NORTHERN TERRITORY WALTER RACHUIG TROPHY TEAMS 2013

Nominations are now being called for both of these teams (Male and Female 6 person teams) to compete at the 2013 Tenpin Bowling National Championships.

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)
  • the 6th position will be selected by the first 5 team members.

Bowlers wishing to nominate for this team must

  • Be able to arrive in Townsville on Thursday 17th October, bowlers not qualifying for Masters may however leave on October 25th, the day after Rachuig. Masters is scheduled for 25th to 26th October so team staying for entire event will depart on 27th October.
  • Hold TBA silver membership
  • Hold a leagueor tournament average over 12 games above 170 for women and 185 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)
  • Pay deposit of $500 on team expenses by 15th June 2013
  • Pay further amount of $500 by 31st July 2013
  • Pay Balance of amount by 15th September 2013
  • Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment systems can be organised with NTTBA Financial controller now.
  • Must attend at least 2 of the nominated training camps, (2 NT, Singapore Open or NSW Open) or compete in 2 Nationally Ranked Events interstate.
  • 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 travelis additional and at your own expense, points etc

Please tear off and give to Mandy Kirkland or Lea Kirwin 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 2013 NT Rachuig Teams

  • National Team members or reserves from 2012
  • Rachuig All Star from 2012
  • Top 5 National Masters Final 2012
  • Best performed Male or Female bowler for NT in Rachuig 2012 competition

From this criteria the following bowlers are automatically in 2013 Northern Territory Rachuig Team

Men – Bruno Maglieri

Women – Bec Voukolos

Automatic team members must still pay $100 nomination.

ATTACHMENT B (example and tournaments named for points allocation) Highest position allocated down 6 to 1

Name / NT Masters 2013 / City Champs a/e 2012 / City Masters
2012 / NT Champs A/E 2013 / Darwin Gold Cup
2012 / Men’s Blue Classic 2013 / Pink Ladies Classic 2013 / Alice Springs Nominated
Tournament / Total Points

In addition for every ranked event interstate that a bowler competes in and makes the final cut, between June 2012 and May 2013 there will be an additional 6 points per successful tournament added to the tally as an incentive for those bowlers who travel interstate to compete on national and international lane conditions.

DRAFT BUDGET FOR COMPETITION EXPENSES

Accommodation with breakfast 650 (based on 10 nights accommodation)

Uniforms – 2 team shirts and Nationals shirt, (jacket extra) 180

Entries in National Championships 220

Rachuig fees and presentation dinner 300

Meals night and lunches for days of Rachuig 250

Transport 200

Management Fee 75

Contingency 100

Total $1975

Deductions prior to final balance being paid will be fundraising accrued and any travel from NT Government grants available after all income/costs are acquitted and grants received.

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

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