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The British Tenpin Bowling Association (BTBA) is the official governing body of Ten-pin bowling in the United Kingdom, of which the sport is sanctioned and governed by. The BTBA also produce the world renown magazine, 'Go Tenpin'.

The BTBA is devoted to the interest of the game itself and is a credit to bowling throughout the world and like the US equivalent it ensures the integrity and protection of the future of the sport, providing programs and services and enhancing the bowling experience. In it's role as British governing body, the responsibilities of the BTBA include the Coach, Education and Qualification System.

The current chairman of the BTBA is Mrs Pat White.

History

The BTBA was formed on the 26th May 1961, since when it has stood the test of time with flying colours, having made a considerable impact on the Sport of Tenpin Bowling, not only in Britain, but World-wide. Prior to this time there were no rules, no guidelines to follow and as a result without schedules, average calculators, standing sheets, record cards etc. not only were there continual arguments but chaos reigned and, there was no recognition whatsoever.

One of the original founding members of the BTBA was Mrs. Doris 'Dolly' Hart, who died on March 8, 2006.

Quality

The term BTBA Sanctioned is like a guarantee on a product, reassuring the consumer of continued reliability and service. It indicates that the league conforms to rules and regulations etc., laid down by the BTBA in a pocket size rule book.

BTBA Representation

The Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected by bowlers who attend the Annual General Meeting of the BTBA, having been nominated as delegates from their various local associations. These men and women are, in turn, eligible to be elected to the National Council who put in countless voluntary hours each year for the benefit of the Association and its members, in addition to promotion of the sport.

The NAYBC (National Association of Youth Bowling Clubs) is responsible to the BTBA for organising ten-pin bowling for the under 18 year olds. There is also the Tenpin Bowling Proprietors Association (TBPA), the trade association for ten-pin bowling of Britain. For instructors and coaches there are the British Tenpin Bowling Instructors Federation (BTBIF) which is the organization that regulates instructors and coaches in the UK and the British Tenpin Bowling Coaching Association. In addition, affiliated to the BTBA is the Young Adults Club (YAC).

Reference

External links

Regional BTBA websites

Other

Bowling organisations | Sports governing bodies of the United Kingdom | Bowling in the United Kingdom | Sports organisations of the United Kingdom

 

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