About the tour
The story, people, and principles behind Canada's longest-running elite bowling tour.
Built one stop at a time
The Players Tour is Canada's longest-running elite bowling tour. Since 2007, it has held events across Southern Ontario and Quebec for bowlers from Canada and the United States.
10 events run each year, with more than 300 bowlers taking part across the season. The tour culminates in the May Finale, presented by Walker Machinery.
The name matters. The Players Tour wants to hear how its bowlers think each event can improve. Bowlers can bring ideas to the Tournament Director or any member of staff.
- 2007
Founding Tournament Director Joe Ciach runs the first Players Tour season.
- 2022
Fifteen seasons in, the tour changes hands and keeps bowling.
- Today
10 stops a season across Southern Ontario and Quebec.
Competition with a community behind it
The tour has grown because people choose to put in the work, season after season.
- 01
A real season
10 events each year create a demanding season for bowlers from Canada and the United States.
- 02
Player input
Tournament Directors and staff welcome ideas from bowlers and use that feedback to improve the events.
- 03
Shared effort
Sponsors, staff, and bowlers have kept the tour running since 2007. Every season depends on their work.
"The next shot you throw will be the best shot you've ever thrown."
Thank you, Joe Ciach
Founding Tournament Director Joe Ciach started, ran, and built The Players Tour for its first 15 years. The tour continues to bowl each season because of that foundation.