Bowls USA is delighted to once again bring this premier tournament to Sun City and Sun City West, where outstanding greens, dedicated volunteers, and a welcoming community maketheeventpossible.
This year the US Open continues to grow, with competitors joiningusfromninecountriesaroundtheworld.
For the first time, the US Open is also part of the World Bowls Seriesofevents.Ataminimum,thesemifinalsandfinalsineach discipline will be livestreamed worldwide, giving our players a trulyglobalstage.Forsomeofyou,thisisyourveryfirstUSOpen experience; for others, it is a return to familiar competition and friendships. Wherever you are on your journey, we wish you a rewarding week filled with great bowls, camaraderie, and memorable moments. Thank you for being part of this special event.
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Bowls USA would like to recognize and thank this year’s US Open Committee, comprised of volunteers from Arizona, California + other parts of the US and Canada. Your commitment and support have been instrumental in the success of this event.
Event Committees and Volunteers
US Open Chair
Veronica Sum Treasurer
Kelly Warren Games
Thankyou!
US Open National Committee
Jackie Hogan, Councilor
Tom Bussell, Councilor
Kelly Warren, Bowls USA Treasurer
Registration
Kate Carriage, Chair
Al Goff
National Umpire-in-Chief
Melanie Vizenor
Opening Ceremony
Dee McSparran
Pam Edwards
Program
Veronica Sum
Veronica Sum Check-in
Truitje Wagner
Joe Herber
Carol Canivez
Opening Reception
Joyce Herber
Veronica Sum
Opening Ceremony Emcee
Al Goff
2025 US OPEN COMMITTEE
Event Committees and Volunteers
Venue Managers
Pam Edwards, Chair
Jim Roth
Truitje Wagner
Ginger Harris
Jackie Hogan
Keith Tilton
Melanie Vizenor
Jackie Tucker
Jeff Wheeler
Howard Harris
Venue Assistants
Cindy Thompson
Lill Dusablon
Brad Truckenbrod
Truitje Wagner
Livestreaming
Scott Roberts
Kelly Warren
Webmaster
Garry Higgins
Umpires
Pam Edwards
Debbie Tupper
Michael Sandiford
Ian Cameron
Brad Berg
Merchandise
Jackie Hogan
Shelley Cohen
Tracy Anderson
Social Media
Jackie Hogan, Chair
Photography
Photo Club of Sun City
John Monahan
John Wood
Photo credits:
John Duvall
Tracy Anderson
Kate Carriage
2025 US OPEN COMMITTEE
Event Committees and Volunteers
Greens & Setup
Jim Roth, Chair
Keith Tilton
Thankyou!
Michael Sandiford
Brad Truckenbrod
Pete Lenchuk
Trevor Samagalski
Mike Holman
Ron Bjornson
Rai Weed
Les Johnson
Markers
Veronica Sum
Jackie Tucker
Jim Roth, Trainer
Al Goff, Trainer
Music
Peoria Music Academy
TBD
Food & Hospitality
Sun City
Joyce Herber, Chair
Ellie Sandiford
Betsy Palaschak
Lynn Ploof
Shirley Monaghan
Lynne Tortorelli
Frances Shen
Irene Debrock
Lill Dusablon
Sun City West
Cindy Thompson
Carol Goff
Robin Knutson
Marilyn Etbauer
Peggy Watson
Cheryle Reinertsen
Kaye Thorkelson
Cindy Thompson
Joan Moller
Thank you to all the markers and hospitality teams. This event would not be possible without all of your volunteerism and dedication to this event and sport!
US OPEN GENERAL INFORMATION
Check-in
Players should check-in at BellLawnBowlingClub before play for swag bags, reception passes and merchandise pickup.
Check-inisopen:
Fri, Oct 31st: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat, Nov 1st: 9:00am - 3:00pm
An official welcome & kickoff will take place at Lakeview Lawn Bowling Club. Following the event at the green, there will be a hosted reception at Lakeview Social Halls 1 & 2 plus outside patio, featuring wine, beer, other beverages, and hors d’oeuvres. It's just a short walk away.
Saturday,November1st
OpeningCeremony: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reception: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
US OPEN GENERAL INFORMATION
Practice Times by Venue
Please note, clubs may charge a guest fee for players choosing to practice on days other than Fri, Oct 31st and Sat, Nov 1st, unless a facilities pass was purchased.
October31st:
Bell(1green):9:30am - 5:00pm
Bell:(1green):11:00am - 5:00pm
JohnsonatSCW: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Lakeview:9:30am - 5:00pm
Mountainview:9:30am - 5:00pm
Oakmont:9:30am - 5:00pm
November1st:
Bell:9:00am - 4:00pm
JohnsonatSCW: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Lakeview(1green): 9:00am - 3:00pm
Lakeview(1green): 11:00am - 3:00pm
MountainView:9:00am - 4:00pm
Oakmont: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Daily Schedule for Play
Announcements: 7:45 am
Play begins: 8:00 am
Breaks between games: 10 or 15 minutes
Lunch: 25 minutes for qualifying and 30 minutes on Final Days
US OPEN GENERAL INFORMATION
Awards
Awards will be presented at the finals venues immediately following play. We ask players to stay for photographs.
Hospitality
Morning beverages and breakfast snacks will be provided at all venues. Players are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles.
**Playersareresponsiblefortheirownlunches.**
Livestreaming/Photography
Please be aware that livestreaming and/or photography may take place at the venues during play. While participants may not be the main focus, there is a chance that their image could be captured in the background.
Emergency Contacts
Players should ensure that someone at the green has the phone and email information for their emergency contact. Please share this information with your teammates or travel companions. If you are attending alone, make sure to provide these details to the Venue Manager.
