Who We Are

TBNZ (Tenpin Bowling New Zealand) is the National Sports Organisation for Tenping Bowling in New Zealand, as recognised by the NZ Olympic Committee and Sport New Zealand.  TBNZ is affiliated to WorldBowling, the body responsible for administering the sport world-wide.

Our Mission Statement is to:

“To work with the industry and stakeholders to provide the foundations to encourage participation and achievement within the sport of tenpin bowling.”

TBNZ receives funding from Sponsor Centres, individual member fees, tournament levies, and charitable grants.

The Board is responsible for the governance of TBNZ as defined in the TBNZ constitution. The Board comprises of:

  • Elected Directors
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as appointed by the elected Directors
  • Proprietors Representative as endorsed by the Directors and the CEO

Our current Board Members are:

  • Keith Rankin
  • Allan Heald
  • Craig Nevatt
  • David Davies
  • Annabelle Swain (CEO)
  • Stephen Penney (Proprietors Representative)