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About the PBA

Frank Souza - Founding member

Frank Souza - Founding member

Frank Souza - Founding member

HISTORY OF THE PBA

The aim of the PBA is to promote and develop Professional Bowls  worldwide and in doing so, foster, safeguard and encourage the game of  bowls at all levels.

The Professional Bowls Association (PBA)  was formed in 1997 by bowlers worldwide including Bowls USA Hall of Fame  member Frank Souza. The PBA has branches in US, C

HISTORY OF THE PBA

The aim of the PBA is to promote and develop Professional Bowls  worldwide and in doing so, foster, safeguard and encourage the game of  bowls at all levels.

The Professional Bowls Association (PBA)  was formed in 1997 by bowlers worldwide including Bowls USA Hall of Fame  member Frank Souza. The PBA has branches in US, Canada, Australia, New  Zealand, Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa and the UK. 
 

The World  Bowls Tour runs a series of events including the Scottish International Open the World Indoor Bowls Championships at Potters Resort, UK and the UK Open which will be held in the Essex/North London area.


PBA Structure

Frank Souza - Founding member

Frank Souza - Founding member

The current administrator of the US branch is Scottie Marzonie.  Each year we form a Tournament Committee and a Hospitality Committee to help organize, plan and run the US Qualifiers. The Administration and Committees are focused on increasing memberships, marketing the organization and providing professionally run qualifying events.  We 

The current administrator of the US branch is Scottie Marzonie.  Each year we form a Tournament Committee and a Hospitality Committee to help organize, plan and run the US Qualifiers. The Administration and Committees are focused on increasing memberships, marketing the organization and providing professionally run qualifying events.  We also maintain communication with the World Bowls Tour to maintain our status as one of the participating international branches of the PBA.  We look forward to a bright future as we plan for this years' Qualifiers!

Who is eligible?

Frank Souza - Founding member

Who is eligible?


Membership 

The PBA is open to anyone. Please join the PBA USA and enter the US Qualifiers to earn a spot in a World Bowls Tournament event. 

Annual Membership 

  • $100

Entry for Qualifiers 

          (1,2,3,4)

Annual Membership 

        All 4 Events

  • $200

Annual Membership 

          3 Events

  • $175

Annual Membership 

          2 Events

  • $150

Annual Membership  

          1 Event

  • $125



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Dates & Location

Frank Souza - Founding member

Who is eligible?

May 15th-18th, 2026

Coronado LBC

Coronado Island,CA.


Qualifier #1

Scottish International Open Singles Qualifier

Qualifier #2

World Indoor Bowls Championships Open Singles Qualifier

Qualifier #3

World Indoor Bowls Championships Open Pairs Qualifier

Qualifier #4

UK Open Singles Qualifier

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