Tenpin Bowling Australia is preparing to host an international bowling tournament attracting close to 200 players and officials at AMF's state-of-the-art, 34-lane bowling center in the Rooty Hill RSL complex in Sydney's west.

Bowlers will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in the 12th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in two categories - Seniors and Grand Seniors.

Accompanied by coaches and technical officials, teams of men and women aged 50 and over (Seniors division), and 60 and over (Grand Seniors) are traveling from Guam, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, The Philippines and right around Australia to compete in the biennial Championship that was last held in Guam in 2011.

Following the Asian Seniors Bowling Federation General Assembly and Team Managers' Meeting on Thursday, November 14, and Official Practice on November 15 the week-long program of Singles, Doubles and Teams competition will culminate on November 21 with the final rounds of the Masters events in Seniors and Grand Seniors divisions, showcasing the top 16 male and female bowlers in a head-to-head format to determine the individual champions.

All Events totals after 18 games (individual scores in all three events) will determine the top 16 male and female bowlers eligible for the Masters Finals.

The Masters Finals will be contested on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday November 21 in a round robin format, starting from scratch and with a bonus of 10 pins for each match won and 5 pins for a tie. The first six game block will be bowled on Wednesday morning commencing at 9 a.m. and the second six games on Thursday morning.

The Masters event Awards Ceremony will be held in the bowling center at 3 p.m. on Thursday, followed by a Victory Banquet in the Rooty Hill RSL Club premises.

Spectators are welcome to watch the action on the lanes at AMF Rooty Hill RSL throughout the week. Events begin at 9 a.m. daily and admission is free.

 

12th Asian Seniors Tenpin Bowling Championship - Schedule of Events

All times Australian Eastern Daylight Time (CET -10 hours / EST -16 hours)

Thursday, November 14, 2013
09.00-17.00 Arrival of Delegates / Ball Registration
14.00-16.00 A.S.B.C Executive Committee Meeting
16.00-18.00 A.S.B.C General Assembly Meeting
18.00-19.30 Team Managers' Meeting

Friday, November 15, 2013
09.00-17.00 Ball Registration (continued if required)
07.30-08.30 Lane Maintenance
09.00-10.30 Official Practice Squad 1
10.30-11.30 Lane Maintenance
11.30-13.00 Official Practice Squad 2
13.00-14.00 Lane Maintenance
14.00-15.30 Official Practice Squad 3
18.00-19.00 Opening Ceremony
19.00-20.00 Welcome Reception

Saturday, November 16, 2013
07.30-08.30 Lane Maintenance
08.30-12.00 Singles Squad 1
12.00-13.00 Lane Maintenance
13.00-16.30 Singles Squad 2
16.30-17.30 Lane Maintenance
17.30-21.00 Singles Squad 3
21.00 Awards Ceremony - Singles Event

Sunday, November 17, 2013
07.30-08.30 Lane Maintenance
08.30-12.00 Doubles Squad 1
12.00-13.00 Lane Maintenance
13.00-16.30 Doubles Squad 2
16.30-17.30 Lane Maintenance
17.30-21.00 Doubles Squad 3
21.00 Awards Ceremony - Doubles Event

Monday, November 18, 2013
07.30-08.30 Lane Maintenance
09.00-12.30 Team of Four - Block 1
12.30-13.30 Lane Maintenance
13.30-17.00 Team of Four - Block 2
17.00 Awards Ceremony - Team Event

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
07.30-08.30 Lane Maintenance
09.00-11.30 Masters Finals Grand Senior Men - 1st Block
11.30-12.30 Lane Maintenance
12.00-12.30 Awards Ceremony - All Events
12.30-15.00 Masters Finals Grand Senior Women - 1st Block
15.00-15.30 Lane Maintenance
15.30-18.00 Masters Finals Senior Men - 1st Block

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
07.30-08.30 Lane Maintenance
09.00-11.30 Masters Finals Senior Women - 1st Block
11.30-12.15 Lane Maintenance
12.15-14.45 Masters Finals Grand Senior Men - 2nd Block
14.45-15.30 Lane Maintenance
15.30-18.00 Masters Finals Grand Senior Women - 2nd Block
18.00-18.30 Awards Ceremony - Grand Senior Masters Event

Thursday, November 21, 2013
07.30-08.30 Lane Maintenance
09.00-11.30 Masters Finals Senior Men - 2nd Block
11.30-12.15 Lane Maintenance
12.15-14.45 Masters Finals Senior Women - 2nd Block
14.45-15.15 Awards Ceremony - Senior Masters Event
19.00-23.00 Victory Banquet

Friday, November 22, 2013
Departure of Delegates