2026 PROGRAM
HOSTED BY BOWLS USA IN COLLABORATION WITH
LAGUNA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB
Welcome from Bowls USA President Welcome to the 2026 National Championships!
Pam Edwards
Congratulations to each of you for earning your place at this premier event by winning your Division Playdowns. This achievement reflects your skill, determination, and love for the game. This year, we are proud to welcome players making their first appearance in this championship arena, as well as many familiar faces returning to compete again. Together, you represent the very best of our sport—athletes who value competition, camaraderie, and the spirit of fair play. Over the coming days, may you experience great matches, lasting friendships, and moments you will cherish long after the final bowl is delivered. Good luck, and good bowls to all! Regards,
Pam
Message from National Championship Chair Congratulations to all of the players who will proudly represent their divisions this year! Your participation is a reflection of the dedication and hard work you have put in to make it to this premier competition! Ginger Harris
For a second consecutive year, the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowls Club has worked with the BowlsUSA National Championships Committee to host a memorable event for the women’s and men’s singles and pairs qualifiers from each division. Volunteers have again stepped up to help take care of the details that will make the days run smoothly so you will have the best experience possible both on and off the green. Organizing the draw, tabulating results, providing hospitality, recruiting markers and scoreboard flippers, enlisting umpires, planning Opening and Awards ceremonies, caring for the greens, and myriad other tasks all need a committed cadre of enthusiastic volunteers. Please acknowledge their efforts in the coming days. The National Championships Committee welcomes feedback on your experience here in Laguna Beach. We aim to continue streamlining the planning and organization of this preeminent tournament so that future hosts feel comfortable stepping up to offer their own venues to our nation’s top bowlers. Again, CONGRATULATIONS and good bowling all!
Table of Contents Welcome from Bowls USA President ..............................................................................2 Message from Bowls USA National Championship Chair ............................................3 Message from the 2026 National Championship Tournament Director ................. 5 Southwest Division President’s Remarks ...................................................................... 6 Southwest Division Officers / Chairs & Tournament Committee ............................. 7 Sponsors and Donors Recognition ............................................................................. 8-15 Volunteer Recognition ..................................................................................................... 16 Order of Opening Ceremony ...........................................................................................17 Schedule of Events .........................................................................................................18-19 Viewing Options ................................................................................................................ 20 Player Bios .......................................................................................................................... 21 Central Division ............................................................................................................. 22-23 Northeast Division ........................................................................................................ 24-25 Northwest Division ........................................................................................................ 26-27 Pacific Inter-Mountain Division .................................................................................. 28-29 South Central Division .................................................................................................. 30-31 Southeast Division ......................................................................................................... 32-33 Southwest Division - Stars ........................................................................................... 34-35 Southwest Division - Stripes ........................................................................................36-37 Scoresheet ...........................................................................................................................38 Conditions of Play .......................................................................................................... 39-46 Draw ...................................................................................................................................... 47 Map of Venue ..................................................................................................................... 48
Message from the 2026 National Championship Tournament Director
Heather Stewar t
On behalf of the National Championship Organizing Committee, we extend a warm welcome to all competitors, spectators, volunteers, and guests attending this year's BowlsUSAsponsored event. The Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club is proud to host this tournament and trusts that it will be memorable for all. The National Championships, established in 1957, involves pairs teams and singles players who have won their respective divisions, both men’s and women’s. The players will participate in a week-long round robin competition, culminating in the declaration of the 2026 National Champions. This year’s lineup includes both returning and new players, providing an opportunity for division winners to reconnect with previous participants and meet newcomers. Best of luck to all the players as you compete against each other in the tournament. For bowlers not able to attend the event in person, the SWD Livestreaming Committee will be livestreaming of games and will be broadcast to the Bowls USA Facebook page and provided to the World Bowls YouTube channel. Thank you to the Laguna Beach club members, lawn bowling supporters, committee members, and dedicated volunteers whose hard work throughout the tournament will make this event memorable for everyone.
