The 2025 World Seniors Championships continued at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada, where Monday’s competition decided the Team Event champions across all four divisions. The day began with the final qualifying blocks and concluded with the Baker-format semifinals and gold medal matches for Senior and Grand Senior Men’s and Women’s divisions.
In the Senior Men’s Team event, the United States claimed gold after an impressive display throughout the round. The American quartet of Chris Barnes, Parker Bohn III, Tom Hess, and John Janawicz dominated qualifying and continued their form in the finals. They defeated Belgium 2–0 (234–202, 235–182) in the semifinals before sweeping the Netherlands 2–0 (229–190, 217–191) in the championship match. The Netherlands earned silver, while Germany and Belgium took bronze.
The Senior Women’s Team final brought another victory for the United States. The team of Lynda Barnes, Dana Ausec, Rina Sabo, and Jodi Woessner earned gold after a thrilling three-game final against Australia. The Americans overcame Germany in the semifinals 2–1 (236–136, 206–220, 181–167) and then outlasted Australia 2–1 (186–179, 175–225, 226–222) in the final. Australia took silver, while Germany and Canada finished with bronze.
In the Grand Senior Men’s Team division, Mexico captured gold after a dominant finals performance. The team of Alfonso Rodriguez, David Eskenazi, Mario Garcia, and Raul Mendez advanced through a tough semifinal against Australia, winning 2–1 (217–181, 176–197, 232–198), before sweeping Puerto Rico 2–0 (211–154, 241–156) in the final. Puerto Rico earned silver, while Japan and Australia secured bronze medals after reaching the semifinals.
In the Grand Senior Women’s Team final, Australia claimed gold in a confident performance over France. The team of Heather Robertson, Julie Harrison, Robyn Bull, and Robyn Flynn advanced from the semifinals by defeating Czech Republic 2–0 (185–149, 162–150), while France overcame Iceland 2–1 (162–215, 200–191, 188–155). In the final, Australia maintained steady control, winning 194–181 and 200–187 to close out the series 2–0. France earned silver, and Czech Republic and Iceland shared bronze.
With all Team Events now completed, the tournament now moves into the Masters stages, where individual head-to-head match play will decide the final champions of the 2025 World Seniors Championships.
Updated Medal Tally (after Team Events):
United States – 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 BronzeAustralia – 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
Germany – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze
England – 2 Gold, 0 Silver, 2 Bronze
France – 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Japan – 1 Gold, 0 Silver, 3 Bronze
Mexico – 1 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Netherlands – 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze
Puerto Rico – 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze
Venezuela – 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze
Italy – 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze
Finland – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Belgium – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Czech Republic – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Iceland – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Remaining Schedule of the 2025 World Seniors Championships (local time, Reno):
Tuesday, October 21
10:00–11:00 – Masters (Step 1) Senior Men
11:00–12:00 – Masters (Step 1) Senior Women
12:00–12:30 – Lane Maintenance
12:30–13:30 – Masters (Step 1) Grand Senior Men
13:30–14:30 – Masters (Step 1) Grand Senior Women
14:30–15:00 – Lane Maintenance
15:00–16:00 – Masters (Step 2) Senior Men & Senior Women
16:00–17:00 – Masters (Step 2) Grand Senior Men & Grand Senior Women
17:00 – Medal Presentation (All Events)
Wednesday, October 22
09:00–10:00 – Masters (Step 3 Quarterfinals) Senior Men & Senior Women
10:00–11:00 – Masters (Step 3 Quarterfinals) Grand Senior Men & Grand
Senior Women
11:00–11:30 – Lane Maintenance
11:30–12:30 – Masters (Step 4 Semifinals, all divisions)
12:30–13:30 – Masters Finals Senior Women
13:30–14:30 – Masters Finals Senior Men
14:30–15:30 – Masters Finals Grand Senior Men
15:30–16:30 – Masters Finals Grand Senior Women
