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Monday, May 04, 2026
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Maycock Slides Down Leaderboard in Michigan
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Bermudian veteran David Maycock faced a testing second day at the World Series of Bowling (WSOB) XVII, as the unforgiving Scorpion oil pattern began to take its toll on the main field standings.
After a steady opening round that saw him occupy 81st place, Maycock struggled to find the same pocket consistency in the second block of qualifying. The Bermudian international slipped 22 places over the course of the session, eventually finishing the day in 103rd position.
Despite the slide, there were flashes of the high-calibre shot-making that earned Maycock his prestigious international exemption into this year’s main draw. His highlight of the second round came in the third game, where he produced a clinical 207 to momentarily arrest his descent.
However, the transitional nature of the Scorpion pattern—renowned for its 42-foot length and high scoring volatility—made stringing strikes difficult for the veteran. Maycock concluded the second round with a 10-game cumulative pinfall of 1,933, leaving him with a significant mountain to climb if he is to challenge for the knockout brackets.
While the current standings place him outside the immediate contention for the Scorpion Championship finals, the WSOB is a marathon rather than a sprint. Maycock’s campaign continues this week as the field shifts its focus to the Shark and Cheetah patterns, where the Bermudian will hope his experience in high-pressure international environments can help him claw back ground in the overall World Championship rankings.
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Sunday, May 03, 2026
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Maycock Navigates Tough Opening in World Series of Bowling
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Bermudian standout David Maycock has made his mark on the global stage this week, beginning his campaign in the main field of the prestigious World Series of Bowling (WSOB) XVII.
Competing among the world's elite in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) circuit, Maycock opened his tournament in the Scorpion Championship, finishing the first round in 81st place.
The Scorpion oil pattern is notorious for its punishing length and high-scoring demands, and Maycock wasted no time in showing his quality. He started the opening block with a blistering 220 in his first game—his highest of the session—signaling his intent to the rest of the field.
However, the grueling nature of the WSOB began to take its toll as the lanes transitioned. Over the course of the five-game set, Maycock maintained a steady rhythm to finish with a total pinfall of 994.
While the 81st-place standing leaves him with work to do to climb into the knockout bracket, the experience of competing in the main draw of the World Series is a significant milestone for the veteran bowler. Maycock has long been a dominant force in the Caribbean and Atlantic regions, but the transition to the PBA’s "Major" environment represents the ultimate test of tactical execution and equipment management.
With several patterns still to come in the WSOB XVII schedule—including the Shark and Cheetah Championships—Maycock will be looking to build on his solid start and leverage his early momentum as he seeks to move up the leaderboards in Michigan.
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Friday, May 01, 2026
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Team Bermuda Begin Elite CAC Games Camp
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Bermuda’s national men’s bowling team is set for a grueling transformation this weekend as they begin a series of high-intensity training camps ahead of this summer’s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo.
The squad will undergo the first of four intensive sessions under the watchful eye of world-renowned American coach Joe Slowinski. A USBC Gold Coach with over 40 years of experience, Slowinski arrives with a glittering resume that includes coaching Team Brazil to Pan American Gold in 2015 and a long-standing tenure at the elite Kegel Training Center in Florida.
The appointment marks a significant statement of intent for Bermudian bowling. Slowinski, a pioneer in applying sports science and biomechanics to the lanes, has laid out a "rigorous" schedule that will force players to dismantle and rebuild their approach.
"This has been a long-time dream," said Team Manager Steven Riley. "To have a coach of Joe’s expertise coaching Team Bermuda has been in the pipeline for some time. Now that it’s a reality, it’s a dream come true—not just for the national team, but for the future of the sport in Bermuda."
The camp, made possible through sponsorship from FAR Holding Ltd, will see players subjected to deep-dive analytics. Training drills will cover everything from release fine-tuning and spare shooting to biomechanical video analysis and mental conditioning. In a move aimed at long-term development, several of the island’s promising junior bowlers have also been invited to shadow the senior squad.
Riley has issued a clear challenge to his players: step out of the comfort zone. "I feel this is exactly what is needed to take us to the next level," he added.
