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South Zone Tenpin Bowling Tournament 2026
28 September – 3 October 2026 • Game Xtreme, Madhapur, Hyderabad
Registrations close 24 September 2026, 6:00 PM
28 Sep – 3 Oct 2026
Game Xtreme, Madhapur, Hyderabad
₹3,900 per participant
₹50,000 + Trophy
24 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM
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Tournament Information
The South Zone Tenpin Bowling Tournament 2026 is open to registered bowlers from Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Pondicherry. The tournament will be held at Game Xtreme, Madhapur, Hyderabad from 28 September to 3 October 2026. The schedule, format, entry fee, prizes, rules and contact information are set out below.
Eligible States & UTs
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Sanctioning Bodies & Host
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Schedule
Round 1
28-SEP-2026
- Batch A · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch B · 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM · 4 lanes
Round 1
29-SEP-2026
- Batch C · 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch D · 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch E · 04:15 PM – 07:00 PM · 4 lanes
Round 1
30-SEP-2026
- Batch F · 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch G · 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch H · 04:15 PM – 07:00 PM · 4 lanes
Round 1
01-OCT-2026
- Batch I · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch J · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch K · 4:15 PM – 7:15 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch L · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM · 4 lanes
Round 2 (Top 32)
02-OCT-2026
- Batch D · 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch C · 12:45 PM – 03:45 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch B · 04:15 PM – 07:15 PM · 4 lanes
- Batch A · 07:45 PM – 10:45 PM · 4 lanes
Round 3 (Top 16)
03-OCT-2026
- Even Rank · 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 4 lanes
- Odd Rank · 12:15 PM – 03:15 PM · 4 lanes
Stepladder Round & Finals
03-OCT-2026
- Finals · 04:00 PM – 07:00 PM · 4 lanes
- TBAT will add additional batches, based on number of entries, if required.
- Interchange of batches between bowlers in Round 2 is not permitted.
Format
Men
Women bowlers will receive a 10-pin handicap for Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 only.
Round 1
- All Men bowlers will play 1 block of 6 games.
- Top 32 Men bowlers based on cumulative pin fall of 6 games will qualify for Round 2.
Round 2
- Top 32 Men bowlers from Round 1 will play 1 block of 6 games.
- Top 16 Men bowlers based on total pin fall of 12 games from Round 1 and 2 will qualify for Round 3.
| Batch | Ranks |
|---|---|
| Batch D | 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 20th, 24th, 28th, 32nd |
| Batch C | 3rd, 7th, 11th, 15th, 19th, 23rd, 27th, 31st |
| Batch B | 2nd, 6th, 10th, 14th, 18th, 22nd, 26th, 30th |
| Batch A | 1st, 5th, 9th, 13th, 17th, 21st, 25th, 29th |
Round 3
- Top 16 Men bowlers from Round 2 will play 1 block of 6 games.
- Top 8 Men bowlers based on total pinfall of 18 games from Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 will qualify for the Stepladder Round.
Stepladder Round
- Match 1: Rank 3 vs Rank 5 vs Rank 7
- Match 2: Rank 4 vs Rank 6 vs Rank 8
- Match 3: Rank 2 vs Winner of Match 1 vs Winner of Match 2
- Finals: Rank 1 vs Winner of Match 3
All Stepladder Round matches will be played on maximum pin fall in 2 games format to determine the winner.
Entry Fee & Prize Money
Entry Fee
₹3,900
For all participants
Prize Money — Men
Special Prizes
Highest average in 6 games block
₹3,000 + Trophy
Highest average in 18 games block
₹3,000 + Trophy
- Last date for registration is 24 September 2026.
- Allocation of batches will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
- All bowlers are advised to mention their preferred batch at the time of submitting entries.
- All entries shall be submitted only through the State Association.
Lane Conditioning
Oiling Pattern: 2026 Singapore Open (Other Division)
Lane maintenance will be done before the start of every squad.
Distance
42 feet
Volume
34.95 mL
Ratio
2.27:1
Forward
22.4 mL
Drop Brush
40 feet
Reverse
12.55 mL
Tanks
ICE
Pump
50 µL
This pattern is designed for reverse drop brush. Pattern may require adjustments if using a lane machine without these features. Created 23 April 2026 — rendered for Atlas Pro.
All lanes are conditioned on Atlas by Kegel — South India's only Atlas installation.
Playing Rules
Rules other than those specifically mentioned below will be in accordance with IBF Playing Rules.
Important Notes & Penalties
Please note
- Smoking, vaping, use of tobacco in any form and consumption of alcohol at the venue of the State Ranking Tournament (bowling centre premises) is strictly prohibited.
- All participants shall not be found smoking or vaping or consuming alcohol while wearing State uniforms outside the bowling centre or in any public place.
- Entry fees once paid will be non-refundable under any circumstances.
Penalties
First Offence
Warning
Second Offence
Fine of ₹5,000
Third Offence
Disqualification from the tournament
Resolving Disputes: The Tournament Director, in consultation with TBAT, will resolve all disputes.
How to Register
Confirm participation
Confirm your participation through your respective State Association, mentioning your choice of batch.
Pay the entry fee
Pay ₹3,900 before 6:00 PM on 24 September 2026.
Batch confirmation
Batches are allotted first come, first serve. Entries are accepted only through the State Association.
In Case of Enquiries
Organizing Committee
- Aditya Varma6305046757
- Anil Kumar9491820313
- Lalith Kumar9985949393
- Rakshith7032135534
Tournament Directors
- Vivek Singh7095707000
- D Premchand9701877899
TBA(T) General Secretary
- Sridhar Reddy9502797979
Registrations close 24 September 2026, 6:00 PM
For registrations call 94918 20313
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