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Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Aussies Finish the Asian Seniors Championship on a High Note!
What a way to finish! 🇦🇺
In a fairytale ending to Australia’s campaign at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship, Western Australian Samantha Matthews has claimed gold in the Women’s Senior Masters event in Singapore! 🎉
After sitting in third place following a strong first block yesterday, Samantha stormed through the final 8 games, winning crucial matches and collecting bonus pins to claim the top spot on the leaderboard. With a blistering start—bowling 256 and 257—Samantha built momentum, and with a quick loss in the third game, returned in the fourth game for a five-game winning streak with scores of 243, 216, 230, 185, and 206. A performance that truly deserves the gold and securing the title as Women’s Masters Champion with a total of 3,506 pins! 🏅
Tenpin Bowling Australia congratulates Samantha on this incredible result in what continues to be an amazing year for the West Australian on the lanes.
TBA Hall of Famer Sue Cassell also had an outstanding campaign, finishing in 4th place with a total of 3,369 pins, just missing out on a podium spot. Sue won 7 out of 8 games on the day—an incredible effort!
Final Standings (Women’s Senior Masters – Aussies):
- Samantha Matthews – 1st 🏅 – 3,506 pins
- Sue Cassell – 4th – 3,369 pins
- Karen Newman – 11th – 3,046 pins
- Christine Clark – 16th – 1,440 pins
In the Men’s Grand Senior division, David Farquharson finished in 9th place with a total of 3,388 pins, and Jim Bakirtzidis finished in 12th place with 3,259 pins.
This marks the conclusion of the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championships for Australia. A huge congratulations to all our bowlers who represented the country on the international stage—you’ve made us all proud! 🎳🇦🇺
Now it’s time for the bowlers to relax and enjoy the Victory Banquet, where final awards and placings will be presented. We will wrap up with a final update tomorrow—have fun Aussies!
Heather Robertson Claims Silver in Women’s Grand Senior Masters!
Queenslander Heather Robertson has added a silver medal to her collection at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship, finishing strong in the Women’s Grand Senior Masters event today. 🎉
Heading into the final block as the leader, Heather faced a tough start but managed to secure wins in two matches before a late surge from Japan’s Honami Yanagawa pushed her to second place. Heather finished with a total score of 3,363 pins, including 90 bonus pins, and an impressive average of 204.57 over 16 games—a truly fantastic result. Congratulations, Heather! 🥈
This marks Heather’s second medal of the championships, having also secured bronze in the Women’s Grand Senior Team of Four event alongside Julie Harrison, Robyn Flynn, and Maxine Forrest.
Women’s Grand Senior Masters Final Standings (Aussies):
- Heather Robertson – 2nd 🥈 – 3,363
- Robyn Flynn – 7th – 3,212
- Maxine Forrest – 11th – 2,981
- Julie Harrison – 14th – 2,820
In the Men’s Senior Masters, Australia’s top performers were:
- Dan Borey – 7th – 3,537 with five match wins on Tuesday
- Jason Newman – 12th – 3,395
- Amin Dreik – 14th – 3,319
- Barry Dodds – 15th – 3,304
Congratulations to all our Aussie bowlers for their incredible performances in the Masters event so far, and a special shoutout to Heather for her amazing silver medal! 🇦🇺
The final session of the Masters event is about to begin, with the Women’s Seniors and Men’s Grand Seniors set to hit the lanes at 3:30pm AEST. The Medal Presentation will take place at 7:00pm AEST.
Let’s go Aussies! Finish strong! 🎳💪
Final Day of Play: Aussies Aim for More Medals as Masters Event Concludes!
We’ve reached the final day of the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in Singapore, and it all comes down to the second and final block of the Masters event. Fourteen Australian bowlers have qualified for the Masters across four divisions, and they’re all vying for a spot on the podium as the competition wraps up today.
Heather Robertson Leads the Charge:
In the Women’s Grand Seniors Masters, Heather Robertson delivered a stellar performance in yesterday’s first block of 8 games. Heather finished at the top of the standings, winning 7 of 8 matches (70 bonus) averaging an incredible 220.38 and totalling 1,833 pins. With a 105-pin lead, she is in prime position to bring home another medal in today’s final block. 💪
Robyn Flynn also performed well in the same division, sitting in 5th place with a total of 1,647 pins. Julie Harrison is in 12th place with 1,478 pins, and Maxine Forrest rounds out the Australian contingent in 13th with 1,453 pins.
Women’s Seniors Masters:
In the Women’s Seniors division, Samantha Matthews is the top-performing Aussie, sitting in 3rd place at the halfway mark with 1,670 pins, averaging 202.50. Sue Cassell is right behind her in 4th place with 1,666 pins, setting up an exciting race for the medals.
Karen Newman is in 12th place with 1,485 pins, and Christine Clark is in 16th with 1,422 pins.
Men’s Grand Seniors Masters:
In the Men’s Grand Seniors division, David Farquharson from Bendigo is sitting in a strong 5th place with a total of 1,777 pins, averaging 215.88, including a standout 267 game in yesterday’s block. Jim Bakirtzidis is also performing well, sitting in 11th place with 1,676 pins.
Men’s Seniors Masters:
Finally, In the Men’s Seniors division, four Aussies have qualified, with all sitting closely packed in the standings.
- Jason Newman leads the charge for the Aussies, sitting in 11th place with 1,707 pins. After a slow start, Jason ramped up with a fantastic 279 game to close out yesterday’s block.
- Dan Borey follows closely in 12th place with a total of 1,686 pins.
- Amin Dreik is right behind him in 13th place, scoring 1,666 pins.
- Barry Dodds sits in 15th place with 1,625 pins.
The Aussies are still well within striking distance for a strong finish in the final block today.
In Case You Missed It – The Aussies received more silverware yesterday stepping up on the podiums three times to receive medals for performances in the Women Senior and Women Grand Senior Team of Four event and Women Grand Senior All-Events. Congratulations once again to all the medal winners!!
What’s Next:
Today, the final 8 games in each division will determine the Masters champions, with several Aussies in contention for medals. After the competition, the medal presentation for the Masters will take place at 7:00pm AEST, bringing the championships to an exciting close.
Today’s Agenda (AEST):
- 11:00am – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Block 2
- 3:30pm – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Block 2
- 7:00pm – Medal Presentation for Masters (all divisions)
Let’s go Aussies! Stay tuned for updates and keep up with the latest scores and streams via the quick links on the hub.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 🇦🇺🎳
A special thanks to the Singapore Bowling Federation for hosting a fantastic event and capturing such amazing moments during the competition.
