38th Asian Intercity Bowling Guam Team Qualifying

Preface: The Asian Intercity Bowling Championship Guam Teams Qualifying Rounds are conducted to identify and select the athletes who will represent the Guam Bowling Congress at the 38th Asian Intercity Bowling Championships, scheduled to be hosted in Guam from September 18–26, 2026.

Eligibility: Open to all members of the Guam Bowling Congress.  A $25.00 Membership fees will be collected before the start of the qualifying rounds.

Fees: The fee for each week of open qualifying bowling is $18.00. These fees will be used exclusively to cover lane lineage at the hosting venue. Fees collected during the King and Prince of the Lanes events are already included in the event’s established entry fees, and no additional payments will be required.

Qualifying Information: Bowlers intending to compete in the event are required to complete the Guam Bowling Congress application form. The information collected will be used to maintain the official athlete database and support planning for future local and international events. All bowlers must also be available to compete during the period of September 18-26, 2026. Qualifying dates are as follows:

Open and Youth Division Qualifying Rounds Schedule:

WeekDateTimeEvent Description
1Sunday, March 29, 20261:00 p.m.IT&E King and Prince of the Lanes
2Saturday, April 18, 202610:30 a.m.Open Qualifying
3Sunday, April 26, 20261:00 p.m.IT&E King and Prince of the Lanes
4Saturday, May 16, 202610:30 a.m.Open Qualifying
5Sunday, May 31, 20261:00 p.m.IT&E King and Prince of the Lanes
6Saturday, June 6, 202610:30 a.m.Open Qualifying

Senior Division Qualifying Rounds Schedule:

WeekDateTimeEvent Description
1Sunday, March 22, 20261:00 p.m.Senior Bowlers Monthly Classic
2Sunday, April 19, 20261:00 p.m.Senior Bowlers Monthly Classic
3Sunday, May 10, 20261:00 p.m.Senior Bowlers Monthly Classic
4Saturday, May 16, 202610:30 a.m.Open Qualifying
5Saturday, June 6, 202610:30 a.m.Open Qualifying
6Sunday, June 14, 20261:00 p.m.Senior Bowlers Monthly Classic

Bowlers are required to participate in four of the six scheduled events. If a bowler competes in more than four events, only their highest four event totals will be used in calculating the final selection score.

The number of bowlers selected will depend on the availability of additional lanes during the championship. However, selections will include no fewer than 12 men, 12 women, 12 senior men, and 12 senior women.

A separate youth team will also be formed, consisting of four boys and four girls who do not qualify through the primary team selection process. In addition, up to four senior men and four senior women may be added in coordination with the youth division.

Announcements regarding the availability of positions for a fifth and sixth city group will be made no later than July 31, 2026, once tournament entries have been received.

Clean Sport (Anti-Doping) Compliance: All athletes who qualify for the Guam National Youth Team will be required to attend the Guam National Olympic Committee’s Clean Sport presentation. As the International Bowling Federation (IBF) is a signatory to the World Anti‑Doping Agency (WADA) Code, athletes should be aware that anti‑doping testing may be conducted during the competition.

Team Guam Information

Guam Team Requirements

Members of the Guam Teams will be subject to the following requirements:

  • Training Commitment:
    A structured weekly training regimen will be implemented upon completion of the qualifying program, and all members are expected to participate fully.
  • Prohibited Conduct:
    Smoking and the consumption of alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited during all qualifying rounds, practices, training sessions, and tournament activities.
  • Anti‑Doping Compliance:
    In accordance with International Olympic Committee regulations, all qualified members must comply with WADA anti‑doping testing requirements as mandated by the Guam National Olympic Committee (GNOC) and the Guam Bowling Congress (GBC).

Team Representation and Vacancies: The Guam Bowling Congress will announce the official representatives for the designated Games based on qualifying results and adherence to the training program. Any vacancies will be filled at the discretion of the GBC Board of Directors.

Agreement and Code of Ethics: All bowlers participating in the qualifying program, as well as those ultimately selected for the team, must sign a participation agreement and code of ethics prior to competing in their first qualifying event. This agreement confirms that the athlete has read, understands, and agrees to comply with all requirements established by the Guam Bowling Congress.

Practice Schedule and Participation: The practice schedule for members of the AIBC Guam Teams will be issued at a later date.

All selected athletes are required to attend scheduled practice sessions and participate in GBC‑organized fundraising activities to help offset the costs associated with tournament participation.

Bowling Equipment Specification: Guam Bowling and Asian Intercity Bowling Council will implement the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) rules and regulations regarding slow oil‑absorbing, high‑performance bowling balls. In accordance with these standards, urethane bowling balls will not be permitted during the qualifying rounds.

Event information

  • 2026 Asian Intercity Bowling Championships, Tamuning, Guam, September 18-26, 2026. The events consist of Singles, Doubles, Team, and Masters Elimination formats.

Force Majeure: This schedule is subject to change in the event of circumstances beyond human control. Qualifying rounds and/or practice sessions will be cancelled if Tropical Storm Condition 2, Typhoon Condition 2, or any other natural disaster is declared. In the case of scheduled or unscheduled power outages, the Tournament Director will reschedule any missed dates, provided that no generator system is available at the venue.

For additional information, please contact Joey Miranda III at 671‑787‑2462 or Jay Leon Guerrero at 671-777-4811.