Scottish Tenpin Bowling

World Senior Championships
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-24 | Nevada, USA, Reno, NV, United States
https://bowling.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-WSrC-Bulletin-1.pdf

ECC
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-26 | Plus Bowling Centre, Vienna, Austria, Plus Bowling Center, Beheimgasse, Vienna, Austria

Adult/Youth Doubles
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX
FORMAT
Graded Doubles Tournament which will be played scratch split into 2 divisions determined by entering average, STB Ranking Averages will be used where these exist, (if no STB average over nine games, then the bowler’s highest league average must be declared).
The divisions will be formed after all entries received to provide and even split from the participating field. Ladies will be awarded 8 bonus pins per game, this will be added to their entering average to determine the division they play in.
The tournament will be played over 6 games, changing lane after each game.
No ball surface changes can be made after practice for the duration of the event.
In the event of a tie – Highest last game will break the tie. Ties in high game prizes will split the prize money.
Prizes and Payouts
Prize money will be paid to the top 3 teams in each division determined by the highest scratch pinfall (+ ladies bonus pins) from the 6 games played.
High scratch game prizes (each division) will be paid to the highest scratch game (+ ladies bonus pins) in each of the 6 games.
Entry eligibility
This ranking tournament is open to all STB members or non members who pay the one off levy (£15) to enter.
STB ranking points will be awarded to MEN and WOMEN based on scratch pinfall over 6 games.
Entry Form (Adults)
Youth Entries please contact your club representatives

Senior Open
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX
Format TBC

Adult/Youth Trios
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom
FORMAT
Scratch and Handicap tournament running simultaneously.
STB Ranking averages will be used where these exist, (if no STB average over nine games, then the bowler’s highest league average must be declared).
The tournament will be played over 6 games in Trios, changing lanes after each game.
No Ball surface changes can be made after practice for the duration of the event.
In the event of a tie – Highest last game scratch/handicap dependant on section will break the tie.
TOURNAMENT PRIZES AND PAYOUTS
Prize money will be paid to the Top 2 teams in each division (Scratch & Handicap) determines by highest pinfall. In the scratch section, ladies will be awarded 8 bonus pins per game.
Teams CAN place in both scratch and handicap sections.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY
This ranking tournament is open to all STB members or non members who pay a one off levy (£15) to enter.
STB Ranking points will be awarded to MEN and WOMEN based on scratch pinfall over 6 games.
PRICE
£60 per bowler (£180 per team)
Entry Forms (Adults)
Youth entries please contact your club representatives.

European Grand Seniors Championships
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-08 | Plus Bowling Centre, Vienna, Austria, Plus Bowling Center, Beheimgasse, Vienna, Austria

Qatar Friendship Bowling Tournament
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-14 | Qatar, Qatar

Adult Nationals
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-15 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX
If possible, please spread your singles/doubles pairings over both squads

Format
Teams will be made up of 4 bowlers, the team will split to form 2 x doubles teams (and 4 singles). 3 games will be bowled in each discipline (Singles, Doubles, Teams), moving lanes after each game.
A / B Divisions – Using Adult STB Ranking Averages (If no STB average over nine games, highest league average must be declared) the divisions will be formed after all entries received to provide an even split from the participating field, in each event. Ladies will be awarded 8 pins per game, this will be added to averages before the division splits are made.
Ranking points will be awarded to Men and Women based on their individual all events scratch pinfall from the 9 games bowled
Surface Changes
Surface changes for the Nationals will only be permitted between each 3 game block (singles/doubles/teams).
Oil Patterns
The Oil Patterns for this event will be shared soon – there will be 2 patterns, one for Singles/Doubles and one for Teams(4s)
Tie-Breaker
In the event of a tie the highest last game will determine the winner in each discipline.
A tiebreak in the All Events will be determined by the individual’s highest last game in the team

Payouts
Cash Prizes will be paid to 1st/2nd place in each discipline (Singles, Doubles, Teams) in A and B division. All Events 1st place winners (only) in both A & B Division)will win a commemorative prize plus a Re-Entry at the 2026 Scottish Open (non-transferrable).
Masters Qualification
The top 10 Men and Top 6 Women taken from All Events (full field of those eligible to represent Scotland) will be invited to play in the Nationals Masters on 29/03/26 at MISC (detail to be shared with participants) = No entry cost

Entry Form

ISBT - Euro Bowling Senior Open
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-22 | Duerne, Antwep, Belgium

Youth Nationals
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX

Adult Doubles
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom
Format
Graded Doubles tournament which will be played scratch split into 2 divisions determined by entering average, STB ranking averages will be used where these exist, (if no STB average over nine games, then the bowler’s highest league average must be declared). The divisions will be formed after all entries received to provide an even split from the participating field. Ladies will be awarded 8 bonus pins per game, this will be added to their entering average to determine the division they play in.
The tournament will be played over 6 games, changing lanes after each game.
No ball surface changes can be made after practice for the duration of the event.
In the event of a tie – Highest last game will break the tie. Ties in high game prizes will split the prize money.
Tournament Prizes and Payouts
Prize money will be paid to the top 3 teams in each division determined by highest scratch pinfall (+ bonus pins for ladies) from the 6 games played.
High scratch game prizes (each division) will be paid to the highest scratch team game (+ladies pins) in each of the six games bowled.
Entry Eligibility
This ranking tournament is open to all STB members or non-members who pay a one off levy (£15) to enter. STB Ranking points will be awarded to Men and Women based on the scratch pinfall over 6 games.
Entry Fee: £55 per person (£110 per team)
Entry Form

Senior Trial 1
2026-03-08 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX
Entry form

Youth Doubles
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-22 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom

European Youth Championships
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-06 | Berlin, Germany

Masters
2026-03-29 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom

Senior Triple Crown
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Bromborough Bowl, Bromborough, United Kingdom

Senior Trial 2
2026-04-26 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX

SSTC 1
2026-05-03 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX

MISC Open
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom

Adult Trios
2026-05-17 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX
FORMAT
Scratch & Handicap Trios Tournament played simultaneously.
STB Ranking Averages will be used where these exist, (if no STB average over nine games, then the bowler’s highest league average must be declared).
The tournament will be played over 6 games in Trios, changing lanes after each game.
No ball surface changes can be made after practice for the duration of the event.
In the event of a tie – Highest last game scratch/handicap dependant on the section will break the tie.
In the scratch section, ladies will be awarded 8 bonus pins per game.
PAYOUTS
Prize money will be paid to the Top 2 teams in each division determined by highest pinfall.
Teams CAN place in both sections.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY
This ranking tournament is open to all STB members or non members who pay a one off levy (£15) to enter STB ranking points will be awarded to men and women based on scratch pinfall over 6 games.
ENTRY FEE
£60 per person (£180 per team)

ENTRY FORM

Youth Trios
2026-05-31 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX

Senior Trial 3
2026-06-07 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom

European Womens Championships
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-21 | Odense, Denmark, ODense, Denmark

Youth Open
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom

ESBC
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-28 | Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy

World Youth Championships
2026-06-27 - 2026-07-07 | Sarawak, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

Adult Open
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom
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SSTC 2
2026-07-19 | L.A. Bowl, Ayr, LA Bowl Ayr, Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX

Senior Trial 4
2026-08-09 | Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club, 25 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PE, United Kingdom

SSTC 3
2026-08-16 | Deer Park, Livingston, Golf Course Rd, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8AB, United Kingdom