Monday, 21 October 2024
Day 7: Heather Robertson Leads Women’s Grand Senior Masters as Aussies Push for More Medals!
Day 7 of the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship wrapped up tonight with the commencement of the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors Masters campaigns.
Women’s Grand Seniors:
Heather Robertson is on fire! The 66-year-old stormed through the first block of the Women’s Grand Senior Masters event, finishing the day as the leader after 8 games. Heather’s campaign started with an impressive 245 game and continued with a six-game streak of 200+ scores. Winning 7 of 8 for the day providing a 70-pin boost, her total of 1,833 pins at the halfway mark gives her an incredible 220.38 average and a 105-pin lead over her nearest competitor. 💥
Robyn Flynn is also performing strongly, sitting in 5th place with a total of 1,647 pins, well-positioned for tomorrow’s final block. Julie Harrison sits in 12th place with 1,478 pins, and Maxine Forrest is right behind in 13th with 1,453 pins.
It’s been an outstanding start for the women, who are poised to attack with confidence on the final day! 💪
Men’s Seniors:
Four Aussie men qualified for the Men’s Seniors Masters, and all are tightly packed in the standings after the first 8 games.
- Jason Newman from Victoria is the top Aussie, sitting in 11th place with a total of 1,707 pins. After a slow start, Jason finished the session on a high with a fantastic 279 game to cap off his day.
- Dan Borey follows closely in 12th place, totaling 1,686 pins.
- Amin Dreik is just behind in 13th place, with 1,666 pins.
- Barry Dodds rounds out the Aussie contingent in 15th place with 1,625 pins.
The team is well within reach for strong finishes in tomorrow’s final 8 games.
What’s Next:
Tomorrow is the final day of the championships, with several Aussies in contention for more medals in the second block of the Masters.
Tomorrow’s Agenda (AEST):
- 11:00am – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Block 2
- 3:30pm – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Block 2
- 7:00pm – Medal Presentation for Masters (all divisions)
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s updates and keep up with the latest results and streams via the hub links!
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Medals Awarded to Aussies!
The echoes of “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!” rang out across Singapore Bowling @ Rifle Range as Australia added another three medals to their tally during the Team of Four and All-Events medal ceremony today. 🎉
Women’s Senior Team of Four:
The Women’s Senior Team—featuring Lee Booth, Samantha Matthews, Christine Clark, and TBA Hall of Famer Sue Cassell—stepped onto the second podium, proudly accepting their silver medals for the Team of Four event. 🥈
Women’s Grand Senior Team of Four:
The Women’s Grand Senior Team of Heather Robertson, Robyn Flynn, Maxine Forrest, and Julie Harrison celebrated their fantastic performance, accepting bronze medals in the Team of Four event. 🥉
All-Events – Julie Harrison:
For the fourth time at the championships, the unstoppable Julie Harrison stepped up to the podium—this time, accepting a silver medal in the Women’s Grand Senior All-Events! 🥈 Julie’s medal haul is now an incredible four medals at this championship!
A Huge Congratulations to all of these incredible women for their outstanding achievements! 🙌🇦🇺
More medal pictures will be shared tomorrow on social media, courtesy of the Singapore Bowling Federation, but we couldn’t wait to show you a sneak peek from our very own Jamie Carroll, our amazing TBA roving reporter. Thank you, Jamie, for keeping us all informed and connected back home throughout the championships!
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 🇦🇺🎳
Master’s Underway with Strong Performances by the Aussies!
Day 7 of the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in Singapore is off to a fantastic start as the first session of the Masters concludes, with several Aussies performing strongly.
This morning’s session featured the Women’s Seniors and Men’s Grand Seniors completing their first block of 8 games in the Masters event. The second block will take place tomorrow.
Women’s Seniors:
Four Australian women began their Masters campaign today, and two are sitting in excellent positions at the halfway mark:
- Samantha Matthews continues her brilliant form, finishing in 3rd place with a total of 1,670 pins, averaging 202.50.
- Right behind her, just 4 pins shy, is Sue Cassell, who finished 4th with a total of 1,666 pins, averaging 200.75.
- Karen Newman currently sits in 12th place with a total of 1,485 pins.
- Christine Clark rounds out the Aussie contingent in 16th place with 1,422 pins.
Men’s Grand Seniors:
Two Australian men are representing the country in the Men’s Grand Seniors division:
- David Farquharson from Bendigo is leading the charge, sitting in 5th place at the halfway point. David bowled a total of 1,777 pins, averaging an impressive 215.88, with a standout performance of 267 in game 7 when he had the front 8!
- Jim Bakirtzidis also bowled well and is currently in 11th place, with a total of 1,676 pins, averaging 203.25 over his 8 games.
Next Up:
This afternoon’s session will feature the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors as they take to the lanes for their first block of 8 games.
We wish all our bowlers the best of luck and high scores as they continue their Masters campaigns! 🎳💪
The medal presentation for the Team of Four and All-Events is currently underway. We will share photos on the hub once we receive them.
Go Aussies! 🇦🇺
Aussies Notch Up Medal Number 7 at the Asian Seniors Bowling Championship!
Australia continues its fantastic run at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship, adding another bronze and silver medal to the tally 🎉
Firstly, in the Women Grand Senior Team of Four event – Team 12, featuring Robyn Flynn, Maxine Forrest, Heather Robertson, and Julie Harrison, finished with a total score of 4,364 over six games, securing the bronze medal. Julie Harrison once again led the team, averaging 195.67, and has now won a medal in each event at the championships. Julie’s remarkable campaign includes gold in singles, bronze in doubles (with Robyn Flynn), bronze in teams, and silver in the Women’s Grand Senior All-Events!
Congratulations to all the women for this incredible achievement, with Robyn Flynn also collecting her second bronze medal of the tournament.
Two other Aussie teams in the Women’s Grand Seniors division finished 9th and 15th:
Women’s Grand Senior Team of Four – Aussie Final Placings:
- Team 12 – Robyn Flynn, Maxine Forrest, Heather Robertson, and Julie Harrison – 4,364 – 3rd 🥉
- Team 9 – Tracey Farquharson, Kaye Talbot, Brenda Kirkwood, and Jill Morris – 3,918 – 9th
- Team 4 – Jeanie Kieseker, Fely Shih, Susan Baly, Jeanette Davis – 3,550 – 15th
With the conclusion of the Team of Four event, the Women’s Grand Senior All-Events standings have also been finalized:
Women’s Grand Senior All-Events – Aussie Final Standings:
- Julie Harrison – 3,593 – 2nd
- Robyn Flynn – 3,348 – 9th
- Heather Robertson – 3,157 – 23rd
- Maxine Forrest – 3,068 – 25th
- Kaye Talbot – 2,928 – 39th
- Jeanette Davis – 2,900 – 44th
- Jill Morris – 2,888 – 46th
- Tracey Farquharson – 2,833 – 50th
- Brenda Kirkwood – 2,745 – 58th
- Jeanie Kieseker – 2,697 – 60th
- Susan Baly – 2,583 – 62nd
- Fely Shih – 2,459 – 63rd
A huge congratulations to Julie Harrison on securing her fourth medal at the championships and a spot in the upcoming Masters event.
