Tenpin Bowling Competition (*qualifying event)

Dates: Sunday 23 March 2025

Time: 9:30am to 3pm

Location: Zone Bowling, 1/23 Franklin Ln, Joondalup WA 6027

Cost: $20 (+ booking fee)

Coordinators: Moira Mathie and Brian Thomas

Competition details:

Special Olympics local competitions are for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, who wish to compete against other athletes in their chosen sport, and qualify for Special Olympics' state and national competitions. They include:

- A high-quality competition, with multiple divisions for beginner, intermediate and advanced players

- Qualified officials and game support officers

- Award presentations

- Performance results and feedback

Competition rules

1. Athletes must compete in the singles competition. Athletes have the choice of competing in the team competition. All events will be governed by the Special Olympics Bowling Rules.

2. Equipment - Athletes can bring their own equipment or use equipment available at the centre.

3. Attire - Athletes need to meet the TBA dress code. E.g. SOWA collared shirt and black bottoms - long pants, shorts, skirt or skort. No trackies, board shorts, short shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, caps)

Competition schedule (*draft only)

9am - Doors Open / Check in.

9:15am - 9:30am - Warm Up / Practice

9:30am - Start of Play

- Singles competition followed by Teams Competition

- Teams competition (*optional)

2:00-2:30pm - Presentations / Event Concludes.

Who can get involved?

- Athletes who are registered as 2025 Special Olympics members

- Athletes who are TBA members who train/play in any existing leagues or programs

- Athletes who want to become eligible to compete in upcoming Special Olympics state and national competitions, including our upcoming 2025 State Games.

How to register:

To compete in the competition, athletes must register online via this page by THIS Friday 14 March. Athletes register as an individual player. For the team competition, teams will be determined by the event organising committee.

Before the day, all registered athletes will receive an information pack with further information on the event.

Need support? Please contact Special Olympics WA at info.wa@specialolympics.com.au.