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Madison Area USBC Hall of Famer Dave Erickson passed away on September 8, 2025 at the age of 72. Our condolences to the Erickson family. Dave was one of the greats in our association on the lanes and off the lanes; a solid family man, friend, and bowler. He was loved as much as he…
Join Us for the Madison Area USBC Golf Outing! Proceeds help to support the Youth Scholarships fund for our annual Youth Open Championships! Date: Friday, August 29th Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM Location: Coachman’s Golf Resort – Edgerton, WI Format: 9-Hole Scramble Cost: $240 per foursome (includes golf, cart & meal) Enjoy a fun day on…
It is with profound sorrow that we share news of a tragic accident that occurred on May 2, 2025. Our beloved Mark Henry lost his life in the accident. His wife, Cherise Henry, was critically injured and remains hospitalized in intensive care. We are heartbroken by this sudden and devastating loss. We ask for your…
Join us for the Madison Area USBC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30pm at Ten Pin Alley. The Annual Meeting of the Madison Area USBC is open to all adult members and youth members bowling in USBC leagues within the jurisdiction of the association. Why attend the annual meeting? At the meeting, legislation…
The annual Masters / Queens, and Open Championships will be conducted on the 2022 USBC Youth Open Championships lane pattern. 2022 USBC Youth Open Championships The scoring pace for the 2022 event can be reviewed here.
2025 Queens Flyer | 2025 Masters Flyer Madison’s Elite Bowlers Set to Square Off in Prestigious Queens and Masters Tournaments The lanes at Schwoegler Entertainment Center will be heating up on Sunday, January 5, 2025, as Madison’s top bowlers compete in the prestigious Queens and Masters tournaments. These parallel championships, cornerstones of Madison’s competitive bowling…
2024-25 Open Championships The Madison Area USBC invites all adult members to compete in our annual Open Championship Tournament, running weekends from January 11 through February 9, 2025, and hosted by Schwoegler’s Entertainment Center. With convenient squad times at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, bowlers can choose the schedule that works best for them. This…
The Madison Area USBC is thrilled to announce the 2024 Dinner with the Champions, a prestigious event that marks the beginning of our exciting new tournament season. This annual gathering is our way of recognizing the outstanding individual achievements within our bowling community from the past season. From Hall of Fame caliber All Area Team…
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming bowling tournament season. Download the 2024-25 Tournament Schedule and mark your calendars for these exciting events! This year, the Youth Championships will be held at Dream Lanes December 8 through the 14th. Entry is done through your local youth program. Thank you to sponsors Coachz Pro Shop, Dream Lanes,…
Eoff, Pollentier, Gibbons, Breunig named Bowlers of the Year Derek Eoff captures fifth Jim Grady Bowler of the Year award. He posted averages of 238 and 218 (challenge – 231 converted) in league play. He rolled three 300 games, including one in challenge conditions, and a high series of 802. In tournament play, Eoff placed…
Online registration is now open for the Madison Area USBC 2024 Hall of Fame and Bowler Recognition Dinner. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this years’ Hall inductees and recognition of our youth Stars of the Future. The dinner will be held August 15, 2024 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 4402 E Washington Ave,…
The Madison Area USBC will add three to the Hall of Fame in 2024. Dennis Breunig of Riviera Bowl has been elected to the Hall of Fame in the Meritorious Service category for contributions to bowling spanning nearly 50 years. Distinguished Performance electors have chosen high scoring Casey Gibney for enshrinement along with probably the…
It is with deep sadness that the Madison Area USBC announces the passing of Ruth Ann Gierhart, a cherished member of our bowling community and a 2000 inductee into our Hall of Fame. Ruth Ann’s contributions to our association and the sport of bowling were immeasurable. Her passion, dedication, and sportsmanship left an indelible mark…
Ava Rodefeld of the Prairie Lanes Youth Program and Leo Link from the Dream Lanes Youth Program have been named the Madison Area USBC 2023-24 Stars of the Future. Each year the Madison Area USBC awards one female and one male youth bowler the Star of the Future Award. This award recognizes a youth bowler…
As we near the end of the bowling season, we wish to announce the selections for the Madison Area USBC 2024 Scholarship Awards. The Madison Area USBC awarded a total of $5,000.00 to these applicants. They were selected for their distinguished service as bowlers, scholars, and volunteers. Their commitment to the Madison Area USBC bowling…
The Madison Area USBC would like to congratulate Dave Erickson and Bob Ruhland on their 50 and 55 year anniversaries of bowling in the USBC Open Championships. Bob Ruhland was inducted into the Madison Area Hall of Fame in 1993 and served for many years as a director for the association. He celebrated 55 consecutive…
Join us for the Madison Area USBC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 pm at Ten Pin Alley. The Annual Meeting of the Madison Area USBC is open to all adult and youth members bowling in USBC leagues within the jurisdiction of the association. At the meeting, legislation may be enacted, officer and directors…
1989 Madison Area Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Kail has passed away. The Madison Area USBC extends its condolences to the family, wife Chris, and many, many friends of Dave Kail. Dave was born November 14, 1939 in Mineral Point and moved to Madison in 1949. He graduated in 1957 from Central High School in…
Libby Porter – Sandy Stanley Bowler of the Year All City Youth Team, Girls Libby Porter, Sandy Stanley Bowler of the Year Natalie Curtis Tayler Baker Maggie Porter Stephanie Lo Jensen Est – Lowell Maves Bowler of the Year All City Youth Team, Boys Jensen Est, Lowell Maves Bowler of the Year Gabe Staude Carter…
