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DatesImage
9-16th October

Sport Levy
$60 per person

Venue
Alice Springs Dustbowl, Gap Rd

Minimum Age
35 - Women and Men

Events
Singles, Doubles, Trios, Mixed Doubles, All Events

Grades
Open, Classic, A, B, C

Organiser
NTTB - Alice Springs Region

Coordinators
Lorraine Hughes (0412 166 319) or Richard Drummond (0401 117 680)

Email
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The Dustbowl Gap Road Alice Springs
Under New Management Peter and Pam Richards
Phone 08 8952 5051
Web Site – alicedustbowl.com

Facilities
New Synthetic Lanes 
Air-conditioned and ample spectator area and facilities
Fully stocked pro-shop, snack bar and licensed bar
Meals available all day

Contacts
Tenpin Bowling Sport Coordinators and helpers for the Alice Springs Masters Games 2010 are:
Coordinators: Lorraine Hughes    0412 166 319          This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it        
                   Richard Drummond     (08) 89532706   (Home)    0401 117 680                

Media Liaison: Keith (KJ) Jakeway  

Sports Medicine: Pam Richards 

Dinner Tickets: Christine Coleman   

Assistants: Andy Godkin, Tony and Helen O’Bryan, Marion Burton, Anja Taylor

Bowl - Managers:  Peter and Pam Richards
          Technician: Wayne Harwood

Masters Team Challenge
, 7pm Friday 8th October
This event is not part of the official Alice Springs Masters Games 2010 program.

Teams of 4 bowlers per team (Men - Women or Mixed Teams welcome).
Teams combinded average shall not exceed 650.
Entry fee $30 per bowler - $120 per team of four.

All prize monies after payment of lineage will be paid as follows:
1st - 50%   2nd - 30%   3rd - 20%

This event is a fun tournament held as a get to know you affair with nibbles and some drinks provided between 6pm - 7pm.

General Rules
1.   Eligibility -   The Alice Springs Masters Games is open to all bowlers who have attained the age of 35 as at 31st December 2009 and are in possession of a 2010 Tenpin Bowling Association Limited Registration Card -  Proof of Age to be available upon request during the games.
 
2.    All Tenpin Bowling Australia Limited Tournament Rules and Regulations shall apply with the Events Director’s decision being final.

3.    Closing date for entries – 10th September 2010.

4.    Entering averages and cut-off dates -  Entrants shall use their highest league average established over 18 games in a sanctioned league or tournament of weekly play during the period up to 31st August 2010.

5.    Proof of average from League Secretary or Centre Management to be available if required.

Medal Presentations
All events medals at dinner Friday 15th October
Masters Medals after final Saturday 16th October at The Dustbowl

Competition Dates
The Games will be held from Saturday 9th to Saturday 16th October 2010   The Dustbowl will open at 10 am daily for the duration of the Games.  Competitors may compete at anytime between10 am and 6 pm.  After these times entries are permitted on reservation of a lane.  Tuesday and Thursday evenings the bowl will be open later for completion of events.

Entries for All Events will cease at Midday (12.00) 15th October 2010.

Persons without an established average should apply to the tournament directors for an average to be set if no application is made then the entering average shall be set at 185 for men and 175 for women.

Rules for All Events
Bowlers may bowl a maximum of 4 times in own grade plus 4 times in a higher grade, however, partners must be changed for each doubles and mixed doubles and one person must be changed in each trios lineup.

Bowlers in Open Grade may bowl a maximum of 8 times in Singles with the partner/lineup rule applying in Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Trios.

All Events score will be determined on the first Singles, Doubles and Trios, (Regardless of Grade). 
An All Events Champion will be declared in all Grades.
NB:  Mixed Doubles DO NOT count for All Events score.

Additional entries above the first Singles, Doubles and Trios attempts will be charged at the rate of $21 per person per attempt.
Alice Springs Masters Games medals will be presented to the top three placings in each grade of each event –
All Events will be graded as below:

 Singles Men
Women
Open 181+ 171+
Classic 171 - 180
161 - 170
A 155 - 170
145 - 160
B
140 - 154
130 - 144
C
Up to 139
Up to 129





 





Doubles 
Men
Women
Open
362+
342+ 
Classic
342 - 361 
322 - 341 
A
310 - 341
290 - 321
B
280 - 309
260 - 289
C
Up to 279
Up to 259











Trios
Men
Women
Open
543+ 
513+
Classic 
513 - 542 
483 - 512 
A
465 - 512
435 - 482
B
420 - 464
390 - 434
C
Up to 419
Up to 389


 








Mixed Doubles
 
Open 352+ 
Classic
332 - 351 
A
300 - 331
B
270 - 299
C
Up to 269


 








Please note cut off for Masters:
Restricted - Men 154 Women 144 and below
Open - Men 155 Women 145 and Above

Masters Qualifying Information
All qualifying will commence at 9:00am on Saturday 9th October and cease
Restricted men and ladies: 11:00pm Thursday 14th October (Lanes Permitting)
Open men and Ladies: 11:00pm Friday 15th October (Lane Permitting)
 
Finals
Mens & Ladies Restricted Masters Friday 15th October
Top 16 check in 11:30am Bowl 12:00 midday
10 Games total pinfall will decide the places

Mens & Ladies Open Masters Saturday 16th October
Top 16 Check in 11:00am Bowl 11:30am
15 Games total pinfall will decide the places

Masters Entry Fees
Mens & Ladies Open Qualifying - $25 - Final - $85 (15 Games)
Restricted Masters Qualifying - $25 - Final - $65 (10 Games)

All Tenpin Bowling Australia Limited Tournament Rules and Regulations shall apply with the Events Director's decision being final.

Last Updated ( Monday, 22 February 2010 )
 

Message Board

The Gapview Hotel at 123 Gap Road have a large campground available for anyone seeking accommodation for the Alice Springs Masters Games.

The campground facilities include mens and ladies toilet/shower block and large laundry.  Lunch and Dinner is available 7 days per week.

Enquiries:  Ph. 08 89526578 or email
rloechel@gapviewhotel.com.au.  Postal Address: P.O Box 3945 Alice Springs NT 0871.

Two bedrooms with queen beds are available in a home close to town, with a BBQ area. For details, call Deb on (08) 8955 5180.

1 Bedroom with double bed available to a single lady or a couple. For details, call Fom on (08) 8955 1112.

Two downstairs queen size bedrooms with living area and bathroom are availale in a home backing on to the Golf Course, quiet area with off street parking, access to swimming pool/ bbq entertainment area.  For details call Bruce on 08 8952 9923.

4 Bedroom, furnished house with pool and outside entertainment area.  Close to town and most sporting venues.  For more details contact Debbie on 0417 204 279.

1 Bedroom available in a home close to town and most sporting venues.  For more details contact Jodi on 0407 981 410.

5+ bedrooms are available in a home about 10 minutes drive from the centre of town.  Perfect for a team.  Need own transport.  For more details contact Alison on (08) 8953 6285 and leave a message.

4 Bedroom furnished house available close to town and most sporting venues.  Perfect for a team.  Contact Greg or Trish on 08 89536058  or 0458 422 001 or 0405 221 086l for more details.



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