Membership tiers were introduced 14 August 2023. You can read more about them on the press release here (opens in a new window).
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We would like to remind our bowlers that if you have previously held a membership, you will need to login using your BTBA number as your username and click the forgot password link to be sent an email. If you do not receive an email it will mean that we do not have your email address registered to your account. If this is the case, please send an email to admin@btba.org.uk.
Membership Services
The BTBA provides official rules; recognises bowling achievements in sanctioned play; provides tournament competition; and provides services to sanctioned leagues. How does the BTBA provide each of these services?
Official Rules
As a BTBA member, you will compete under the official rules of tenpin bowling. Without joining a sanctioned league, there is no sure way to enforce BTBA rules of competition.
As a BTBA member if league rules are violated during the season, the BTBA provides the resources and personnel to enforce its playing rules.
BTBA playing rules are the official written document for sanctioned leagues and tournaments, providing you and all BTBA members with both equality and protection.
High Score Recognition
How many sports have you participated in where only the winners receive awards? Most sports award only their top athletes trophies, medals or other awards for outstanding performances. These awards are often out of reach for average athletes who compete for the enjoyment of participating. The BTBA however makes it possible for all members to receive awards for their bowling accomplishments.
While the BTBA awards programme may not be the single most important reason for paying BTBA annual fees, it may be the most tangible benefit offered to the membership. The BTBA recognises high scores because they are special and outstanding. Members participating in sanctioned play are eligible to apply for high games over 275 and high series’ over 700.
Tournament Competition
While league competition is the backbone of the BTBA, tournament competition has always been an important service to members seeking additional opportunities to compete against talented bowlers equal to themselves.
Sanctioned BTBA tournaments which include local and national tournaments, have continually been expanded and enlarged throughout the years. The BTBA National Championships and Inter County Championships provides an opportunity to develop friendships with bowlers across the country; travel each year to different host towns; and earn special recognition for tournament participation. In the ‘Nationals’ bowlers compete across average-based divisions, each with its own prize fund. This way regardless of skill level, you will compete against bowlers of equal talent for divisional championships.
BTBA Reward Scheme
Get access to an array of online and in-store discounts across some of the biggest retailers. With your purchase you will receive access to our online rewards portal from which you can start making instant savings!
For details on the Reward Scheme, please click the following link to see the ‘Whet the Appetite flyer‘ (.pdf) and for full details on the Scheme, including how to register, please click here (.pdf).
Hospital & Medical Care Association
The British Tenpin Bowling Association has agreed with HMCA to offer discounted rates for medical plans, dental plan, hospital cash plans, travel plan, income protection and vehicle breakdown products. Click the HMCA logo on the BTBA website homepage for more information (or click here).
For more details of BTBA benefits, please click here. (.pdf)
No matter what your skill level, BTBA provides tournament opportunities and fair competition for all its members.