The Sunshine Challenge

Something For Every Bowler

The Sunshine Challenge was created to promote the sport of bowling in Florida, the Sunshine State. This event, inspired by neighboring events sanctioned by The National Bowling Association (TNBA), was created in 2001 and the first tournament was held in 2002. This inaugural event was a success, helping to promote and embody the ideals of TNBA: “Sportsmanship, Fellowship and Friendship”.

2002 Classic Women Bragging Rights Champion: St. Petersburg
L-R: Liz Jones, Patricia Lewis, LaQuisha Roundtree, Cass Byrd, Susie Skelton

Bowlers of all skill levels who are members of TNBA are welcome to participate in The Sunshine Challenge. For 23 years, the Sunshine Challenge has provided an exciting weekend of fun and competition. Over the years, registration for the Challenge has grown to over 400 teams, and provides a variety of events throughout the weekend. 

2002 Classic Men Bragging Rights Champion: Miami Tri-County
L-R: Eugene Miley, Joe Bradwell, Eddie Way, Clinton Marshall, Joe Allen, Sr.

If you’re from an out-of-state Senate, please don’t think that we’ve left you out. We have events for all kinds of bowlers. Two of the most popular–The Battle of the Sexes and the Scratch Sweeper– are competitions that are just as exciting and competitive as the “Bragging Rights” competition.