Masters Event Qualifiers:
With the teams event now concluded in all divisions, here’s a look at the Aussies who have qualified for the Masters event based on the top 16 standings (with the maximum of four representatives per country rule):
Men’s Seniors:
- Dan Borey – 6th
- Jason Newman – 10th
- Amin Dreik – 11th
- Barry Dodds – 13th
Women’s Seniors:
- Samantha Matthews – 9th
- Karen Newman – 11th
- Sue Cassell – 13th
- Christine Clark – 14th
Men’s Grand Seniors:
- David Farquharson – 10th
- Jim Bakirtzidis – 23rd (moves up due to maximum rule)
Women’s Grand Seniors:
- Julie Harrison – 2nd
- Robyn Flynn – 9th
- Heather Robertson – 23rd (moves up due to maximum rule)
- Maxine Forrest – 25th (moves up due to maximum rule)
As of late last night, Australia stands in third place in the Women’s Combined standings, 5th in the Men’s Combined, and 4th overall at the championships. With one event left—the Masters event—Australia is in a great position to add to the medal tally.
Current Medal Count:
Women’s Combined:
- Gold: Women’s Grand Senior Singles – Julie Harrison
- Silver: Women’s Senior Team of Four (Clark, Booth, Cassell, Matthews), Women’s Grand Senior All-Events – Julie Harrison
- Bronze: Women’s Grand Senior Doubles (Harrison/Flynn), Women’s Senior Doubles (Matthews/Booth), Women’s Grand Senior Team of Four (Harrison/Flynn/Forrest/Robertson)
Men’s Combined:
- Bronze: Men’s Senior Doubles – Jamie Carroll & Jason Newman
Overall Combined: Australia currently has 7 medals—1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze.
Masters Event Kicks Off Today:
With 18 games of qualifying now complete, the Masters event begins today. The top 16 bowlers in each division will compete in a round-robin format over two days, playing 16 games in total.
Today’s Agenda (AEST):
- 11:00am – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Masters Squad A (Block 1)
- 2:30pm-3:30pm – Medal Presentation for All-Events & Team Event
- 3:30pm – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Masters Squad B (Block 1)
Best of luck and high scoring to all our bowlers! 🎳💪Stay updated with the latest results and streams using the quick links at the top of this hub.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 🇦🇺
Sunday, 20 October 2024
Australia Wins Silver in Women’s Seniors Team of Four Event!
Australia has claimed yet another medal at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in Singapore, winning silver in the Women’s Seniors Team of Four event!
Featuring a star-studded lineup, Team 8—comprising Lee Booth, Christine Clark, Samantha Matthews, and TBA Hall of Famer Sue Cassell—finished their second block of games in style, securing silver with a total score of 4,624. After five games, the Aussie team trailed Korea by just 18 pins, making it a close contest for gold.
An even team performance, with all bowlers averaging around 190, helped Team 8 secure the silver medal, finishing just 48 pins behind Korea and 111 pins ahead of third-placed Japan. This marks the second medal for both Samantha Matthews and Lee Booth, who also claimed bronze in the Doubles event.
Tenpin Bowling Australia congratulates these incredible women on this fantastic achievement! 🎉🇦🇺
Three other Australian teams also competed strongly in the Women’s Seniors Team of Four event, finishing as follows:
- Team 16—Jenny Burton-Douglas, Kellie Hart, Cheryl Walduck, and Karen Newman—finished 10th with a total of 4,320, with Karen Newman top-scoring, averaging 201.17.
- Team 12—Shirly Wrathmall, Karen Smith, Sharyn Crouchen, and Jeanette Kent—finished 13th with a score of 4,189.
- Team 18—Robyn Bull, Rebecca Mildenhall, Tracey Crisp, and Suz Wenzel—finished 14th with a total of 4,125.
With the completion of the Women’s Seniors Team of Four event, the All-Events standings for the division have been finalised, and four Aussies have qualified for the upcoming Masters event:
Women’s Seniors All-Events Final Standings (Aussies):
- Samantha Matthews – 3,534 – 9th
- Karen Newman – 3,501 – 11th
- Sue Cassell – 3,468 – 13th
- Christine Clark – 3,446 – 14th
- Kellie Hart – 3,398 – 20th
- Lee Booth – 3,329 – 29th
- Suz Wenzel – 3,272 – 33rd
- Karen Smith – 3,271 – 34th
- Shirley Wrathmall – 3,206 – 42nd
- Cheryl Walduck – 3,184 – 47th
- Jenny Burton-Douglas – 3,146 – 52nd
- Sharyn Crouchen – 3,121 – 56th
- Robyn Bull – 3,097 – 60th
- Rebecca Mildenhall – 3,011 – 65th
- Jeanette Kent – 2,991 – 66th
Congratulations to Samantha Matthews, Karen Newman, Sue Cassell, and Christine Clark for making the top 16 cut for the Masters event, which begins tomorrow!
Coming Up Tonight: The Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors will complete their second block of the Team of Four event at 8:00pm AEST.
Men’s Grand Senior Team of Four Wraps Up with Strong Performances
Day Six of the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship is well underway, with the Men’s Seniors and Men’s Grand Seniors Squad B completing their second block of the Team of Four event earlier today.
In the Men’s Seniors, Team 24, made up of Peter Mildenhall, Robbie Douglas, Michael Smidt, and Amin Dreik, finished a solid 4th place with a total of 4,748. Leading the team, Amin Dreik continued his improving form, averaging 218.84, while Michael Smidt added to the impressive effort with a 213.17 average.
In the Men’s Grand Seniors, four Australian teams finished their Team of Four campaigns. The standout was Team 19—Bob Whybrow, Jim Bakirtzidis, David Farquharson, and Jim Karakostas—who finished in 6th place with a total of 4,867. Jim Bakirtzidis led the team with an impressive average of 223.17, with support from David Farquharson, who averaged 218.67.
