5-Pin Bowling has moved to be a winter sport!

Five Pin Bowling was created in 1909 by Thomas Ryan in Toronto, Ontario with similarities to 10-pin bowling.  The first 5-Pin Bowling league started in 1910 and the sport has changed little since then.  It continues to be enjoyed by thousands of people worldwide.

The balls in five pin bowling are small enough to fit in the hand and have no finger holes like 10-pin bowling. At the end of the lane there are five pins arranged in a V. The centre pin is worth five points, the middle pins are three each and the outermost pins, two each, giving a total of 15 in each frame with 10 frames a game. In each frame, each player gets three attempts to knock all five pins over. Each game is played with regulation equipment and lane-beds. 
 
Although 5-pin bowling in not included in the Special Olympics World Games, it is among the most popular sport in Canada. Special Olympics focuses on the individual ability of each athlete so coaches can train and encourage youth and adults in skills and accomplishments.  All Special Olympics coaches must hold a National Coaching Certification Certificate.  During the Provincial Summer Games, 5-pin bowling competitions will be played in male and female singles and team bowling.