Governance
Tenpin Ireland is the National Governing Body for the sport of tenpin bowling on the island of Ireland, recognised by Sport Ireland, the European Bowling Federation (EBF), and the International Bowling Federation (IBF).
About Tenpin Ireland
Founded as the Irish Tenpin Bowling Association (ITBA), Tenpin Ireland serves as the national governing body responsible for the organisation, development, and promotion of tenpin bowling across all 32 counties.
The association manages national rankings, coordinates the Senior Tour and Junior development programmes, selects and supports Team Ireland for international competition, and works with bowling centres nationwide to grow participation at every level.
Under the leadership of Chairperson Chris Sloan, Tenpin Ireland is currently undertaking a programme of modernisation — from digital membership and online event registration to a renewed focus on coaching development and youth pathways.
The organisation operates through an Executive Board and four specialist sub-committees, each responsible for a key area of the sport's development in Ireland.
Executive Board
Christopher Sloan
President
Chairs the Executive Board and leads the association's modernisation programme, representing Tenpin Ireland with Sport Ireland and the international federations.
mail [email protected]Grant Dugan
Vice-President
Supports the President and deputises on board matters.
mail [email protected]Lauren Dugan
Secretary
Manages the administrative operations of Tenpin Ireland, from membership processing to meeting coordination.
mail [email protected]Jamie Byrne
Treasurer
Oversees the financial management of the organisation, including grant applications, event budgets, and annual accounts.
mail [email protected]Sharon Livingstone
Juniors Representative
Represents the junior game on the Executive Board and chairs the Junior Sub-Committee.
mail [email protected]Barry Gower
Adults Representative
Represents adult competition on the Executive Board and chairs the Adult Section Sub-Committee.
mail [email protected]Áine Lebioda
Seniors Representative
Represents the senior game on the Executive Board and chairs the Seniors Sub-Committee.
mail [email protected]David Seay
Coaches Representative
Represents coaching on the Executive Board and chairs the Coaches Sub-Committee.
mail [email protected]Barbara Sloan
Event Administration & Women in Sport Officer
Coordinates event administration across the season and leads the Women in Sport programme.
Chelsea McCarthy
National Children's Officer
The Mandated / Relevant Person for child safeguarding, ensuring compliance with the Children First Act and Sport Ireland guidance.
mail [email protected]Sub-Committees
Seniors Sub-Committee
Manages the senior calendar, senior rankings, the Senior Annual Championships, and international selection for senior divisions.
Chair: Áine Lebioda
Junior Sub-Committee
Oversees Junior and Bantam development, junior rankings, the Irish Junior Open, and youth international selection.
Chair: Sharon Livingstone
Adult Section Sub-Committee
Coordinates adult competition and international representation, selection criteria, and EBF/IBF liaison. (Formerly the Team Ireland Sub-Committee — renamed at the 2026 AGM.)
Chair: Barry Gower
Coaches Sub-Committee
Manages coaching pathways, EBF certification, and coach development in partnership with Sport Ireland Coaching.
Chair: David Seay
Affiliations
Sport Ireland
Recognised National Governing Body
EBF
European Bowling Federation
IBF
International Bowling Federation
Documents & Policies
Constitution
The governing document of Tenpin Ireland, as adopted at the 2025 AGM.
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal data under the GDPR.
Data Protection — Policies & Procedures
Children's Data Policy, Parental Consent, Data Breach and SAR procedures, and the Retention Schedule.
Anti-Doping Policy
Clean sport policies aligned with WADA and Sport Ireland.
Code of Conduct
Expected behaviour for athletes, coaches, and officials.
Safeguarding Statement
Our Child Safeguarding Statement under the Children First Act 2015.
Social Media Policy
Guidelines for online conduct representing the sport. (Draft — pending Board adoption.)