Men’s Grand Senior Team of Four – Aussie Final Placings:
- Team 19 (Bob Whybrow, Jim Bakirtzidis, David Farquharson, and Jim Karakostas )– 4,867 – 6th
- Team 6 (Andrew Campbell, Allan Smith, Pakhongsith Oudomvilay, and Robert Godwin) – 4,372 – 14th
- Team 8 (Geoffrey Wong, Nick Koumandakis, Michael Sullivan, and Chris Benson) – 4,370 – 15th
- Team 7 (Roy Andrews, Bob Davis, Gary Bernardin, and Leslie Harrison) – 4,273 – 17th
With the completion of the Team of Four event, the All-Events standings for the Men’s Grand Senior division have also been finalised.
Congratulations to David Farquharson, who qualified for the Masters event, finishing 10th and above the top 16 cut-line!
Men’s Grand Senior All-Events Final Standings (Aussies):
- David Farquharson – 3,856 – 10th (Masters qualifier)
- Jim Bakirtzidis – 3,699 – 23rd
- Jim Karakostas – 3,591 – 35th
- Andrew Campbell – 3,546 – 40th
- Michael Sullivan – 3,521 – 45th
- Robert Godwin – 3,514 – 46th
- Leslie Harrison – 3,492 – 50th
- Pakhongsith Oudomvilay – 3,482 – 51st
- Allan Smith – 3,445 – 53rd
- Roy Andrews – 3,407 – 58th
- Chris Benson – 3,394 – 59th
- Gary Bernardin – 3,264 – 69th
- Bob Whybrow – 3,213 – 71st
- Nick Koumandakis – 3,176 – 72nd
- Bob Davis – 3,169 – 73rd
- Geoffrey Wong – 3,091 – 75th
David Farquharson will kick off his Masters event tomorrow, which will unfold over two days.
Currently underway is the Women’s Seniors Team of Four final block (Squad C). Later tonight, at 8:00pm AEST, the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors will complete their team’s event with their second block.
We wish all our bowlers the best of luck and high scores as they finish strong! 🎳💪
Stay updated with the latest results and streams using the quick links at the top of the hub. We’ll be back tomorrow morning with another update!
Let’s go Aussies! 🇦🇺
Team of Four Events Continue
Day five of the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship concluded yesterday with two sessions of the Team of Four events completing their first blocks in Singapore.
The morning session saw the Men’s Seniors and Men’s Grand Seniors Squad B take to the lanes. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, scores beyond the first games haven’t been published. We’ll continue monitoring this and provide an update as soon as the results are released.
In the final session of the day, the Women’s Seniors hit the lanes, with Australia fielding four teams in the squad.
Fresh off their bronze medal in the Doubles event, Lee Booth and Samantha Matthews were joined by Christine Clark and Sue Cassell in Team 8. The women bowled a solid total of 2,318, placing them in third at the halfway mark. Samantha Matthews led the way, averaging 205 over the three games.
Team 12—featuring Shirley Wrathmall, Karen Smith, Sharyn Crouchen, and Jeanette Kent—finished in 6th place with a total of 2,188.
Team 16—consisting of Jenny Burton-Douglas, Kellie Hart, Cheryl Walduck, and Karen Newman—finished 9th on 2,174. Inspired by her husband’s bronze medal in the Doubles, Karen Newman put on a fantastic display, averaging 218.
Team 18—featuring Robyn Bull, Rebecca Mildenhall, Tracey Crisp, and Suz Wenzel—finished in 13th place, totaling 2,083.
Today, the teams return for the second and final block of the Team of Four event.
Today’s Agenda (AEST):
• 11am – Men’s Seniors & Men’s Grand Seniors Team of Four (Squad B, Block 2)
• 3:30pm – Women’s Seniors Team of Four (Squad C, Block 2)
• 8:00pm – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Team of Four (Squad A, Block 2)
By the end of the day, not only will we have the final standings for the Team of Four event, but also the All-Events standings. The top 16 bowlers in each division will qualify for the Masters event, which will feature a round-robin format of 16 games over two days.
We wish all bowlers the best of luck and high scores as they battle for a spot in the Masters! 🎳💪
Stay updated by clicking the quick links for results and streams and check back here for the latest updates.
Let’s Go Aussies! 🇦🇺
Saturday, 19 October 2024
Aussies Begin Strongly in Team of Four Event before Awarded Bronze Medals for Doubles
The Team of Four event is officially underway at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship, with the first of three sessions taking place today. This morning’s session saw Squad A of the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors complete their first block of three games, with the second block scheduled for tomorrow.
Men’s Seniors – Squad A:
Fresh off their bronze in the Doubles event, Jamie Carroll and Jason Newman joined forces with Brian Olsen and Alan Notman as Team 6. The bronze medallists continued their excellent form, with Jason averaging 223 and Jamie 213. Brian and Alan kept the momentum going, averaging 212 and 208 respectively, leading the team to a strong third place finish with a total of 2,560 for the three games.
Team 7—consisting of Glenn Rowland, Ian Strahan, Dan Borey, and David Edwards—finished in 5th place with a total of 2,487. Dan maintained his fine form, averaging 217, while Ian was right there with him, averaging 215.
Team 12—featuring Colin Ruffy, Barry Dodds, Brett Smith, and Wayne Smith—finished 8th on 2,433, with Victorian Barry Dodds leading the way, averaging 216.
Women’s Grand Seniors – Squad A:
In the Women’s Grand Seniors, Australia had three teams competing out of the 16 total. Team 12, featuring Robyn Flynn, Julie Harrison, Maxine Forrest, and Heather Robertson, finished in a fantastic second place with a total of 2,304. Julie Harrison continued her stellar campaign, averaging 208.
Team 9, made up of Tracey Farquharson, Kaye Talbot, Brenda Kirkwood, and Jill Morris, finished 9th with a total of 1,986.
Team 4—with Jeanie Kieseker, Fely Shih, Susan Baly, and Jeanette Davis—finished in 14th place, totaling 1,782.
The Australian performances has positioned them nicely as they break and come back tomorrow to finalise the standings.
Following the first session, during lane maintenance, the Doubles Medal Ceremony took place, with Australia playing a key role as three of our pairs received bronze medals for their impressive performances:
- Jamie Carroll & Jason Newman – Men’s Seniors Doubles
- Robyn Flynn & Julie Harrison – Women’s Grand Seniors Doubles
- Samantha Matthews & Lee Booth – Women’s Seniors Doubles
Congratulations once again to all our medal winners! What an incredible achievement!
The action continues with the second session now underway, featuring the second Men’s Seniors squad and the Men’s Grand Seniors taking to the lanes for their first three games of the Team of Four event.
At 8:00pm AEST, the Women’s Seniors will hit the lanes for their first block of three games.
We wish all our bowlers the best of luck tonight and hope for high scores across the board! 🎳💪
Stay updated with all the latest results and streams via the quick links on the hub. We’ll be back tomorrow morning with another update after tonight’s action wraps up.
