Sunday, March 29, 2009 - In a nail bitter of a finish the 7th seeds John Fox and Shelley Stewart-Rolle captured the covetted title of 2009 Bahamas National Champion and will represent the Bahamas at the 45th QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup scheduled for November, 2009.
John Fox Shelley Stewart-Rolle 2009 Mens Champion 2009 Womens Champion
In the men's division, the championship round competition began with the quarter-finals bracket, followed by the semi-finals bracket and finals bracket.
Quarter-finals Bracket
Match #1
Ronald Dames (Seed #8) defeated Clarence Wallace (Seed #1) 189 to 180.
R. Dames C. Wallace S. Lockhart R. Higgs
Match #2
Sonnith Lockhart (Seed #4) defeated Raymond Higgs (Seed #5) 203 to 189.
Match #3
Linberg Cooper (Seed #3) defeated Charles Johnson (Seed #6) 235 to 212.
L. Cooper C. Johnson J. Fox A. J. Bethel
Match #4
John Fox (Seed #7) defeated Al Jermaine Bethel (Seed #2) 205 to 189.
Semi-finals Bracket
Match #1
Sonnith Lockhart (Seed #4) defeated Ronald Dames (Seed #8) 172 to 155.
Match #2
John Fox (Seed #7) defeated Lindberg Cooper (Seed #3) 193 to 191.
Finals Bracket
John Fox (Seed #7) defeated Sonnith Lockhart (Seed #4) 215 to 159 to become the 2009 Bahamas Mens Champion.
In the women's division, the championship round competition began with the quarter-finals bracket, followed by the semi-finals bracket and finals bracket.
Ena Cooper (Seed #5) defeated Elizabeth (Betty) Graham (Seed #4) 180 to 139.
Match #3
Naobi Hanna (Seed #6) defeated Janice Hoyte (Seed #3) 190 to 145.
N. Hanna J. Hoyte S. Rolle M. Sealy
Match #4
Shelley Stewart-Rolle (Seed #7) defeated Marie Sealy (Seed #2) 167 to 134.
Semi-finals Bracket
Match #1
Justina Sturrup (Seed #1) defeated Ena Cooper (Seed #4) 216 to 143.
Match #2 Shelley Stewart-Rolle (Seed #7) defeated Naobi Hanna (Seed #6) 137 to 134.
Finals Bracket
Shelley Stewart-Rolle (Seed #7) defeated Justina Sturrup (Seed #1) 173 to 164 to become the 2009 Bahamas Womens Champion.
Wallace and Sturrup Top Seeds for Sunday Finals
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - The Top 24 men and 16 women hit the lanes last night in the hunt for the top eight spots for Sunday's finals.
C. Wallace A. J. Bethel L. Cooper S. Lockhart 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place
In the men's division Clarence "Mr. Consistency" Wallace brought his best game securing the top seed for the finals with a 1537 set and 220 high game. He finished with 6167 total pins and a 192.72 average. Dropping to second was Al Jermaine Bethel with a 1361 set and 212 high game finishing with 6159 total pins and a 192.47 average. In third was Lindberg Cooper with a 1503 set and 207 high game finishing with 6138 total pins and a 191.81 average. Dropping to fourth was Sonith Lockhart with a 1361 set and 202 high game finishing with 6032 total pins and a 188.50 average.
R. Higgs C. Johnson J. Fox R. Dames 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place 8th Place
In fifth was Raymond Higgs with a 1501 set and 233 high game finishing with 6030 total pins and a 188.44 average. In sixth was Charles "CQ" Johnson with a 1500 set and 223 high game finishing with 5922 total pins and a 185.06 average. In seventh was John Fox with a 1348 set and 217 high game finishing with 5854 total pins and a 182.94 average. In the eight and final spot was Ronald Dames with a 1399 set and 211 high game finishing with 5849 total pins and a 182.78 average.
J. Sturrup M. Sealy J. Hoyte E. Graham 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place
In the women's division Justina Sturrup held her pace securing the top seed for the finals with a 1421 set and 202 high game. she finished with 5687 total pins and a 177.72 average. In second was Marie Sealy with a 1317 set and 186 high game finishing with 5549 total pins and a 173.41 average. In third was Janice Hoyte with a 1289 set and 222 high game finishing with 5257 total pins and a 164.28 average. In fourth was Elizabeth "Betty" Graham with a 1391 set and 193 high game finishing with 5242 total pins and a 163.81 average.