Heather Heather Stewart
Southwest Division President Remarks Welcome, Players and Participants! The Southwest Division of Bowls USA is thrilled to host the 2026 Bowls USA National Championships at the historic Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club in beautiful Heisler Park. John Billon
Congratulations on winning your divisional playdowns! You now join the nation’s top-tier bowlers competing across all seven divisions in this premier, long-standing event. Beyond the prestige of the title, this year’s Singles Champion will earn the high-stakes honor of representing Bowls USA at the upcoming World Champion of Champions event. We extend a heartfelt thank-you to the dedicated behind-thescenes team whose hard work makes this world-class tournament possible. We wish you excellent bowls and great sportsmanship. Enjoy the camaraderie, forge new friendships, and take in the stunning hospitality of Laguna Beach. Good luck to all competitors—enjoy the 2026 National Championships!
John John P. Billon II President, Southwest Division of Bowls USA
Southwest Division Of ficers and Chairs Jo h n Bi llo n, Pre si den t Li n da R o be rt s, V i c e Presi de n t C h uck M o f f i t t , Se cre t ary K e l l y Warre n , T re asurer Jack i e Ho g an , Female C o un c i lo r Ho w ard Harri s, M ale C o un c i lo r Melanie Vizenor, Head Umpire Anne Nunes, Southwest Tournament Director Giulia Gallo, Webmaster We would like to recognize the National Championships Committee and the 2026 National Championship Tournament Committee for all the hard work in making this event successful!
Bowls USA National Championships Committee Members Ginger Harris (Chair), Janice Bell, Howard Harris and Anna Witt 2026 National Championship Tournament Director Heather Stewart 2026 National Championship Committee Members Heather Stewart John Billon Pat Minnehan Sheila Conti Anne Nunes Scott Roberts
. . . to all of our donor and sponsors that made the 2026 Bowls USA National Championships possible. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. National Corporate Sponsor Nancy Santos
Donors/Sponsors 230 Forest Adolfos Adventure City Aero Bowls - USA Aliso Viejo Country Club Anastasia Café Angels Baseball Bradford Studios British Invasion Clothing Broadway by Amar Santana Brodino Broth Ceramic Garden Art
Donors / Sponsors continued . . . Chef Danielle Kartes Chelas Mexican Kitchen Children's Museum of La Habra Coach House Coast Gallery Coast Hardware Cock & Tail Home Cottage Furnishings Craig Hatfield Photography Dana Point Nursery Desert Ocean Vacation Rentals Dollface Beauty Drakes Pride Bowls North America Duet Faux Paws ARTique Fresh Produce Ganahl Lumber Gelato Paradiso GG’s Bistro Gina Tolentino Artist Gina's Pizza Handels Ice Cream Harvest Restaurant Hennessy’s Restaurant Henselite Bowls USA Hi-Time Wine Cellars Hobie Surf Shop Island Dentistry Jack in the Box
Donors / Sponsors continued . . . Jedidiah Coffee Ken's Jewelry Knightsbridge Wealth Management Laguna Arts Supply Laguna Beach Books Laguna Beer Company Laguna Coast Pottery Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club Lumberyard Restaurant Magic Castle Mangia Benne N.A. Capital Real Estate Naked Dog Bistro & Bath Newport Beach Lawn Bowling Club Nick's Restaurant Nirvana Restaurant Nothing Bundt Cakes Nuance Home Oak Restaurant OTO Sushi Pacific Symphony Painting and Vino Paws Pet Resort Pizza Bar Plant Depot Range Rover Dealership Rasta Rita Margarita Bar Rasta Taco Regency Theatre REI Co-op
Donors / Sponsors continued . . . Ruby's Diner Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Ryan's Art for the Soul Sapphire Restaurant Shirley's Bagels Snooze Eatery South Coast Repertory Starbucks Stitch & Feather Summer-Salt Kitchen Susan Dixon Artist Taylor Bowls The Black Iris on Elden The Drake The Ranch at Laguna Beach Tim Bush Fine Art Trader Joe's Tuvalu Wyland Gallery
. . . to all of our member donors for their generous contributions to the 2026 Bowls USA National Championships. Hailey Beal Val Blackholly Thomas Cloutier Lou and Shelly Cohen Mark and Lisa Coutee Susan Denton Tom Dixon Larry Dunn Maureen Farris Katherine Florman Connor Gaulke David Gaulke Norma Goodhart Scott and Sandy Graham Chuck and Caroline Hagemeier Chester Hipple Stuart Hirschtritt Eileen Hoffman Michael Iannotti Sadri Jazayeri Colleen Jenkins Evan Katz Ron Kotick Ramona Loucks Greg Mech Jeff McEachern Patrick and Andra Minnehan
Member Donors continued . . . Nancy and Sheldon Neal Diane Reynolds Brian Ritchie Lee Roth Jerry Sanders Nancy Santos Regina Schlatter Myriam Singer Trish Soto Heather Stewart Rich Thomas Jarrett Virkler Alex Wekerle Hospitality Sponsors Board & Brew Fever-Tree The Butchery
Congratulations to all the champions representing their divisions at the National Championships. We wish everyone the best of luck. The Bowls Development Fund (formerly the Memorial Fund) is pleased to award $350 to each of the 48 participants to help with expenses this week. The BDF is the fundraising organization for U.S. lawn bowls. Your generous donations are crucial in supporting this event and advancing lawn bowling programs organized by Bowls USA. Thank you for your continued support.
