The 2022 Champion of Champions were played over the last 2 weekends culminating in the semi-finals and finals yesterday the 17th July in brilliant sunshine in Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club.   The semi finals were played starting at 12.00 pm and the finals followed at 3.45 pm.  There was a marathon match between Dun Laoghaire Champion Rita Saunders and Skerries Champion Liz Kenny lasting over 3 hours.  Liz led for most of the match but Rita hung on and managed to secure victory.

The finals were also very exiting but Eoghain Brady of Bray who played very steadily throughout the Championships came out on top against Paddy Taaffe of Skerries.  Ann Wainwright of Shankill proved a step to far for Rita.  Rita was again fighting back with Ann on 20 shots when Ann with a magnificent shot trailed the jack into the ditch to win the final shot of her 21.

Well done to all the competitors who treated us to two magnificent weekends of bowling.

Our thanks go to all those who worked so hard over the two weekends to help make them so successful.  In particular thanks to Sean Keegan the BLI PRO for doing the live streaming of the men’s semi final and the ladies final.  These can be viewed on the BLI Facebook page.

With one exception the second round of the domestic competitions are now complete.   Special circumstances apply in the case of the exception and permission has been given to postpone it until early next week with the agreement of both sides.  You are all doing very well playing your matches on schedule.

 

The next round is due to be completed by the 14^th of August and with the BLI and LBLI championships at the semi final stage it is hoped that no further extensions are required.  It is important that all matches are played by the 14^th as we are then into the semi finals and there is only 3 weeks left to get those completed.

 

So those of you still in the Domestic Competitions please get on and arrange your third round matches as soon as possible to ensure they are played on time.

After some very exciting and close quarter final matches last weekend the Semi Finals and Finals of this years Dun Laoghaire Champion of Champions will be played next Sunday the 17th of July.  The semi finals will start at 12.00pm and the finals half an hour after the completion of the last semi final.

The draws for the semi finals are as follows :-

LADIES

Liz Kenny (Skerries) vs Rita Saunders (Dun Laoghaire)           

and           

Ann Wainwright (Shankill) vs Nuala Fitzpatrick (Sportslink)

Gentlemen

David Doyle (Ierne) vs Eoghain Brady (Bray)            

and           

Billy Stirling (Railway Union) vs Paddy Taaffe (Skerries)

We are hoping for a big turnout of Dun Laoghaire members on Sunday to support this very important competition.  If that is not possible we hope that one semi final and one final will be streamed live on the BLI Facebook page.

·         2 Bowl Singles                                     5 Matches

·         Men’s Championship Singles              4 Matches

·         Men’s Handicap Singles                      7 Matches

·         Mixed Handicap Pairs                         2 Matches

Rules 9 and 10 of the competition rules state

9. Competitors must do all in their power to play all competitions on time. However, if due to illness or other serious reason a deadline cannot be met the Competition Secretaries may at their discretion give an extension. In the event of the extended deadline not being met the person deemed to be causing the delay will be eliminated from the competition.

10. If a match is not played on time and the Competition Secretaries have not been informed of the reason both sides shall be scratched from the competition

These rules will be strictly enforced so if you are involved in any of the above matches be sure to arrange for your match to be played on or before the 29^th if you have not already done so.

Short extensions can be requested from Mike or Hazel if you have a good reason for looking for one.

 

Regards and all the best

 

Mike

If you ever wanted to try your hand at bowling why not come and join us this weekend for an hour or so.  We will be there both Friday and Saturday from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm and all are welcome to come and give it a go.  We will supply the bowls and equipment, all you need to bring is the flattest pair of runners or shoes that you own.