Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa

The Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa (TBASA) is the recognised official governing body of the sport of ten-pin bowling in South Africa. It is the sanctioning body recognised by World Bowling,[1] the sport's world governing body to organise competitions in South Africa, and is responsible for the growth and development of the sport. It is also affiliated to European Tenpin Bowling Federation, Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Federation,[2][3] as well as SASCOC.[4][5] TBASA is responsible for the award of official coaching qualifications for the sport in South Africa.

Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa
SportTen-pin bowling
JurisdictionSouth Africa
AbbreviationTBASA
AffiliationWorld Bowling
PresidentKiley Cassel
Official website
www.tenpinbowling.co.za

TBASA organises competitions at all levels of development and was behind the founding of the continental governing body World Bowling Africa in 2016, in an attempt to establish and develop the African zone of tenpin bowling in conjunction with World Bowling.[6][7] The South African tenpin bowling men's and women's national team won the inaugural African Nations Tournament in 2017.[8][9] TBASA holds national competitions for singles, teams and seniors (over 50) including the TBASA Cup.[10][11][12]

See also

References

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  2. "Johannesburg to host Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championship". insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  3. "Northcliff Bowl strikes out". insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
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  5. "Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa". SASCOC. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  6. "SA team wins in tenpin bowling test match". northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  7. "FEDERATIONS". World Bowling. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  8. "Tenpin bowling tournament in Northcliff brings Africa together". northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  9. "South Africa Hosted Africa's First Ever Continental Bowling Tournament". konbini.com. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  10. "Jivis shows class with perfect tenpin game". southcoastsun.co.za. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  11. "Toti hosts SA singles tenpin champs". southcoastsun.co.za. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  12. "Tenpin masters men triumph for KZN". southcoastsun.co.za. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
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