Announcing our athletes for the European Womens ChampionshipsYola StephensonJessica SillisSophie ThompsonNatasja AilesHayley RussellVicki HarmanThe European Womens Bowling Championships 2026 will be held in the beautiful city of Odense, Denmark from 10th June until 21th of […]
The Executive Council of the British Tenpin Bowling Association (BTBA) has reviewed the recent equipment updates issued by the European Bowling Federation (EBF) and the International Bowling Federation (IBF). At this time, the BTBA will […]
This month we are celebrating National Reading Month, but also 2026 has been marked as the National Year of Reading! If you love to read, whether in text or audio form scroll down for some […]
Who are our National Council members and what do their roles involve? Our series will cover each of our heads of departments and their involvement in our sport from the time they first bowled to […]
From humble beginnings at YBC in Hemel Hempstead to representing Team GB on the world stage, Ray Lay has carved out an incredible career in tenpin bowling. His story is one of passion, perseverance, and […]
The British Tenpin Bowling Association (BTBA) 1971 Inter County Championships were commemorated with a philatelic first day cover, specifically marking the tournament held in Coventry. This was a significant year for the BTBA, which also […]
30 January – 8 February in Vienna, Austria The Austrian Bowling Federation (ÖSKB) and the Viennese Bowling Federation (LVWB) welcome the European Grand Senior Championships 2026 to Vienna in 2026 at Plus Bowling Centre, a […]
Karen Mills was born with cystic fibrosis and faced incredible challenges throughout her life. After a double lung transplant gave her a new lease of life, Karen discovered tenpin bowling—a sport that not only brought […]
We’re proud to be home to bowlers from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, including athletes who compete while navigating additional challenges. Over the coming months, we’ll be celebrating some of our incredible members whose […]
BTBA Press Release November 12 2025 We are delighted to welcome Ian Kennedy to the team. He has established a strong network of contacts across the northern region and consistently demonstrated outstanding organisational skills through […]
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