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this years’ Hall inductees and recognition of our youth Stars of the Future. Tickets may be purchased in advance here: 2023 Hall of Fame Registration. To reserve a ticket and pay the day of, you may download the 2023 Hall of Fame Invitation and mail it to the…
The Madison Area USBC bowling association will conduct its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m., at Ten Pin Alley. Agenda items include the election of Officers and Directors, and Delegates for the Wisconsin State convention and USBC National convention. The elections for officer and director positions on the Madison Area board are…
The Madison Area USBC Board of Directors recently approved a change to the management role of the Association at the request of the current manager, Bill Dennis. Dennis sought to reduce the role from a full time to a part time position, with a commensurate reduction of salary and hours. With this change, the office…
The Madison Area USBC Hall of Fame Legislation recently received an extensive makeover. A total of eight proposals were presented: PROP 1. REMOVE THE POINT SYSTEM PROP 2. REQUIRE TWO TITLES PROP 3. REQUIRE HOF COMMITTEE CHAIR TO SCHEDULE MEETING PROP 4. REMOVE REQUIREMENT TO WITHHOLD NAMES PROP 5. DEFINE AND INCORPORATE VOTING BODIES PROP…
The Madison Area USBC is pleased to announce the annual Dinners with the Champions, an event for our tournament champions, hosts, and sponsors, selected annual recognition winners, and youth scholarship winners. Dinners, this year, because we still owe our 2019-20 guests their turn after the pandemic cancellation last season. We will be hosting the two…
Madison Area USBC Hall of Famer Mark Habich passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 21, 2021. Mark was born April 10, 1951 and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003 – member number 100. Mark was a fantastic bowler in his day; Jesse Parizo posted that he was a member of the…
The Madison Area USBC is pleased to announce the 2021 Hall of Fame Dinner. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these incredible association members. Meet and remember! Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the Sheraton Madison followed by our youth bowler recognitions. We induct our new Hall of Fame members with personal videos,…
The Madison Area USBC lost a Hall of Famer on Sunday, March 28, 2021. William M. “Bill” Schwoegler passed away at the age of 86. Obituary The Schwoegler family is historic in Madison bowling, and Bill added to the legacy. He was the fourth Schwoegler to be inducted into the Madison Area USBC Hall of…
The Madison Area USBC is sad to announce the passing of Donna Moran of Waunakee at the age of 89. Donna was a hard-working, dedicated, and attentive league secretary for two leagues at Waun-A-Bowl for many, many years. Obituary Donna’s joy in life was her family and teaching her five grandchildren how to bowl. She…
The Madison Area USBC will run individual Team and Doubles & Singles qualifying sessions for the Open Championships this season, hosted by Village Lanes. Dates will be available from March 5 through April 3. Entry Forms & Lane Availability Aside from the Pandemic Rules, there are some changes for you to be aware of. Entry…
The Madison Area USBC is saddened to learn of the passing of another Hall of Famer, Rachel Aaroen. You can see her obituary on Gunderson, which provides a very good look into Rachel’s extraordinary life and accomplishments. (Note: We are also saddened to report the passing of Barb Foulk on July 25. A write-up for…
The Madison Area USBC has lost one of its greats. Jerry Murphy passed away on November 1 at the age of 81. His full obituary can be found here. “Murph” was a tremendous all-around athlete, determined competitor, volunteer, and friend. Doug Moe of the Wisconsin State Journal wrote about Jerry in 2013 when he shot…
It is important to clarify the role of the Madison Area USBC as it pertains to the language of our Covid-19 rules and regulations. I have been working with the Sports Liaison of Public Health Madison Dane County (PHMDC). I needed to know the specifics of how the PHMDC rules and regulations would affect our…
The Annual Membership Meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, and postponed to August 18 has been canceled due to the restrictions on gathering size mandated by Dane County. The Madison Area USBC will have the next annual meeting on May 18, 2021. In the interim, the board approved the slate of nominees for President,…
Madison Area USBC Hall of Famer Michael J. “Mike” Kelly passed away on July 6, 2020. Kelly was born October 9, 1947 and inducted into the Madison Area USBC Hall of Fame on August 13, 2015. Obituary: Baraboo News Republic MERRIMAC—Michael J. Kelly, Sr., age 72, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6,…
The Annual Membership Meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, had been postponed due to the increased restrictions on gathering size mandated by Dane County. Options exist for potentially holding the meeting in other counties where the Madison Area USBC has jurisdiction and centers (Iowa, Sauk, or Jefferson County). However, the Madison Area USBC feels…
USBC Modifies Rules to Help Allow a Return to Competitive Bowling FAQ: Reopening of leagues and tournaments Changes include waiving alternating lane requirement and approving use of isopropyl alcohol to clean bowling balls ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors approved waivers and modifications to USBC Playing Rules to allow certified…
The Madison Area USBC is pleased to announce this year’s Youth Bowler of the Year and All Association Youth Teams. Sandy Stanley Bowler of the Year: Erica Lohr Lowell Maves Bowler of the Year: Collin Krachey The All Madison Area Female Youth Team Erica Lohr – Sandy Stanley Bowler of the Year Cila Freitas Freitas…
Several Madison Area USBC Association centers are open for business, with limited hours for food delivery or curbside pickup! Pick up your favorites that you miss during the league season to enjoy while you’re Wii bowling or otherwise trying to fill the bowling void during our alone together time.
