Wisdom Bowls Club: October 2011

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Brunei Bowlers rule

(Top)Hj Jaman Hj Jumahat of Sinar Suria 2 in action against Labuan D in the quarter-finals of the men's category of the Brunei Open Pairs 2011 at the Lawn Bowls Centre of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas yesterday.(Center&Above) Lawn bowlers in action during the Brunei Open Pairs 2011 at the Lawn Bowls Centre of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas yesterday.Pictures: BT/ Yee Chun Leong

Yee Chun Leong

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Sunday, July 10, 2011

THE Sultanate's best bowlers are doing their best to defend home turf.

It will be an all-Bruneian affair in the semi-finals of men's category of the Brunei Open Pairs 2011 at the Lawn Bowls Centre of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.

Despite teams from Labuan proving to be strong challengers in the group stages, it was the local teams that made their mark when it mattered most during the knockout stages yesterday.

Brunei D defeated compatriots Ilmu Alim 3 11-5 in the Round of 12 before edging Labuan A 13-10 to move into the final four setting up a date against another Brunei team Red Flowers.

The latter progressed into the semi-finals with victories over Seri Brunei (11-9) and Labuan E (12-8) respectively.

Brunei A received a bye in the Top 12 and only needed to beat Ilmu Alim 2 which they did, winning 12-7 to progress into the final four.

They next face Sinar Suria 2, who battled Ilmu Alim 1 to a 15-11 victory in the Round of 12 before disposing of Labuan D 11-7 to enter the semi-finals.

In the women's category, Labuan G will take on Ilmu Alim 4 in the semi-finals while Dewi Brunei and Sabah A will face off in the other match.

The semi-finals will begin at 8.30am today while the final is slated for 2.30pm.

Jointly organised by the Lawn Bowls Association of Brunei Darussalam (LBABD) and Ilmu Alim Consultation Services and Management, the tournament features 72 bowlers and kicked off on Thursday.

A total of 26 pairs divided into four groups started the tournament in the men's category while two groups of five teams kicked off the meet in the women's category.

Besides Brunei, this is the first time that the organisers have invited teams from Labuan and Sabah to compete.

Labuan started brightly, leading two of the four groups in the men's category after the first day of competition on Thursday.

But, Brunei bowlers proved they can challenge their Malaysian rivals, picking up their game when it mattered.

Courtesy of The Brunei Times

Red Flower, Ilmu Alim 4 Brunei Open Pairs Champs

Team Red Flower's Hj Norhadi in action during final round of the Brunei Open Pairs 2011. Picture: BT/Nurhamiza Hj Roslan

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Monday, July 11, 2011

TEAM Red Flower emerged as champions of the Brunei Open Pairs 2011 during the final round of the lawn bowling meet yesterday, which also saw Team Ilmu Alim 4 take home bragging rights as winners of the women's category.

In the final round, Team Red Flower comprising Hj Mat Rasil Hj Ahmad and Hj Noorhadi Hj Mohamad beat Team Brunei 'A', represented by Md Ali Hj Bujang and Ampuan Ahad Ampuan Kasim, 11-9.

Team Ilmu Alim 4, comprising Esmawandy Ibrahim and Dk Nurul Nabilah Pg Md Salleh downed Team Dewi Brunei's Hjh Fatmah Hj Ibrahim and Isah Muntol by a narrow margin of 14-13.

Present to give away the prizes to the winners were Acting Director of the Department of Youth and Sports (JBS) Hj Abdul Malik Hj Mohammad and Dato Paduka Malai Hj Ali Malai Hj Othman, Principal Consultant of Ilmu Alim Consultation Services and Management for the men's category and Pg Datin Hjh Umi Kalthum Pg Hj Tuah for the women's.

The finals of the Brunei Open Pairs 2011, which took place at the Lawn Bowls Centre of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas, was organised by the Lawn Bowls Association of Brunei Darussalam (LBABD) and Ilmu Alim Consultation Services and Management.

As many as 26 teams took part in the men's category and 10 in the women's category during the tournament, which also saw participating teams from neighbouring Sabah and Labuan.

First place winners of the men's category took home a $600 cash prize and gold medals while winners of the women'scategory were given a $300 cash prize and medals.

Second-placed winners won a BND $300 cash prize and medals while runners-up in the women's category won a BND $150 cash prize. Third and fourth-placed winners were given a $150 and $100 cash prize in the men's and women's categories respectively.

