave Gareth a 54 pin lead at halfway which was enough to carry him through to take the match with a 209 to Karl’s 169 and the Scratch title by 440 to Karl’s 414.

You can see how all the finalists fared throughout the day as all the results (Scratch & Handicap – Winners & Losers sections) and Prize-winners details by going to the http://www.bowlingforall.ie web Rocks results .

Our thanks go to Lorraine, Sarah, Sean and all the staff in Leisureplex Tallaght (& Stillorgan) for their support during the season and throughout the long Finals day, to John Dunne and Tim Dawson for the web support, posting our results and updates, to Emer, Jason for their continued support and involvement  throughout the extra-long season.

Thanks to Paddy Gibbons for the photo’s from the Finals day and also for putting together a memorable video from the day which can be played/downloaded from his link in the section below for a limited period.

The Last Rocks Jewellers Singles Grand Prix 19:12:2021

Thanks to the bowlers who have participated and supported the Rocks Jewellers Singles over the past 10 seasons, thank you for your kind words when we’ve talked at the last  2 qualifying events and again at the Finals on Sunday and your WhatsApp posts, they are very much appreciated. 

It’s been great to be involved from the start, to run an event that spans all age groups, genders and abilities and see so many bowlers at different levels improve and advance to higher levels in that time.

None of this would have been possible without the continued support of Victor Rock & all at Rocks Jewellers for their sponsorship of the Rocks Jewellers Singles event over the last 10 years.

Many of you have asked …… whats next ?

Our view  …… maintain the above coverage whatever the format is – its good for bowler development, social interaction and competitiveness.

Whether individually or combined it is down to You, the bowlers to get involved, put ideas foward you think will work, talk to Centres, Pro Shops, ITBA committees and potential sponsors to move those ideas forward.  

Signing out for the last time and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Covid free New Year.



Tom & Barry

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ITBA Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 4 Results

Another good turnout for the 4th Event of the Senior Touring League in Leisureplex Coolock. 39 Bowlers participated and most enjoyed some very good bowling on the morning.

I wish to say thanks to the Leisureplex team for their help with the scoring and making the competition a great success, also for providing the tea and biscuits. Which was very welcome.

It was great to see Sean Kennedy back to his old form and adding some Christmas Spirit to the event.

I was delighted to see the new system of having the lanes preselected in operation. It helped to speed things at check-in which was great. (Thanks Maeve)

Thanks to Pat Holmes for putting the Christmas raffle together, a nice touch.

My thanks to all the other committee members for their tireless work in keeping the Seniors Tour running smoothly and to John Dunne and Tim Dawson for keeping the Senior ITBA web updated and for their Senior Championships & Senior Triple Crown scoring support.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at the weekend

Ladies Winners – Maeve O’Reilly (Handicap) and Lorraine Keane (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Peter Murphy ( Handicap) and Haulie Storan (Scratch)

On behalf of myself and all the Committee I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

Joe

Remember: You don’t stop bowling when you get older
                       You get older when you stop bowling

Next Event(s)

Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 5   – Leisureplex, Charlestown – 9th January 2022.

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ITBA Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 3 Results

As we mentioned in the recent Grand Prix update, a number of Seniors had come forward to work with Peter and myself on the Senior Committee. I’m delighted to welcome Pat Holmes, Maeve and Ken O’Reilly to the committee, all of whom have already been involved in the early planning for the Senior Championships (27th-30th January 2022) and the Senior Triple Crown (8th-10th April 2022) both of which will be held in Leisureplex Blanchardstown.

Another good turnout in ALSAA for the 3rd Event of the Senior Touring League, 39 bowlers participated in a 2 squad start and once again were able to enjoy some good scoring on the morning. Our thanks to Paddy Kilduff for managing the scoring and results on the day, to Alan McDonnell who supported us well during the early check-in and also provided many wake-up coffees to the early risers, and also the snack bar staff for the lovely breakfast and lunch menus.

Ladies Winners – Kay Lyons (Handicap) and Theresa Watts (Scratch)

Mens Winners – P. J. Shine ( Handicap) and Fergal McLoughlin(Scratch)   Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at the weekend, full Event 3 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.

Stay safe

 Joe and Peter

Next Event(s)

Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 4   – Leisureplex, Coolock – 9th December 2021.

