School Sport Victoria Tenpin Bowling Championship Returns in 2025
By Matt Stevens
After a successful debut last year, School Sport Victoria (SSV), in partnership with Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA), is proud to announce the return of the SSV Tenpin Bowling Championship in 2025.
This exciting event offers students across Victoria a chance to represent their schools in a fun, inclusive, and accessible sport that caters to all abilities.
“We’re thrilled to bring this event back in 2025 after such a fantastic introduction last year,” said TBA CEO Kurt Wilson. “With our renewed four-year partnership with SSV, we’re committed to growing tenpin bowling within the school community and inspiring the next generation of bowlers.”
Competition Format
The SSV Tenpin Bowling Championship is a four-person team event, where each team bowls two games. There are three divisions available:
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Disability/Multiclass
The event is delivered in three stages:
- Stage 1: Qualifying
- Stage 2: Regional Finals
- Stage 3: State Final
Stage 1 – Qualifying (6 October – 6 November 2025)
Schools can visit a participating bowling centre during the qualifying window to complete their games. The format is designed to be flexible, allowing schools to register as many teams as they like and attend qualification when it suits. Whether it’s one team or ten, there’s room for everyone.
The Disability/Multiclass division ensures students of all abilities can take part and experience the excitement of bowling.
To enter:
- Fill out the Registration Form
- Following submission of the registration form, TBA will connect with registered centres to organise the qualification session. Once connected, TBA or the host centre will be in touch with the school to finalise arrangements.
- Contact us: [email protected]
- Deadline to complete qualifying – 6 November 2025
Stage 2 – Regional Finals (October–November 2025)
The top three teams from each centre will advance to one of eight regional finals held across Victoria. For the Disability/Multiclass division, six dedicated regional finals will provide inclusive competition environments.
Primary & Secondary Regional Finals Schedule:
- Primary: 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Secondary: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
| Region | Date | Venue |
| Gippsland | 7 Nov | Wyncity Morwell |
| Greater Western | 7 Nov | Great Ocean Rd Tenpin |
| Hume | 14 Nov | 3D Lanes Wodonga |
| Loddon Mallee | 14 Nov | Bendigo Bowling Centre |
| Western Metro | 22 Nov | Xplosions Melton |
| Southern Metro | 22 Nov | Zone Bowling Frankston |
| Eastern Metro | 28 Nov | Oz Tenpin Chirnside Park |
| Northern Metro | 28 Nov | Oz Tenpin Epping |
Disability/Multiclass Finals (All 10:00am – 2:00pm on 24 October):
- West – Colac Tenpin
- East – Phillip Island Tenpin
- North – Wangaratta Supa Bowl
- Metro South – Zone Bowling Frankston
- Metro North – Oz Tenpin Epping
- Metro East – Oz Tenpin Chirnside Park
Stage 3 – State Final (5 December 2025)
Winners and runners-up from each regional final will qualify for the State Final, hosted at Wyncity Keon Park. This will be the ultimate celebration of school tenpin bowling in Victoria.
Why Tenpin Bowling?
Tenpin Bowling is a truly inclusive sport. There are no limitations based on age, size, speed, or strength. It’s fun, adaptable, and ideal for school groups. With objective scoring and a strong community spirit, it’s the perfect entry point for students into lifelong physical activity.
How to Get Involved
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2025 SSV Tenpin Bowling Championship! Register to qualify! Qualification ends on the 6 November 2025.
- 👉 Register Your School
- 🏟 Interested Victorian based Bowling Centres to host schools
- 📜 Competition Rules
Email us at [email protected]
