Rainbow Games - Tenpin Bowling

Tenpin Bowling at
Rainbow Games 2026

29 October to 1 November 2026

Tenpin Bowling at Rainbow Games 2026

Tenpin Bowling brings singles, doubles and trios competition together in one lively, social event for bowlers of all experience levels.

Register individually and enter your doubles and trios team names in the form. Don’t have a team yet? Leave those fields blank and you’ll be teamed up at the event.​​​​​​​

    HOW TO REGISTER:

    Tenpin Bowling uses individual registration.

    • INDIVIDUAL: Register yourself and add your doubles and trios team names when prompted. If you don’t have a team yet, leave the fields blank and you’ll be teamed up at the event.

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    ABOUT TEN-PIN BOWLING

    VENUE

    PINS Henderson

    DATES

    Friday 16 October 2026

    • All registrations close. Late entries will not be accepted

    Thursday 29 October

    • Registration + Opening Ceremony (evening)

    Saturday 31 October

    • Tenpin Bowling Competition (Singles, Doubles, and Trios)

    Sunday 1 November

    • Closing Event (evening)

    REGISTRATION COSTS

    Registration Fee (per person)​​​​​​​

    Standard: $69 (from 16 April to 16 October 2026)

    Your registration includes access to a full Rainbow Games experience:

    • Ticket to the Opening Ceremony (Thursday 29 October)
    • Ticket to the Closing Event (Sunday 1 November)
    • Access to the arts, culture, and social programme throughout the Games
    • Opportunity to compete for medals and represent your community with pride
    • Player accreditation pass 
    • Your fee includes a contribution to the Rangatahi Legacy Initiative, supporting future generations of LGBTQI+ youth in sport

    In addition to the registration fee, players must pay a sport fee to participate in a sport of their choice.

    Ten-pin Bowling Sport Fee
    $60 per player

    Instalment Payments now available!  

    Pay in three instalments: 

    • Instalment 1) $30 when you register.
    • Instalment 2) $30 -1 September.  
    • Instalment 3) 15 October  - the remainder.

    CATEGORIES

    Entry includes singles, doubles and trios competition.

    • COMPETITIVE: For bowlers who currently bowl in a league. This grade uses a handicap based on your league average. Proof of your current average, or a link to your bowling centre’s online league results, may be required.
    • SOCIAL: For bowlers who do not bowl regularly or in a league and do not have a known average. This grade is scratch.

    FAQS

    MATCH FORMAT, DRAWS AND SCHEDULE


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