Donations are tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. tax law. Use the QRcode to make your donation or go to: bowlsdevelopmentfund.org.
Volunteers are the core of our clubs and events. We would like to recognize the following people: Livestreaming Gary Barnes Scott Roberts Steve Namontas Sheila Conti Joan Narmontas End-by-End Scoring and Website John Billon Howard Harris Garry Higgins Tony Santos Garry Higgins
Photography Gary Barnes
Treasurer Kelly Warren (BUSA) Dennis Lockwood (LBLBC)
Umpires Melanie Vizenor (NUIC) Candy De Fazio Ginger Harris John Monahan Linda Roberts Heather Stewart Mary Thompson Jackie Hogan Greens Committee Javier Avalos Alan Burkholder Randy Hatfield Pat Minnehan Tim Mixon John Monahan Dru Murphy Sheldon Neal Jason Phipps Tom Richeson Gil Sanchez Patrick Shanahan Food and Hospitality Jarrett Virkler G Engen Long Beach LBC Newport Beach LBC Fundraising Shelley Cohen Diane Reynolds
With deep appreciation to all valued volunteers.
ORDER OF OPENING CEREMONY 3:00 PM
Processional Piper: Chrisy Orcholski Divisions: Southwest Division-Stars Southwest Division-Stripes Central Division Northeast Division Northwest Division Pacific Inter-Mountain Division South Central Division Southeast Division Honor Guard: Laguna Beach Police Honor Guard National Anthem Sung by: Dee McSparran Remarks Master of Ceremonies: Scott Roberts Welcome: John Billon, SW Division President Dignitaries Chairperson of BUSA National Committee: Ginger Harris Bowls Development Fund: Steve Nelson Laguna Beach City Council: Bob Whalen Commencement of National Championships First jack: Bob Whalen First bowl: Nancy Santos
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday September 13 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
Practice
Monday, September 14 9:00AM - 3:00 PM 9:00AM - 3:00 PM
Practice Registration | Bowls & Shoe Inspection
Tuesday, September 15 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Registration | Bowls & Shoe Inspection Opening Ceremony Welcome Reception at Laguna Beach LBC
Wednesday, September 16 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM 11:45 PM - 12:45 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Check-in (Players, Markers, Scorekeepers) Trial Ends Game 1 Lunch Trial Ends Game 2
Thursday, September 17 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00AM - 11:45 AM 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Check-in (Players, Markers, Scorekeepers) Trial Ends Game 3 Lunch Trial Ends Game 4
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday , September 18 8:30AM 8:45AM 9:00AM - 11:45 AM 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Check-in (Players, Markers, Scorekeepers) Trial Ends Game 5 Lunch Trial Ends Game 6
Saturday, September 19 8:30AM
Check-in (Players, Markers, Scorekeepers)
8:45AM 9:00AM - 11:45 AM
Trial Ends Game 7
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM
Trial Ends, if needed
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Playoff Games, if needed
5:30PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM
No-host bar; Laguna Woods Clubhouse 2 Awards Dinner; Laguna Woods Clubhouse 2
Sunday, September 20 8:30AM
Same schedule in case of ties and Playoffs
CATCH THE ACTION! LIVE VIEWING Spectators are welcome at Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club, where complimentary bleacher seating will be available. We encourage you to join us in person for all matches.
