
27 events will be included in the 2019 national ranked events calendar, which was officially released today, alongside the nationally approved State championship, and roll off dates.
Today’s announcement of the 2019 rankings program will see tournaments held in 5 states and territories, beginning the year with Victoria and Wyncity Bowl & Entertainment hosting the TBA National Youth Cup on the 12 & 13 January. This year 2019 will see the SA Youth Masters and SA Junior Cup as combined event.
National Rankings
Bowlers wishing to be ranked must be current Silver Members. Rankings points will only be recorded for bowlers competing in a Ranked event if they have registered for Rankings and were current financial Silver members before bowling their first ball in that ranked event. Rankings registration is required once only, not each year.
For any bowler wanting to accrue points in the rankings program please ensure an application is filled out. Download Rankings Application Form here.
2019 National Ranked Tournaments
OPEN
8 – 10 March | Kegel Qld Open |
19 -21 April | Australian Open |
8 – 9 June | Melbourne Tenpin Cup |
29 – 30 June | SA Cup |
16 – 18 August | Gold Coast Cup |
7 – 8 September | NSW Open |
October | TBA Australian Masters |
LADIES
2 – 3 February | Fishing World Ladies Classic |
19 -21 April | Vic150 |
13 – 14 July | Queensland Ladies Classic |
7 – 8 September | NSW Open |
October | TBA Australian Masters |
SENIOR
18 – 20 January | Hammer Qld Seniors Classic |
23 – 24 February | Campbelltown Vintage Seniors |
16 – 17 March | Seniors Australian Open |
27 – 28 April | SA Seniors Classic |
25 – 26 May | Venuto Cup |
22 – 23 June | Sydney Seniors Classic |
October | TBA Seniors Cup |
YOUTH
12 – 13 January | TBA National Youth Cup |
2 – 3 March | Werribee Youth Cup |
25 – 26 May | Sydney Youth Cup |
24 – 25 August | Tenpin SA Youth Masters |
5th Youth Event to be confirm later in the Year |
JUNIOR
26 – 27 April | TBA Australian Junior Masters |
20 – 21 July | Queensland Junior Cup |
24 – 25 August | SA Junior Cup |
4 – 8 October | Junior Sydney Cup |
Please Note: The following factors are taken into consideration when determining which tournaments to rank:
- Geographic spread to ensure as many states as possible have the opportunity to host a ranked event
- Tournament performances indicators such as the number of entries, reputation of each event, history and prestige.
- Timing of events to ensure reasonable spread throughout the year
- The number of current and established ranked events
Dates for 2019 State Championships & State Team Roll-Offs
Listed
below are the approved dates for 2019 for all states and territories to
conduct state championships and state team roll-offs for juniors,
youth, adult, seniors and restricted bowlers. States may use any of
approved dates either for state championships or for roll-offs, however
for purposes of the draft, states must notify the TBA National Office of
their team lineup by the dates indicated in the table below:
TBA National Championship | Cut Off Date for Notification to TBA office |
Youth Team Challenge | 30 September |
Junior President’s Shield | 30 September |
Adult Restricted, Seniors & Rachuig | 15th June |
For further details regarding the draft, please refer please refer to the State Team Draft Player Policy. To download click here
2019 Approved State Dates
- February 9 and 10
- February 16 and 17
- March 23 & 24
- May 4 – 6 *** public holiday – 6 May in NT and QLD
- May 18 and 19
- June 15 and 16
- July 27 and 28
- August 3 and 4
- August 31 and September 1
For any further enquiries, please contact our National Office on (07) 3262 4455 or email [email protected]