Special Olympics WA — 2025 State Games – Ten Pin Bowling Competition (Singles and Doubles)

What:
2025 State Games, Ten-Pin Bowling Competition - Singles and Doubles

Who:

Special Olympics is a global movement that provides year-round sports programs for people with intellectual disabilities. We promote inclusion, celebrate everyone’s abilities, and create opportunities for athletes to have fun, build confidence, and make lifelong friends through sport.

This competition is for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

The Special Olympics WA State Games is a qualifying event for the Special Olympics Australia National Games. The SOA National Games are scheduled to take place in Melbourne in October 2026. To be eligible to qualify for National Games athletes must meet the following criteria:

Be registered as a 2025 Special Olympics member (prior to the State Games)
Be at least 15 years of age at the first day of the National Games Competition in October 2026
Be able to demonstrate that they have attended regular training and qualifying events prior to the State Games (either with Special Olympics, or through another program)

If an athlete does not meet the eligibility criteria for National Games, they can still compete at the SOWA 2025 State Games. It just means they won’t be eligible to be selected for National Games.

When:

Sunday 24 August
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Where:
Zone Bowling Joondalup

1/23 Franklin Lane, Joondalup WA 6027

How much:
$25 + Booking Fee.

What to Wear/Bring:

Comfortable Clothing: Wear casual, comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely.
Enclosed Shoes: To protect your feet from heavy bowling balls and ensure safety while you bowl.
Water Bottle: Stay hydrated during the session.
Positive Attitude: Bring your enthusiasm and get ready to have fun!

If you have your own bowling ball or shoes, you’re welcome to bring them.

How to register:
To compete in the competition, athletes must register online via this page by 5pm, Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Athletes register as an individual player. For the team competition, teams will be determined by the event organisers.

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Contact us at info.wa@specialolympics.com.au