USBC recommends USBC state and local associations postpone or suspend mass gathering events, meetings and travel in the best interest of public health. While individual state and local requirements related to mass gatherings are evolving, USBC recommends associations be proactive in considering the well-being of their members. USBC has developed a Frequently Asked Questions guide…
Three Madison Area USBC members have been elected to the 2019 class of the Madison Area USBC Hall of Fame. We will also be recognizing two youth bowlers as the 2019 Stars of the Future and presenting the annual Fred G. Engelke memorial scholarship award. The inaugural Hall of Fame dinner will take place on…
The Madison Area USBC held its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes. 33 members attended the meeting to hear reports from the Association President and Association Manager, and to vote for Vice President, three Directors, one Youth Director, and delegates to the State (6) and National (12) conventions. Following the President’s and…
The Madison Area USBC Annual Meeting will be held on: Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Bowl-A-Vard Lanes. All members are encouraged to attend. Agenda items include the election of Vice President, one Youth Director, three Directors, and Delegates for the Wisconsin State convention and USBC National convention. Are you interested in becoming involved with the…
Pictured: Community League Treasurer Wayne H. Hook (gray tee) surrounded by Oregon Bowl owners Cory Henriksen, Chad Henriksen, and Jack Henriksen. Last night, I went to visit Oregon Bowl and the Community League that bowls there on Wednesdays. I had taken a call a couple of weeks prior from league secretary Mark Evert who told…
The Madison Area USBC will hold a special meeting on Sunday, December 16, 5:30 p.m. at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes. The purpose of this special meeting is to elect delegates to the USBC National Convention at The Orleans in Las Vegas, April 29 – May 2, 2019. The convention offers the opportunity for you to participate in…
Opening weekend, as they customarily are, was fairly quiet in participation with 11 teams and 12 sets of doubles. But, that didn’t matter to the competition who came to win. Highlighting the opening weekend was local, state, and national Hall of Famer Jeff Richgels who takes the lead in All Events, Doubles, and Singles with…
Madison will be hosting the 2019 Wisconsin Women’s State Championship Tournament at Bowl-A-Vard and Dream Lanes. The Madison Area USBC is looking for tournament workers and substitutes to help! If you are interested in helping or subbing (or both!), please use this contact form. Substitutes Needed Must be a female certified bowler. You can bowl…
The Madison Area USBC is pleased to announce the annual Dinner with the Champions, an event for our tournament champions, hosts, and sponsors – and now Madison Area Recognition Award winners. The event will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at the Banquet Room at Harley Davidson of Madison. Harley Davidson is located at…
Six area bowlers have been named as Bowlers of the Year by the Madison Area USBC for their outstanding individual performance in the 2017-18 bowling season. Jim Grady Bowler of the Year – Derek Eoff Marge Pursell Bowler of the Year – Brittany Pollentier Dan Mack Bowler of the Year – Chris Gibbons Dee Fix…
The Madison Area USBC Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be at Ten Pin Alley. Agenda items including the election of representatives of the Madison Area for the upcoming Wisconsin State Merger Organizational meeting, election of three, 3-year directors, one 3-year youth director, and election of…
Madison Area USBC Scholarship Application Form Scholarship Information The Madison Area USBC annually awards five scholarships in the amounts of $1500, $1250, $1000, $750, and $500. Scholarship winners are chosen by the Madison Area USBC Scholarship Committee. The committee considers applicant’s strengths in areas of academics, extracurricular activities, bowling tenure and tournament participation, and written…