Saturday May 29, 2010 - Rain or Shine
Register at 11:30am at the Queen's
Hotel by the Saturday BEFORE the Festival - May 22nd, 2010 -
and sign in there to get your equipment on Contest Day May
29th at 11:30am!
The Memorial Park Revitalization Committee will be holding the Irish Road Bowling Contest as part of their fundraising efforts for the continued upgrading and revitalization of the Victoria Street Ball Diamonds and leisure/recreation area at Memorial Park in Colborne.
What is Road Bowling? It is an ancient sport, dating back to very early times, that has been played in Ireland for years! Teams bowl “Bullets” underhand through a designated obstacle course approximately 3 miles (on the roadway). The first team to the finish line with the least amount of “Bowls” wins! This is a family friendly event.
Who can compete? Teams of
2 players, 19 years of age or older. Costumes or team dress
are encouraged! Teams will be provided with all other essential needs for the contest
except your colours/costume to denote your team. We are looking for
10 – 15 teams for the competition.
Entry Fee: $15.00 per person, $30.00 per 2-person team. First
paid first served basis.
Deadline for Entries: Saturday May 22nd, 2010 - one
week BEFORE the festival!
Prizes:
Trophies, gifts etc. will be awarded.
All winners have bragging rights!
Registration: Please
sign up at the Queen's Hotel one week BEFORE the
festival. Teams are asked to sign in at 11:30 am
on the day to receive their equipment.
Course:
Starting line is the hill on County Rd. 31 at the end of Ontario St. You bowl down the hill, over the tracks, around the corner onto Earl St., along Earl St.., around the corner onto Division St.,. up Division St. to the finish line at the Queen’s Hotel.
Warning: This may not be as easy as you think!!! Please download a copy of the rules for further information.
Click to download rules
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