NORTHERN TERRITORY SENIORS TEAMS 2012

Nominations are now being called for both of these teams (Male and Female 4person teams) to compete at the 2012 Tenpin Bowling National Championships to be held in Sydney from 11th until 18th October 2012.

The format for team selection will be a combination of

  • automatic team selections, (explained in attachment A)
  • points accrued from events (attachment A)(as soon as nominations have been received points will be updated)
  • The4th position will be selected by the first 3 team members.

Bowlers wishing to nominate for this team must

  • Hold TBA silver membership
  • Must be over 50 years of age at the time of the competition
  • Hold a leagueor tournament average over 12 games above 160 for women and 170 for men
  • Pay a Nomination Fee of $100 when lodging this nomination form which has a non refundable amount of $25 if you are not successful in the team (copy of draft budget in attachment C)
  • Must arrive in Sydney no later than 11th October and stay with the team. Departure can be 18th October if not staying for Australian Masters. Required accommodation needs to be advised to Lea Renner asap.
  • Pay deposit of $500 on team expenses by 15th June 2012
  • Pay further amount of $500 by 31st July 2012
  • Pay Balance of amount by 15th September 2012
  • Attend at least 2 advertised State Training Camps in NT, NSW Open or Singapore Open or compete in at least 2 Nationally Ranked Seniors events interstate.
  • Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment systems can be organised with NTTBA Financial controller now.
  • Assist with team fundraising which will be deducted from your expenses invoice. Fundraising opportunities are available with the Darwin or Alice Springs Fundraising Committee
  • Arrange air travel to co-ordinate with team transport
  • Accommodation must be with the team
  • Your air or road travel is additional and at your own expense, points etc

Please tear off and give to June Voukolos or Lea Renner or email to

However nomination will not be confirmed until $100 nomination is paid.

Name
Mobile Phone Email contact
Postal Address
League average Shirt Size S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
TBA membership number
Number of consecutive Nationals attended

ATTACHMENT A

In an effort to establish a winning team combination the NT Tenpin Bowling Association want to recognise that some players should be an automatic team selection for their outstanding performances.

People meeting the following criteria would be eligible for automatic inclusion in 2012 NT Seniors Teams

  • National Team members or reserves from 2011
  • Seniors All Star from 2011
  • Top 3 Seniors Cup Final 2011
  • Best performed Male or Female bowler for NT in Seniors 2011 competition in top 15.

From this criteria the following bowlers are automatically in 2011 Northern Territory Seniors Team

Men – Chris Kirwin

Women –Mandy Kirkland

Automatic team members must still pay $100 nomination.

If there are not enough bowlers with average criteria then the TBA draft will be implemented

ATTACHMENT :Points allocated Highest position down 4 to 1

Name / Gold Cup 2011
Scratch / City Champs a/e 2011 / City
Seniors
Masters
2011 / NT Champs A/E 2012 / NT Champs
Seniors
Masters 2012 / Pink Ladies Classic 2012 / Arafura Classic Singles 2012 / Alice Springs Nominated Event / Total Points

In addition to the above events a further 6 points per tournament will be allocated to each bowler who competes in and makes the final cut in any Nationally Ranked Seniors event interstate between June 2011 and May 2012.

DRAFT BUDGET FOR COMPETITION EXPENSES

Accommodation with breakfast800

Uniforms – 2 team shirts and Nationals shirt, (jacket extra)150

Entries in National Championships250

Seniors Challenge fees and presentation dinner250

Meals night and lunches for days of Seniors165

Transport to and from Sydney airport 120

Management Fee 75

Contingency 75

Total $1,885

Deductions prior to final balance being paid will be fundraising accrued and any travel assistance available from NT Government, including travel assistance of $200 per player/coach/manager.

If spouses are travelling please advise Lea Renner immediately as accommodation has been locked in at this point for team members only.

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