Bruneian Bowlers

Bowling to closer ties

2008-08-29T22:38:00.000-07:00

By Mohammad Abdullah

The tournament in progress. - MOHAMMAD ABDULLAH

The Immigration and National Registration Department yesterday held a 10-pin bowling tournament, in conjunction with the department's golden jubilee celebrations.

Present as the guest of honour was Acting Deputy Director of Immigration and National Registration Department Awang Azmi bin Haji Hafneh, who said in a speech that the event was aimed at fostering closer ties between the staff and officers at the department.

'DarkKnight' juara boling Hari Pesta Media Permata

2008-08-28T01:42:00.000-07:00

Oleh Ak Fairol RMF

Sesi bergambar ramai sebelum berlangsung pertandingan

Anggota pasukan 'UnderDog' dari Borneo Bulletin

Awang Abdul Latif (dua dari kanan)

menyampaikan hadiah kepada juara

pertandingan pasukan 'DarkKnight'

Bersempena dengan sambutan ulang tahun Media Permata ke-10, anggota kakitangan akhbar Media Permata mengadakan Hari Pesta Media Permata yang diadakan di Utama Bowling, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Pesta tersebut turut menyaksikan berlangsungnya pertandingan boling yang dibahagikan kepada lima pasukan.

Lima pasukan berkenaan ialah 'DarkKnight, Yakuza, TopGun, Malastah Ku Ingau dan sebuah kumpulan jemputan terdiri daripada wartawan akhbar Borneo Bulletin yang memilih 'Underdog' sebagai nama pasukan mereka.

Pasukan DarkKnight muncul sebagai juara keseluruhan sekali gus merangkul piala pusingan diikuti dengan pasukan Top Gun di tempat kedua dan UnderDog dari Borneo Bulletin menduduki tempat ketiga.

Majlis penyampaian hadiah disempurnakan oleh Editor Media Permata, Awang Abdul Latif Abu Bakar.

Pesta Media Permata bukan sahaja untuk menyambut sempena ulang tahun ke-10, malah bertujuan untuk berhibur serta mengeratkan lagi silaturahim di antara kakitangan dan keluarga.

Turut menaja hadiah pertandingan itu ialah Goh Hock Kee Motors Sendirian Berhad.

Brunei Keglers for world meet

2008-08-18T05:26:00.000-07:00

By James Kon.

Pg Sabri with the Brunei keglers at the flag handing-over ceremony. Photos: James Kon

A TelBru representing the uniforms to Awang Ismail

16th August 2008 - A six-man Brunei national tenpin bowling team will be taking part in the World's Men Tenpin Bowling Championship in Bangkok from Aug 20-31 hoping to achieve a top 20 finish.

The team led by national bowling coach Mike Griffith comprised Mahadi bin Hj Basman, Zainuddin bin Hj Nordin, Hj Bahzi bin Hj Damit, Ak Mohd Aizat bin Pg Abu Samah, Pg Eshamuddin bin Pg Hj Mohiddin and Pg Yasfadillah bin Pg Yassin.

It's the first time Brunei Darussalam are participating in the championship together with teams from 56 other nations.

The Australian coach Griffith said to be realistic, we will try to perform our best in the championship.

Griffith who has been coaching Brunei's keglers for nearly three years also said: "If we do well our players might even finish top 20 and achieve their personal best in the championship."

"We face a very tough competition because all the participating nations will be sending their best teams in the championship," he added

Brunei will be taking part in Singles, Doubles, Trio, Team, Master and All events.

Meanwhile, Pg Sabri bin Pg Hj Mohammad, the Acting Director of Youth and Sports handed over the national flag to Awang Ismail bin Hj Mohiddin, the Vice-President of Brunei Darussalam Tenpin Bowling Congress at a ceremony yesterday.

In addition, TelBru also presented sponsored uniforms to the Brunei keglers.

Griffith also conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to b-mobile, TelBru and Sheraton Utama Hotel for their support and sponsorship.

One in a million shot...

2008-08-08T05:44:00.000-07:00

You won't believe this.. This guy only had his 3rd pin stayed down.. Also look at the 7th pin, it was fallen but has been replaced with another pin.. Weird huh.. Believe it..

Bowling Secrets

2008-07-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

It's been a week I didn't give any post to this blog. Yeah, a lil bit busy and no fresh ideas yet. So here I am with one info site about bowling. I found it is quite informative which shares about bowling secrets. Let's check it out guys. http://www.bowlingballdrilling.net/

300 perfect game

2008-07-19T22:05:00.000-07:00

Let's watch this video. Perfect game done by a well known bowler Tommy Jones in the 2007 Weber Cup. Amazing..!!

Nice game to play with

2008-07-16T04:07:00.000-07:00

It's fun to play with this game. For those who don't have time to go to Utama Bowling , try this.. I know it not as best as compare to PS2 nor Nintendo WII. But still fun to play with it.. Try it :)

KingPin Bowling

Play this exciting bowling game.

