W/C 16th December 2013
This weeks fixtures,
Bye vs Cowboys
Ambar vs Groomsport Inn
Sharks vs Portavogie
Screwballs vs Imperial
Woburn vs 8Ballers
Good Luck All
Calling any players in the North Down and Ards league who has a player over 50 years of age
Trials for our 2014 Masters International Section will take place in The Swift Sports Bar (formerly The Harbour Point), Carrickfergus on Sunday 19th January. Details below.
To enter players should be available to travel to either or both the European Championships in England and either the World Championships in Scotland or Nations Cup (Details TBC)
DO NOT ENTER FOR PRACTICE PURPOSES
PLAYERS CAN ENTER ONLY ONE CATEGORY OF TRIALS
When - Sunday 19th January 2014
Any prizes will only apply if winner travels to Bridlington and will be only given out in Bridlington
The ‘A’ Team manager (5 man team) must invite the Trials Winner and at least 1 other from the top 6, plus offer a selection spot to the NI Masters Individual Champion. The rest of his team must come from the trials except for 2 optional wild cards.
Terms & conditions subject to change
2014 Masters Trials
Trials for our 2014 Masters International Section will take place in The Swift Sports Bar (formerly The Harbour Point), Carrickfergus on Sunday 19th January. Details below.
To enter players should be available to travel to either or both the European Championships in England and either the World Championships in Scotland or Nations Cup (Details TBC)
DO NOT ENTER FOR PRACTICE PURPOSES
PLAYERS CAN ENTER ONLY ONE CATEGORY OF TRIALS
When - Sunday 19th January 2014
Where - Swift Sports Bar, Carrickfergus
Age - Players must have been OVER 50 on 1st January 2014
Age - Players must have been OVER 50 on 1st January 2014
Time -12:00 Noon, venue open at 11:00am
Cost - £20 if NIPA affiliated, £30 unaffiliated.
To enter - Pay on the day
To enter - Pay on the day
Who - Open to anyone who is eligible to represent NI at International Blackball
Format - Dependant on entries
Dress Code - NIPA Competition dress code
Prizes - Winner receives £25 then prize fund to be split between top 4 travelling playersAny prizes will only apply if winner travels to Bridlington and will be only given out in Bridlington
The ‘A’ Team manager (5 man team) must invite the Trials Winner and at least 1 other from the top 6, plus offer a selection spot to the NI Masters Individual Champion. The rest of his team must come from the trials except for 2 optional wild cards.
Terms & conditions subject to change
Seniors Trials Day 1 Leaderboard
Below is the table after Day 1 of the Seniors 2014 International Trials. The event was held in the 147 Club, Omagh on Sunday 15th December. Billy Moore from Coleraine (pictured right) leads the way with a superb score of 17. Darren Sterrett from North Down is in 2nd on 14. Day 2 will take place in The Primacy Sports Bar, Bangor on Sunday 5th January after which managers will select their teams for the 2014 European Championships in Bridlington, England.
Points (out of a possible 20)
17 Billy Moore
14 Darren Sterrett
13 Rodney Patterson
12 Sam Newell, Raymond Stockman11 Stephen Johnston, Mark Marsh, Kenny Geddis
10 Robert Henderson, John Barrons
09 Raymond Crowe Kenny English, Rab Brown
08 Greg Stevenson, Paul O'Connor
06 Lee Caulfield, Patrick Mulholland
05 Davy Montgomery
Under 18 & 23 Trials
Dates for the Under 18s and Under 23s International Team Trials are as follows
Trial 1 - 147 Club Omagh (5th January 2014)
Trial 2 - Maldron Hotel (10th January 2014)
More details to follow
Mens 2014 Trials. Now taking names and payment
Below are details of our 2014 Mens International Trials which along with the 2013 Tour go towards selecting our Mens squads for International events in 2014.To enter players should be available to travel to either or both the European Championships in England and either the World Championships in Scotland or Nations Cup (Details TBC)
DO NOT ENTER FOR PRACTICE PURPOSES
PLAYERS CAN ENTER ONLY ONE CATEGORY OF TRIALS
When - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th January 2014
Where - Maldron Hotel, Belfast International Airport (formerly Park Plaza)
Time - Registration closes at 10.15am (Roll call of registered players at 10.15am and only players present will be able to play in all rounds of 1st Pyramid. Any player registering after the roll call will be permitted to join in a pyramid at the start of the next round of matches in that pyramid, after their registration.
