October 13th – October 23rd 2025 at the World famous National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada, USA
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We all remember last time, 2023 and Team England achieved a total of 12 medals (four gold, two silver, and six bronze) at the 2023 IBF World Senior Championships held in Cali, Colombia. We were just one medal behind the USA and it’s a big ask to go to the USA and match them in their own back yard. We have the Athletes to do it with medalists Angie Brown, Diane Johnson, Ian Holland’s, Lol Ellis, Lynn Squibb back and a host of talented seniors joining them including a UK Tenpin Hall of Famer in Kim Oakley and European Silver medalist partner Gaye McCully among others. We have medals in us, it’s just which ones?
Singles
We finally got going in Reno on Friday with the Singles and first up our Men, Ian Hollands, Kevin Pilley, Alan Meades and Matt Trotter. Ian who claimed a Bronze in 2023 in Cali, Colombia raced out of the traps with a fourbagger and Matt also going well early on. Kevin Strong at the end for 208 as Alan rolled 201, Matt with 204 and Ian with a fantastic 268 opener. Game two and 203 for Ian, Kevin with 145, Matt on 165 and Alan improved with 238. Alan was pick of the players in game three with a 247 as the others hit various 170’s and into the fourth Alan with 207, Kevin with a 215, Ian with 203 and Matt with 204. Game five and Matt improved with 208 as Alan added 211, Kevin with 179 and Ian with 198. Ian ending with 195 and 1245 as Kevin hit 193 and 1111, Alan with a 183 and 1287 and Matt with a run of strikes at the end for 256 and 216.
Next up in the afternoon were our Grand Seniors and a replacement needed when Lol Ellis was taken ill the day before and the squad anxious to learn he was going to be ok. Ian Oakley on hand to be able to step in at such short notice. Angie Brown, Lynn Squibb, Diane Johnson, Sandra Simmonds, Gary Baker, Geoff Brown and Kim Johnson making up our Grand seniors squad with aims to win more medals like they did in Colombia two years ago.
Off we went and off went Ian Oakley with the front eight and what a way to enter, a split open in the ninth and a fine 255 to start with. Geoff with 180, Gary with 193 and Kim on 205. For the Ladies, Sandra with 167, Lynne on 165, Diane with 165 and Angie slow to start with 138.
As we continued, Gary Baker wasgoing well with 241, 225 and 200 and up into 2nd place. Ian adding 198,164 and 142 as Kim rolled 181,162 and 166 and Geoff with 166, 159 and up to 210. For the ladies Lynn with 186,169 and 165, Angie improved with 196 and 213 before dropping to 131. Diane with 162,160,141 and Sandra with 156, 194 and 159 with two games to go.
190 and 151 for Ian at the end and 1090 as Geoff rolled 208 and 205 for 1128, Kim with 194 and 191 for 1099 and Gary just missing out on a top four place with 205 and 159 for 1223.
Lynne finishing with 205 and 187 for 1077, Angie improved with 203 and 190 for 1071, Diane with 146, 145 and 919 and Sandra finishing strong with 201 and 209 for 1086.
Last up on day one of the singles were the Senior Women and Gaye Opening with 204,167 and 191 as Kim hit 164, 197 and 166. Marsha opening with134 but up to 190 then 166 and finally Sally getting better each game with 172,192 and 203 at the halfway point.
Sally was first to finish and further games of 164,178 and 181. Marsha with 182,138 and 177 for 987, Gaye ending with 218,154 and 163 for 1097 and Kim with 228,221 and 176 for 1167.
Doubles
Saturday was doubles day and first up our Grand Seniors. Gary and Kim going well with games of 456,384,406,326,397 and 412 for an overall of 2381. Ian and Geoff with 392,407,365,315,403 and 290 for 2178.
For the ladies, Angie and Diane with games of 319,321,401,371,350 and 385 for 2150. Lynn and Sandra 346,420,354 and 386 for 2281. Great news though as Kim and Gary advanced in third place the Lynna and Sandra advanced in the top position with Angie and Diane in fourth.
