Seniors News

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.

I must have known Stan through bowling for at least 30 years, if not more. We first met in Stillorgan Bowl, the date is irrelevant, because a friendship developed as we met and bowled in various competitions, up and down the country. Stan loved his bowling and hated missing any chance to bowl competitively (as we all do). I had the good fortune to have bowled, successfully with Stan, both home and away. We bowled in Hamburg (ESBC) in Florida (Florida International Bowling Tournament), France (the Paris New Year Singles & Doubles) and on the Senior Triple Crown Team in Jersey. We had some great times, made lots of international friends and nearly always came away with medal, trophy or prize.

Stan’s peak in bowling came when he out-bowled everyone in the Final and won the Senior Championships in Coolock (2001). 

My main memories of Stan are:

• He was always looking for the perfect ball fit for his hand, and kept Barry busy in the Proshop.

• He would never refuse to bowl in any competition and would bowl as a pacer, if he could not play in the competition.

• Stan was always in good spirits, loved a bit fun and chat and I’ve never known him to have a bad word to say about anybody.

Stan served on the ITBA Senior Sub-Committee and the Technical Committee for many years. 

Stan was very supportive and gave me some work-choices advice that changed my career and life, for which I never forget.

It is hard to believe your gone Stan. May your memory last a long time.

Due to the ongoing health issue and with current travel restrictions in place, in the best interest of bowlers, coaches, managers etc. we have made the decision to postpone the Senior Triple Crown scheduled for 24th to 26th April 2020.

This has not been an easy decision but as things are changing daily and the uncertainty of how long this will go on, we thought it best to make the decision now rather than wait any longer.

We wish you all well in this very difficult and unprecedented time. 

Stay Safe Everyone!

Good turnout in Leisureplex Charlestown with 39 bowlers for Event 8 of the Senior Singles Touring League 2019/20.

Ladies Winners – Elaine Lalor (Handicap) and Martina Shortt (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Brian Dagger ( Handicap) and Haulie Storan (Scratch)  

Full Event 8 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.

Next Event(s)

Senior Singles Touring League – Event 9  – ALSAA – 19th April 2020 – Oil Pattern: Kegel Beaten Path (4541) – 41ft.

– Please note earlier check-in time of 08:30 

Low scoring conditions in Leisureplex Stillorgan for the 37 bowlers in Event 7 of the Senior Singles Touring League  

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

Mens Winners – Christy Scully ( Handicap) and Haulie Storan (Scratch)  

Full Event 7 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.

Next Event(s)

Senior Singles Touring League – Event 8  – Leisureplex Charlestown – 8th March 2020 – Oil Pattern: Kegel Middle Road (4239) – 39ft.
– Please note earlier check-in time of 08:30 

Senior Singles Touring League – Event 9  – ALSAA – 19th April 2020

Theresa, Tom & Yvonne

The second running of Event 5 in conjunction with the Leisureplex Irish Open was well supported with 42 bowlers competing. This unique format provides Senior bowlers with the opportunity to compete in the European Bowling Tour Irish Open event and at the same time introduces an “Age Bonus” event with Ladies and Gents finals on the day, hence the “2 Events in 1”. Our thanks go to Lorraine Mayland in Leisureplex Stillorgan and Barry Brown – The Bowlers Pro Shop for their support and sponsorship of this event.

Ladies Section (Event 5)
Finalists – Bernie Moriarty, Theresa Watts & Carol Catchpole
Winner – Bernie Moriarty

Mens Section (Event 5)
Finalists – Tom Byrne, Sean McDonnell, Nickey O’Malley and Haulie Storan
Winner – Nickey O’Malley

Irish Open Squad 1 Winner (€100) – Sean McDonnell (Sponsored by Leisureplex)

Free Draw Prizes on the day
High Spec Storm Bowling Ball – Paddy Dunne (Sponsored by the Bowlers Pro Shop)
High Spec Roto-Grip Bowling Ball – Yvonne Randell (Sponsored by the Bowlers Pro Shop)
TGI Friday’s Meal for 2 – Liam O’Rafferty (Sponsored by Leisureplex)
€30 Voucher – Rodney Peacock
Bottles of Wine – Paddy Kilduff & Tom Byrne

Full Senior Touring Singles Event 5 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.  Irish Open results available on the ITBA Web / Irish Open tab

Next Event(s)
Senior Singles Touring League – Event 5 “2 in 1” with Leisureplex Irish Open – Leisureplex Stillorgan – 12th January 2020 – Lane assignments will be provided closer to the Event

ITBA Senior Championships – Leisureplex Coolock – 6th – 9th February 2020 – Lane assignments & Oil Pattern will be provided closer to the Event.

Senior Singles Touring League – Event 7 – Leisureplex Stillorgan – 23rd February 2020

The best turnout for the season so far with 45 bowlers in ALSAA for the 4th Event of the Senior Singles Touring League  

Ladies Winners – Bernie Moriarty (Handicap) and Carol Catchpole (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Niall Cullen ( Handicap) and Tom Byrne (Scratch)  

Full Event 4 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab.

Next Event(s)

ITBA Senior Championships –  Leisureplex Coolock – 6th – 9th February 2020

– Entry Forms now available – Closing Date is Monday 13th January, 2020

Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Theresa, Tom & Yvonne

The entry form and ball registration form for the Annual Seniors Championships are available in the Seniors Forms and Documents Section.

Another 40+ turnout in Leisureplex Charlestown 

Ladies Winners – Pat Holmes (Handicap) and Martina Shortt (Scratch)

Mens Winners – Ken O’Reilly ( Handicap) and Haulie Storan (Scratch)  

Full Event 3 results, updated Rankings and Grand Prix Standings available on the ITBA Web / Senior tab. The Event 4 Notice for ALSAA (2 Squads) on December 8th is also on the ITBA Web/Senior tab and this outlines changes to the Squad 1 / Squad 2 preferences for all bowlers arising out of the 2018/19 Senior End-of Season Survey. Please review and when we request your Squad choice on the Senior WhatsApp group be aware of the options and how we will administer them.