National tenpin bowling tournament held in Amanzimtoti
The national tenpin bowling tournament saw 70 bowlers from across the country compete for top positions. The KZN team secured first place in two divisions.
THE Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa (TBASA) hosted a national tournament, the TBASA Cup 2024, at Dolphin Bowl from April 5 to 7.
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The qualifying rounds were held on Friday and Saturday, with the finals and prize-giving on Sunday. President of TBASA, Kiley Cassel, said they had 70 athletes competing in three divisions. The bowlers participating were from various provinces.
The winners were as follows:
Silver division (handicap division): In first place was Linda Berriman (Eastern Gauteng Tenpin Bowling), in second was Sam Berriman (Eastern Gauteng) and in third was Dave Jacobs (KZN).
Seniors women’s division: In first place was Kiley Cassel (Gauteng North), in second was Gita Soorajlal (Midlands) and in third was Stane Lotheringen (Eastern Gauteng).
Seniors men’s division: In first place was Logan Naidoo (KZN), in second was Ravin Soorajlal (Midlands) and in third was Anil Sewchuran (Midlands).
Gold women’s division: In first place was Stacey-Lee Hooper (KZN), in second was Gail Quin (Central Gauteng) and in third was Kimi Govender (Gauteng North).
Gold men’s division: In first place was Sean van den Berg (Central Gauteng), in second was Andrew Cyster (KZN) and in third was Garreth Hechter (Eastern Province).
Cassel said this event was the final criteria event for selection of the national team (women and men gold division bowlers) who will be competing in the African Zone Championship 2024, which will be held in Pietermaritzburg at the end of June. “TBASA will be hosting seven African countries at this international championship,” she said.
Protea bowler and KZN Tenpin Bowling president, Andrew Cyster, said the final day was very competitive with a lot of strikes as bowlers fought for top positions.
He added that development plans for the sport include getting more juniors and schools involved. Cyster described tenpin as a fun yet competitive sport that keeps bowlers coming back for more to better their scores.
For more information, to learn how to bowl or to join a league, contact Andrew Cyster on 071 688 6877.
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