The stakes are high. At the conclusion of these camps, Slowinski will have the final say in selecting the six-man roster tasked with representing the Gombey Warriors in Santo Domingo. For those in the squad, the road to the CAC Games starts with a weekend of sweat, science, and high-pressure strikes.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Fightback Edge Out Spare Change to Secure Title
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The Warwick Lanes witnessed a conclusion of the narrowest margins as Fightback were crowned the Mixed Majors Bowling League champions, clinching the title by just two points over their nearest rivals.
In a final round of fixtures that felt more like a heavyweight boxing match than a league finale, the newly minted champions faced off directly against the runners-up, Spare Change. The high-stakes encounter lived up to its billing as the two top sides battled to a ten-all draw. It was a result that proved exactly enough for Fightback, allowing them to maintain their slender advantage at the summit and spark celebrations on the Warwick hardwood.
The race for the final podium spot was decided in far more emphatic fashion. Third-place Unpredictable produced a clinical performance to dismantle the fourth-place Thunderbolts with a 16.5-3.5 victory. The result underscored the gap between the top three and the chasing pack, as the Thunderbolts struggled to find any consistent rhythm against a relentless Unpredictable attack.
Elsewhere in the final standings, the Warriors cemented their hold on fifth place with a dominant showing. They mirrored the scoreline of the third-place clash, defeating the sixth-place Mix Ups 16.5-3.5 to end their campaign on a resounding high.
The day's action was rounded out by the Activators, who secured seventh place overall with a 16-4 win over the Movers "N" Shakers. The victory allowed the Activators to finish their season with a flourish, while the eighth-place Movers "N" Shakers were left to reflect on a difficult afternoon at the lanes. As the pins were cleared for the final time this season, the focus moved toward the trophy presentation, celebrating a year where Fightback’s consistency under pressure ultimately made the difference.
Women Scratch Game
Patrice Tucker 267, Charmain Smith 210, Debbie Ball 204, Melissa Botelho 202
Men Scratch Game
Rickai Binns 268, Anthony Hayward 257, Carl Reid 225, Anthony Zuill 224
Women Scratch Series
Patrice Tucker 634, Charmain Smith 562, Debbie Ball 542, Melissa Botelho 509
Men Scratch Series
Rickai Binns 714, Anthony Hayward 633, Carl Reid 608, Billy Glasford 584
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Monday, April 13, 2026
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Nifty Rollers Crowned Continental Bowling League Champions
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The Nifty Rollers have been confirmed as the 2025/26 Continental Bowling League champions following a decisive final round of action at Warwick Lanes.
In a season finale that lived up to the billing, the league leaders faced off against their closest rivals, the Under Dawgs, in a high-stakes encounter to settle the title. The Rollers demonstrated the clinical consistency that has defined their campaign, securing a 17-10 victory to spark celebrations at the iconic Bermuda venue.
The result left the Under Dawgs to settle for the runner-up spot, as they were unable to find the strikes necessary to overhaul a resilient Nifty Rollers outfit in the closing frames.
The battle for the final podium spot was far more one-sided. The third-place Cubs produced a dominant performance, dismantling the fourth-place Astronauts with a commanding 25-2 victory. The win ensured the Cubs finished their season on a high, while the Astronauts struggled to find any rhythm in the face of relentless pressure.
Elsewhere in the standings, the Odd Balls secured fifth place overall after a solid 18-9 win over Spicenix, who concluded their season in sixth.
The most emphatic margin of the day came in the clash between the league's lower-ranked sides. New Hope produced a vintage performance to climb into eighth place, overwhelming The Invaders 22.5-4.5. The result was a disappointing end for The Invaders, who finished the season in seventh, while ninth-place Sunset sat out the final day of proceedings with a bye.
As the pins were cleared and the trophies presented, the focus for the Continental Bowling League now shifts toward the off-season, following a year that saw the Nifty Rollers set a new benchmark for excellence on the Warwick hardwood.
High Scratch Games
Women
Ashley Botelho 244, Melissa Botelho 203, Patrice Tucker 193
Men
LeVinc Samuels 258, Mark Gibbons 254, William Weldon Jr. 238
High Scratch Series
Women
Ashley Botelho 630, Patrice Tucker 566, Melissa Botelho 543
Men
LeVinc Samuels 714, Lamar Richardson 684 Dennis Joell 651
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