Final revised schedule and lane draw for the 2020 National Championships are now available on the Team Ireland Forms & Documents page. You will also find full details of the Tournament pattern “Route 66” and rules. Play commences on Thursday February 27th with Mixed Doubles, check-in 7:00-7:20 p.m., play commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Adult Triple Crown 2019 Wildcard + Exemption
Applications are now being taken for Wildcard Position(s) to roll off and represent Ireland at the Adult Triple Crown. Applications are also being taken for an Exemption Position for a direct spot on Team Ireland. For application the form available from the Team Ireland Forms and Documents page has been made available.
Bowling World Cup 2019 Qualifiers
Entries are now being received for the Bowling World Cup 2019 Irish Qualifying Rounds to be held in Leisurplex Stillorgan from 8th to 9th June 2019. A printable entry form is available here.
For further information email Sean@Leisureplex.ie
Historic Day as Irish Bowler Wins First Ever Medal at World Championships
Irish tenpin bowler Christopher Sloan today finished in 3rd place at the World Men’s Bowling Championships in Hong Kong, securing Ireland’s first ever medal at an Adult World Championships.
After qualifying for the finals in 6th place, Christopher then defeated defending World Champion, Francois Lavoie of Canada, two-games-to-one in a tight last-16 contest, before again winning his quarter-final match two-games-to-one against Seonghoi Koo of Korea.
With Ireland’s first ever World Championships medal secured, the focus turned to becoming the first Irish bowler to make the final. But standing in Christopher’s way was American PBA Tour superstar Kyle Troup.
The semi-final was tight all the way through, with the momentum swinging one way and then another, but unfortunately for the Irish fans it was Troup who came out on top, two-games-to-zero.
Both games were close all the way to the end, but the American managed to get over the line in both games, bringing Christopher’s inspiring run to an end.
The World Bowling Men’s Championships, which takes place every four years, saw 265 competitors take part this year, representing 46 different nations.
Christopher, who is from Swords in Co. Dublin, will be in action back home after Christmas, with a busy January schedule including the ALSAA Open and the EBT Irish Open, two of the biggest tournaments of the year in Ireland.
For further information, please contact ITBA Social Media Manager Jason Byrnes at jason.byrnes@hotmail.com.
Irish Bowler Fighting for World Championships Title
Irish tenpin bowler Christopher Sloan has qualified in 6th place for the finals of the World Men’s Bowling Championships in Hong Kong.
The team event, in which 6 bowlers represent each nation, saw 46 countries travel to Hong Kong to compete over 10 days in Singles, Doubles, Trios and Team of five events.
Each player played 24 games in total in the tournament, and after these games the top 24 individual bowlers qualified for the Master finals.
Christopher (24), from Swords in Co. Dublin, put on a stellar performance to qualify for the Master in 6th place, and in the process earned a bye to the Round of 16, which takes place on Wednesday Dec 5th at 4 am Irish time.
Christopher will take on defending World Champion Francois Lavoie of Canada in the Round of 16, with the match following a best-of-three games format (first player to win 2 games advances).
Should he advance into the Round of 8, Christopher would be just one match away from the medal rounds, and two matches away from the Masters Final.
The finals will be streamed live on the Olympic Channel, with a link to the stream, as well as full tournament information and results, provided on the official tournament website, http://2018wmc.worldbowling.org/.
For further information, please contact ITBA Social Media Manager Jason Byrnes at jason.byrnes@hotmail.com.
M50 Skip Hire Academy Matchplay
The M50 Skip Hire Academy Matchplay will take place in Leisureplex Charlestown on Saturday & Sunday the 15th & 16th 2018.
Online entry and full details are now available via the ITBA Team Ireland Forms & Documents page or by clicking here
Adult Triple Crown 2018 Team Selection
The Team Ireland Selection Committee, in consultation with ATC 2018 Team Manager, have selected the following team(s) to represent Ireland at the Adult Triple Crown 2018 which will be hosted by Ireland at Leisureplex, Blanchardstown over the weekend 14th – 16th September 2018. Click to read full details
Adult Triple Crown 2018 Exemptions & Wildcards
The Adult Triple Crown will be held in Leisureplex, Blanchardstown on the 14th – 16th of September 2018. The deadline for applications for the two possible Wildcards or one Wildcard & one Exemption, available to bowlers outside the Top 12 on each of the Men’s and Ladies Panels for the Adult Triple Crown, is this Sunday, 8th July 2018…. Read more
Team Ireland Rankings
Following the June event, updated mens and ladies rankings are now available on the Rankings page.
World Mens Championships 2018 Wildcard / Exemption
In line with the Team Ireland selection and eligibility criteria, the Team Ireland Sub-committee are now accepting applications for Wildcard / Exemption with regard to forming a Panel / Team to compete at the World Mens Championships 2018. Closing date for applications is midnight on Saturday March 24th.