Photo Credit: Veronica Sum
2024 BOWLERS OF THE TOURNAMENT
Anne Nunes
USA
Southwest Division
Home Club: Newport Harbor
Lawn Bowling Club, CA
Charlie Herbert
USA
Southwest Division
Home Club: Laguna Beach
Lawn Bowling Club, CA
CHECK-IN AND PRACTICE DAYS
Check-In: Friday, October 31
9:00AM - 5:00 PM Bell LBC
Practice: Friday, October 31
9:30AM - 5:00PM Bell LBC - Green 1
11:00AM - 5:00PM Bell LBC - Green 2
9:30AM - 5:00PM Johnson LBC - Sun City West
9:30AM - 5:00PM Lakeview LBC
9:30AM - 5:00PM Mountain View LBC
9:30AM - 5:00PM Oakmont View LBC
Check-In: Saturday, November 1
9:00AM - 3:00PM Bell LBC
Practice: Saturday, November 1
9:00AM - 4:00PM Bell LBC
9:00AM - 4:00PM Johnson LBC - Sun City West
9:00AM - 3:00PM Lakeview LBC - Green 1
11:00AM - 3:00PM Lakeview LBC - Green 2
9:00AM - 4:00PM Mountain View LBC
9:00AM - 4:00PM Oakmont LBC
OPENING CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Saturday, November 1
4:00PM - 5:00PM Opening Ceremony at Lakeview LBC
5:00PM - 7:00PM Opening Reception at Lakeview Social Halls 1 + 2 + 3 and Patio
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 1: Sunday, November 2
WOMEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Qualifier
7:45 AM Bell LBC - 2 greens
Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 2 greens
MEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Qualifier
7:45 AM
Lakeview LBC - 2 greens
Oakmont LBC - 1 green
Day 2: Monday, November 3
WOMEN’S EVENT - SINGLES
7:45 AM Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 2 greens
Lakeview LBC - 2 greens
MEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Finals
7:45 AM Bell LBC - 2 greens
Oakmont LBC - 1 green
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 3: Tuesday, November 4
WOMEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Finals
7:45 AM
Bell LBC - 2 greens
Oakmont LBC - 1 green
MEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Qualifier
7:45 AM
Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens
Lakeview LBC - 2 greens
Mountain View LBC - 1 greens
Day 4: Wednesday, November 5
WOMEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Qualifier
7:45 AM
Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens
MEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Finals
7:45 AM
Bell LBC - 2 greens
Lakeview LBC - 2 greens
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 5: Thursday, November 6
WOMEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Finals
7:45 AM
Bell LBC - 2 greens
MEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Qualifier
7:45 AM
Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens
Lakeview LBC - 2 greens
Oakmont LBC - 1 green
Mountain View LBC - 1 green
Day 6: Friday, November 7
WOMEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Qualifier
7:45 AM
Bell LBC - 2 greens
MEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Qualifier
7:45 AM
Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens
Lakeview LBC - 2 greens
Oakmont LBC - 1 green
Mountain View LBC - 1 green
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 7: Saturday, November 8
WOMEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Finals
7:45 AM
Bell LBC - 1 green
Lakeview LBC - 1 green
MEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Finals
7:45 AM
Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens
Bell LBC - 1 green
Lakeview LBC - 1 green
O P E N I N G C E R E M O N Y
PROCESSIONAL
Bowls USA President
Pam Edwards
US Open Chair & SCD President
Veronica Sum & Jackie Tucker
Sun City and Sun City West Club Presidents
Claire Day - Bell LBC
Hugh Guthrie - Johnson LBC, Sun City West
Val Tilton - Lakeview LBC
Pete Lenchuk - Mountain View LBC
Rhonda Nelson- Oakmont LBC
Bowls USA Officers
Kane Tobin, 1st Vice President
Linda Roberts, 2nd Vice President
Manya Urane, Secretary
Kelly Warren, Treasurer
Division Councilors
Central
N/A (absent: Anna Witt & Aaron Zangl)
Northeast
Michele Lary & Ted Tragard
Northwest
Debbie Tupper & Tom Sunderland
Pacific Inter-Mountain
Ginger Harris & Scottie Marzonie
South Central
Dee McSparran & Bob Selzler
Southeast
Martha Nilsen & Tom Bussell
Southwest
Jackie Hogan & Howard Harris
O P E N I N G C E R E M O N Y
PROCESSIONAL..continued
Flag Bearers
United States
Lorraine Hitchcock
Len Hitchcock
Australia
David Knott
Canada
Lill Dusablon
Kenya
Celestine Masila
New Zealand
Gerard Hulst
Northern Ireland
Conor McCartan
Scotland
Alan Smith
Sweden
Olle Backgren
South Africa
Joyce Velempini
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Christine Novello, Governing Board President
Sun City West
WELCOME REMARKS
Veronica Sum, Chair, US Open Committee & 2025
Tournament Director
PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
Pam Edwards, President, Bowls USA
PRESIDENT’S AWARDS
Pam Edwards, President, Bowls USA
BOWLS USA HALL OF FAME
Pam Edwards, President, Bowls USA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SPONSORS
Al Goff
O P E N I N G C E R E M O N Y
REMARKS
Tom Forest, President, Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors
Christine Novello, Governing Board President, Recreation Centers of Sun City West
Amy & Tim Nixon, Owners, The Nixon Group
ROLL - JACK & BOWL
Sam Alfieri, Groundskeeper
Scott Jones, Grounds Superintendent
Join us for a hosted reception for players and guests after the ceremony
