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 […]
The lights go down, a screen sparks into action projecting a glow into the room filled with bowlers. The Music of Oasis announces the winners of the 2025 awards. All happened at in Romford last […]
20-26 October in Vienna, Austria Athletes Hayley Russell and Mark Patrick Reports Team England has a strong history of success at the European Championship of Champions (ECC), accumulating numerous medals over the years. Verity Crawley […]
October 13th – October 23rd 2025 at the World famous National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada, USA Athletes Reports We all remember last time, 2023 and Team England achieved a total of 12 medals (four […]
Following the recent resignation of Michael Brown, the position of Northern Regional Officer on the BTBA National Council is now vacant. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Michael for his dedication […]
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