Youth Development

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Youth Competition

The Northern Ireland Provincial Bowling Association in conjunction with GM Computer Systems are delighted to invite entries for a Youth Tournament to be held on the following dates :-

 Wednesday 14^th July at Brookgreen BC at 7PM

Monday 16^th August at Coleraine BC at 7PM

Monday 30^th August at Ballymoney BC at 7PM

 Tournament Rules

• The Tournament is open to all males and females who are under 21 on 1^st June 2010.

• All players must be attached to clubs affiliated to either the NIPBA or the PTWBA.

• Names of players wishing to play and their date of birth must be supplied to the Hon Competition Secretary – Mr. Colin Hogg (e-mail hoggc@sky.com, Tel – 02886761726) on or before Friday 2^nd July.

• Each player will play 3 games of 6 ends each night. Voucher prizes will be awarded to the winners on each night of play.

• The overall winner over the 3 nights of play will receive a Laptop Computer and Colour Inkjet Printer supplied by GM Computer Systems.

• Points will be awarded as follows:

  2 points for attendance on each night of play

  3 points for each game won

  2 points for each game drawn

  1 point for each game lost

The General Purposes Committee would like to thank Mr.Derek Smyth of GM Computer Systems for his continued support of Youth and Junior Bowls in our Association and would encourage all the member clubs of both the NIPBA and the PTWBA to make an effort to support this venture.

Coaching Available

  Northern Ireland Provincial

 Bowling Association

  Irish Bowls Coaches

 Association

Coaching Sessions will be held at Coleraine Bowling Club starting on Saturday 17^th April at 10.00am

 These sessions are aimed primarily at beginners and those new to the outdoor game but all others are welcome.

  Any queries contact

Brian Begley 02870833053