About this activity
Five-pin bowling is a leisurely or competitive activity in which a player rolls a bowling ball toward a series of five pins placed in sequence at the end of the lane, with the objective of knocking over as many pins as possible. In each round, called a "frame," players have three shots to knock over the five pins. Games last 10 frames and scores, which are awarded depended on the pins successfully knocked over, are added cumulatively over these frames. Five-pin bowling is Canadian variation of the more popular ten-pin bowling.
Origins & history
The first established indoor bowling institution was built in London, England in 1455. Five-pin bowling was invented by a Canadian in the early 20th Century, shortly after the introduction of ten-pin bowling in Toronto.
When it happens
Bowling is practiced year round, as an occasional recreational activity or in competitive leagues and tournaments.
Who takes part
Males and females of diverse ages and ethnocultural backgrounds.
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