LIVESTREAMING
All matches are to be livestreamed, including playoff rounds if required. Streaming content will be available on the Bowls USA Facebook page at facebook.com/BowlsUSA and on the World Bowls Series YouTube channel at youtube.com/@World-Bowls
ONLINE SCORING Live end-by-end scoring will be available online for all matches, with final results posted at the close of each round. Round matchups are also accessible at https://www.bowlsusa.us/national-championship.html
PLAYER BIOS
Central Division Women’s Singles: Suzanne Smith
Home Club: Milwaukee Lake Park LBC Bowling since 2023 First time at National Championships
Women’s Pairs Skip: Anna Witt Home Club: Milwaukee Lake Park LBC Bowling since 2007 National Championships Appearances: 16 National Championship wins: Gold (2), Silver (2) Bowls USA Certified Umpire; Bowls USA Committee Chair (Grants); Division Councilor Women’s Pairs Lead: Rebecca Nguyen
Home Club: Milwaukee Lake Park LBC Bowling since 2012 National Championships Appearances: 12 National Championship wins: Gold (2), Silver (1)
Central Division Men’s Singles: Rob Behncke
Home Club: Milwaukee Lake Park LBC Bowling since 2011 National Championships Appearances: 12 National Championship wins: Gold (2) Silver (2) Club Greenskeeper; Bowls USA Certified Umpire
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Nick Schneider
Home Club: Milwaukee Lake Park LBC Bowling since 2021 National Championships Appearances: 1 Club Board Member
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Bob Schneider
Home Club: Milwaukee Lake Park LBC Bowling since 1996 National Championships Appearances: 14 National Championship Wins: Gold (4) Silver (7) Bowls USA Certified Umpire; Team USA Member; Club Greenskeeper
Northeast Division Women’s Singles: Megan Entwistle
Home Club: Frick Park LBC Bowling since 2021 First time at National Championships Club Board Member
Women’s Pairs - Lead: Melanie Shaw
Home Club: Frick Park LBC Bowling since 2016 National Championships Appearances: 1
Women’s Pairs - Skip: Michele Lary
Home Club: Frick Park LBC Bowling since 2022 National Championships Appearances: 2 Division Councilor, Bowls USA Committee Chair
Northeast Division Men’s Singles: Richard Lockyer
Home Club: Frick Park LBC Bowling since 2010 First time at National Championships Past Club President
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Cory Stawartz
Home Club: Frick Park LBC Bowling since 2016 National Championships Appearances: 2 Bowls USA Certified Umpire; Club Board Member; Club Tournament Director; Division Board Member
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Patrick Duffy
Home Club: Brooklyn LBC Bowling since 1994 National Championships Appearances: 7 National Championships Wins: Silver (3) Division Head Umpire; Bowls USA Certified Umpire; Bowls USA Certified Coach
Northwest Division Women’s Singles: Sarah Meiffren
Home Club: Portland LBC Bowling since 2022 First time at National Championships Club Vice President
Women’s Pairs - Lead: Phyllis Counts
Home Club: Jefferson Park LBC Bowling since 2007 National Championships Appearances: 2 Division Secretary
Women’s Pairs - Skip: Gina Tolentino
Home Club: Jefferson Park LBC Bowling since 2011 National Championships Appearances: 1 Club Delegate
Northwest Division Men’s Singles: Andy Kubberud
Home Club: Jefferson Park LBC Bowling since 2006 National Championships Appearances: 11 National Championships Wins: Gold (2)
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Christopher Smith
Home Club: Jefferson Park LBC Bowling since 2018 National Championships Appearances: 1
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Richard Glasman
Home Club: Jefferson Park LBC Bowling since 2006 National Championships Appearances: 2 Club Delegate; Club Greens Chair; Division Tournament Committee Chair
Pacific Inter-Mountain Division Women’s Singles: Janice Bell
Home Club: Berkeley LBC Bowling since 2007 National Championships Appearances: 7 National Championships Wins: Gold (1) Silver (2) Team USA Member; National Championships Committee Member
Women’s Pairs - Lead: Cece Le Messurier
Home Club: SanJose LBC Bowling since 2023 First time at National Championships Team USA Member
Women’s Pairs - Skip: Rachel Marcuson
Home Club: Santa Cruz LBC Bowling since 2018 National Championships Appearances: 1 Team USA Member; Club President; Division Tournament Committee
Pacific Inter-Mountain Division Men’s Singles: Daniel Gorelick Home Club: Berkeley LBC Bowling since 2011 National Championships Appearances: 4 Team USA Member; Bowls USA Certified Umpire; Club Tournament Director
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Timothy Regoli
Home Club: Leisure Town LBC Bowling since 1968 National Championships Appearances: 2
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Matthew Burnoski
