FAQ of League & Sport Bowling Membership & Registration in Australia

 

                                     

Q.  How much does it cost to register?

The National Body has set down the following fees for 2013

  • Adult League membership Online $30 In Centre $33
  • Adult League Concession Online $25 In Centre $28
  • Silver Membership Online $63 In Centre $66
  • Silver Membership Concession Online $58 In Centre $61
  • Junior Membership Online $16.50 In Centre $19.50
  • Junior Membership via TBAQ Card $15
  • Junior Membership via TBAQ+ Card $65
  • Note: Junior membership applies until the bowler reaches the age of 18, when he/she then becomes a Youth bowler.
  • TBA Silver level membership is compulsory for:
     All state team representatives at TBA National Championships (Please note silver member-ship is not compulsory for TBA National Disabilities & Restricted team representatives)
     All bowlers who wish to participate in the TBA rankings program
     All members of the respective state based training programs
     All members of TBA’S national training squad and all national team representatives

    • For details of Junior Membership via TBAQ go here

 

Q. If applicable, where does my Local Association money go?

  • Expenses for phones, mail, stationary, computer equipment etc.
  • An additional award scheme may operate for bowler achievement.
  • There may be financial assistance to members who achieve State or National Team honours.
  • A Regional levy may be payable.
  • Local Championship prize funds.
  • Some Local bodies pay their Secretary a retainer.
  • Coaching programs

Local Association fees may vary from Centre to Centre or Region to Region, depending on the level of services offered.

Q.  If I don’t register personally as a member of TBA how will this affect me?

  • Your high games and series will not be officially recognized.
  • You will not receive any official awards for achievement
  • You will not be allowed to bowl in the National Championships
  • You will not be allowed to bowl in the State Championships
  • You will not be allowed to bowl in any ranked events
  • You will not be able to enter most tournaments
  • You will not be able to represent your Region, State or Country
  • You will have no official grounds for appeal or protest under the National Rules of the Sport
  • You will not be accepted as an officially recognised coach
  • Your Local Association will not be able to support you in the event of any dispute within your League.
  • You will not be able to take action against any League member who may have misappropriated League funds.  
  • You will not be able to access specialised courses.
  • You may not be coached by an accredited and qualified coach.
  • You will in many Centres pay a higher game rate for your bowling
  • You will not be insured under the National Membership Insurance Scheme
  • You will not be able to use the TBA Public Liability Insurance Policy for Fundraising

Q.  What if my Centre does not register as an accredited Bowling Centre?

  • Your Bowling lanes will be not certified as meeting Australian and International standards
  • Your Centre will not be able to host any accredited Tournaments
  • Your League or Leagues will not be able to be registered
  • None of your games or achievements will be recognised by the State or National bodies
  • You will not be able to bowl in any accredited events or represent your State in any State teams.

Q.  How will I know if my Centre is a registered Accredited Centre?

  •  A complete and updated list of accredited Centres is available to everyone. This is published on The TBA website at this url: www.tenpin.org.au

Please address Registration enquiries to Janine Buckingham in the National Office

Phone: 07 3262 4455
Fax: 07 3262 5544
Email: membership@tenpin.org.au