Let’s go Aussies! 🇦🇺
Australia Claims Another Bronze in Doubles Event!
Australia has wrapped up the Doubles event at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship by capturing a third bronze medal!
In the final squad of the event, Samantha Matthews and Lee Booth bowled their way to an impressive 2,408 total, tying with Singapore for third place. According to the tournament’s rules, when scores are tied for any of the top three positions, co-winners are declared, which means bronze medals for both teams!
Samantha Matthews was in fine form, averaging 206 over six games, while Lee Booth stepped up with a 257 in game six, helping the Aussies clinch the bronze.
A massive congratulations to Samantha Matthews and Lee Booth for their outstanding finish! This brings Australia’s tally to three bronze medals in the Doubles event—a brilliant result for the team!
In the Women’s Seniors event, the Aussies also claimed three spots in the top 10 overall standings:
Women’s Senior Doubles Final Standings (Aussie Pairs):
- Samantha Matthews & Lee Booth – 2,408 – 3rd 🥉
- Christine Clark & Sue Cassell – 2,369 – 6th
- Jenny Burton-Douglas & Karen Newman – 2,266 – 10th
- Karen Smith & Shirley Wrathmall – 2,232 – 12th
- Tracey Crisp & Suz Wenzel – 2,181 – 18th
- Robyn Bull & Rebecca Mildenhall – 2,161 – 21st
- Kellie Hart & Cheryl Walduck – 2,124 – 25th
- Jeanette Kent & Sharyn Crouchen – 2,066 – 33rd
In the Men’s Grand Senior Division, Australia came close to securing a fourth bronze medal, with David Farquharson and Jim Bakirtzidis finishing 5th with a total of 2,520. David was in great form, averaging an incredible 225 over six games, including a 260 high score in game four.
Men’s Grand Senior Doubles Final Standings (Aussie Pairs):
- David Farquharson & Jim Bakirtzidis – 2,520 – 5th
- Pakhongsith Oudomvilay & Robert Godwin – 2,480 – 9th
- Andrew Campbell & Allan Smith – 2,463 – 10th
- Roy Andrews & Leslie Harrison – 2,410 – 17th
- Nick Koumandakis & Chris Benson – 2,247 – 28th
- Geoffrey Wong & Michael Sullivan – 2,206 – 30th
- Bob Whybrow & Jim Karakostas – 2,186 – 33rd
- Bob Davis & Gary Bernardin – 2,128 – 36th
A huge congratulations once again to Jamie Carroll & Jason Newman, Julie Harrison & Robyn Flynn, and Samantha Matthews & Lee Booth on their bronze medals! A fantastic result as we now head into the third event: Team of Four.
Before we dive into that, let’s take a quick look at the All-Events standings. At the end of the Team of Four event, the top 16 bowlers in each division will qualify for the Masters event. Here’s where the Aussies who are within the cutline stand with many within striking distance:
Men’s Seniors Division
- Dan Borey – 5th (2,650)
- Jason Newman – 16th (2,564)
Women’s Seniors Division
- Samantha Matthews – 11th (2,360)
- Kellie Hart – 13th (2,338)
Men’s Grand Seniors Division
- David Farquharson – 10th (2,544)
Women’s Grand Seniors Division
- Julie Harrison – 2nd (2,419)
- Robyn Flynn – 8th (2,241)
The Team of Four event will be critical for securing spots in the Masters with so many Australians remaining in the hunt. !
Today’s Agenda (AEST):
• 11:00am – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Team of Four (Squad A, Block 1)
• 2:30pm-3:30pm – Medal Presentation for Doubles
• 3:30pm – Men’s Seniors & Men’s Grand Seniors Team of Four (Squad B, Block 1)
• 8:00pm – Women’s Seniors Team of Four (Squad C, Block 1)
The Team of Four event will see six games played across two days in two blocks, with three games in each block. We wish all our bowlers the best of luck as they team up for this final event before All-Events standings are finalised and the Masters begins.
Stay tuned, as we’ll share photos from the Doubles Medal Ceremony as soon as we receive them!
Let’s go Aussies! 🇦🇺🎳💪
A special thanks to the Singapore Bowling Federation for hosting a fantastic event and capturing such amazing moments during the competition.
Friday, 18 October 2024
Day 4 Recap: Two Bronze Medals for Australia in Doubles!
The first session of Day 4 at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in Singapore has wrapped up, and Australia has secured two bronze medals in the Doubles events with the Men’s Senior and Women’s Grand Senior events concluding.
Heading into the final squads for both divisions, Australia was in strong medal contention, with Jamie Carroll and Jason Newman leading the Men’s Seniors and Robyn Flynn and Julie Harrison holding third position in the Women’s Grand Seniors.
As the final squad’s got underway, in the Men’s Seniors Doubles, Glenn Rowland and Dan Borey delivered the best performance of the Aussies in the final squad, finishing with a combined total of 2,470. After a stellar Singles campaign, Dan continued his red-hot form, averaging 219.17 across six games. The other Aussie pair, Amin Dreik and Robbie Douglas, finished 11th in the squad with 2,353, with Amin averaging 217.5.
As the final games unfolded, all eyes were on the standings to see if Jamie and Jason’s earlier performance would hold up. Despite their incredible effort, Singapore surged to the top with a score of 2,695, followed by Japan with 2,651, pushing the Aussie duo to 3rd place, earning them a bronze medal!
In the Women’s Grand Senior Doubles, Maxine Forrest and Heather Robertson bowled admirably, finishing 7th in the squad with 2,023. The big question was whether anyone could overtake Robyn Flynn and Julie Harrison, who were in 3rd. Korea’s strong finish with 2,248 wasn’t enough to displace the Aussies, securing another bronze medal for Robyn and Julie!
This marks Julie Harrison’s second medal of the championship, adding to her gold from the Women’s Grand Senior Singles.
A huge congratulations to Jamie Carroll and Jason Newman on their bronze medal in the Men’s Seniors Doubles, and to Robyn Flynn and Julie Harrison for their bronze in the Women’s Grand Senior Doubles. Incredible performances!
Both teams will receive their medals at the Doubles Medal Ceremony on Saturday, 19 October 2024, at 2:30pm AEST where we will share all the photos we receive.
