Year 2019
Bowlers of the Year
The Canadian Bowlers of the Year recognize outstanding achievements in tenpin bowling across three key categories: Male and Female Masters, Seniors, and Youth. The Masters category celebrates bowlers aged 50 and older who continue to showcase their passion and expertise through exceptional performances. The Seniors category honors adult bowlers of all ages who demonstrate remarkable skill, consistency, and dedication to the sport. Meanwhile, the Youth category highlights the future of Canadian tenpin bowling, recognizing young athletes who exhibit extraordinary potential, determination, and sportsmanship. These awards not only celebrate individual accomplishments but also serve to inspire the entire bowling community.
Over the years, the Canadian tenpin bowling categories have undergone name changes to better reflect their participants and the evolving structure of the sport. The Seniors category, which was previously referred to as Adult, now includes all adult bowlers regardless of age, showcasing the skill and dedication of players across a wide range of experience levels. The Masters category, formerly known as Seniors, now specifically highlights bowlers aged 50 and older, celebrating their continued excellence and contributions to the game. Additionally, the Youth category has been renamed Juniors to align with common terminology, honoring the rising stars of Canadian bowling.
Seniors

Valerie Bercier
World Championship
Teams – 5th Place
Pan Am Games
Singles – 12th
Doubles – 8th
PWBA – National
1 – 4th Place
2 – 7th Place
1 – 8th Place
Other Scratch Sanctioned Tournaments
MDUSBC – 1st place

Francois Lavoie
Pan Am Games
Singles Top 10
Doubles 5th place
Pan Am Bowling
Masters – Top 16
All Events – 4th Place
Singles – 1st Place
Doubles – 8th place
Trios – 5th place
Teams – 2nd place
Canadian Team Trials
2nd place
PBA Major
US Open – 1st Place – 250 points
PBA Regional
2 First place
2 Second Place
1 Third Place
1 Fifth Place
Montreal Open
3rd place
Masters

Sharon Tataryn
World Championships
All Events – 4th place
Singles – 3rd place
Doubles – 4th place
Canadian Team Trials
3rd Place
Other Sanctioned Tournaments
Winnipeg Annual – 2nd place All Events

Michael Snow
World Championships
2nd place
Canadian Team Trials
4th Place
Juniors

Mei Yen-Lachapelle
Canadian Team Trials
1st Place
Canadian Youth Championships (CYC)
All Events – 1st place
Doubles – 1st place
Teams – 1st place
Other Sanctioned Tournaments
Quebec Provincial – 1st

Nicholas Blagojevic
Canadian Team Trials
2nd place
Canadian Youth Championships (CYC)
All Events – 1st place
Singles – 3rd place
Doubles – 1st place
Singles – 3rd place
Other Sanctioned Tournaments
Ivan Nelson – 1st place
Youth Tour – 1st place