Tenpin Bowling Australia Unveils 2024 National Ranked Events Schedule
Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) is excited to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated 2024 National Ranked events. This early release allows bowlers ample time to prepare and strategize for the upcoming tournament season. Nathan Stein, TBA’s National Bowling & Operations Manager, expressed gratitude to all tournament promoters for their commitment, ensuring that bowlers and stakeholders will benefit from this early announcement.
Traditionally, TBA has released this information in November, so it’s great to see this process expedited this year,” added Stein.
The National Ranked Event calendar features several prestigious tournaments held across Australia. These tournaments are divided into different eligibility categories and play a crucial role in the National Rankings system. This system allows bowlers to compete for national titles and earn ranking points under challenging conditions.
All TBA members are invited to participate in these ranked events and test their skills against some of Australia’s finest bowlers.
In 2024, most divisions will host between four and five events. The TBA Inclusion category, introduced in 2023, will return with three events on the calendar. Additionally, TBA will oversee the National Championships in 2024, which will feature a time-honored structure along with exciting new concepts and formats. Stay tuned for more details!
Highlights of the 2024 Ranked Events
- The continuation of the 2023 Open, Women’s, TBA50, and TBA Inclusion events.
- State Championships and Rolloffs scheduled for February, March, and August.
- An exciting new addition to the junior circuit: the Melbourne Junior Cup.
- The highly anticipated return of the TBA21 Cup at the TBA21 National Championships in October.
- NTS Team Trials will also make a comeback in December 2024 and January 2025. Exact dates and details will be announced soon.
After the conclusion of the 2023 season with the Grand National Youth Eliminator in November, more details about the 2024 Ranked Events will be updated on the Tenpin Bowling Australia website. Event specifics and entry forms will be available on tenpin.org.au as they become available.
2024 TBA Ranked Event Schedule
TBA 18 – (Female & Male): Defined as a bowler who has not reached the age of 18 years on January 1st of the current year.
| April | TBA 18 National Masters – TBA National Junior Championships | AGL National High Performance Centre | Queensland |
| 17-19 May | Junior Sydney Cup (Sydney Bowlfest) | iPlay Tenpin City | New South Wales |
| 28-30 June | QLD Junior Cup | TBC | Queensland |
| 31 Aug-1 Sep | Melbourne Junior Cup | Wyncity Keon Park | Victoria |
TBA 21 – (Female & Male): Defined as a bowler who has not reached the age of 21 years on January 1st of the current year
| 24-25 February | Wyncity Youth Cup | Wyncity Keon Park | Victoria |
| 17-19 May | Sydney Youth Cup (Sydney Bowlfest) | iPlay Tenpin City | New South Wales |
| October | TBA 21 National Masters –National Youth Championship | AGL National High-Performance Centre | Queensland |
| 16-17 Nov | Grand National Youth Eliminator | Caboolture Bowl | Queensland |
TBA Women’s – (Female): Adult aged female competitors
| March 29-31 | Vic150 | Zone Bowling Frankston | Victoria |
| May 4-5 | Queensland Ladies Classic | Caboolture Bowl | Queensland |
| August 24-25 | Suncity Women’s Open | AGL National High Performance Centre | Queensland |
| September 6-8 | NSW Open | iPlay Tenpin City | New South Wales |
| October | Australian Masters – TBA National Adult Championship | AGL National High-Performance Centre | Queensland |
TBA Open – (Female & Male): Adult aged competitors
| March 1-3 | Kegel QLD Open | Caboolture Bowl | Queensland |
| March 29-31 | Australian Open | Zone Bowling Frankston | Victoria |
| June 15-16 | Melbourne Cup | Oz Tenpin Chirnside Park | Victoria |
| September 6-8 | NSW Open | iPlay Tenpin City | New South Wales |
| October | Australian Masters – TBA National Adult Championship | AGL National High-Performance Centre | Queensland |
TBA50 – (Female & Male): Defined as a bowler who must attain the age of 50 years or above in the year of the competition. Grand Senior divisions in TBA compete in the same events and are defined as a bowler who must attain the age of 65 years or above in the year of the competition.
| January 19-21 | Hammer QLD Senior Classic | Caboolture Bowl | Queensland |
| March 16-17 | John Sullivan Senior Australian Open | Wyncity Keon Park | Victoria |
| 25-26 May | SA Seniors Classic | Bowland Salisbury | South Australia |
| July 26-28 | Brunswick Seniors Classic | Bowlarama Wetherill Park | New South Wales |
| October | TBA50 National Masters – TBA50 National Championship | AGL National High-Performance Centre | Queensland |
| February 17-18 | TBA Inclusion Cup | AGL National High Performance Centre | Queensland |
| June 5-15 | Disability National Championship Classic & Open Masters | Zone Bowling Tuggeranong | Australian Capital Territory |
| June 5-15 | Disability National Championship Classic & Open All-Events | Zone Bowling Tuggeranong | Australian Capital Territory |
Below are the approved dates for all states and territories to conduct state championships and state team roll-offs for juniors, youth, adults, and senior bowlers. States may use any of the approved dates either for state championships or for roll-offs.
2024 Approved State Dates
- 3-4 February 2024
- 10-11 February 2024
- 17-18 February 2024
- 9-10 March 2024
- 17-18 August 2024
Quote from Website Author:
“We are thrilled to unveil the exciting schedule for the 2024 National Ranked events. This early release gives our bowlers ample time to prepare and strategize for the upcoming season. We would like to express our gratitude to all tournament promoters for their commitment, which will benefit our bowlers and stakeholders. Get ready for an incredible year of bowling!” – Nathan Stein, TBA’s National Bowling & Operations Manager.
Conclusion from Website Author:
Don’t miss out on the action! The 2024 National Ranked events promise to be thrilling and competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just starting out, these tournaments offer a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and compete against some of Australia’s finest bowlers. Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars for an unforgettable year of bowling!”
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