The 100th Open Championship Tournament and Women’s Championship Tournament entry forms are now available. Entry forms have already been mailed out and should have already received one. If you prefer the digital version, you are welcome to download a copy here.
The 2016 Open & Women’s Tournaments will be held at Park Center. The tournament will open March 19, and the last squad will be May 3.
Schedule:
Saturday, March 19 – 2:00pm
Sunday, March 20 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Saturday, March 26 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Saturday, April 2 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Sunday, April 3 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Saturday, April 9 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Sunday, April 10 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Saturday, April 16 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Sunday, April 17 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Saturday, April 23 – 10:00am, 2:00pm (Added 2/10)
Sunday, May 1 – 10:00am, 2:00pm
Tuesday, May 3 – 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 4 – 6:30pm (Added 3/11)
Reservations? Call Association Office: 616-530-8195
Event Dates: February 21, 2016
Location: Spectrum Lanes, 5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Tournament Director: Eric Bottrall
Event Fees:
$15 until Jan. 28
$20 until Feb. 17
$25 onsite registration
| Youth Times: 9:30 am | Adult Times: 9:30 am | Seniors Times: 9:30 am |
|---|---|---|
| Age 11 & Under Mixed Male/Female | Age 20-34 Female | Age 55 & over Female |
| Age 12-15 Female | Age 20-34 Male | Age 55 & over Male |
| Age 12-15 Male | Age 35-54 Female | |
| Age 16-19 Female | Age 35-54 Male | |
| Age 16-19 Male |
*Check in is one hour before start time*
Format: Each participant will bowl a total of 4 games and the total amount of pins knocked down in all four games will determine 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age category above.
What an excellent weekend to start the 25th Annual Mixed Doubles Tournament! We gave away a handful of door prizes and had 50/50, Mystery Game, Lotto boards, and Pistachios. We had 4 honor scores already, 3 800’s and a 300. Let’s see what next weekend hauls in! Walk-ins available.
Here are the unofficial standings after the first weekend: Current Standings for Mixed Doubles 2016
The 50th Annual Seniors Tournament is coming up! The event is hosted by AMF Eastbrook Lanes. The Seniors Tournament is open to all senior sanctioned bowlers of the Greater Grand Rapids USBC. The tournament is separated into two age groups, and as well as separated into Mens and Womens groups. The age groups are 55 – 65 years, and 65+ years.
Four squads are available, each starting at 11am. Squad dates are December 5, 6, 11, and 12. Note that December 11 is a Friday! $20 entry.
Full event details and entry form available here.
The 53rd Annual 700 Tournament with Optional 800 is just around the corner. This years event is taking place at Park Center Lanes, December 5, 6, 12, and 13. The 700 ( and optional 800 ) Club Tournaments are open to all sanctioned bowlers in West Michigan that have bowled a sanctioned 700 ( 800 for optional ) series.
Walk-ins are available ($5 charge) provide space is available.
Get full event details and entry form here.
Congratulations to Richard Ebel Jr. and Randy Hudson Sr. who claimed victory at the 2015 Officers Jamboree. Richard and Randy combined for a 1,471 handicap score, besting the field of 42 teams by over 50 pins. This years jamboree was held October 17th at Fairlanes.
The League Officers Jamboree tournament is held each fall, and is open to all Officers of all Certified leagues in the Greater Grand Rapids USBC.
Final standings can be found here: Current Standings
The 500/600 and Adult/Junior Tournament Entry Forms are now available. For convenience, they can also be downloaded here:
500/600 Tournament Entry Form | November 7 & 8, Sparta Lanes
Adult/Junior Tournament Entry Form | November 14 & 15, Northfield Lanes
The Calendar of Events for the 2015-2016 season is now available. You can find the PDF conveniently in the upper right hand section of the website. Tournament pages are being updated to reflect.
Upcoming Events
League Officers Jamboree – October 17
Hall of Fame Dinner – November 7
500/600 Tournament – November 7 & 8
Coaching Clinic – November 8
Adult / Youth Doubles Tournament – November 14 & 15
Budweiser Open – November 21 & 22
700/800 Tournament – December 5 & 6, 12 & 13
The Greater Grand Rapids League Officers Jamboree tournament will be Saturday, October 17 at Fairlanes.
Open to all Officers of all Certified leagues in the Greater Grand Rapids USBC. Entries limited to 4 bowlers from a league.
One squad at 1:00pm.
