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ECTA AGM will be held on 18th February 2012 at the Millenium Centre Great Baddow, a map of the location can be found below.

Delegate form

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Shrimpers
Next year will be 50 years since the Shrimpers League was formed at Southend Pavilion Lanes. Terry Corney is trying to get together most of the bowlers over those 50 odd years who bowled in the league. This will take place from 17.00 on September 29th at CJ's Bowl Hockley, 8-10 Eldon Way Industrial Estate, Eldon Way, Hockley, SS5 4AD. Many bowlers he has lost contact with, so perhaps you can help him out. 

If you can help he would be very grateful. He has started up a Facebook page so bowlers can get in touch with him tcorney@blueyonder.co.uk, or at his e-mail address which is tcorney@blueyonder.co.uk , or telephone 01702 303261, mobile 07852 135893. Many teams bowled in the league over the years.

If you know of any similar items of interest please e-mail us at the address below.

 

You might be just the person a TV production company is looking for................ Here’s a bit more information about the programme they’re making and the type of people they’re looking for to take part.If they do find someone, it would be great to see a sport that we don’t always get on our screens such as Tenpin Bowling.TV production company Endemol UK is producing a new television series for a major UK channel which aims to help people who want to shed the extra pounds, especially if they can’t understand why they seem to be gaining weight or why they can’t seem to lose it. They will be looking at all aspects of people’s lives to try and work out where they are going wrong, and drawing on the latest research to help them lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Please see the information below - they’re keen to speak to individuals, families and households who are concerned about their weight, so any help spreading the word about the series would be greatly appreciated! 

Attached below is a copy of the application form which should be filled out
and returned to them at the email address shown as soon as possible.

 

 

ECTA have started to compile an e-mail register which will be used to inform members directly of any ECTA tournament dates or other information we feel important to our memebers. If you would like to be added to this list please e-mail us at the address at the bottom of this page. Your e-mail sddress will not be passed on to anyone else.

B.T.B.A. Membership Rates 2011-12
Adult Membership to the BTBA will be £25 for the period 1st September 2011 ‘til 31st August 2012; however there is a concession for those bowlers who join through a Sanctioned League, for them the cost is just £21. Membership covers Personal Accident Insurance and free Achievement Awards, in addition to the services provided via the Area Association. Gold Membership is now £40 for a 12-month period, and Junior Membership is £10-50, but note that a Junior bowling in an adult league must pay the full £21 (£25) Membership Fee.

Recently there has been some confusion regarding the cleaning of bowling balls during play, the current B.T.B.A. rule is
Rule 37 – Abrasives, Prohibition of… 
The use of abrasives such as, but not limited to sandpaper, steel-wool and the so-called ‘Scotchbrite Pads’ is prohibited during competition. It is permissible for bowlers to use abrasives both prior to and following competition. However, once a league competition or a tournament block has begun, the provisions of the rule would apply throughout that entire session. As a result it is NOT permissible to use the abrasives between each game of a particular league session or tournament block, during which only a dry towel may be used to clean the surface of the ball.The use of any substance which emits dust, such as Easy Slide and / or hand conditioners is prohibited in the Players / Seating area. (NOTE: BTBA advised in 2005 that the provisions of Rule 37 come into force when practice begins.)

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