Cost - £20 if NIPA affiliated, £30 unaffiliated.
Who - Open to anyone who is eligible to represent NI at International Blackball
Spaces - Limited to 96 spaces
Format - Pyramids
Dress Code - NIPA Competition dress code
Prizes -TBC but 1st - 4th will receive a trip costs subsidy aligned with Tour
Players who have qualified for a place in any of the Mens teams via the Tour cannot enter the Trials unless they wish to try and better their guaranteed team spot.
Players who have qualified for a place in any of the Mens teams via the Tour cannot enter the Trials unless they wish to try and better their guaranteed team spot.
To enter
Bank transfer your entry fee to -
Account - 30015997
Sort code - 95 04 41
Bank - Danske Bank
Remember to state your name as reference.
Entry fees can also be paid on the day subject to spaces being available. 96 total spaces available.
Or call Robert Hawkins on 07970 450050
Remember ONLY ENTER IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE 2014 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and/or 2014 WCs or NATIONS CUP.
All prizes will only apply if winner travels to Bridlington with one of our Mens team and will only be given out in Bridlington
Bank transfer your entry fee to -
Account - 30015997
Sort code - 95 04 41
Bank - Danske Bank
Remember to state your name as reference.
Entry fees can also be paid on the day subject to spaces being available. 96 total spaces available.
Or call Robert Hawkins on 07970 450050
Remember ONLY ENTER IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE 2014 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and/or 2014 WCs or NATIONS CUP.
All prizes will only apply if winner travels to Bridlington with one of our Mens team and will only be given out in Bridlington
Trials winner - 'A' team invitation
2nd, 3rd, 4th in Trials - Mens B1 team invitation
Terms and conditions subject to change
2014 World Championships
The 2014 Blackball International World Championships are heading to Scotland. The venue is the superb Bells Sports Centre in Perth, Perthshire. (Approximately 40 miles north of Edinburgh Airport).
Dates are Sunday 26th October to Saturday 31st October
Thanks and commiserations go to France for also submitting an attractive bid to host the event.
The Championship will be run by ISP Scotland and recorded by Sky Television.
More details later.
Seniors (Over 40s) 2014 International Trials
This Sunday (15th December) sees the first of our 2014 Seniors International Trials. There will be 2 Trial days, the first in the 147 Club, Omagh and the second in the Primacy, Bangor. These Trials help to select our squads for 2014 International events.
To enter players should be available to travel to either or both the European Championships in England and either the World Championship in Scotland or the Nations Cup(Details TBC)
DO NOT ENTER FOR PRACTICE PURPOSES ONLY.
PLAYERS CAN ONLY ENTER ONE CATEGORY OF TRIALS
To be considered for selection, players must play in 50% of the maximum frames (Pyramid System) available over the 2 days of play. The exception to this is the NI Seniors Individual Champion for 2013/4 and any Managers wild cards.
** PLAYERS MUST BE OVER 40 ON 1st JANUARY 2014, please bring ID **
When - Sunday 15th December 2013 (Trial 1)
Where - 147 Club, Omagh
Time - Registration closes at 10.15am (Roll call of registered players at 10.15am and only players present will be able to play in all rounds of 1st Pyramid. Any player registering after the roll call will be permitted to join in a pyramid at the start of the next round of matches in that pyramid, after their registration.
Who - Open to anyone over 40 on 1/1/14 who is eligible to represent NI at Blackball
Cost - £20 affiliated, £30 unaffiliated.
Selection -Top 6 players after both trials guaranteed a place in one of our International Seniors Teams.
Dress code - NIPA Competition dress code
Format - PyramidPrizes - Players 1-6 (after Day 2) receive a subsidy if they travel to the European C'ship. Winner receives extra £50
When - Sunday 5th January 2014 (Trial 2)
Where - Primacy Sports Bar, Bangor
Time - Registration closes at 10.15am (Roll call of registered players at 10.15am and only players present will be able to play in all rounds of 1st Pyramid. Any player registering after the roll call will be permitted to join in a pyramid at the start of the next round of matches in that pyramid, after their registration.
Who - Open to anyone who will be over 40 on 1/1/14 who is eligible to represent NI at Blackball
Cost - £10 affiliated, £15 if unaffiliated if you attended Trial 1. Otherwise £20 affiliated or £30 if not
Selection -Top 6 players after both trials guaranteed a place in one of our International Seniors Teams.