E. Cooper N. Hanna S. Rolle M. Gaitor 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place 8th Place
In fifth was Ena Cooper with a 1258 set and 203 high game finishing with 5186 total pins and a 162.06 average. In sixth was Naobi Hanna with a 1321 set and 216 high game finishing with 5144 total pins and a 160.75 average. In seventh was Shelly Stewart-Rolle with a 1223 set and 182 high game finishing with 5038 total pins and a 157.44 average. In the eight and final spot was Myrna Gaitor with a 1183 set and 171 high game finishing with 4902 total pins and a 153.19 average.
2008 National Champion Takes Lead in Men's Division
Monday, February 23, 2009 - I was just informed that at the 10:00 a.m. squad this morning the 2008 National Champion Al Jermaine Bethel posted the high set for the tournament with a 1334 set and 268 high game to take the lead in the men's division. With 2456 total pins (204.67 Avg) he seems well on his way to defending his title but we will have to wait and see.
Jermaine Bethel Lindberg Cooper Ray Higgs 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Cooper and Cooper Take the Lead
Saturday, February 21, 2009 - With the tournament now at the halfway point and ninety percent of the bowlers with at least 6 games completed, we have new leaders in both the men's and women's divisions.
Lindberg Cooper Ray Higgs Valention Daxon 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
In the men's division Lindberg Cooper leads with 2393 pins and a 242 high game (199.42 Avg) followed by Ray Higgs maintaining second place with 2359 pins and a 247 high game (196.58 Avg). Dropping to third place is Valentino Daxon with 2303 pins and a 220 high game (191.92 Avg).
Ena Cooper Marie Sealy Shelley Rolle 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
In the women's division Ena Cooper leads with 2088 pins and a 229 high game (174.00 Avg) followed by Marie Sealy dropping to second place with 2087 pins and a 217 high game (173.92 Avg). Dropping to third place is Shelley Stewart-Rolle with 1986 pins and a 214 high game (165.50 Avg).
Sealy Maintains Lead - Daxon Takes Lead in Men's Division
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - Marie Sealy maintains lead in the the women's division while Valentino Daxon takes the lead for the men after last nights competition.
Valentino Daxon Marie Sealy
In the men's division in first place is Valentino Daxon with a 1172 set and 220 high game followed by Ronald Dames with a 1104 set and 219 high game. In third place is Philip Bowe with a 1100 set and 236 high game which was the high game for the men for the night and the tournament.
In the women's division in first place is the 2007 National Champion, Marie Sealy who maintains her lead. Taking second place is Myrna Gaitor with a 983 set and 185 high game dropping Tanisha Tynes to third place.
Download the complete standing in our results section.
Championship Declared Open
Sunday, February 15, 2009 - The 2009 National Bowling Championship Tournament was declared open today at 5:00 p.m. during the opening ceremony at the Water World Bowling Center.
Present at the ceremony was the 2008 National Team Members including the 2008 Tournament Champions, Mr. Al Jermaine Bethel and Ms. Justina Sturrup who gave the bowlers oath.
This years honorees were revealed, Mr. Bradley Gibbs & Mr. David Capron, life long contributors to the sport of bowling in the Bahamas. Check back soon on our Hall of Fame page for more on our honorees.
To declare the tournament open the ceremonial first ball was thrown by one of our junior bowlers, Jordon Leary.
This years tournament promises to an exciting one as in the last week the field of bowlers has grown to 74, 48 men and 26 women and bowlers averages are higher than they have ever been.
Sunday, March 15, 2009 - In addition to the top prize bowler had the opportunity to capture their respective Divisional Title.
Mens Division A Winners
Jermaine Bethel Sonnith Lockhart Lindberg Cooper 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Mens Division B Winners
John Fox Jethro Miller Richie Goodman 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Mens Division C Winners
Ricco Bullard Alan Butler Daxon Dames 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Women's Division A Winners
Justina Sturrup Marie Sealy Janice Hoyte 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Women's Division B Winners
Chantel Nesbitt Vernae Clarke Estephanie Z. 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Hoyte Moves into Second in Womens Division
Saturday, February 28, 2009 - Qualifying sqauds were completed this morning with Janice Hoyte out of New Providence moving into third place with 3968 total pins and a 216 high game (165.33 Avg). Justina Sturrup and Marie Sealy continue to hold first and second place, respectively.
Justina Sturrup Marie Sealy Janice Hoyte 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
The Master Round wil commence tonight at 6:30 p.m. for the top 24 men and 16 women.
Lockhart Moves into Second in Men's Division
Friday, February 27, 2009 - With only three squads left of match play, the race to make the cut of the top 24 men and 16 women tightens. After the final squad on Saturday morning the top 24/16 will roll an addition eight games on Saturday night in a fight for the top eight men and women who will make the step ladder finals on Sunday.
