Tenpin Bowling

How to PLAY Tenpin Bowling

The aim for tenpin bowling is to knock all 10 pins down as often as possible, this is called a ‘strike’. The highest score; 300 is made when all 10 frames are strikes. If you do leave some pins standing, in the second bowl, the aim is knock down the remaining pins, this is called a ‘spare’. Coaching Tips can be found on the TBA website, there are also hundreds of videos offering helpful advice.

International Rulebook

Who can play Tenpin Bowling

Everybody can play. Here’s an example of a typical event or league that a player might like to join where team, doubles or single bowling is available:

Impairment Type

TBA defines a bowler with a disability as a person who suffers from a condition that has limitation, restriction or impairment that restricts everyday activity. The condition is permanent. It should be noted that degree or degrees of pain are not considered disability.

Classification

To prove a disability, a bowler needs to provide one of the following types of evidence, if requested:

Valid Disability Support Pension Card (DSP);
Recipient of the Child Disability Allowance;
Classification Card issued by TBA, Deaf Sports Australia, Blind Sports Australia, Wheelchair Sports Australia or AUSRAPID (or state affiliated organisation);
Letter from a medical or educational professional:
Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist;
Principal of Primary, Secondary or Tertiary Education Organisation; • Psychologist;
General Medical Practitioner;
Audiologist; or
Ophthalmologist;
Visual evidence is sufficient in the case of short statured or participants that are amputees. An amputee at the site of a major joint, including the loss of a foot or both feet, an arm or both arms will be considered eligible to participate. Each bowler must be able to provide evidence of their disability at any time during the Tournament if requested. Any bowler who is unsure of their eligibility to compete should apply to the Tournament Committee for final ruling. Bowlers may be asked to provide written medical information.

How Do I Get Classified?

Bowlers must use their highest average in any league or accredited tournament over a minimum of 18 games. If a bowler uses special equipment to aid in delivering the ball, averages must be established using that equipment. Confirmation of evidence of a bowler’s average may be required if requested by the Director. Bowlers without an average may apply to the Tournament Director for Grading, before submitting an Entry.