Bowling Spotlight - Lamar Richardson & Perfect Game
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Bermuda National Team bowler Lamar Richardson has delivered a thunderous final statement ahead of the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Bowling Championships, rolling his 14th career 300 game just hours before the squad prepares to travel.
Richardson, is one of the most decorated bowlers in the country, boasting multiple wins at the Bermuda Open and USBC events, alongside Island Games medals. His 14 career perfect games are a testament to the consistency he brings to the high-pressure environment of international play.
Name: Lamar Richardson
Q. On the highly technical oil patterns at international events like the World Championships, what specific adjustments have you focused on in training—both individually and in the Baker format—to ensure ball reaction and pin carry remain consistent on foreign lanes?
A. Adjustments are key. Knowing when and how to move on the lane is always a huge factor. Also, knowing what ball we should be throwing. All bowling balls do something slightly different and an ever-changing oil pattern requires us to be sharp and know when and how to get the best out which ever ball we are throwing.
Q. How have you balanced with the energy of the squad to build team chemistry heading into the Singles, Doubles, and Team events?
A. The team has been in training since the early part of summer. Chemistry is really not an issue when it comes to this team. We bowl together all the time and we know each other's strengths and weaknesses which will play a big role in knowing how to help each other in Hong Kong.
Q. Hong Kong's Queen Elizabeth Stadium will host the event. What preparation have you done to simulate the unique conditions, atmosphere, and time difference of competing in a high-pressure Asian venue that is vastly different from Warwick Lanes?
A. The Queen Elizabeth Stadium is where the finals will be held, not the qualifying. Should we make it to the finals, adjusting to lanes built in a stadium is something we will discuss in our team meeting prior.
Q. Team Bermuda achieved a significant milestone by reaching the Round of 16 in the IBF World Cup earlier this year; what specific, measurable team and individual performance goals have you set for the World Championships to build on that success?
A. One goal we have set is to make it to the next round in any one of the 4 events. When LeVinc qualified for the Round of 16 in January at the World Cup, it was amazing for him and this team. We would definitely like to use that as motivation to improve our standing on the world stage. We have some members making their debut at these World Championships so it will be a bit of a baptism by fire, but we are ready and I am confident we will perform well.
Q. Given the comprehensive schedule, which includes Singles, Doubles, Trios, and the Team of 5 event, how are you planning to manage the physical and mental workload to ensure you are sharp and peaking for the crucial final rounds, especially the demanding Baker Format match-play?
A. I think getting acclimatized as quick as possible will play a part. Travelling to the other side of the world (12hrs ahead) with only two days before competition starts is not ideal but is something we will deal with. Plenty of rest between events and doing things that take our minds off of bowling when not in competition usually help with the mental strain that comes with competing at such a high level for hours at a time. As bowlers, being able to "turn on" and "turn off" the mental focus in between shots and in between events is a part of our training. As with most things in life things do not always go as plan but we train for as many of these scenarios as possible.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Commercial Bowling League Round-Up
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In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick lanes saw the second placed team Horseshoe Bay Rollers have a Bye.
Eighth placed Pin Heads defeated ninth placed Butt & Vallis 3 - 1, while third placed Who Gives A Split upset the league leaders Strike Force 3 - 1.
Sixth placed Spare Parts upset fourth placed Too Legit To Split 3 - 1, and the match between fifth placed Sweet Life and seventh placed Secret Weapons ended in a 2 - 2 draw.
1 Who Gives A Split 855 2 Secret Weapons 808 3 Butt & Vallis 7979
Team High Handicap Series
1 Who Gives A Split 2313 2 Secret Weapons 2382 3 Sweet Life 2279
Monday, November 17, 2025
Bowling Spotlight - Dayvon Tucker
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The Bermuda National Bowling team is preparing to depart for the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Bowling Championships in Hong Kong, China. Leading up to the prestigious tournament, we turn the spotlight onto one of the six men selected to represent the island: the experienced Dayvon Tucker.
Affectionately known as 'Skully' by his peers, Tucker is a seasoned campaigner on the lanes who brings both experience and vital team chemistry to the national squad. He is one of the four returning members who previously competed at World Championships, ensuring Bermuda has a core group familiar with the intense pressures of global competition.
Q. On the highly technical oil patterns at international events like the World Championships, what specific adjustments have you focused on in training—both individually and in the Baker format—to ensure ball reaction and pin carry remain consistent on foreign lanes? A. On highly oiled patterns, I will approach it with a ball that is strong at the back end of the lane and maybe apply some surface to it, depending on how the ball is looking during practice.
I will try my best to stay behind the ball with my hand and not allow my hand to come around the ball. In the baker format, I will simply just focus on things that I can control. If I have a bad shot, I will just let that go and focus onto the next shot
Q. How have you balanced with the energy of the squad to build team chemistry heading into the Singles, Doubles, and Team events?