Home Club: San Jose LBC Bowling since 2009 First time at National Championships
South Central Division Women’s Singles: Dee McSparran
Home Club: Sun City Clubs Bowling since 2006 National Championships Appearances: 10 National Championships Wins: Gold (5) Silver (2) Bowls USA Certified Umpire; Team USA Member; Division Treasurer; Division Councilor; Bowls USA Committee Chair
Women’s Pairs - Lead: Cathy Selzler Home Club: Bell LBC Bowling since 2011 National Championships Appearances: 1 National Championships Wins: Gold (1) Club Secretary; Division Secretary
Women’s Pairs - Skip: Eva Lee Home Club: Johnson LBC Bowling since 1981 National Championships Appearances: 5 National Championships Wins: Gold (1) Silver (1) Club Vice President
South Central Division Men’s Singles: Steve Smith
Home Club: Oakmont LBC Bowling since 2001 National Championships Appearances: 12 National Championships Wins: Gold (3)
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Bob Perry
Home Club: Grand LBC Bowling since 2011 National Championships Appearances: 2 Bowls USA Certified Umpire
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Brad Heldele
Home Club: Grand LBC Bowling since 2016 First time at National Championships Club Greens Keeper
Southeast Division Women’s Singles: Sandy Wall Home Club: World Parkway LBC Bowling since 2011 National Championships Appearances: 8 National Championship Wins: Gold (3) Silver (3) Bowls USA Certified Club Coach, Club Board Member
Women’s Pairs - Lead: Ava Casper
Home Club: Sun City Center LBC Bowling since 2013 National Championships Appearances: 1
Women’s Pairs - Skip: Donna Blaine Home Club: Sun City Center LBC Bowling since 2016 National Championships Appearances: 1 Treasurer Suncoasters
Southeast Division Men’s Singles: Rick Fitzgerald
Home Club: Mount Dora LBC Bowling since 2015 National Championships Appearances: 2 Bowls USA Certified Umpire
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Roy Moore
Home Club: Lone Wolf LBC Bowling since 2023 National Championships Appearances: 1
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Eric Porr
Home Club: Sun City Center LBC Bowling since 2016 National Championships Appearances: 2 Bowls Development Fund Director; Past Club President; Division Board Vice President
Southwest Division **** Stars **** Women’s Singles: Anne Nunes
Home Club: Newport Harbor LBC Bowling since 1997 National Championships Appearances: 20 National Championship Wins: Gold (12) Silver (2) Team USA Member; Bowls USA Certified Club Coach; Bowls USA Certified Umpire; SWD Tournament Committee Chairperson Women’s Pairs - Lead: Manya Urane
Home Club: Long Beach LBC Bowling since 2022 National Championships Appearances: 1 Bowls Bulletin Editor; Club Delegate
Women’s Pairs - Skip: Mary Spease
Home Club: Laguna Beach LBC Bowling since 2015 National Championships Appearances: 1 National Championship Wins: Silver (1) Team USA Member; Bowls USA Certified Club Coach; Bowls USA Certified Umpire
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Southwest Division **** Stars **** Men’s Singles: Peter Ritchie
Home Club: Coronado LBC Bowling since 2003 National Championships Appearances: 3 National Championships Wins: Silver (2) Team USA Member; Club Coach
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Sadri Jazayeri
Home Club: Laguna Beach LBC Bowling since 2023 National Championships Appearances: 1 National Championship Wins: Gold (1) Club Volunteer
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Rooz Ehdaie
Home Club: Laguna Beach LBC Bowling since 2022 National Championships Appearances: 1 National Championship Wins: Gold (1) Team USA Member; Club Greens Committee Member
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Southwest Division ||||| Stripes ||||| Women’s Singles: Giulia Gallo
Home Club: Laguna Beach LBC Bowling since 2016 National Championships Appearances: 2 National Championship Wins: Gold (1) Silver (1) Bowls USA Certified Club Coach; Team USA Member; International Technical Official (ITO); World Bowls Board Member; Division Webmaster; Division Tournament Committee Member Women’s Pairs - Lead: Joan Narmontas
Home Club: Laguna Woods LBC Bowling since 2021 First time at National Championships Bowls USA Certified Club Coach; Division Delegate; Division Livestream Volunteer; Club Membership Chair Women’s Pairs - Skip: Inger Benson
Home Club: Hermosa Beach LBC Bowling since 2022 National Championships Appearances: 1 Club Volunteer; Clubhouse Decoration Committee Chair
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Southwest Division ||||| Stripes ||||| Men’s Singles: Charlie Herbert
Home Club: Laguna Beach LBC Bowling since 2006 National Championships Appearances:11 National Championship Wins: Gold (7), Silver (4) Next Level Bowls Certified Coach; Club Trainer; Division Trainer; World Bowls Athlete Commission