Final Results for Australian Pairs in Men’s Seniors Doubles:
- Jamie Carroll & Jason Newman – 2,633 – 3rd 🥉
- Michael Smidt & Peter Mildenhall – 2,502 – 13th
- Colin Ruffy & Wayne Smith – 2,492 – 15th
- Glenn Rowland & Dan Borey – 2,470 – 17th
- Amin Dreik & Robbie Douglas – 2,353 – 28th
- David Edwards & Ian Strahan – 2,346 – 29th
- Brian Olsen & Alan Notman – 2,335 – 30th
- Barry Dodds & Brett Smith – 2,330 – 32nd
Final Results for Australian Pairs in Women’s Grand Senior Doubles:
- Robyn Flynn & Julie Harrison – 2,317 – 3rd 🥉
- Maxine Forrest & Heather Robertson – 2,023 – 15th
- Brenda Kirkwood & Kaye Talbot – 1,969 – 22nd
- Jill Morris & Tracey Farquharson – 1,866 – 29th
- Fely Shih & Jeanette Davis – 1,820 – 30th
- Jeanie Kieseker & Susan Baly – 1,720
The action continues this afternoon and evening with the Men’s Grand Seniors and Women’s Seniors Doubles. The first squad starts at 3:30pm AEST, followed by the final squad at 8:00pm AEST.
Best of luck to all our bowlers! We’ll be back tomorrow with another update as the Team of Four event gets underway!
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 🎳💪🇦🇺
Aussies maintain Top Spot in Men’s Senior Doubles Standings
Following an impressive first squad performance from the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors, the second session of Day 3 saw the Men’s Grand Seniors and Women’s Seniors compete in their doubles event at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in Singapore.
The Women’s Seniors featured some of Australia’s top bowlers, with Victoria’s Christine Clark and Queensland’s Sue Cassell finishing in 3rd place in their squad. The pair totaled 2,369, with TBA Hall of Famer Sue Cassell averaging 201. They finished 75 pins behind the top pair from Japan. Another Australian pair, Robyn Bull and Rebecca Mildenhall, placed 9th with a score of 2,161.
In the Men’s Grand Seniors, Andrew Campbell and Allan Smith bowled consistently, finishing 5th with a total of 2,463, both averaging over 200. Other Aussie pairs included Nick Koumandakis and Chris Benson, who finished 7th with 2,247, and Bob Whybrow and Jim Karakostas, who placed 9th with 2,186.
The final session of the day saw the second squad of Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors step up to the lanes. In the Women’s Grand Seniors, Brenda Kirkwood and Kaye Talbot finished 7th in the squad with 1,969, while Jeanie Kieseker and Susan Baly placed 10th with 1,720.
In the Men’s Seniors, Brian Olsen and Alan Notman finished 10th with a combined total of 2,335, while Barry Dodds and Brett Smith closed out their block in 11th place with a total of 2,330, thanks to Barry’s strong finish with games of 244 and 235.
In exciting news, Jason Newman and Jamie Carroll’s incredible performance from the first squad has kept them in 1st place in the Men’s Seniors combined standings as we await the final squad today. Similarly, Julie Harrison and Robyn Flynn remain in 3rd place in the Women’s Grand Seniors standings.
The wait to find out their final positions won’t be long, as the third and final squads for both divisions lead off today’s action.
Today’s Agenda (AEST):
• 11:00AM – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Doubles (Squad C)
• 3:30PM – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Doubles (Squad B)
• 8:00PM – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Doubles (Squad C)
The Doubles medal presentation is scheduled for 2:30PM AEST on Saturday. We have our fingers crossed for the Aussie teams as the final day of doubles kicks off from 11AM AEST today!
Also, check out some of the great photos from yesterday’s medal ceremony, where Julie Harrison stepped up to the tallest podium to receive her gold medal in the Women’s Grand Senior Singles event. A big thank you to the Singapore Bowling Federation for capturing and sharing these incredible moments.
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Day 3 at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championships – Doubles Event Kicks Off
The action continued on Day 3 in Singapore with the commencement of the second event of the championships—Doubles! In the first session, the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors hit the lanes for an exciting day of competition.
Four Australian pairs bowled in the opening Men’s Seniors squad, and one pair, in particular, delivered an outstanding performance—Jason Newman and Jamie Carroll. After a challenging Singles event where Jason finished 31st and Jamie 72nd, the duo came out swinging in Doubles, putting up some incredible scores.
Jamie fired off games of 268, 267, and 256, while Jason bowled consistently, with games of 221, 224, and 223. Jason maintained scores above 200 all day, with Jamie experiencing a slight hiccup in game 5. Jamie’s six-game total came to 1,319, and Jason’s to 1,314, giving them a combined score of 2,633. A dog fight to the end, with the help from an Aussie dominate crowd, the boys finished off strong to hold off the fast-finishing teams from Korea and place them on the top of the standings for the first squad. Now, it’s a nervous wait to see how the standings hold up after the remaining squads bowl (one tonight, one tomorrow). Well done Jamie and Jason—what a turnaround!
The other Australian pairs also performed admirably, all finishing in the top 10 of the 16-pair squad:
- Michael Smidt & Michael Mildenhall – 5th place (2,502)
- Colin Ruffy & Wayne Smith – 6th place (2,492)
- David Edwards & Ian Strahan – 9th place (2,346)
In the Women’s Grand Seniors, fresh off her gold medal win in the Singles event, Julie Harrison teamed up with Robyn Flynn for the Doubles. The pair, who have bowled together in previous Australian campaigns, put on an impressive display, finishing second in the squad. Julie scored 1,187, and Robyn added 1,130 for a combined total of 2,317—a fantastic effort from the pair!
Two other Australian pairs also competed in the first Women’s Grand Seniors squad:
- Jill Morris & Tracey Farquharson – 8th place (1,866)
- Fely Shih & Jeanette Davis – 9th place (1,820)
To cap off the morning, Julie Harrison proudly received her gold medal for the Women’s Grand Senior Singles event in the first medal ceremony of the championships. A huge congratulations to Julie once again for this remarkable achievement!
The second session will feature the Men’s Grand Seniors and Women’s Seniors Doubles, followed by the final session of the day, with Squad B of the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors taking to the lanes.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates using the results and streaming links at the top of this hub. Let’s keep cheering for the Aussies!
We’ll be back tomorrow morning with the next update. Let’s go, Team Australia! 🎳💪🇦🇺
Asian Seniors Bowling Championships – Singles Event Concludes
The second session on Day 2 of the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championships saw the Men’s Grand Seniors and Women’s Seniors Squad B take to the lanes, with eight Aussies competing.
In the Men’s Grand Seniors, Leslie Harrison led the way for Australia, finishing 7th with a total of 1,233. Other Aussie performances included Pakhongsith Oudomvilay (14th, 1,161), Robert Godwin (16th, 1,148), Roy Andrews (21st, 1,106), Gary Bernardin (22nd, 1,093), Bob Davis (23rd, 1,089), Chris Benson (25th, 1,077), and Nick Koumandakis (28th, 972).