A. I feel like I have balanced my energy well, but there is still room for improvement. I will focus on keeping the energy up as the team looks to bounce off my high energy and will most likely look to me for that.
Q. Hong Kong's Queen Elizabeth Stadium will host the event. What preparation have you done to simulate the unique conditions, atmosphere, and time difference of competing in a high-pressure Asian venue that is vastly different from Warwick Lanes?
A. I have not changed much for the condition. The bowling center in Hong Kong will be extremely cold, so I will make sure that I keep myself warm so that it doesn’t affect my hand because of the temperature. Mentally I will know from competing there earlier this year that the lanes play much tighter then it does here in Bermuda.
Q. Team Bermuda achieved a significant milestone by reaching the Round of 16 in the IBF World Cup earlier this year; what specific, measurable team and individual performance goals have you set for the World Championships to build on that success?
A. In this IBF World Championships, I will try to remain focused on the task at hand and my game. Understanding that there will be times when things will be tough and I may not throw a great shot. I have set a high standard for myself to perform well and to throw the ball to the best of my ability. My goal is to return home with some silverware.
Q. Given the comprehensive schedule, which includes Singles, Doubles, Trios, and the Team of 5 event, how are you planning to manage the physical and mental workload to ensure you are sharp and peaking for the crucial final rounds, especially the demanding Baker Format match-play?
A. I will approach the singles, doubles, trios and team events with a clear mind, and look to my team to help me whenever I need it
Monday, November 17, 2025
Richardson's Perfect Warm-up as National Bowlers Hit Form
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Bermuda National Team bowler Lamar Richardson has delivered a statement of intent ahead of the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Bowling Championships, rolling his 14th career 300 game during the latest round of the Continental Bowling League.
Richardson's perfect game came during Week 11 of the 2025/26 season at Warwick Lanes, providing the ideal tune-up before the six-man squad departs for the World Championships in China.
His fellow National Team member, LeVinc Samuels, also showcased exceptional form, registering a spectacular high scratch series. Samuels recorded high scores of 279, 276, and 258 to compile a magnificent 813 series, underscoring the strong preparation of the island’s top bowlers.
The high individual scores coincided with a series of upsets that dramatically shuffled the league standings.
In the headline shock of the evening, the third-placed Under Dawgs stunned the previously dominant league leaders, Nifty Rollers, winning the match-up 17–10. This crucial victory cuts the lead at the top of the table and blows the title race wide open.
Second-placed Astronauts secured a valuable win over the fifth-placed Cubs with a 15.5–11.5 scoreline, maintaining pressure on the Nifty Rollers. Meanwhile, the fourth-placed Odd Balls demonstrated their top-four credentials by defeating the seventh-placed Spicenix 17–10.
Lower down the standings, the sixth-placed The Invaders edged out a narrow 14–13 victory over the eighth-placed New Hope, highlighting the fierce competition across the league. The ninth-placed Sunset team received the bye for the week.
The strong performances by the National Team bowlers, particularly the perfect game from Richardson, will give the Bermuda squad considerable confidence as they prepare to take on the world’s best in Hong Kong.
High Scratch Games
Women
Jennifer Stovell 216, Terrylyn Jones 188, Marilou Minors 181
Men
Lamar Richardson 300, LeVinc Samuels 279, Michael Honore’ 256
High Scratch Series
Women
Marilou Minors 525, Jennifer Stovell 517, Carol Edness & Ashley Botelho 500
Men
LeVinc Samuels 813, Lamar Richardson 746, Dennis Joell 658
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Team Bermuda Head for World Championships
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The Bermuda National Bowling team depart the island this week for the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Bowling Championships in Hong Kong China.
The six men team of Lamar Richardson, Dayvon Tucker, Dennis Joell, Michael Honore, David Maycock and Anthony Hayward will be against the best bowlers in the world.
Team Bermuda will be very familiar with the host centre, Top Bowl as three members of the team also participated at the same venue early this year during the IBF Bowling World Cup, at that event Bermuda made it to the round of 16 before losing to Saudi Arabia in the round of 16. Team Bermuda will be looking to hold this to their advantage as three members of the team are very familiar with this center having competed there only 10 months ago.
All members of the team have been busy the last few months sharpening up their games, preparing for these championships and practicing on the championships pattern so they can better prepare for the large task at hand. Team Bermuda will be up against strong favorites, Team USA, Team Malaysia and Team Sweden to name a few of the favorites leading up to this prestigious event. At the World Cup back in January’s Team Bermuda defeated tournament winners Malaysia 2-1 but are very aware that the task at hand will be tough but are extremely confident they will cause another upset.
All members of the team have a wealth of experience bowling internationally as Richardson, Maycock, Tucker and Joell all have participated in previous world championships, Honore and Hayward will be making their World Championships debut.
Team Bermuda will use these championships as they prepare for next summer’s CAC Games in the Dominican Republic which they have already qualified for.