Men’s Pairs - Lead: Javier Gomez
Home Club: Coronado LBC Bowling since 2013 National Championships Appearances: 1 National Championships Wins: Silver (1) Bowls USA Certified Club Coach
Men’s Pairs - Skip: Angel Gomez
Home Club: Coronado LBC Bowling since 2013 National Championships Appearances: 2 National Championships Wins: Silver (2) Team USA Member; Bowls USA Certified Club Coach
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SCORE SHEET
CONDITIONS OF PLAY This event is authorized by Bowls USA. All games will be played in line with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, Crystal Mark Fourth Edition. The Controlling Body reserves the right to change or alter the program to successfully carry out or finish the event per Law 55.3.4. Venue Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club 455 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Inclusive Dates (Practice, Games, Rain Delay/Playoffs if necessary) Sunday, September 13th through Sunday, September 20th. Entry Conditions Each Bowls USA Division may enter a both a women’s and men’s pairs team and a woman and man singles player. Entry Fee Entry fee is paid by the Division. Registration Monday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Inspection of shoes and bowls Labels must be applied to bowls at registration. Practice Sunday, September 13th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Monday, September 14th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 15th, 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY Games Two games a day: Wednesday, September 16th; Thursday, September 17th; and Friday, September 18th. One game: Saturday, September 19th. If needed for rain delay or playoff: Saturday, September 19th; Sunday, September 20th. Format Round robin Pairs: Four bowls, 18 ends, ties stand Singles: Four bowls, 21 shots Time Limits Singles: no time limits Pairs: 2 hours and 45 minutes, trial ends excluded (Refer to Laws of the Sport of Bowls, pg. 54, Appendix A.5) Late Arrivals A penalty of one shot and one end played will be assessed for each ten minutes after the official start time. A late arrival of 30 minutes or more will result in forfeiture of that game. This rule may be waived in extenuating circumstances. Coaching Prior to the start of play on Day 1 of the National Championships, a player or team may designate one (1) coach for the duration of the tournament. No coach may be designated once play commences on Day 1, nor may a coach represent more than one player or team. Players may not be designated as coaches. In the event that a coach cannot remain for the duration of the event, an alternate coach may be designated; however, the original coach may not return once their designee replaces them.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY Trial Ends All trial ends start at 8:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Pairs: four (4) bowls in each direction prior to every game Singles: four (4) bowls in each direction prior to every game **Note: No practice is permitted prior to trial ends. Game Times All games start at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. **Note: No game may start earlier than the posted game time. All games will begin upon the Tournament Director’s announcement and/or signal. An announcement and/or signal will be made 10 minutes prior to and at the end of the time for Pairs games. Restriction of Movement of Players Pairs Leads: after delivery of their third and fourth bowl Skips: After delivery of their second and third bowls, when a skip walks up to the mat to deliver their first bowl, their direct opponent can remain at the head until that bowl has come to rest before walking up to the mat to deliver their own first bowl Singles After delivery of their third and fourth bowl **Note:** In exceptional and limited circumstances, a singles player can ask the marker for permission to walk up to the head, or a skip can ask that a player walk up to the head earlier than described above.