Membership

Why Join ATBSOQ

Becoming a member of the Australian Tenpin Bowling Seniors Organisation Queensland (ATBSOQ) is about more than just bowling. It’s about staying active, enjoying the sport alongside people in your age group, and being part of a supportive community. Our members bowl regularly at centres across South East Queensland, compete in well-organised tournaments, and have the opportunity to represent the state at a national level.

Who Can Join

Membership is open to all bowlers aged 40 years and over who are current financial members of Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA).

  • Ordinary Members (45+) – Full membership with voting rights, eligibility to hold office, and the chance to represent Queensland in State Teams and at Nationals.

  • Associate Members (40–44) – Can bowl in monthly tournaments but cannot vote or participate in the National Challenge.

  • Life Members – Elected by members, with full rights including voting and holding office.

What Membership Includes

ATBSOQ members have access to a full calendar of events and activities:

  • Monthly tournaments held on Sundays at different centres around South East Queensland. Each event usually has two squads of six games, and members may enter one or both.

  • Graded and Scratch divisions based on averages, so all bowlers compete at the right level.

  • Queensland State Championships and Masters events, offering extra competition opportunities.

  • State Team roll-offs, where Ordinary Members can qualify to represent Queensland at the annual ATBSO National Challenge and Championships.

  • Regular updates via the Pinformation newsletter and the ATBSOQ Facebook page.

Fees and Costs

Membership is kept affordable so that everyone can take part:

  • Annual Membership Fee: $20 per calendar year (January – December).

  • Tournament Entry Fee: $70 per squad, which includes the prize fund, State Team fundraising and raffle entry.

  • Official Shirt: $40. This must be worn from your second tournament onwards.

Dress Code

To maintain a professional standard, all members must follow the ATBSOQ dress code:

  • Men: Black trousers or tailored shorts with a collared ATBSO shirt.

  • Ladies: Black skirt, tailored slacks, ¾ pants or tailored shorts with a collared ATBSO shirt.

  • Not Permitted: Jeans, denim, cargo pants, tracksuits, surf/bike shorts, hats or caps.

  • First Tournament Exception: New members may wear a normal collared polo shirt with sleeves in place of the official shirt.

How to Join

Joining is simple:

  1. Complete the Membership Application Form.

  2. Have it proposed and seconded by two current members.

  3. Email the form to the Secretary at atbsoq@outlook.com.

  4. Pay your membership fee when checking in for your first tournament.

Once you’ve joined, you’ll receive updates through our newsletter and Facebook page, and you’ll be ready to bowl in your first ATBSOQ tournament.