Dress code - NIPA Competition dress code
Format - Pyramid
Prizes - Players 1-6 (after Day 2) receive a subsidy if they travel to the European C'ship. Winner receives extra £50
For any enquiries call Robert Hawkins on 07970 450050 or email nipablackball@yahoo.co.uk Entry fees paid on the day. Remember ONLY ENTER IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE 2014 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and/or 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS or NATIONS CUP.
Prizes - Players 1-6 (after Day 2) receive a subsidy if they travel to the European C'ship. Winner receives extra £50
For any enquiries call Robert Hawkins on 07970 450050 or email nipablackball@yahoo.co.uk Entry fees paid on the day. Remember ONLY ENTER IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE 2014 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and/or 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS or NATIONS CUP.
North Down & Ards Pool Association acknowledge with deep regret, the death of Mina Livingstone, lifetime partner of Noel McCullough (Granda) on 25th July 2013.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Noel and the family circle, from fellow team players, associated clubs, and Committee members.
Our prayers are with you all at this sad time.
N.D.A.P.A.
New Committee for North Down & Ards Pool Association
Today Sunday 28th July saw the annual AGM of the North Down & Ards Pool Association, As usual the old committee stood down to be elected by its members, I want to say Thank you to Edith McFeeters, Graeme Larmour and John Lowry for all their hard work and wish them the best for the future as they decided not to stand again,
So this meant their are new committee members, Darren Sterrett was elected Chairman, Mark Marsh was elected Vice Chairman, Ian Wylie was elected Financial Controller then we have Stephen Cully was elected as Secretary and Phil Aston was elected as Press Officer,
A warm welcome for the new committee members Stephen and Phil and want to wish them good luck,
After a successful AGM it has been decided to change the format from 6 aside to 5 aside, more news surrounding this will follow at the next meeting.
All teams and venues to be announced and will all be issued with a updated constitution and booklet of the league also at the next meeting,
Today Sunday 28th July saw the annual AGM of the North Down & Ards Pool Association, As usual the old committee stood down to be elected by its members, I want to say Thank you to Edith McFeeters, Graeme Larmour and John Lowry for all their hard work and wish them the best for the future as they decided not to stand again,
So this meant their are new committee members, Darren Sterrett was elected Chairman, Mark Marsh was elected Vice Chairman, Ian Wylie was elected Financial Controller then we have Stephen Cully was elected as Secretary and Phil Aston was elected as Press Officer,
A warm welcome for the new committee members Stephen and Phil and want to wish them good luck,
After a successful AGM it has been decided to change the format from 6 aside to 5 aside, more news surrounding this will follow at the next meeting.
All teams and venues to be announced and will all be issued with a updated constitution and booklet of the league also at the next meeting,
7-a-sides Last 16 & Quarter-Final draws
Tuesday 21st May - Primacy
Chix with Stix v First & Last Rangers A
Portavogie Pool Team v Tudor Young Men
Winner 1 v Winner 2
Tuesday 21st May - Kimberley Jacksons
Shooters Sharks v Village Inn B
Shooters Screwballs v Shooters Legends
Winner 1 v Winner 2
Wednesday 22nd May - Primacy
Barracudas v Shooters Select
Primacy Ballbreakers v McBees
Winner 1 v Winner 2
Wednesday 22nd May - Kimberley Jacksons
Primacy Olympic v Tower
Hardford v Kimberley Jacksons
Winner 1 v Winner 2
SEMI-FINALS & FINAL: 4 SECTION WINNERS TO PLAY IN THE PUB, WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY, 7.30 START
Chix with Stix v First & Last Rangers A
Portavogie Pool Team v Tudor Young Men
Winner 1 v Winner 2
Tuesday 21st May - Kimberley Jacksons
Shooters Sharks v Village Inn B
Shooters Screwballs v Shooters Legends
Winner 1 v Winner 2
Wednesday 22nd May - Primacy
Barracudas v Shooters Select
Primacy Ballbreakers v McBees
Winner 1 v Winner 2
Wednesday 22nd May - Kimberley Jacksons
Primacy Olympic v Tower
Hardford v Kimberley Jacksons
Winner 1 v Winner 2
SEMI-FINALS & FINAL: 4 SECTION WINNERS TO PLAY IN THE PUB, WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY, 7.30 START
League tables - 29/4/13
| DIV 1 | ||||||||||
| P | W | D | L | FW | FL | Pts | FD | |||
| (C) Sharks | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 117 | 63 | 39 | 54 | ||
| First & Last A | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 110 | 82 | 32 | 28 | ||
| McBees | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 106 | 74 | 30 | 32 | ||
