VISACT Tenpin Bowling
Introduction
People who are blind or vision impaired typically play tenpin bowling in the same way as fully sighted people. The equipment used is identical and no adjustments are made to the alley or pins.
Some players who are totally blind have the aid of a guide to set them up on the approach, while other totally blind bowlers used a guide rail. A guide rail is much like a banister than is placed on the approach to the lane to assist a totally blind bowler with his or her approach.
Tenpin bowling is a popular sport amongst people who are blind or vision impaired and World Championships are conducted every four years.
Every year the best bowlers from across Australia come together to take part in a National tournament.
In the ACT the main form of competition is a weekly tournament but many blind and vision impaired bowlers also take part in a number of events open to sighted players. This philosophy aids in furthering the goals and vision of VISACT by ensuring sport played is inclusive and those participating are not isolated or stopped from taking part as a result of barriers.
| When | All year round. Tuesday night league, Sundays coaching and practice |
| Where | Belconnen Tenpin Bowling Centre |
| Contact | Steve Grigor |
News
29 March 2005 - VISACT team wins the Belconnen leg of the Presidents Cup.
Current Season's Events
VISACT manages a league in the ACT. Every Tuesday at 6.30pm bowlers come together to compete in this league. The league is also the basis for state team selection.
Each Sunday at Belconnen from 10.00am coaching is also offered. Contact Steve Grigor for more details
In August 2005 the ACT Team travels to Melbourne to take part in the Second National Tournament of Blind Bowling.