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY Dress Code At Opening Ceremonies and During Competition: Players shall wear their divisional or coordinated team shirts with collars. In pairs, players' bottom attire must be the same color. Team colors for uniforms shall be predominantly the Division color. Footwear must be worn and be flat-soled and heel-less. The TD and/or Controlling Body reserves the right to disallow any specific shoe. (Medical footwear may be worn with the approval of the TD.) Penalties—If the Controlling Body finds a participant is in violation of the Dress Code, the participant shall receive a warning. A second offense may result in the loss of a game. During Practice Days: Collared shirts are not required, nor is matching lower body attire. Tshirts with short or long sleeves can be worn, but they must be free of offensive images and language and political slogans. Footwear must be worn and be flat-soled and heelless. Re-spotting (Dead Jack) If a jack in motion passes completely outside the boundaries of the rink of play, comes to rest in any hollow in the face of the bank, or rebounds to a distance of less than 18 meters from the mat line, the end must not be declared dead. Instead, the jack must be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line on the 2-meter mark. (Law 56.5) Dead End A dead end is not counted as a completed end even if all the bowls required to be played have been played. If the bell rings, signaling the end of play, and if the end in progress is declared a dead end, the end must be replayed per Law 20.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY Scorecards All scorecards must be signed by the opposing skip or singles player at the end of each game. The winner must turn in the scorecards to the Tournament Director immediately after the game ends. Determination of Winner Three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie, and zero (0) points for a loss. Tie-breaker At the completion of round-robin play, if two players or teams are tied for first place, they will play off for the championship. See Appendix A for tiebreaking procedures involving more than two teams or players. Electronic Equipment Pursuant to the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, law 41.7 states, "Players with a hearing disability can use electronic devices to communicate with each other while on the rink of play." No other electronic devices may be used by players during a match. Players must be prepared to remove any electronic devices at the discretion of the Controlling Body. Failure to abide by the Controlling Body's ruling may result in disqualification. Dispute/Emergency Committee All disputes must be referred to the Chair of the National Championships Committee and the Tournament Director (or their nominated replacements).
CONDITIONS OF PLAY Smoking/Drinking Policy There is no smoking allowed in the clubhouse or on the greens and their surroundings. No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed during play, during lunch, or between games. Video Recording Of The Event This event will be live-streamed by Bowls USA and posted to World Bowls YouTube channel. Controlling Body Authority The Controlling Body (TDs, Draw Masters, and Head Umpire) has the authority to make changes that are deemed appropriate in the event of inclement weather, unforeseen circumstances, and/or any substitutions, only if necessary. Decisions will be within the Laws of the Sport of Bowls and Bowls USA Domestic Regulations.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY Appendix A and Tie-breaking Flights (Source: National Championships P&P, July 15, 2025)
The length (shot or ends) of playoff games will be announced by the NCTD. When possible, full-length games will be played; however, weather and/or time constraints shall allow the NCTD to change this condition. If there is a two-way tie for first place, based on match points, there will be a ONE-game playoff to determine first- and second-place winners. If there is a tie for second place, based on match points, the winner will be determined by the head-to-head outcome of their game already played. If the result of the head-to-head game was a tie, then the next tiebreakers will be plus points followed by the for/against ratio. In the event of a 3, 4, 5, or 7-way tie for first place, shots FOR and AGAINST teams in the round robin will be totaled. The team with the highest net shots from that calculation will be seeded #1, the second highest If the calculation of the net shots results in a minus, the team with the LEAST MINUS will be seeded ahead of another having a greater MINUS. If the net shots result in a tie, then shots FOR will be divided by the sum of the shots FOR and the shots AGAINST. The resulting higher percentage will be seeded higher. In the unlikely, but possible event that this calculation results in a tie, then the results of the head-to-head match during the round robin will determine the higher seed, which will be seeded #2, etc. The seeded teams will play off according to the charts attached to this document.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY
DRAW Game 1
Game 2
PIM
SED
SWD*
SWD|
SWD*
CEN
SED
NWD
SWD|
NWD
CEN
SCD
NED
SCD
PIM
NED
Game 3
Game 4
SCD
PIM
NWD
NED
NWD
CEN
SWD|
CEN
SWD|
SED
SWD*
PIM
SWD*
NED
SCD
SED
Game 5
Game 6
SWD*
SED
SWD|
NED
SWD|
PIM
CEN
SED
NED
CEN
PIM
NWD
SCD
NWD
SWD*
SCD
Game 7 SWD*
NWD
CEN
PIM
SED
NED
SWD|
SCD
VENUE LOCATION & MAP