Volunteers Needed – 2018 State Tournament

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Grand Rapids is host to the 2018 Open State Tournament.  We are looking for individuals who are interested in volunteering their time and talents to make this tournament a success.  Tournament runs from January 13th through May 20th.  Must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.

The host centers are Fairlanes (Team Event) and Westgate (Doubles/Singles).  We are looking for helpers in the areas of Lane Monitors, Raffle Ticket Sales, and Score Keepers.  If you can assist in any of these areas, please use the signup form below to express your interest.  One of our board members will follow up with you to coordinate and work with your schedule.

You can submit your interest online here: We Need You!

Chance To Win $500 – Grand Rapids Bowling Exclusive!

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Bowl State Tournament for a chance to win $500!!

Grand Rapids is hosting the 2018 Open State Tournament. Fairlanes is the site for the Team event, and Westgate will host the Doubles & Singles portion.

The Greater Grand Rapids USBC is putting up a $500 cash prize, which will be awarded to a Team of Grand Rapids bowlers who bowl the Team event in January or February (excludes opening weekend). Eligible teams will automatically be entered into the drawing.

Eligibility

-Team must consist of 5 bowlers sanctioned in the Greater Grand Rapids USBC
-Must bowl Team event any of the following weekends: January 20/21, 27/28, February 10/11, 17/18, 24/25
-Minimum of 20 eligible teams required to award prize

Reserve your spot today! Teams or individuals having reserved dates MUST have entries postmarked by Saturday, November 25th, 2017. Reserving a spot is not required, but strongly encouraged.

Register here: 2018 Open State Tournament

Amber Karsies & Susan Cadorette Win League Officers Jamboree

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The officers Tournament is held each fall, and allows each league to be represented by up to four of it’s officers, bowling in a Doubles format.  Open to all Officers of all Certified leagues in the Greater Grand Rapids USBC.

This years tournament was held October 14 at Fairlanes.  The team of Amber Karsies and Susan Cadorette came out on top with a handicap score of 1,444.  Ron King and Matthew Jelsma took the Scratch honors with 1,398.

View the prize list here: Cashers

Sumoski & Knowles Team Up To Win PBR Henry Fox Doubles

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2017DoublesWinnerThis past weekend there were 35 total entries in the PBR Henry Fox Doubles tournament held at Westgate.  After cutting to the top 8, coming out on top was Matt Sumoski & Justin Knowles who just beat out Dennis Johnson and Mark Meinema 466-440 in the final baker game match-up.  Matt and Justin also led the qualifying round with 1,914 pins after 4 games.  Low to qualify this year was 1815.  This year’s tournament Hi-Game belongs to Dan Hudson who shot a perfect 300 in qualifying.  Mike Horian had the highest qualifying series with 1021.  Hi-game for the women was 268 shot by both Donna Marcus and Stacy Timmer.  Timmer, also had the high series for the women shooting 937.

Qualifying | Match Play Bracket

Full list of cashing teams:

1st place $900.00  Matt Sumoski & Justin Knowles
2nd place $500.00  Dennis Johnson & Mark Meinema
3rd place $350.00  Tim Raby & Brian Ivy,  Billy Orlikowski & Charlie Brown Jr
5th place $260.00  Tom Cunningham & Scott Harmsen, Stacey Timmer & Mack Smith Jr., Robert Smith & Melissa Sullivan, Donna Marcus & Steve Marcus

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Events Calendar and Upcoming Tournaments

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The events calendar has been published.  You can find it in the upper right hand corner of the site, or click here.

Entry forms Adult/Youth Tournament at Hudsonville October 28-29 and 700/800 Tournament at Eastbrook in December are available.

Upcoming Events

Adult / Youth Doubles Tournament – Hudsonville, Oct 28-29 – Entry Form
500 / 600 Tournament – Clique Lanes, Nov 11-12  – Entry Form
Hall of Fame Dinner, Nov 18
700 / 800 Tournament – Eastbrook Lanes, Dec 2-3, 9-10 – Entry Form
Seniors Tournament – Park Center, Dec 2-3, 8-9 – Entry Form