Blind and Vision Impaired Tenpin Bowling: National Tournament Perth

The B.V.I.T. 2013 National Tournament was held in Perth WA from 15th - 18th April at AMF Cannington, south of Perth. Twenty two bowlers from Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales attended. 

NSW was represented by Glen Barwick (B2) Donna Holland (B2) and Tim Wilson (B3), who also bowls with Hornsby Rockets. 

Format of the competition was: 
Day 1 15/04 Singles 6 games
Day 2 16/04 Quads 4 games
Day 3 17/04 Doubles 6 games
Day 4 18/04 Trios 4 Games 

The presentation dinner was held Thursday evening at the Good Earth Hotel in East Perth, with presentations proceeding through dinner. The NSW team retained the B.V.I.T. State Shield for the second year in a row.

Rockets representative Tim Wilson did very well with his highest score being 172 and coming away with 3 medals:

• Gold in B3 Male Handicap Singles 
• Gold in B3 Handicap Trios 
• Silver B3 Male Handicap All Events 

Congratulations Tim, and to Donna and Glen.

The Perth Tournament ran very smoothly with friendly competition and the bowlers having an enjoyable time. Thanks to all concerned.

 

Footnote: Perth B.V.I.T.'s newest bowler is 87 year old Betty, who won a cluster of medals and enjoyed herself. The journey has just begun.