Play this free game now!!

Ball purchasing guidelines

2008-07-14T19:23:00.000-07:00

Hi guys...

Just want to share to you all especially those who want to buy a bowling ball. This useful article guide I just found from other website.

So, you want to buy a ball. It may be your first or a replacement or upgrade. What are the considerations ? - it is a complex choice, and if you are considering a high end bowling ball, a mistake can be a costly oneTake a look at your local pro-shop and on display are a daunting selection of bowling balls and equipment. A miriad of colours, patterns shiny/dull surfaces, charts and figures. Enough to confuse even the seasoned bowler. How do you choose the best ball for you ?

Choosing a bowling ball, like many other types of sport equipment, can be somewhat confusing -- especially for beginning or novice bowlers. However, there are a few things to consider that will make choosing the right bowling ball easier.

First, you should decide how often you plan to use a bowling ball and how much you are willing to spend. Bowling balls are constructed of one of four basic types of material, and each is designed for a different purpose. The bowling ball most commonly purchased and used by beginning bowlers is plastic, though the balls are actually constructed of polyester. The plastic bowling ball is the least expensive type of ball, very durable, and the same construction as most in-house balls at bowling alleys. A plastic bowling ball generally stays on the course it is thrown and remains straight as it skids down the alley. The plastic bowling ball works well for kids and those learning the sport, but more experienced bowlers prefer a differently constructed ball.

The other types of bowling balls are reactive resin, particle, and urethane. These types of bowling balls suit different needs, but anyone learning to throw a hook will be better satisfied with one of these types over plastic. One important consideration when choosing one of these three types of construction is lane conditions. Dry lanes are lanes that are not oiled, and a urethane bowling ball will react fairly well to these conditions and can be polished to better control the hook. However, on oiled lanes, a reactive resin or particle bowling ball will react better than urethane.Along with the construction of a bowling ball, the weight is another important factor. Most people should select a ball that is approximately 10% of their total body weight. However, certain physical conditions may affect the need for less or more weight. A good way to determine the proper weight of a bowling ball is to try several different weights on in-house bowling balls and then add about one pound (453.59 grams) to the best weight ball. The reason for adding weight is because a bowling ball with custom drilled finger holes will make the ball feel slightly lighter.

My first hook ball

2008-07-12T01:54:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone...

It's been my sixth day in marathon playing (or should I say practicing) how to release a hook ball since last Monday. It was my first time to play using a hook ball after I bought it at Miri. There were so many things played in my mind. How is the hook ball going to be when I first release it? Will it be hooked by it self when I release it?

The time that I was waiting for came after. At the first time I release the ball, it gone straight. At my second attempt, it tried to hook it, but it was spinning (it should be rolling). After so many times I tried to hook the ball, it doesn’t work. Noticing that I was trying that hard, a guy came approach and taught me how my wrist should be when I release the ball. He said that my wrist was ‘patah’ when I release the ball where it should be straight. Now I know why some bowlers use ‘wrister’ to release the bowling ball, hehehe... After a few attempts with some advice from that guy, you know what? I made it. I hook the ball on the lane. It feels AMAZING. Though, it was not perfect enough, LOL.

A few moments later, the seniors who played next to my lane came approaching us to start some conversation. They give some more advice to me on how to release the hook ball and how to play bowling in a proper way. I got so many lessons on that day and I felt lucky enough to know them. Thank god they came at the right time.

Come on guys, share me some of your experiences attempting the hook ball for the first time... It should be amazing right?

Launching the Bruneian Bowlers Blog

2008-07-09T05:27:00.000-07:00

Assalamualaikum everyone..

First of all welcome to Bruneian Bowlers blog. Mungkin inda keterlaluan rasanya kalau ku katakan ani adalah the first blog di Brunei yang membincangkan pasal bowling. Bukan apa, puas sudah ku mencari blog-blog orang kitani di Brunei ani tapi inda jua ku tejumpa blog yang membincangkan pasal bowling. (kalau ada pls gtau aku ah)

Ok lah, tujuan sebenar blog ani dibuat just kan mendengar pengalaman bowlers kitani especiallynya orang-orang pro yang slalu ku liat main di Utama Bowling atu. Selain dari pengalaman boleh lah jua kalau kan membagi pendapat kah atau idea. Jangan tah malu-malu, hehehe.. You are the most welcome :) Kalau kan membagi tunjuk ajar rah newbies (temasuk aku lah jua tu, hehehe...) lagi lah dialu-alukan.

All the readers yang mau membuka topik perbincangan pasal bowling ani boleh menghantar email ke bruneian_bowlers@yahoo.com . Akan dilayan secepat mungkin.. Insyallah, aku sendiri pun akan membuka topik-topik yang berkaitan pasal bowling dari masa ke semasa..

Ok lah.. Untuk introduction ku rasa cukup lah dulu setakat ani.. Nanti-nanti lagi ku update k..