Next up in the afternoon were our Senior Women. Gaye and Kim steady all the way through with games of 345,336,330,350 then finding more with 414 and 397 for a total of 2182. Sally and Marsha 100 pins behind on 2080 after games of 329,328,351,398,341 and 333.
The Senior Men were last up to complete the doubles in the evening with Kevin and Matt going well and challenging in the top 10. Games of 409,416,407,422 and 411 giving them an outside chance going into the last game. Ian and Alan with games of 367,344,381,379 and 415 and not really getting going. The pair ending with 287 for a total of 2273. Kevin and Matt finishing with a 423 and overall of 2488.
Doubles Finals
England vs England and England vs Germany in the Doubles Semi finals and an emotional match for our ladies to play their team mates for a medal. Going through to the final were Diane Johnson (215)and Angie Brown (188) defeating Lynn Squibb (160) and Sandra Simmonds (178) and 403-338. Also through to the final were Kim Johnson (171) and Gary Baker (223) taking out the Germans easily with a 391-321 win.
England vs France and England vs Australia in the Doubles finals and our Ladies behind early on as the Australian pair were Striking but so was our Diane. Kim and Gary just ahead against the French after four frames.
As we closed in on the final frames, our ladies still behind but an open from Australia and a chance. Gold for England as Angie hit 179 and Diane 203 for 381 with Australia hitting 361 in reply.
In the Men, Gary hit a fourbagger and Kim supporting with a double in the closing frame and Gold was going to England. Kim with 192 and Gary with 226 and overall of 418 as Yvan Augustin rolled 185 and Serge Frouvell 178 for 363.
Team Day 1
The Women were first up in the Team event block 1 and games 1-3. Our Senior Woman one down after Kim Oakley had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle. The trio though fought bravely, hitting games of 502, 505 and 555 for 1562.
The Grand Seniors rolling games of 604 then stepping up with 749 and 683 to place fifth overnight.
Next up to end the day were the Men and a great start for our Grand Seniors with 821 followed by 762 and our Senior Men hit games of 762 and 754 with a game to go. The Senior men ending with a 760 for 2276 and top man was Matt with 626. The Grand senior men ending with 694 and overall of 2277 with BTBA chairman Geoff Brown top man with 629.
Team Day 2
So onto the second day of the Team event and games 4-6. First up our men. For the Seniors games of 769 then up to 816 as the Grand Seniors hit games of 734 and 725 and dropping to 5th with a game to go and 13 pins behind Puerto Rico in 4th.
Our Senior men up into 13th. As for All events, Gary was up into the Bronze position and both Geoff and Kim still inside the cut. Senior Matt in 13th but Alan, Ian and Kevin out of contention. No one told Kevin though as he fired a final game of 268 and the team hitting 869 and 4730 overall. Matt with a fantastic 1305 and into tomorrows Masters finals. As the the Grand seniors a final game of 767 and 4503 overall. Geoff the top man with 1206. Now a wait to see the final placings.
Last up for Monday were the Ladies and a 595 start for our Senior Trio and 647 for our Grand Seniors and still just outside the top four cutline behind Iceland by 100 pins. Game two and Gaye flying with six in a row for a 240 and 594 team game. The Grand seniors hitting 681 and dropping to sixth place with a game to go. Gaye, Marsha and Sally ending with 544 and Sally tops with 1160and making the top 24 masters. The Grands finishing with 683 and overall of 4047 and sadly outside the top four cut for the finals. Geoff, Kim, Gary, Lynn, Sandra and Angie all making the Masters.
Masters Day 1
Senior Men Step 1
Matt was first up in the Senior Men’s masters event and up against Norway’s Ingar Gabrielsen. A double and all closed frames in game one and lead going into the final frames. An open in the ninth but just a pin up now going into the tenth frame. A spare and strike for 197 and a tense moment if Norway hit a double the game was lost, thankfully a nine count and 1-0 up.
