at: Guildford Spectrum
Parkway, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1UP
[this page was last updated 1 January 2023]
Singles, Doubles, and Fours
Weekends of 18th-19th and 25th-26th March 2023
Event open to seniors aged 49 and over during 2023 (Bowlers aged 49 in 2023 are permitted to bowl this year, as the BTBA Senior National Championships form part of the 2024 Senior Team England qualification process)
SANCTION NUMBER: 23/00197
The lane pattern for this event will be advised shortly before the tournament
Entry MUST be via the online link from the BTBA website.
Link to entry form: Click here..
Events
Male and Female Team/Doubles combinations will be entered into the Open Division
| Open | Women | Division criteria | |
| Singles and All Events | |||
| Division A | 185 and over | 170 and over | Individual
Averages |
| Division B | 184 & under | 169 & under | |
| Division C (Super Seniors) | Over 65 yrs of age at 31/12/2023 | Over 65 yrs of age at 31/12/2023 | Individual Age |
| Doubles | |||
| Division A | 370 and over | 340 and over | Maximum Composite
Team Average |
| Division B | 369 & under | 339 & under | |
| Division C (Super Seniors) | Over 65 yrs of age at 31/12/2023 | Over 65 yrs of age at 31/12/2023 | Age of both bowlers |
| 4 Person Team | |||
| Division A | 740 and over | 680 and over | Maximum Composite
Team Average |
| Division B | 739 & under | 679 & under | |
| Division C (Super Seniors) | Over 65 yrs of age at 31/12/2023 | Over 65 yrs of age at 31/12/2023 | Age of all bowlers |
To participate in the BTBA Senior National Championships all participants must be BTBA or affiliated association members at the time of bowling in the tournament.
The tournament is open to all BTBA members who are aged 49 and over during 2023 (Bowlers aged 49 in 2023 are permitted to bowl, as this year, the BTBA Senior National Championships form part of the 2024 Senior Team England qualification process.)
Super Seniors
Eligible bowlers (those aged 65 or over as at 31/12/2023) can choose, on entry, whether to enter as a traditional ‘senior’ in Division A/B or as a ‘super senior’ in Division C — a separate Super Seniors Division (non-average based) — paying the exact same entry fee.
Entering both Senior and Super Senior divisions
Super Seniors can also elect to play in both a Senior Division and the Super Senior Division by paying the additional prize fund for the other division (i.e., £7 singles, doubles, 4-person team and £7 for All-events) and using the same scores.
Doubles and teams of four consisting of mixed age groups can only be entered into the Senior Divisions A or B. All bowlers must meet the Super Senior eligibility age in order to play the Super Senior Division.
Squad Times
All players must register at least 30 minutes before the start of their squad.
| Saturday 18th March | Sunday 19th March |
| Squad D001 Doubles and Singles 09:00 | Squad D003 Doubles and Singles 09:00 |
| Squad T001 4 Person Team 12:30 | Squad T002 4 Person Team 12:30 |
| Squad D002 Doubles and Singles 16.30 | Squad D004 Doubles and Singles 16.30 |
| Saturday 25th March | Sunday 26th March |
| Squad D007 Doubles and Singles 09:00 | Squad D009 Doubles and Singles 09:00 |
| Squad T004 4 Person Team 12:30 | Squad T005 4 Person Team 12:30 |
| Squad D008 Doubles and Singles 16.30 | Squad D0010 Doubles and Singles 16.30 |
Lane Maintenance will be after each squad
Entry Fees per Person
There will be an entry fee of £27.00 per person per event. £7.00 of which will be prize fund.
Optional all-events of £7.00 per person per entry.
Prize fee will be returned 100% in prizes.
BTBA Tournament Sanction Fee £2.00
Total fee for an individual in all events will be £88.00 per person.
Any Super Senior who wants to enter two Divisions (a Senior division and Super Seniors division), can do so by paying a further £7 prize fund per event.
