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Grassroot Development Clinics
Our complimentary Basic Introductory Instruction on tenpin bowling fundamentals, which is offered to anyone wishing to further develop their bowling skills. -2 Hour Clinic See Basic Skills Clinic for More Information.
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Advanced Training Seminars
Manitoba Tenpin Federation currently offers a high performance and sport science seminars to assist any advanced bowler in further developing their skills and better prepare them for provincial, national and/or international competitions. CTF National Team and help any Manitoba bowlers wishing to further develop their skills. Seminars These seminars will be held on a demand…
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Coach Resource Library
The Manitoba Tenpin Federation has visual and literary resources on tenpin bowling development and training. These resources are available to our certified N.C.C.P. coaches free of charge (a safety deposit may be required). Technical Equipment List 1 Stalker Radar Kit Radar Gun Hard Case/Manual Battery Handle Adapter/Charger 1 Radar Gun Tripod 1 Tripod Mounting Cradle…
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Basic Skills Clinics
These clinics are designed to address the experience and ability level of the participants, from beginners to regular league bowlers. Clinics are offered for both youth and adult bowlers on a “demand” basis. Topics include proper ball fitting, targeting, strike and spare-shooting, hand position, stance, all aspects of approach, ball delivery are covered and others,…
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Competitions
The Manitoba Tenpin Federation provides funding and printing services to assist the provincial and local associations in the hosting of their Tournaments and Provincial/National Championships. For a list of current Manitoba Tournaments click here Calendar
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Provincial Teams
Travel assistance and training by N.C.C.P. certified coaches is provided to prepare Youth, Adult and Senior (55+) qualifiers identified by their provincial associations for National and International Championships. See specific program above for more information.
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Bowling Hall of Fame Nomination Committee
PRESIDENT Dan Tereck dtereck@shaw.ca ______________________________________________________________________________ RECORDING SECRETARY Michael Schmidt executive.director@mbtenpinfed.com ______________________________________________________________________________ DIRECTORS Lucien Casagrande casagra@mts.net Harvey Zimberg hzimber@mts.net Randy Kostenuk rkostenuk@gmail.com Sharon Tataryn tataryn_79@hotmail.com Susan Grande susangrande5@gmail.com Guidelines & Nomination Form (PDF) Hall of Fame – Brief History Discover the traditions and rich heritage of Tenpin Bowling in Manitoba. The Bowling Hall of Fame of…
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Certificate of Appreciation
Couture Motors Ltd.(1991) Harold Loster(1991) Al Vickery(1993) Rube Ramge(1995) Gene Telpner(1997) Canadian German Club (1998) Raymond Roy (1999) Charles Gibson (2000) Ted Hart (2001) Native Sons of Canada (2003) Helen Stanley (2003) Tom Abbott (2011) Pete Klassen (2013) CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Inducted 1991 Couture Motors have sponsored a team in the Cercle Ouvrier Bowling League…
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Harry Zimmerman
MERITORIOUS SERVICE Inducted 1989 (Posthumous) In the Winnipeg Bowling Association Yearbook for 1964/65, there is a memorial tribute to W.H. (Harry) Zimmerman which aptly describes his dedication and contribution to the sport of Tenpin Bowling. It is fitting that the Bowling Hall of Fame of Manitoba recognize Harry for his meritorious service. Secretary-Treasurer, Recreation League…
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Paul Yoshimasu
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT Inducted 1988 Paul had is greatest impact and success with bowling during the period from 1965 to 1978. Canadian Singles Champion in 1966. Canadian Doubles Champion with Norm Heywood in 1966. Manitoba Athlete of the Year in 1966. Canadian Bowling Proprietors Association member of the “Dream Team 1966-67. FIQ World Championships in Malmo,…
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Joseph Wirvin
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT Inducted 1996 In 1952, Joe held both the Winnipeg Five Pin and Tenpin High Series, a feat that has yet to be duplicated. Joe won the City Singles Championship three years in a row in the years 1953-55 and was runner-up for the Manitoba Singles Championship in 1953-54. Joe was also winner of…
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John Trager
BUILDER Inducted 1988 Founding Member of the Canadian Tenpin Federation – 1964 Founding Member of the Manitoba Provincial Tenpin Bowling Association – 1964 Founding Member of the Manitoba Bowling Federation – 1970 Founding Member of the Manitoba Tenpin Federation – 1972 Founding Member of the Manitoba Bowling Council – 1987 Founding Member of the Bowling…
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Jeanne Stear
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT & MERITORIOUS SERVICE Inducted 1989 1948 – 49 “49” was instrumental in setting up WIBC membership in Manitoba. 1950’s First to have a 600 Series in the Province of Manitoba. 1953 – $1,000. Won in a “Strike it Rich” tournament with U.S. and Canadian male bowlers at Bowlarena . Invited by Brunswick to…
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Ed Sobie
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT Inducted 1997 1938 – On February 3rd, Ed set a Canadian record – first man to roll a 300 game in a Canadian tournament, while he was a member of the Beatty Washer Team. (Victoria Lanes) 1940 – December 30th, Ed bowled a 300 game. 1941 – Just short of setting a new…
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Michael Scinocca
MERITORIOUS SERVICE Inducted 1990 Mike started bowling in 1936, and when he moved to Brandon he started two new leagues and served as President of both for several years. Mike is a Charter Member of the Brandon Tenpin Bowling Association, an undertaking that required him to travel to Milwaukee to the American Bowling Congress Headquarters…
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Frank Scinocca
MERITORIOUS SERVICE 1981 – Appointed Tenpin Junior Program Director, Parkway Bowling Centre, Dauphin (1981-1996). 1982 – Selected Provincial Boys’ Coach to (YBC, National Championship in Winnipeg. (Won Senior Gold and Bantam Silver) – Received award for the 2nd highest National per capita YBC registration. 1984 – Established the Parkland Tenpin Association (Elected President 1984-1996) –…
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Ray Shuel
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT Inducted 1993 One of Manitoba’s better bowlers for over 30 years and still rolling excellent scores. Ray has qualified for a Provincial Bowling Association card and is competing in the 50 Plus Seniors PBA Division in the United States. The following are some of Ray Shuel’s accomplishments: Represented Manitoba in World Cup Canadian…
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George Sante
MERITORIOUS SERVICE Inducted 2001 George became interested in bowling in 1965, while working shift-work for the Canadian National Railways. When he was informed that there were no morning or afternoon leagues George investigated on how to establish his own league. RED, WHITE & BLUE LEAGUE – SECRETARY On advice from Gord Rathwell (a top Canadian…
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Fred Rietze
BUILDER Inducted 1995 In 1948, Fred Rietze and his brother, Harold started up the first tenpin bowling center in Winkler called Rietze Brothers Bowling . Between 1951 and 1958 Fred promoted and developed the sport in his region by organizing leagues and hosting tournaments for the growing number of interested bowlers. Besides introducing tenpin bowling…
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Terry Quinn
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT Inducted 1990 Terry has the unique experience of being the first woman to bowl a perfect game in Manitoba’s history. This was accomplished in 1976 at Club Laverendrye. She has won many Manitoba Events including the prestigious Cameo Classic, the 600 Club, the Winnipeg Women’s Bowling Association “A” Division Doubles, the City Team…
