Who we are
Bowl Ontario 5 Pin is a non-profit association comprised of member bowling centres from across Southern Ontario that offer the game of 5 Pin bowling. Our members choose to belong to the association in order to gain access to the various benefits and programs we offer, which assist them in improving their business and provide the best possible experience for their customers.
The association works every day to find exciting and innovative ways to improve the bowling industry, and increase participation in this great sport.
Mission & Vision
Mission:
To serve the membership by promoting prosperity and growth in the 5 Pin Bowling industry in Southern Ontario.
Vision:
To be an indispensable resource for all 5 Pin Bowling centres in Southern Ontario.
History of Bowl Ontario 5 Pin
While regional associations of bowling centres did exist in Ontario as early as 1932, Bowl Ontario 5 Pin did not come into existence until 1953 when bowling centre proprietors from Toronto amalgamated with bowling centre proprietors from Hamilton to create the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of Ontario (BPAO).
In 1963 the BPAO formed what is now Youth Bowl Canada (YBC), with the first national championships being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1965. Since its inception, the Ontario Division of the YBC has been a dominant force on the national stage accumulating over 140 national titles. With over half a million registered bowlers since its founding, the Ontario Division of Youth Bowl Canada is a shared experience that connects generations and communities.
In 2015, the association (then operating under the name Bowl Ontario), restructured into two separate associations, one for the sport of 5 Pin bowling, and the other for Tenpin bowling. This brings us to today, as Bowl Ontario 5 Pin.
Board of Directors and Staff
President
Shawn McNamara
Lakeview Bowl,
Peterborough
shawn@bowlontario.ca
Director
David Bentley
Echo Bowl,
Brantford
echobowl@rogers.com
Vice President
Bryan Bridgett
Pla Mor Lanes,
St. Catharines
plamorlanes@icloud.com
Staff - Executive Director
Mike Galbraith
Ingersoll
mike@bowlontario.ca
Treasurer
Tony Colacci
Lakeview Bowl,
Peterborough
lakeviewbowl@hotmail.ca
Staff - Financial Clerk
Melanie Girard
LaSalle
melanie@bowlontario.ca
Secretary
Trevor Hanley
Georgian Bowl,
Collingwood
hanley1@rogers.com