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ITBA Senior Grand Prix 2020 (Completion delayed due to Covid) – Results

It’s been a long time coming but we were finally able to complete the Covid delayed 2020 Senior Grand Prix Great in Leisureplex Charlestown yesterday.

We would like to congratulate all the Seniors on making the Grand Prix, and congratulations to the winners.

Ladies Winners – Maeve O’Reilly (Handicap) and Anita Watts (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Jim Donagh (Handicap) and Tom Byrne (Scratch)  

It was a long day but very exciting with some very close head-to-head matches and 3 of the 4 finals coming down to the last game, which was great to see.

Our thanks go to Grainne, Peter and the team in Leisureplex Charlestown for their support in planning the event, on the day and in working with us to make sure the oil pattern selected would play as expected, and it did, thanks also to Brian. This was the first event of the season where the overall scoring returned to what we would expect normally.

The event did run over time, which is something we need to factor in for future events, but as one senior bowler remarked – we don’t play as quick as the young guys!!!

As I’ve said, there were a few hiccups that were down to me, lessons to be learnt, but it’s only when one is hands on, do you see the work it takes to run the seniors without a full team support network.

Thankfully some Seniors have offered to help. Which is a great relief and we will be in contact with them shortly.

Our thanks go to Yvonne, Theresa, and Tom for the work they have put in over the years. They truly deserve our thanks and appreciation.

Final results for all sections are available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.

Full Round Robin head-to-head match results will be included in the Senior Newsletter update to follow.

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ITBA Senior Grand Prix 2019/20 – Qualifiers and Event Details

Congratulations to all the qualifiers for the Covid delayed Senior Grand Prix 2019/20.

We look forward to a great day in Leisureplex Charlestown on Sunday November 7th, see full details available on the Event notice (click here) .

Check-in times

Handicap – 08:30 to 08:50 – bowling starts 09:00 a.m.

Scratch – 11.00 to 11.20 – bowling starts 11.30 a.m.

If any qualifier feels, for any reason, they may be unable to participate in the Grand Prix, please make contact with Joe Ridgeway without delay to allow us to arrange a reserve with as much notice as possible.

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ITBA Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 2 Results

It’s hard to believe we’ve now played the first 2 events of the season, how time flies when you’re enjoying yourself as another 38 bowlers played in Leisureplex Coolock on Sunday.

The long lockdown still appears to be holding the scores down but this is far outweighed by the opportunity to get out to bowl and socialise.

Ladies Winners – Margaret McConkey (Handicap) and Anita Watts (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Jim Donagh ( Handicap) and Haulie Storan (Scratch)  

Full Event 2 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.

Next Event(s)

Senior Grand Prix Finals 2019/20  – Leisureplex, Charlestown – 7th November 2021  – List of qualifiers will be posted next week.

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ITBA Senior Touring League 2021/22 – Event 1 Results

Great turnout in Leisureplex Blanchardstown with 42 bowlers for Event 1 of the Senior Singles Touring League 2021/22.

The scoring was low across the whole field,  Very tough conditions on the morning or perhaps it may be that we are all a littly rusty after the long COVID break.

Ladies Winners – Margaret McConkey (Handicap) and Lorraine Keane (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Liam O’Rafferty ( Handicap) and Ken Foley (Scratch)  

Full Event 1 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.

Next Event(s)

Senior Singles Touring League – Event 2  – Leisureplex, Coolock – 17th October 2021 
 

Note:

As was said in the May 2020 newsletter we will also complete the Senior Tour 2019/20 season (that missed out the final 2 events) by double counting the scores/points for Grand Prix purposes from each of the first two 2021/22 season events, which will then allow us to run the Senior Grand Prix 2019/20 Final.

Earlier this year In July, as we planned for the return to bowling, we announced that this 2019/20 Grand Prix final entrance fee would also be Free of Charge for those who qualify.

 The Grand Prix Final 2019/20 is scheduled for 7th November in Charlestown

So, with the results from STL Event 1 (October 3rd in Blanchardstown) now added and with one more event to run ( Event 2 – October 17th in Coolock), you can see the Grand Prix scratch and handicap standings for the 2019/20 Season and also for the current 2021/22 season.