In the Women’s Seniors Singles Squad B, Karen Smith finished 16th with 1,076, while Sharyn Crouchen came in 23rd with 966.
The final session of the day featured Squad C of the Men’s Grand Seniors and Women’s Seniors divisions. Jim Karakostas put in a strong performance, finishing 5th in the squad with 1,254. Other Aussies in the mix were Michael Sullivan (9th, 1,227), Allan Smith (11th, 1,214), Andrew Campbell (19th, 1,148), Bob Whybrow (20th, 1,148), and Geoffrey Wong (21st, 1,083). Jim Karakostas’ performance earned him 13th place in the combined standings, making him the best of the Aussies in the Men’s Grand Seniors.
In the final Women’s Seniors Squad C, Kellie Hart put on an impressive showing, finishing 4th in the squad with 1,236. She was closely followed by Cheryl Walduck (8th, 1,118), Shirley Wrathmall (12th, 1,081), and Jeanette Kent (23rd, 979). Kellie Hart’s performance placed her 6th overall in the Women’s Seniors combined standings.
The Singles event has officially concluded, and Australia will proudly take home one gold medal, thanks to Julie Harrison’s fantastic win in the Women’s Grand Senior division.
Julie will receive her gold medal today at the 2:30pm AEST Medal Ceremony. Apart from the ceremony, the action continues with the Doubles competition kicking off!
Today’s Agenda (AEST):
• 11am – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Doubles (Squad A)
• 2:30-3:30pm – Lane Maintenance & Medal Presentation for Singles
• 3:30pm – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Doubles (Squad A)
• 8:00pm – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Doubles (Squad B)
It’s another exciting day with a brand new event for our bowlers to aim for their best! Stay updated with the latest results and streams by using the links in the Quick Links section at the top of this hub.
Let’s go Aussies! 💪🎳🇦🇺
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Julie Harrison Wins GOLD in Women’s Grand Senior Singles Event!
Julie Harrison delivered a stunning performance in the third and final squad of the Women’s Grand Senior Singles event, claiming the gold medal with an impressive six-game total of 1,232, averaging 205.34.
Despite a slower start with a 162 in game one, Julie quickly reset and found her rhythm, finishing with a series of strong games: 179, 216, 220, 230, and 225. Her total score was unmatched across all three squads, placing the 65-year-old at the top of the standings and securing gold ahead of two bowlers from Japan who took silver and bronze.
Tenpin Bowling Australia congratulates Julie on this incredible achievement, and we look forward to seeing what she’ll do in the upcoming events! Julie will receive her gold medal at tomorrow’s singles medal ceremony, scheduled for 2:30pm AEST.
The other Aussie in the squad was Heather Robertson, who bowled well and finished 12th with a total of 1,023.
Final Aussie Standings in Women’s Grand Seniors:
- Julie Harrison – 1,232 – 1st 🥇
- Robyn Flynn – 1,111 – 10th
- Maxine Forrest – 1,096 – 12th
- Heather Robertson – 1,023 – 28th
- Jeanie Kieseker – 948 – 45th
- Tracey Farquharson – 929 – 50th
- Kaye Talbot – 924 – 52nd
- Jeanette Davis – 905 – 54th
- Jill Morris – 900 – 56th
- Brenda Kirkwood – 888 – 59th
- Susan Baly – 875 – 61st
- Fely Shih – 821 – 63rd
In the Men’s Seniors Squad C, four Aussies competed, with Ian Strahan leading the group, finishing 8th in the squad with a solid 1,284 (average 214). Other Aussies in the squad included Colin Ruffy (10th with 1,199), Wayne Smith (12th with 1,183), and Glenn Rowland (14th with 1,175).
With Squad C complete, the Men’s Seniors Singles event has concluded. Here are the final standings for the Australian bowlers:
Final Aussie Standings in Men’s Seniors:
- Dan Borey – 1,335 – 6th
- Alan Notman – 1,333 – 7th
- Barry Dodds – 1,311 – 14th
- Ian Strahan – 1,284 – 22nd
- Michael Smidt – 1,259 – 29th
- Jason Newman – 1,250 – 31st
- Amin Dreik – 1,236 – 37th
- Colin Ruffy – 1,199 – 47th
- Robbie Douglas – 1,191 – 53rd
- Wayne Smith – 1,183 – 54th
- Glenn Rowland – 1,175 – 58th
- Brian Olsen – 1,174 – 59th
- Peter Mildenhall – 1,152 – 63rd
- Jamie Carroll – 1,127 – 72nd
- David Edwards – 1,117 – 74th
- Brett Smith – 1,106 – 76th
The next sessions underway feature the Men’s Grand Seniors and Women’s Seniors Squad B, with the final Squad C set to bowl at 8:00pm AEST.
All Singles event medal presentations will take place tomorrow, Thursday, 17 October, at approximately 2:30pm AEST.
A huge congratulations to Julie Harrison once again for her amazing gold medal win, and well done to all bowlers who have completed their Singles event!
Stay tuned for the latest updates, results, and streaming links via the Quick Links section. We’ll be back tomorrow with more updates before the Doubles event kicks off!
Aussies perform strongly on Day 1 of Singles Event
The next squads to hit the lanes late yesterday at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in Singapore were the Women’s Seniors and Men’s Grand Seniors Squad A—and the Aussies put in some strong performances!
In the first Women’s Seniors Squad (A), 10 Australians competed, with Victoria’s Christine Clark leading the charge, finishing 3rd with an impressive 1,136 total, averaging 189.34 over six games. Close behind were fellow NTS 50 members Karen Newman (1,129) in 4th and Samantha Matthews (1,124) in 5th, showing the strength of our Aussie squad.
Queensland’s Suz Wenzel and Sue Cassell added to the top ten dominance, placing 7th and 10th, respectively, meaning five Aussies placed in the top ten—a fantastic result for the team!
Other finishing places for the Aussies were Jenny Burton Douglas (16th), Lee Booth (17th), Tracey Crisp (18th), Rebecca Mildenhall (24th), and Robyn Bull (26th).
In the Men’s Grand Seniors Squad A, two Aussies represented, battling stiff competition as Japan captured the top four spots. Victoria’s David Farquharson was the strongest Australian finisher, placing 14th with a 1,194 total, while Jim Bakirtzidis followed closely in 15th.
In the final session of the night, we saw more action from the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors with Squad B hitting the lanes. Bowlarama Wetherill Park’s 51-year-old Dan Borey delivered a standout performance for the Aussies, finishing 3rd in the squad with 1,335, averaging an impressive 222.5. A highlight of his night came in game five with a stellar 279 game!
