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- 2023/2024 Season Starts 15th October 2023- 2023/2024 Memberships Now Due-

Strike Derby Tournament
Halloween Doubles Tournament
NITBF Memberships 2023/2024
NITBF Annual General Meeting 2023

Introduction To Bowling Event
COVID-19 - Important Information Update - UPDATE MARCH 2022
2020 Northern Ireland Open - *POSTPONED*
Leagues at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Sport NI - Athlete Support Programme Criteria

2019 Senior Triple Crown - Standings & Results - Click Here
2020 Northern Ireland Open Website - Click Here

Safeguarding Children Policies - Click Here
IV Commonwealth Championships, Belfast 2008 - Click Here

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Strike Derby Tournament - Sunday 12 November 2023
November 2023

The Strike Derby Tournament is the second event of the 2023/2024 Ranking Season. This event will also be event 2 of the 7 ranking events for the season. Overall rankings for the 2023/2024 Season will be based on the Best 6 of 8 Events. The event will commence at 9:20am, check-in 9:00am-9.15am. Entry fee for the tournament is £40 (Members) or £45 (Non-members).

The event will comprise of 6 games with the top 3 players* (Scratch & Handicap Sections) determining the winners in each section. Oil pattern is Abbey Road 40ft.

Handicap is 85% of 200.

Prizes Breakdown
                              
Scratch Section Finalists*
1st Prize: £50       
2nd Prize: £30     
3rd Prize: £20
            

Handicap Section Finalists*
1st Prize: £50  
2nd Prize: £30         
3rd Prize: £20
       

**Prizefund based on 20 players, paying places & prizefund adjusted accordingly by number of participants.

Entry Form
Online entry is available now CLICK HERE TO ENTER ONLINE . Closing date is Midnight on Thursday November 9th 2022.
*Reminder: Online Entry Forms must be submitted prior to the closing date, if no entry form is received you will not be permitted to play. Lane assignments and movements are pre-programmed by the bowling centre in advance of the event once the entry list is sent following closing. This allows the centre to know how many lanes will be in use and of event timings. Please help us in the smooth running of the events by following the deadlines in place.
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Halloween Doubles Tournament - Sunday 15 October 2023
October 2022

The Halloween DoublesTournament is the start of the 2023/2024 Ranking Season. This event will also be event 1 of the 8 ranking events for the season. Overall rankings for the 2023/2024 Season will be based on the Best 6 of 8 Events. The event will commence at 9:20am, check-in 9:00am-9.15am. Entry fee for the tournament is £40 (Members) or £45 (Non-members).

The event will comprise of 6 games with the top 3 teams* (Scratch & Handicap Sections) determining the winners in each section. Oil pattern is NI Open 42ft.

Handicap is 85% of 200.

Prizes Breakdown
                              
Scratch Section Finalists*
1st Prize: £80      
2nd Prize: £40     
            

Handicap Section Finalists*
1st Prize: £80  
2nd Prize: £40         
       

**Prizefund based on 12 teams, paying places & prizefund adjusted accordingly by number of participants.

Entry Form
Online entry is available now CLICK HERE TO ENTER ONLINE . Closing date is Midnight on Thursday October 12th 2023.
*Reminder: Online Entry Forms must be submitted prior to the closing date, if no entry form is received you will not be permitted to play. Lane assignments and movements are pre-programmed by the bowling centre in advance of the event once the entry list is sent following closing. This allows the centre to know how many lanes will be in use and of event timings. Please help us in the smooth running of the events by following the deadlines in place.
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2023/2024 Memberships
September 2023

A reminder that Memberships for the new season are now due. Please note you will only earn ranking points for the events you play as a valid current member.

NITBF membership is split into 4 simple categories (Adult, Senior, Junior, League).

To apply for NITBF membership please complete the new online application form - click here for Membership Application. Payments should be made electronically as and when possible. Details for payment will be sent on approval of your membership application.
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NITBF Annual General Meeting 2023
April 2023

The NITBF Annual General Meeting will be held at Dundonald International Ice Bowl on following the completion of the Masters Tournament on Sunday 28th May at approximately 1.15pm in the Function Suite.

Under the Rules of the Constitution one Council post remains unfilled. Voting members are invited to nominate suitable and willing persons to fill the following places:
- Senior Representative (1 post)
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Introduction to Bowling Event
November 2022

The Introduction to Bowling Event will now take place on Sunday 20th November at Dundonald International Ice Bowl, starting at 10am and ending at 12pm. This free event is open to all newcomers. You can register your interest either by contacting us directly on Facebook, Instagram or via email at contact@nitbf.org.uk
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NITBF Annual General Meeting 2022
29th April 2022

The NITBF Annual General Meeting will be held at Dundonald International Ice Bowl on following the completion of next Tournament on Sunday 29th May at approximately 1.30pm.

