UPDATE – Suspension of Participants in Unsanctioned Tournament

To:   Tenpin Bowling New Zealand

You previously received a letter from this office dated April 23, 2019 regarding the 15th International Senior Classic 2019.  In said letter you were advised that the International Senior Classic, held April 7-12, 2019, was not sanctioned by World Bowling, or the Asian Bowling Federation.  Those facts remain unchanged.

However, upon investigation it appears that the International Senior Classic was advertised as sanctioned by World Bowling and ABF on its website, thereby creating the appearance of approval to athletes.  Further, it appears that many participating athletes had entered the tournament and committed to non-refundable travel and hotel before it was publicly announced that the tournament was not sanctioned.

Therefore, any suggestion of suspension of athletes is rescinded.  If your federation wishes to investigate the circumstances of your member athletes in order to determine any possible course of action, you may do so at your discretion, according to the rules and statutes of your federation.

Thank you for your attention.

Best regards,
Secretariat
World Bowling

Posted:  TBNZ Ceo 11 June 2019