Game two and Matt opening with a double spare and strike as Ingar could only spare and strike spare strike and an early 6 pin lead. A split in the fifth and trouble with seven miss. A split in the fifth from Norway and right back in it and lead now 7 pins. Matt back after the open with a double as Ingar spared and stuck and the lead extending. An open in the eighth and Matt was not making it easy for himself but lucky for him as Norway opened as well and lead was 13 pins going into the ninth. Back with a strike but matched by Ingar. Off the sheet in the tenth for Matt and he would be advancing 207-174 and 2-0.
Senior Women Step 1
Sally Wilson next on the Reno lanes and match against Michaela Gobel-Janka from Germany. She was not messing about too and opened with front four as the German could only spare strike and two more spares. A 28 pin lead by the fifth frame after two more spares. Michaela was back with a double but Sally holding firm and also hitting a double. A split in the ninth and an open and worrying moments going into the tenth but still 16 pins up. 1-0 up as the German hit 200 and Sally with 220.
Game 2 and Michaela with splits but sparing them and Sally with an open in the fifth and behind by 27 pins. A split in the seventh and ending with 158 to the German’s 204 and this one was all level.
Grand senior Men Step 1
Grand Seniors next and the Men up first with Kim Johnson vs Jim Bakirtzdis Australia and Geoff Brown vs Alfonso Rodriguez (Mexico)
Kim with spares then an open in the 4th as the Australian was clean through four. Geoff with a strike split open strike and spare and slightly behind the Mexican also clean through four frames. Kim firing a fourbagger into the eighth frame after a second open and Geoff spares and a strike into the sixth frame. Kim hitting a turkey in the tenth for 215-188 and 1-0 up. Geoff with just that one open but no doubles and going down 167-198.
Game two and the Aussie was front three while Kim was strike spare strike. Geoff clean through six frames but down on the Mexican who doubled in the sixth frame. Kim Striking and needing to as so was the Aussie. Kim through with a 240 – 236 win and 2-0′ Geoff Fighting to the last ball but going down 215-194 and 0-2.
Grand Senior Ladies Step 1
Lynn Squibb was last up for Team England in the Grand Senior Ladies Masters as Angie Brown and Sandra Simmonds both had bys to final step 2. Lynn up against Brigitte Fievet from France. Lynn with a slight lead after four frames thanks to a split open from Brigitte in the second frame. An open in the sixth for Lynn and 10 pins behind. An open in the eighth frame and looking like going a game down but an open in the ninth from Brigitte and a chance just eight pins down. A spare for 152 and losing to 162.
Senior Step 2
Matt Trotter back for step two and up against a tough opponent in Timo Raatikainen from Finland. Not to be confused with British open winner Teemu. Timo opening with a spare and double to put Matt on the back foot with strike spare open and spare. Matt opening up now and firing a fourbagger but Timo back at him with a turkey and turning this one into a cracker. Five in a row for Matt and the Finn blinking with a nine spare. Matt could send this one now in the tenth with a strike. Nine and door opened for Timo who was one pin up. 223 for Matt and a strike spare for Timo and 226.
Game two and the Finn with a double to start with as Matt struck then opened. Timo front four but matt striking at last in the fourth and maybe time yet. Five in a row for Timo then two spares and Matt with a double then an open and this one looking over. Two more strikes for the Finn and Matt could be proud getting this far in the competition. Timo with 248 and Matt with 181 and 0-2.
Grand Senior Step 2
The Grand Seniors were next up on Tuesday for Final step 2 and four going for an advance. Sandra Simmonds vs Eiko Toriyabe (Japan), Angie Brown vs Catherine Roux Gigand (France), Gary Baker vs Terry Mustchin (New Zealand), Kim Johnson vs Antonio Santa (Puerto Rico).