Victorian Barry Dodds was also right up there, finishing 5th with 1,311, while Michael Smidt (11th), Amin Dreik (13th), Robbie Douglas (19th), Peter Mildenhall (22nd), David Edwards (27th), and Brett Smith (29th) rounded out the squad.
After two squads in the Men’s Seniors Singles, Dan Borey currently sits 4th overall, just two pins ahead of Alan Notman in 5th. Squad C will bowl today to complete the combined results.
In the Women’s Grand Seniors Squad B, Jeanie Kieseker led the way for Australia, finishing 14th with a total of 948. Close behind were Tracey Farquharson (16th), Jeanette Davis (18th), and Jill Morris (19th). After the second squad, Robyn Flynn remains the top Australian in the combined standings, sitting in 7th place, with Maxine Forrest in 9th. Squad C will bowl today to finalize the results.
Today’s Agenda (AEST):
• 11am – Men’s Seniors & Women’s Grand Seniors Singles (Squad C)
• 3:30pm – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Singles (Squad B)
• 8:00pm – Men’s Grand Seniors & Women’s Seniors Singles (Squad C)
The medal presentation for the Singles event is scheduled to take place tomorrow, following the first Doubles squad.
Best of luck to all the Aussies competing today—we’re cheering for high scores and great results on Day 2 of the Singles! 🎳🇦🇺
For the latest scores, click the results button in the Quick Links section and check back here for any extra updates!
A big thank you to the Singapore Bowling Federation for the photos.
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Streams
The Singapore Bowling Federation has some streams up on their YouTube page. This has been linked in the Quick Links area above.
We are currently without any lane assignment or lane allocations but a quick browse through the available lanes on the streaming page, and you’re sure to see an Aussie in Green, Gold and Blue bowling!
First Squad of Senior Men & Grand Senior Women Finish Singles Block
The first squad is in the books at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship in Singapore, and the Aussies have started strongly!
The opening event, Singles, kicked off with the Men’s Seniors and Women’s Grand Seniors Squad A completing their six-game block. In the Men’s Seniors, Victorian Alan Notman made a strong impression, finishing in second place with an outstanding 1,394 total. Notman saved his best for last, bowling an impressive 287 in game six to finish his singles performance averaging 222.17.
Jason Newman started off hot, leading all bowlers at the halfway mark, but eventually finished in 15th with a total of 1,250. Other Aussies in the squad included Brian Olsen, who finished 25th with a 1,174 total, and Jamie Carroll, who placed 30th with 1,127.
For the full Men’s Seniors Squad A scores, check them out here:
In the Women’s Grand Seniors division, Victorian Robyn Flynn was the top Aussie, finishing 3rd with a total of 1,111. Close behind was Maxine Forrest from Western Australia, placing 5th with 1,096. Other Australian performances included Kaye Talbot in 14th (924), Brenda Kirkwood in 18th (888), Susan Baly in 19th (875), and Fely Shih in 20th (821).
For full Women’s Grand Seniors Squad A scores, click here:
Next up, we have Men’s Grand Seniors 65+ and Women’s Seniors 50+ competing in Squad A.
Later, at 8pm AEST, the Men’s Seniors 50+ and Women’s Grand Seniors Squad B will complete their six-game blocks.
You can follow all the scores on the Singapore Bowling Federation website using the Quick Links at the top of this hub.
We’re also looking into possible streams for watching the event live. Once we have more information, we’ll share the details right here. We will provide a quick recap of how the final two squads fair tonight tomorrow morning in the hub update.
Let’s go Aussies! 💪🇦🇺
Scores & Results
The scores are yet to be put on the ABF hosted site but we have found scores on the Singapore Bowling site!
Four games into Squad A for Mens Senior and Women’s Grand Senior.
The link has been added to the Quick Links area up the top for quick reference throughout the tournament.
Singles Event Commences Today
Welcome to Day 1 of official competition at the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championships in Singapore!
The Championships kicked off yesterday with the team managers’ meeting, opening ceremony, and official practice sessions. Due to capacity limits, a few selected Australian representatives proudly carried the national flag during the Opening Ceremony.
Today, the real competition begins with the Singles event. Bowlers will each play six games in one block, competing across various designated squads today and tomorrow. After all squads have completed their games, the top three bowlers will be awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, with the presentation scheduled for Thursday.
We’re still waiting on confirmation of specific bowlers and lane allocations for each squad, but as soon as we receive that information, we’ll share it here on the hub.
We wish all our bowlers the best of luck and hope for high scores as they begin their campaigns today!
Today’s Agenda
Times are listed in AEST—please adjust for your local time zone:
• 11am – Men’s 50+ Singles & Women’s Grand Seniors 65+ Singles (Squad A)
• 3:30pm – Men’s Grand Seniors 65+ & Women’s Seniors 50+ Singles (Squad A)
• 8pm – Men’s Seniors 50+ Singles & Women’s Grand Seniors 65+ Singles (Squad B)
Stay tuned for updates as the competition unfolds!
We thank and credit the Singapore Bowling Federation for these wonderful photos that have been shared.
For those that missed the preview released yesterday, you can check that out below:
Monday, 14 October 2024
Welcome!
For the fourth and final time in 2024, Australian bowlers are back on the international stage as the 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championship kicks off in Singapore today!
The team arrived safely over the weekend, greeted by hot and humid conditions. That didn’t stop them from heading straight to the host venue – SingaporeBowling @ Rifle Range for some unofficial practice to acclimate to the venue. The Aussies are eager to get started and enjoyed socialising with the large contingent of Australian supporters throughout the weekend.
Brenda Kirkwood, a key figure in organising this trip, shared that this year’s group is the largest she’s been a part of since her first year in 2003—a testament to the growing presence of Australia at this event over the past two decades!
Today, the team will participate in the Managers’ Meeting to hear any last-minute updates before the official events kick off tomorrow. After the meeting, the team will be formally welcomed at the Opening Ceremony before completing their official practice sessions—one last chance to get familiar with the lanes before the Singles event begins tomorrow.
We’re excited to have our ‘TBA roving reporter,’ Jamie Carroll, on the ground to provide photos and updates throughout the championship. Huge thanks to Jamie for helping keep everyone in the loop!
Don’t forget to check out our full Championship Preview today for all the essential info on who’s competing and what’s happening!
14 October Agenda
Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)—remember to adjust for Daylight Savings if needed:
• 11am – Team Managers’ Meeting
• 12:30pm – Opening Ceremony
• 1:15pm – Official Practice Squads begin (four scheduled throughout the day, with the last one at 8:45pm)
