So who bowls, and where?

Magic Pips

Also how often?

I used to be a league bowler in the Stand Bowl, in my mid teens. Looking to take up the sport again, and will probably bowl in ALSAA. My aim would be an average of 160 and work from there!

Anyone else?

r3nu4l

My peak was late teens, early twenties but then life took over. I'm looking to get involved in the next league that starts in June in my local Bowling alley, here in East Anglia

To start off with I'd be happy with a 150 average but would like to build that to 170 within one month and then look for a 200 average after that. Roll on June!

Magic Pips

r3nu4l wrote: »

170 within one month and then look for a 200 average after that. Roll on June!

So you're a proper bowler! Anyone else?

bbability

Magic Pips wrote: »

Also how often?

I used to be a league bowler in the Stand Bowl, in my mid teens. Looking to take up the sport again, and will probably bowl in ALSAA. My aim would be an average of 160 and work from there!

Anyone else?

What league or night did you bowl ??? What was the name of your team??

Magic Pips

bbability wrote: »

What league or night did you bowl ??? What was the name of your team??

long time ago, i can't remember the name of the team, i bowled with my dad midweek, i remember a few names of people down there... brenda, donna and ian brady, There was another family, i think alan was the younger brother, class bowler - i bowled with his older brother whose name escapes me, top man though. Then there was Barry, very high spin spectacular bowler.

Err... i think that's all i can remember for now... as i said it was a long time ago

r3nu4l

Magic Pips wrote: »

So you're a proper bowler!

Ha ha, nah, these days I'm not a proper bowler at all, at one time I used to practice about 4 hours a week and play in leagues every Tuesday and Saturday, as well as the odd inter-house competition. These days I don't get to bowl even one tenth as much as I'd like to. Once this league starts up I'll be flying

r3nu4l

Jaysus, 2 replies in one minute!! What's this, the new After Hours???

Magic Pips

r3nu4l wrote: »

Ha ha, nah, these days I'm not a proper bowler at all, at one time I used to practice about 4 hours a week and play in leagues every Tuesday and Saturday, as well as the odd inter-house competition. These days I don't get to bowl even one tenth as much as I'd like to. Once this league starts up I'll be flying

Well i've been meaning to get back into bowling in a big way for the past 2 years, life just kept getting in the way. Over the next month things will settle down and i'll get out to Del in ALSAA for a new ball, roll on next week (boom boom)

DEmeant0r

I've never actually bowled in a league before or a tournament for that matter, but I do have my own cool purple ball Must see what the story is with league in Oranmore bowling club.

bbability

Magic Pips wrote: »

long time ago, i can't remember the name of the team, i bowled with my dad midweek, i remember a few names of people down there... brenda, donna and ian brady, There was another family, i think alan was the younger brother, class bowler - i bowled with his older brother whose name escapes me, top man though. Then there was Barry, very high spin spectacular bowler.

Err... i think that's all i can remember for now... as i said it was a long time ago

Donna and Ian were owners kids. The Alan your referring to is Alan Bride. His Brother's name is Ian. Ian had alot more potential to his little bro. Pity he never got into it the way Alan did. And as for the last name you mention Barry had it all. The gift of the gab the talent just wonder if he still bowls??Last I heard he was in hot water with the ITBA. Always a good laugh at the back of it all.

There is some of the old crew from the Strand Bowling in Alsaa. Brendan actually bowls in alsaa along with a few others. Philip O Meara was also bowling in Alsaa the last I heard. Now there was a young fella (at the time) who had alot of potential too.

Magic Pips

bbability wrote: »

And as for the last name you mention Barry had it all.

And what might your name be? I'm Ian by the way, i guess Ian's and bowling go well together!:rolleyes:

r3nu4l

Magic Pips wrote: »

i guess Ian's and bowling go well together!:rolleyes:

Must do, one of the sons of the owner of XL Bowl (Superdome) is called Ian

sonnet

bbability wrote: »

Donna and Ian were owners kids. The Alan your referring to is Alan Bride. His Brother's name is Ian. Ian had alot more potential to his little bro. Pity he never got into it the way Alan did. And as for the last name you mention Barry had it all. The gift of the gab the talent just wonder if he still bowls??Last I heard he was in hot water with the ITBA. Always a good laugh at the back of it all.

There is some of the old crew from the Strand Bowling in Alsaa. Brendan actually bowls in alsaa along with a few others. Philip O Meara was also bowling in Alsaa the last I heard. Now there was a young fella (at the time) who had alot of potential too.

You must have bowled in the Strand bowl, later to be known as the Metro bowl. I use to bowl there too. If you were to get back into it again you should take it back up in ALSAA. It has a very similar atmosphere to the Strand/Metro bowl. There's a very good coach there called Fergal who use to bowl/ coach in the Stran/Metro bowl

mdwexford

How much would coaching generally cost??

DEmeant0r

I had coaching in Hong Kong mdwexford, it was about 100 euros for about five one hour lessons, but I'm pretty sure it's more expensive over here.

sonnet

DEmeant0r wrote: »

I had coaching in Hong Kong mdwexford, it was about 100 euros for about five one hour lessons, but I'm pretty sure it's more expensive over here.

The lessons would be around the same price over here. It depends on the coach that you go to.

mdwexford

Ok, cheers lads.

WildFox

I used to bowl but then life took over. Im trying to get back into it myself now but its harder now when you are busy and dont have the time anymore. When I bowled I started in Bray and then moved to Stillorgan, but now I dont bowl anywhere at all

L1m1tless

Bowls in: K bowl Naas-New centre only few months old
Best Game: 228
Average: dunno Have bowled about 10-15 times ever

r3nu4l

Does the newbridge centre run any bowling leagues? With a high score of 228 joining a league would help you capture higher scores thanks to the hints and tips you pick up. If they have bowling coaches then that's even better.

L1m1tless

r3nu4l wrote: »

Does the newbridge centre run any bowling leagues? With a high score of 228 joining a league would help you capture higher scores thanks to the hints and tips you pick up. If they have bowling coaches then that's even better.

yeah they started leagues tonight but you need a team of 5, and 3 players play each week. I asked them about doubles tournaments and they said they might have them soon. It's definitely something I'd be Interested in. They have a bowling coach there too but I dont think I'd go as far as getting lessons.

Barry Foley

Hey Barry Foley here, bowling very well at the minute. I'm still the spin spectular master. Who are you bunch of dick smokers anyway??

r3nu4l

Barry Foley wrote: »

Hey Barry Foley here, bowling very well at the minute. I'm still the spin spectular master. Who are you bunch of dick smokers anyway??

Tone down the language please Barry...

the groutch

Barry Foley wrote: »

Hey Barry Foley here, bowling very well at the minute. I'm still the spin spectular master. Who are you bunch of dick smokers anyway??

Monday 4's???