Courtesy of The Brunei Times

Brunei Pairs Champion in KK

About 50 players representing five nations, Malaysia, Brunei, Australia, Philippines and Hong Kong are battled it out for glory in the Borneo Lawn Bowls Cup that began at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex green in Likas, Sabah last Monday.
The second edition of the championship organised by the Borneo Sports Adventure Holidays sees players from Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Brunei as well as Malaysia competing.
To be exact 48 players are competing in the three-day championship that is sanctioned and endorsed by the Sabah Lawn Bowls Association, offering a total of RM15,000 in prize money.
In Men Pairs category, Brunei ‘C’ team combination of Haji Naim Ibrahim and Pg. Tengah Pg. Hj Tajuddin emerged as champion after defeated the defending champions Affendy Tan and Murah Laksanah 12-10 in the final match of Gold category on Wednesday.
The Brunei pair made a superb comeback int heir last three ends after trailing 5-10 from behind of the Malaysian pair to take the title and the gold medal. The bronze medal won by Muhd Firdaus Sulaiman and Muhd Hasyir Halim.

In the silver category, the ladies pair of Ronalyn Greenlees and Hazel Jagonoy from the Philippines easily won the title by defeating the mixed pairing of Shuib Hashim and Suzy Jonis of Malaysia 17-7.

The pair of Mumin and Jamalia Parman of Malaysia took the bronze title.

The title of Copper category was won by Hamzah Hj Ahmad and Hj Azza Erin of Malaysia while second place went to Brunei’s pair Hjh Nafsiah Jamal and Nur Ayuni Atiqah Hj Md Yunus.
5 teams comprising of 10 players from Brunei competed against other regional best lawn bowlers at that tournament.
The Borneo Lawn Bowls Cup is a Pairs tournament which will give amateur bowlers throughout AustralAsia with the opportunity to participate in a truly international tournament at a unique and amazing destination.

Sunday 16 October 2011

Dreamline next generation

Dreamline XG

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The Dreamline XG is characterised by a clean, constant arc with a holding finish to the head.
It provides the ultimate in comfort, stability and consistency for all bowlers from social to
competitive and elite level.
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The Dreamline XG will have the same comfort in the hand that its predecessor was famous for so it will still give the bowler excellent control on the delivery.
The Dreamline XG’s improved shape, when combined with the increased material density, enhances its stability and predictability in windy conditions. It also ensures that the bowl will maintain its momentum for better performance on drives and weighted shots.
The Dreamline XG’s improved shape, when combined with the increased material density, enhances its stability and predictability in windy conditions. It also ensures that the bowl will maintain its momentum for better performance on drives and weighted shots.

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2011 Asia Pacific Championships, Adelaide, Australia

The 2011 Asia Pacific Championships for lawn bowls is set to return to Australia in 2011. Scheduled for November 29 to December 11, the event will be held at Lockleys and Holdfast Bay bowling clubs, hosts to the 2012 World Championships.

The event will incorporate 19 countries from the Asia Pacific region, with five males and five females representing each country. Each player will compete in either singles or fours, and pairs or triples. Medals are awarded to the winners, runners up and semi finals in each discipline. An overall team trophy is awarded to the country with the best aggregated results in each gender category.

Venue

	Proposed primary venue Lockleys Bowling Club 46 Rutland Ave Lockleys, SA www.lockleysbowlingclub.org.au
	Seconday venue Holdfast Bay Bowls & Croquet Club 583 Anzac Highway Glenelg North, SA www.holdfastbaybowlingclub.websyte.com.au

Competing countries

Men's Teams:
Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hong Kong China, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia,New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and United States of America.

Women's Teams:
Brunei, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hong Kong China, India, Japan, Malaysia,New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore and United States of America.

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-7470-0-0-0

World Champion of Champions 2011, Hong Kong, China

Negara Brunei Darussalam insyaAllah sekali lagi akan menyertai kejohanan Boling Padang World Champion of Champions 2011 yang akan berlangsung di Kowloon, Hong Kong bermula pada 6 November hingga 13 November 2011.

Brunei akan di wakili oleh Huziami Mohd Salleh selaku pemain yang menduduki ranking no.1 di peringkat kebangsaan ketika ini dan akan bertanding dalam acara Perseorangan Lelaki.

Pada tahun 2012, Cyprus akan menjadi tuan rumah untuk kejohanan yang sama. Manakala Christchurch pula akan menjadi hos bagi tahun 2013 & 2014.

Venue Clubs for World Singles Champion of Champions 2011 :