The General Purposes Committee met recently to discuss the forthcoming 2021 Season and the potential impact the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may have. Our intention is to schedule the League, Cup and Championships programmes as normal and, if necessary, adjust to comply with such Health regulations in force. Additionally, the 2020 AGM has been deferred […]
The NIBA Management Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 7pm in Sydenham BC has been CANCELLED due to ongoing restrictions pertaining to COVID-19 pandemic. A decision regarding AGM will be taken at November GP Committee meeting. But be assured, the GPC will be planning for Season 2021 as if normal. In the […]
Div 1 & 2 Competition Banbridge Mommas 8 v 1 Bangor Super Seasiders Paul O’Keefe/Aaran O’Keefe bt Jackie Erskine/Matthew Crawford 9-10, 5-3, 2-1 (2pts to 1pt) Ian Gallagher/Jack Moffett bt Elaine and Robert Hastings 6-2, 6-5 (3pts to nil) Peter Haughey/Kyle Blakely bt Matthew Hastings/Thomas McClean 7-4, 6-3 (3pts to nil) Div 3, 4 & […]
Member Clubs please take note of updated guidelines published by the IBF this morning which took effect on 20th August. The information most relevant is contained in the sections, 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 [Updated Guidelines]
The Semi Final draws for the Super 6s competition are now available under menu option, NIBA Super 6s Competition or click [Super 6s – Semi Finals Draw] Venues to be confirmed. Games to be played on Saturday 29 August at 2pm.
The Quarter Final draws for the Super 6s competition are now available under menu option, NIBA Super 6s Competition or click [Super 6s – Quarter Finals Draw] Games to be played on Saturday 22 August at 2pm.
Updated IBF Guidelines, which come into effect from 17 July 2020, is available at: IBF Guidelines Update 17 July 20 There are minor changes in Section 1.5, 3.1.2, 3.1.5 & 3.1.8 but please pay particular attention to Section 3.1.16. Your Local Council may need to be informed.
At NIBA General Purposes Committee (GPC) meeting held via Zoom on Wednesday 8 July, the Committee discussed the likelihood of facilitating some form of competitive bowling during what remains of the summer months. Whilst the 2020 League programme and Championships are now officially cancelled, the GPC would be keen to assist those Clubs willing to […]
Please find below extract from IBF & IBA websites. ‘The NI Executive announced yesterday that the Health Protection Regulations are to be amended to reflect that outdoor sports courts can open. This will include outdoor bowling greens. These easements announced by the NI Executive will apply from the 8th of June. The NI executive will […]
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of William (Billy) Pierson. NIBA President in 1999, General Purposes Committee until recently, President (twice) and esteemed member of Portadown Bowling Club. Billy will be fondly remembered for his enthusiasm and knowledge of the game and will be greatly missed by his many friends in […]