2025 Bowlers of the Year

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.

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

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

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