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IV Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships
22nd - 30th November 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The IV Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships begin this Sunday, 23rd November, at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl with the Opening Ceremony commencing at 3pm.

Countries will compete for medals in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Team, All Events and Masters events.

All of the information on the championships can be found at the official website.
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Ranking Event 3 - Results
16th November 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Kevin Horton (1606, 200.75 average)
Womens: Donna Horton (1438, 179.75 average)
YAC: David Seay (1475, 184.38 average)
Seniors: Isobel Smith (Female) & Kenny Donnelly (Male)
Juniors: Kathryn Lynas (1519 inc. 69 hcap, 189.88 average)

Results will be available in the Event Results & Standings section of the website soon.

The next event will be held at the Brunswick Superbowl on 14th December starting at 9.30am.
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Dundonald Singles - Event 3 - Results
2nd November 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the third Singles Event held at DIIB were Tony O'Hare (1456, 182.00 average) in the Scratch Section with Zara Payne (1766 inc. 46 Hcap, 220.75 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on the short oil pattern on 7th December 2008 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings will be available soon in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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National Ranking Tour - Schedule Change
21st October 2008

Due to refurbishments at Brunswick Superbowl the 3rd Ranking Event will now take place in the Jet Centre, Coleraine on 16th November starting at 9.30am. Brunswick Superbowl will instead host the 4th Ranking Event of the season on 14th December.
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Ranking Event 2 - Results
19th October 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Winners of today's event were as follows:

Mens: Ryan Press (1590, 198.75 average)
Womens: Karen Payne (1482, 185.25 average)
YAC: David Seay (1517, 189.63 average)
Seniors: Christine Robinson (Female) & Alan Smith (Male)
Juniors: Jonny Reid (1554 inc. 43 hcap, 194.25 average)
Handicap Section: Peter Lilburn

Results can be found in the Event Results & Standings section of the website.

The next event will be held at the Jet Centre, Coleraine on 16th November starting at 9.30am.
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EGM
17th October 2008

An EGM will be held following this Sunday's Natiional Ranking Event (19th October) at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl. The EGM has been called in order to ratify changes to the NITBF Constitution.
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Dundonald Singles - Event 2 - Results
5th October 2008
Dundonald International Ice Bowl

The winners of the second Singles Event held at DIIB were David Seay (1572, 196.50 average) in the Scratch Section with George McKee (1764 inc. 30 Hcap, 220.50 average) in the Handicap Section.

The next event will take place on the long oil pattern on 2nd November 2008 starting at 10.30am.

Results and standings are now available in the Event Results & Standings section of the site.
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2008/2009 NITBF Memberships
3rd October 2008

All current NITBF members are reminded that your 2007/2008 membership has now expired and is due for renewal. New members are also invited to apply for NITBF membership for the 2008/2009 Season.

This season sees a change in the adult squads with any member purchasing an Adult Gold Card membership being automatically added to the adult squads* for selection to both national and international events. Those purchasing the Adult Gold Card memberships will make up the male and female adult squads for 2008/2009 Season. The usual squad selection process will be used to select players for events. The same applies for the Senior Gold Card which will gain entry to the Senior Squad* only.

*If Gold Card membership is not paid in full prior to the start of the second National Ranking Event you will not be entitled to a place on any squad.

Further information and pricing for NITBF membership types can be found in the Membership section of this website - click here

To download a membership application form please click here
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Dundonald Singles Tournament - Event 2 Information
3rd October 2008

Event 2 of the Dundonald Singles Tournament will be played on the Short Oil Pattern and will start at 10.30am, registration opens at 10am.
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2007/2008 National Ranking Tour Champions - Presentation
21st September 2008

The 2007/2008 National Ranking Tour Champions were presented with their trophies at the conclusion of the first ranking event in Coleraine by NITBF Vice President Allen Sinton. The photo gallery of the presentation is available here

The winners in the 2007/2008 Season were:

Men's Section: Billy Nimick
Women's Section: Lynda Watson
YAC Section: Grant Dugan
Juniors Section: Zara Payne
Senior Men's Section: Alan Smith
Senior Women's Section: Christine Robinson
Handicap Section: Jonathan Gilliland
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