How to Enter
Entry MUST be via the online link from the BTBA website: Click here..
Download .pdf copy entry form to complete for your records (optional) here…
CLOSING DATE will be midnight 28th February 2023. Vacant squad places after the closing date may be filled by the Tournament Manager.
Confirmation of receipt of entry will be emailed to Team Captains immediately after entry.
Confirmation of entry and squads will be to Team Captains 2 days after the closing date.
Payment must be made via bank transfer to:
Barclays Bank Ilford
Sort Code: 20 44 22
Account Name: British Tenpin Bowling Association
Account No: 20 20 33 43
Reference: Your Surname SEN NATS 2023
You must email admin@btba.org.uk when transfer has been made please.
Bank transfers must be referenced with the Team Captain’s name. Once an entry has been paid and accepted no refunds can be made. An entry may be sold to an eligible replacement on the authority of the Tournament Manager.
Tournament Managers
Will be Dave Steiner who may be contactable on 07799411598 and Ian Oakley 07753612510
General Playing Rules
Only such teams and individuals who are members of the BTBA prior to the time that they bowl in the tournament are eligible to participate in the Annual BTBA Tournament.
The General Playing Rules and Tournament Rules of the BTBA, together with the following Special Rules, will govern this tournament.
Penalty for Rule Violations
Any person who bowls under an assumed name, bowls under the name of an entrant scheduled in the tournament who fails to attend, or who is under suspension, or any team which employs a person herein described, both the person individually and the team collectively shall forfeit their entry and any or all rights to claim or hold any trophy or prize awarded in such tournament. Such person or persons involved are subject to suspension.
Averages
A bowler who has bowled 21 games or more in more than one league must report his or her highest average.
Both Free Fall and String averages will be accepted without differentiation
- Current season’s average for 21 games or more at time of entry being the highest in any league which you bowl be it sanctioned by the BTBA or not, or composite tournament average of 12 games or more, whichever is the higher, but cannot be more than 5 pins lower than previous seasons average.
- If you have no current season’s average, last season’s average for 21 games or more will be acceptable but may not be more than five (5) pins lower than your highest current or previous average for any number of games. Nor may it be more than five (5) pins lower than your tournament average.
- All entrants unable to meet the above requirements will be accepted in the highest division.
The tournament manager, may accept, reject or rerate any entrant, if, in his opinion, the highest average submitted does not conform to past performance of the team or individual, subject to appeal to the BTBA.
- Re-Rate rule: Players in Division B should be aware that if at the end of the tournament their average for the nine games is 15 pins or more above their entering average the players entering average will be rerated to 2/3 of the difference between entering average and the average bowled during the tournament.
The team captain is responsible for the accuracy of all averages of the individual team members, and they in turn are responsible to him. Should the Tournament Manager find it at any time that the averages have been falsified or do not conform to past performance the team shall forfeit all claims for prize money as well as their entry fee and will be subject to disqualification and suspension from the BTBA.
Bowlers Equipment and Dress
Bowlers must wear shoes which will not damage or disfigure the approaches. The use of any foreign substance on bowling shoes or approaches is strictly prohibited. Bowling ball surfaces cannot be changed during competitive play. Cleaners approved for use in competitive play may be used.
Participants must be dressed neatly and wear clothing acceptable for public appearances. No participant will be permitted to play in jeans. The Tournament Manager shall be the judge in this matter.
Please note it is the responsibility of the participant to check that his/her bowling ball conforms to specification, spot checks may be made during this event.
Special Requirements
Smoking (including electronic cigarettes), eating and the consumption of alcoholic beverages is forbidden during play or lane change time, non-alcoholic drinks may be consumed outside the players area.
General Information
Competitors can expect to experience some noise during the Competition from other players, especially during the Team Event. Competitors are prohibited from the use of air horns or any other type of mechanical noise making equipment.
Link to the entry form: Click here.