Gary going well and hitting a turkey and a lead of the New Zealander early on, Kim a slight lead over the Puerto Rican. Sandra behind after two split opens and Angie looking comfortable over the first seven frames and a good lead. Gary hitting five in a row and looking to be one up, Kim still just ahead. Sandra not out of it yet and Angie going 1-0 and 190-169. Garry on fire with eight in a row and ending with 267-202 and 1-0 up. Sandra losing by just 9 pins 160-169 and Kim hitting a turkey near the end to go 1-0 up and 187-
Game 2 and Gary again flying with a strike two spares and a turkey and an early lead over Terry Mustchin. Angie with two splits being pegged back by Catherine Roux over six frames. Sandra Clean through three but slightly behind. Angie opening again and behind as Sandra also opening and behind. Kim a few frames behind due to a delay opening with a strike but followed by a split. Angie cannot catch any breaks at this point and splits again and looking to be 1-1. Sandra making no inroads with another open. Gary into the eighth and 26 pins up.
As we closed in on the final frames a flurry of strikes from New Zealand but Gary safe with 217 to 208 and 2-0 win. Angie finally catching a double at the end for 147-177 and 1-1. Sandra back with a strike but then another split and going out 150-178 and 0-2. Kim still catching up and rolling a fourbagger and spare and a good lead over Antonio Santa. Kim winning 2-0 217-175.
Finally Angie ahead in the third game but a split in the seventh a cause for concern but winning comfortably with 175-137 and 2-1.
Masters Day 2
Grand Senior Quarter Finals
No easy matches now but all three of our athletes winning the first game. Angie in a close one 175-160, Gary winning 204-179 and Kim flying with 245-158. Game two and Angie behind after six frame thanks to a split open. Kim was steaming with front six and Gary struggling with splits and behind.
An open from the Aussie in the ninth and 169-173 loss or Angie and all level in the match . Kim through 2-0 smashing in 268-196 and going home with a medal but Gary all level after loosing 173-192.
Game three and looking good for Angie as the Australian hit four split opens in a row as Angie stayed clean through six frames. All level after three frames in the England vs Venezuela match. Another split for Robyn Flynn and Angie could walk this one home. An open for Arturo and Gary hitting clean through four. Angie through 2-1 and 184-128 and going home with another medal. A nightmare split in the sixth for Gary with Arturo hitting a double and our man in trouble. Digging deep, Gary back with a strike but Arturo now on a fourbagger and this one looking over. Despite a turkey in the tenth for Gary Arturo hit 226 to Gary’s 195 and a 1-2 loss.
Two in the semi finals but sadly lose one.
Grand Senior Semi Finals
Angie Brown vs Pepita Jacques (France) and Kim Johnson vs David Farquharson (Australia) in the semi finals, would it be bronze or more. Angie starting well with a strike spare turkey and in front. Kim behind to an Aussie Turkey and spare. Angie with a 34 pin lead in the sixth but Kim down by 44 but hitting a double as the Aussie opened. Kim adding another for a turkey and well back in the match. Angie going well and could smell a final place already and a good lead over Pepita. Angie 1-0 up 227-158. Kim smashing a five bagger to take the first game 215-207.
Game two and Kim off to a good start with a double but then a split open but the Aussie opened also an Kim leading. Kim just a pin down over four. A split open in the sixth for Angie and work to do to end this in two. Kim with the same thoughts as he fired in a turkey to open up a lead over the Australian. Angie back on strike and open from France and a chance but another split frustrating things. Ten pins up over eight frames for Angie and Kim 30 pins up after seven frames. Angie in for the kill with a Strike in the ninth but matched by Pepita. Angie at the end with 159 after an open in the tenth and Pepita with 170 to level the match. Kim through in a 2-0 win with second game of 219-189.