| Barracudas | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 94 | 98 | 23 | -4 | ||
| Select | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 86 | 94 | 20 | -8 | ||
| Tower | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 91 | 99 | 18 | -8 | ||
| Ballbreakers | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 93 | 99 | 17 | -6 | ||
| TYM | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 63 | 105 | 9 | -42 | ||
| TOB | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 66 | 114 | 7 | -48 | ||
| DIV 2 | ||||||||||
| P | W | D | L | FW | FL | Pts | FD | |||
| (C) V Inn B | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 80 | 45 | 56 | ||
| (P) K J'sons | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 130 | 86 | 36 | 44 | ||
| Gardeners | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 125 | 91 | 33 | 34 | ||
| DeRailers | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 115 | 101 | 33 | 14 | ||
| P'vogie | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 110 | 106 | 25 | 4 | ||
| Legends | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 103 | 113 | 24 | -10 | ||
| Rosies | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 98 | 118 | 23 | -20 | ||
| Ambar | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 104 | 112 | 18 | -8 | ||
| Tavern | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 94 | 122 | 18 | -28 | ||
| (R) Hardford | 18 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 65 | 151 | 3 | -86 | ||
| DIV 3 | ||||||||||
| P | W | D | L | FW | FL | Pts | FD | |||
| (C) Olympic | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 139 | 53 | 43 | 86 | ||
| (P) Screwballs | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 129 | 63 | 41 | 66 | ||
| The Pub | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 104 | 88 | 31 | 16 | ||
| CD Allstars | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 92 | 88 | 25 | 4 | ||
| First & Last B | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 91 | 89 | 22 | 2 | ||
| Ards FC B | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 77 | 115 | 14 | -38 | ||
| 8-Ballers | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 72 | 108 | 10 | -36 | ||
| Poison Ivy | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 66 | 126 | 10 | -60 | ||
| Chix | 15 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 70 | 110 | 9 | -40 | ||
Fixtures & Results - week beginning 11th March
Monday 11th March
KareKabs League Division 3
Chix with Stix 2 v 10 Primacy Olympic **OLYMPIC ARE PROMOTED**
Tuesday 12th March
League Cup Final - Sponsored by The Naval Club
Tower 5 v 7 Primacy Olympic
Wednesday 13th March
Major Cup Final - Sponsored by The Primacy
Shooters Sharks 7 v 4 Primacy Olympic
Thursday 14th March
Plate Final - Sponsored by The Tower
Kimberley Jacksons 2 v 7 Ambar
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FINALISTS!
The Ambar side who won the Plate Competition 14th March
KareKabs League Division 3
Chix with Stix 2 v 10 Primacy Olympic **OLYMPIC ARE PROMOTED**
Tuesday 12th March
League Cup Final - Sponsored by The Naval Club
Tower 5 v 7 Primacy Olympic
Wednesday 13th March
Major Cup Final - Sponsored by The Primacy
Shooters Sharks 7 v 4 Primacy Olympic
Thursday 14th March
Plate Final - Sponsored by The Tower
Kimberley Jacksons 2 v 7 Ambar
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FINALISTS!
The Ambar side who won the Plate Competition 14th March
Plate successes at Inter-League
The weekends NIPA Inter-League action saw North Down & Ards sides return from Larne with 2 trophies, with both the B1 side on Saturday, and the A side on Sunday, return with the Plate shields from their respective competitions. The B1 side, in particluar, can feel a little aggrieved, missing out for a third straight year on a place in the Semi-Final of the main event by a single frame. They gave eventual winners Carrick B1 their hardest test of the day, losing their final group game to Derek Whiteside's team in a play-off after the match ended 11-11. Carrick went on to defeat the North Down B2 side in the semis before defeating hosts Larne B1 in the Final. The North Down B1s defeated both Ballyclare B1 and B2 sides 6-1 in the Quarter then Semi-Finals before a close 6-4 victory over Carrick B2 in the Final.
The A side were in a difficult group with both eventual finalists Omagh and Coleraine. After dropping out of the main event, they defeated Town & Country and then Ballyclare 6-1 in the Quarter and Semi-Finals before an even closer Final victory 6-5 against Carrick.
The A side were in a difficult group with both eventual finalists Omagh and Coleraine. After dropping out of the main event, they defeated Town & Country and then Ballyclare 6-1 in the Quarter and Semi-Finals before an even closer Final victory 6-5 against Carrick.
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