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Beginning in the early sixties, Mary Johnstone was involved in the promotion and development of Junior and Adult Tenpin Bowling Programs. In 1963 she developed and initiated a Junior Bowling Program at Chateau Lanes. Mary soon established a strong following of youth bowlers in the program, which still continues today. Mary’s coaching philosophy focused on…

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Board member Winnipeg Women’s Bowling Association – 1962-75. Assistant Secretary for four years – 1962-66. Secretary for nine years – 1966-75. Founding Member/President of Manitoba Provincial Women’s Bowling Association for three years – 1975-78. Assistant Director of Canadian Tenpin Federation – 1967-75. Director of Canadian Tenpin Federation – 1975-83. Served as Third Vice President for…

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Over a 15 year span Simone has averaged 179 for 12 of those years with a High Single 279 and Three Game Series of 647. But her greatest accomplishments were at the National and International competitions. In 1980, Simone won the All-Events category of the Winnipeg Women’s Bowling Association with 1671. In 1981 she also…

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Norm Heywood has been one of Winnipeg’s finest tenpin competitors over the past thirty-five years averaging over 180 every year with a high of 193. Won High Three Game Series in Senior League twice with 704, and the League High Average seven times. Norm’s High Single is 279 (4 times). Norm won the silver medal…

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  Marilyn, a World-Class athlete began Tenpin Bowling in 1968 in the Brandon Youth Program, and her first competition was a Junior Tournament in Winnipeg. Marilyn distinguished herself as a top Tenpin competitor in Adult Programs and Competitions. At the league level she rolled High Single 258, High Three Game Series 657, High Average 184.…

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1973 Started League bowling. 1976 Provincial World Cup Champion. 1977 Member of the National Team in Panama. 1979 Gold medal in National finals – set a record for 10 games 2,232. Competed in World Championships in Manila. 1980 North American Zone winner in Miami Beach. Competed in World Championship in Vienna, Austria – 3rd place.…

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Pekoe began bowling in 1936 in the Recreation league at Stag Lanes and continued to bowl for 47 years in several other leagues. – Mercantile Tenpin Bowling Lanes – Winnipeg City Senior Tenpin Bowling League – Winnipeg Commercial Tenpin Bowling League – Como Men’s Senior Tenpin Bowling League – St. John Cantius Men’s League. In…

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Harry Collister started Tenpin Bowling in 1938, at the Recreation Lanes in Brandon. In 1964, Harry was a founding member of the Manitoba Provincial Tenpin Bowling Association and in June of 1967, became a Honorary Life Member. Since the Brandon Tenpin Bowling Association was formed in 1966, Harry served in a number of positions until…

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KEN HUNTER Hunter was first in the senior men’s all events at the 2008 National Mixed Championships which earned him a place on the senior team which represented Canada at the Tournament of the Americas where he earned a silver and bronze medal.  Way to go Ken! The other CTF Bowlers of the Year were:…

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1978 & 1996 WBA Marinelli City Singles Champion 1980’s Pepsi Tenpin Bowling Tournament Champion 1980 – Present Recipient of many Provincial Order of Sport Excellence Awards for representing Manitoba at CTF National Team Trials 1983 Manitoba Provincial Tenpin Bowling Association Provincial Champion (215 AVG) 1983 Carling O’Keefe November “Athlete of the Month” 1984 January 8th…

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1972 – 73 -Founding member of the Brandon Women’s Bowling Association. -First Secretary for the B.W.B.A. which she held for 11 years. -Bowler Recruitment coordinator for Neepawa and Dauphin areas. -Committee member that established Brandon’s “200” Club Tournament, Annual Golf Tournament for Brandon bowlers and the Association’s Annual Tournament. -Was a contributing member of every…

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Secretary of the Hoof and Horn league – 1944. Elected to Board of Directors of the Winnipeg Bowling Association – 1965. Progressed to President – 1973-75. Served on Winnipeg Bowling Association’s Board for 20 years. President of the Manitoba Provincial Tenpin Bowling Association – 1977 Vice President of Canadian Tenpin Federation – 1984 President of…

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Secretary of the Winnipeg Bowling Association for 29 years. President Winnipeg City Senior Tenpin League. Winnipeg Bowling Association delegate to the American Bowling Congress Annual Meeting for 10 years. Responsible for Lane Certification measuring and inspecting annually for all Manitoba bowling houses for 29 years. Probably the greatest public relations Ambassador between American Bowling Congress…

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Shirley began bowling in the 1960’s. 1962-94 Bowled in the Friday Nite Mixed League. 1960’s-90’s Secretary of the Friday Nite Mixed League for approximately 25 years. 1970’s Secretary of the Brandon YBC program. 1973-76 Director and founding member of the Brandon Women’s Bowling Association. Attended many meetings with the WIBC/ABC to draft the women’s bylaws.…

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Bowling for 23 years with a 180+ average for 20 years Local All-Events Champion – 5 times Provincial All-Events Champion – 3 times Provincial Awards: Bowler of the Year – 6 times Cameo Classic Champion – 3 times Provincial Team Member at the Nationals – 9 times National Team Member – 2 times Venezuela –…

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Lilli Anderson began Tenpin Bowling in 1968 and has been one of the top lady bowlers in the Province ever since. Lilli had averaged from 170 to 182 since 1979. She held the current record for High Three Game Scratch Series of 722 (247, 233, 242) until 1994. Qualified as Provincial Team representative to the Canadian…

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