Game 3 starting well for Angie with strike spare strike spare but an open in the fourth as Pepita spared then opened then split in the sixth. Angie with a 20 plus pin lead. Time to strike and Peptita did so as Angie could only spare. Cheers as Angie struck in the eighth and the French woman spared. A double here in the ninth would just about end it but we would have to wait with an eight spare as Pepita struck. This could still go either way in the tenth if France could double. Seven split for Pepita and Angie was into the final 179-159 and 2-1.
Grand Senior Final
Men
Wow, two in the final and one in each of the Men’s and Ladies. Angie Brown vs Maria Ruiz (Mexico) and Kim Johnson vs Arturo Hernandez (Venezuela).
First up the Men and Kim opening with a double then a split as Arturo spared twice then opened. A spare next as Arturo washed out and opened. Kim wanting a gold here but maybe also wanting to avenge his friend Gary who Arturo took out in the Quarterfinals. A baby split in the fifth for Kim and open frame, the Venezuelan sparing a nine. Open in the sixth for Kim as Venezuela spared. Pretty much all level this one still be it low scoring. Arturo striking in the seventh as Kim spared. The Venezuelan then hitting a double and Kim still unable to find a strike and nine spare. Arturo with a Turkey. A few calming words and advice from Verity Crawley and Kim with nine spare again.
We can speculate on that advice, maybe it was let this one go and find your shot for the next game. Arturo with four in a row and Kim was 1-0 down.
Game two and both striking to start us off and Arturo then hitting a double. The Venezuelan was flying now and had a crowd also cheering him. Kim was back though striking and double up. An open in the third for Kim and spare from Arturo. A split and Open for the Venezuelan in the fourth frame as Kim spared and a slight lead now. Strikes still not coming for Kim in and another split from Arturo gave our man a big opening. Although not striking, neither was Arturo and kinda looked lost at this point. Kim just needing to stay clean and maybe catch a strike or two. Say no more, two came back to back and looking odds on now to level the match. A six split for Arturo and this gave was over. 1-1′ Kim suddenly free and hitting a fourbagger then five and ending with 234-138.
Game three and Kim striking and bowing to the crowd, Venezuela striking and all level after two frames and still level after four. Arturo then shooting a double as Kim spared and behind after five frames. Turkey for Venezuela and now was the time for Kim’s striking shoes and did so in the sixth. Four in a row for Venezuela and Kim hitting nine spare and looking a little like Silver this time round. Arturo’s run of strikes ending with nine spare and kim drilling the pocket only to see a stone seven pin. Thirty pins down going into the ninth. Off the sheet for Gold we want to write here and Arturo hitting a six count after a spare, this was still doable. Nine again and again the seven pin and Silver it was. the game ending 193-222 and 1-2. Still every cloud quite literally in this case has a Silver lining.
Ladies
Angie vs Maria Ruiz from Mexico and a good start all closed for Angie on 96 in the fifth. The Mexican with an open in the fourth frame. A split in the sevth for Angie and the match was all level. Angie striking in the eighth as Maria could only spare. Angie 3 pins up in the eighth but the Mexican on strike. A six in the tenth for Maria and Angie just needing nine spare but disaster and a split open but no fear the Mexican opened and Angie spared for 191-169 and 1-0 up.
The second game started with a Turkey from Mexico and on a 278 pace over five frame, Angie spare strike and three spares in reply. Mexico with a 20 pin lead going into the ninth and Angie sparing and Maria ending with 209 to Angie’s 188 and the match was one each.
Final game and twelve shots from Gold or Silver. Angie with a double and Maria and spare then an open frame. Nine spare from Angie in the third and the Mexican seven spare. A bad news split in the fifth for Angie and open then a spare and still just ahead over six frames. Neither were finding the strikes and Angie with a 16 pin lead into the eighth. Maria then find a strike in the eighth and Angie matching her. The Mexican failing to double and Angie also leaving a spare but still same pins ahead going into the tenth frame. Stay clean for Gold. She did and 187-170 2-1 and Gold medal
Results
Results will be posted here during the event
Singles