Jermaine Bethel Sonnith Lockhart Lindberg Cooper 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
At the conclusion of last nights squad there were not much changes in the the standing with the exception of Sonnith Lockhart out of Abaco who improved his position by moving into second with 4671 total pins and a 243 high game (194.63 Avg) dropping Lindberg Cooper to third with 4635 total pins and a 242 high game (193.13 Avg). Al Jermaine Bethel maintains his lead in first place with 3597 total pins and a 268 high game (199.83 Avg). Lockhart and Cooper have completed ther 24 games but Bethel still has six to go.
In the women's division Justina Sturrup maintains her lead with 4266 total pins and a 234 high game (177.75 Avg) followed by Marie Sealy in second with 4232 total pins and a 224 high game (176.33 Avg). Ena Cooper maintains third with 3928 total pins and a 229 high game (163.67 Avg).
2008 National Champion Takes Lead in Women's Division
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - As of last nights sqaud, both 2008 National Champions are leading in their divisions.
Justina Sturrup took the lead in the women's division with 3161 total pins and a 234 high game (175.61 Avg) followed by Marie Sealy dropping to second place with 3146 total pins and a 217 high game (174.78 Avg). Ena Cooper holds on to third place with 3008 total pins and a 229 high game (167.11 Avg).
Justina Sturrup Marie Sealy Ena Cooper 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Jermaine Bethel Lindberg Cooper Sonnith Lockhart 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
In the men's division Al Jermaine Bethel continues to lead with 3597 total pins and a 268 high game (199.83 Avg) followed by Lindberg Cooper in second place with 3583 total pins and a 242 high game (199.06 Avg). Moving in to third place is Sonnith Lockhart out of Abaco with 2364 total pins and a 243 high game (197.00 Avg).
Sealy Retakes Lead Followed by Sturrup
Monday, February 23, 2009 - It was a battle last night for the top spot in the women's division as the 2008 National Champion took to the lanes for her first six games of the tournament.
Marie Sealy Justina Sturrup Ena Cooper 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
In the women's division Marie Sealy retakes the lead with 3146 total pins and a 217 high game (174.78 Avg) followed by the 2008 National Champion Justina Sturrup moving into second with 1047 total pins and a 234 high game (174.50 Avg) which was also the high game for the night and tournament. Dropping to third was Ena Cooper with 2088 total pins and a 229 high game (174.00 Avg).
In the men's division it was a quite night with no changes in the top spots.
Tournament Kicks into High Gear
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - Although many of the "Big Guns" hit the lanes last night for thier first six games, no one was able to move the current leaders, Daxon and Sealy from that top spot.
It was a difference situation for second and third spots. In the men's division moving into second place is Raymond Higgs with a 1137 set and 226 high game and moving into third place is Leslie Seymour with a 1129 set and 211 high game.
In the women's division in second place is Shelley Stewart-Rolle with a 989 set and 196 high game. In third place is Ena Cooper with a 984 set and 176 high game.
Jeff Forbes registered the high game of the night and the tournament of 269 finishing with a 1069 set.
Almira and Sealy Take an Early Lead
Sunday, February 15, 2009 - Twelve bowlers took to the lanes today for their first 6 of 24 games to kick off the tournament.
Bernardo Almira Marie Sealy
In the mens division it was Bernardo Almira taking the lead with a 1161 set and 217 high game followed by Quentin Russell with a 1090 set and 198 high game. In third place was Cedric Beckles with a 1073 set and 221 high game which was the high game for the men for the night.
In the womens division it was the 2007 National Champion, Marie Sealy taking the lead with a 996 set and 216 high game which was the high game for the women for the night. In second was Tanisha Tynes with a 838 set and 148 high game and in third place was Antonia Marshall with a 815 set and 157 high game.
Download the complete standing in our results section.
Tournament Kicks Off in One Week
Sunday, February 8, 2009 - There are only seven days left before the opening of the 2009 National Bowling Championship Tournament on Sunday, February 15 at the Water World Bowling Facility.
A total of 55 bowlers, 36 men and 19 women have registered thus far who will vie for the prestigious titles of Bahamas Mens and Womens Champion.
The tournament will run for two weeks with morning and evening qualifying blocks. Each bowler will bowl four blocks of six games for a total of twenty-four games.
The top twenty-four men and women will roll an additional eight games on Saturday, February 28 with the top eight men and women qualifying for the Master Round on Sunday, February 29 where the Champions will be crowned.
Visit our downloads page for a copy of the Bowler Registration Form, Rules and Tournament Schedule.