Under the Rules of the Constitution all posts on Council are vacated as of April 2020 (Except for extenuating circumstances due to the COVID-19 outbreak that the Executive remained in place). Voting members are invited to nominate suitable and willing persons to fill the following places:

Executive Board:
- President (1 post)
- Vice-President (1 post)
- Secretary (1 post)
- Treasurer (1 post)

Commitee Members: (New roles assigned under new proposed structure to be detailed at AGM)
- Press Relations Officer (1 post)
- Event Administrator (1 post)
- Youth Representative (1 post)
- Adult Representative (1 post)
- Senior Representative (1 post)

Nominated / willing persons who wish to be considered for the above posts should inform the NITBF no later than the 23rd May 2022. To contact via email click here.
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COVID-19 - Important Information Update

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LATEST: 4th March 2022 - Dates for your calendars!!!
Events will resume on the following dates in Dundonald International Ice Bowl:
Sunday 24th April 2022
Sunday 29th May 2022
These events will also conclude the 2019/2020 NITBF Ranking Tour Season. Following completion of the event on the 29th May 2022 the AGM will also be held.
More information coming soon!

May 2021:
Re-opening dates for bowling centres in Northern Ireland announced as Monday 24th May 2021. We ask that our players familiarise themselves with the current NITBF COVID-19 Protocols (Click Here) and are reminded that a valid NITBF Membership will entitle you to avail of the NITBF discounted rates and lane preparations.

Since March 2020 we have advised that events in Northern Ireland are postponed and that the 19/20 Season will be re-commenced when it is safe to do so. There is still no change to this message. The safety of everyone involved in our sport and the local community is paramount.

With the ever changing environment, dates and events cannot currently be announced for concluding the 19/20 season and commencing the new season. When it is possible to advise dates we will do so. The 19/20 season will be concluded by the remaining two events of the season being combined with the first two events of the new season.

The Executive Council of the NITBF remains in place alongside other current paying members. The day to day operations of the Federation are still being maintained by the Executive during these times.

In the meantime, please familarise yourself with our COVID-19 protocols document which can be found on our website. This document contains all the protocols which must be followed during all NITBF sanctioned events, leagues, and training programmes (please note this document is continously updated as the Regulations change along with our risk assessment). Prior to the return to NITBF sanctioned events, leagues and training programmes all Members and participants will be sent the latest protocols document. To be eligible to compete/ attend team training sessions, acknowledgement of adherence to the protocols must be sent to our COVID-19 Safety Officer, failure to do so will result in the Member/ participant not being able to compete/ train.

You can access the current NITBF COVID-19 Protocols Document in the Rules & Regulations section of the website or by downloading here

We also urge you to follow our Facebook page for the latest updates, and strongly urge you to help us spread the message in the battle to defeat the virus.

Please follow all the Northern Ireland Executive guidelines available at: NIDIRECT.GOV.UK - Coronavirus Guidance

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2020 Northern Ireland Open **POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**
9th January 2020

Looking for an event to bowl in 2020? Then look no further than the 2020 Northern Ireland Open in Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 16th-24th May!

Following our successful re-launch last year we are back and bigger than ever. Once again proudly sponsored by leading bowling manufacturer QubicaAMF.

Dundonald International Ice Bowl, host of the 1996 QubicaAMF World Cup and the 2008 Commonwealth Championships, is looking forward to once again welcoming participants to compete for the title.

Belfast has been listed as one of the Top 10 places to visit beating the likes of Paris, Tokyo, Chicago and the Maldives, with Big 7 Travel saying "Historic sights, super-chatty locals, legendary pubs and a thriving restaurant scene ensure Belfast punches well above its weight on almost every count". There are some fantastic deals at the minute on travel to Northern Ireland with many hotels within Belfast and the surrounding areas.

So make sure you don't miss out on the 2020 Northern Ireland Open and the legendary hospitality of Northern Ireland.

Online entry is available at: https://forms.gle/XqRzGiy6PTetXCnL6

For more information visit: http://www.nitbf.org.uk/niopen.htm

Download the tournament information leaflet at: http://www.nitbf.org.uk/NITBF/NorthernIrelandOpen2020.pdf

Be sure to follow our page for all the latest news and updates!

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2020 Northern Ireland Open!
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Leagues at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
2022/2023 Season

Interested in joining a bowling league???

Monday Night Singles League (Starts 8.00pm) - Singles leagues. 3 games per league night. Players will contest in 1 of 2 divisions, Premier Division and A Division. Cost £11.10 per player per week (£8.10 Lineage, £3.00 Prizefund).

Contact us here for further information.


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Sport NI - Athlete Investment Programme Criteria
9th September 2011

The Athlete Investment Programme run by Sport NI is now open for applications. If you fall within any of the criteria outlined below you are eligible to apply for funding via this programme. The criteria form can also be downloaded from here.

Sport:  Ten-Pin Bowling

Criteria for AIP support 2011/2012

World Class
  • World Senior Championships Top 16
  • European Bowling Tour Top 8
International
  • World Senior Championship Top 32
  • European Bowling Tour Top 16
  • British Nationals Top 10
  • World Cup Top 32
Developmental U23
  • World Senior Championships Top 50
  • European Bowling Tour Top 50
  • World Youth U-23 Championships Top 25
  • British Youth Nationals Top 10
  • World Cup Top 50


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