Year 2025
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.
Adult

Jade Cote
Canadian Team Trials
5th Place
USBC Queens
13th Place
USBC Women’s Championship
All Events Team – 9th Place
NCAA Collegiate
1st Team All American
National Team Champions
NCAA Collegiate Championships
MVP of National Event
Member of 2025 Youth and Adult Ladies Teams
Honorable Mention – Youth Ladies Gold Medal Team

Graham Fach
Canadian Team Trials
Singles – 1st Place
USBC Masters
5th Place
Bowlers Journal
2nd Team All-American
PBA National Tour
Tournament of Champions – 3rd Place
US Open – 9th Place
Delaware Classic – 1st Place
Nevada Classic – 7th Place
PBA Playoffs – 3rd Place
PBA Tour Finals – 3rd Place
Lorain Regional – 1st Place
Heath Regional – 1st Place
Bluffton Regional – 1st Place
Central Region Bowler of theYear
Senior

Lynne Gauthier
International World Championships
Quarter Finals
Doubles and All Events – Top 20
Canadian Championships
Singles Handicap – 3rd Place
All Events Handicap – 2nd Place
Singles Scratch – 1st Place
Masters Team Qualifying – 1st Place
Hall Ross Doubles
1st Place
Manitoba Master
Quarter Final

Dean Carson
Team International World Championships
Top 20
Canadian Championship (Mixed)
Doubles – 2nd place
Singles – 2nd place
Mixed Doubles – Top 10
Team – Top 10
All Events – Top 10
First time member of Team Canada
Youth

Mei Yen-Lachapelle
Canadian Team Trials
Junior Girls Team – 1st Place
Adult Women Team – 1st Place
Canadian Youth Championships
Teams Gold Medal
Doubles Silver Medal
Singles Silver Medal
All Events Gold Medal
Pan Am Championshios
Teams – Gold Medal

Adam Jodoin
Canadian Team Trials
Junior Boys Team – 1st Place
Pan Am Championships
All Events – Bronze Medal
Trios – Silver Medal
Team – Gold Medal
Singles – 13th Place