2026-27 Senior Open

Senior Open Championships

2026-27 Tournament

October 24 – November 15, 2026
Lake Ripley Lanes

Open to all Madison Area USBC members age 50 and over as of October 24, 2026. This is a 100% handicap tournament, so you bowl against your own average. Handicap is 100% of your 2025-26 composite average from bowl.com.

4weekends

16squads

$7,200+paid out last year

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Entry Forms

The full form has the rules and the entry page. The short version is the entry page only.

  • Four WeekendsOct 24–25, Oct 31–Nov 1, Nov 7–8, Nov 14–15
  • Saturdays11:30 and 2:30
  • Sundays10:00 and 1:00

Team, Doubles, and Singles are bowled on every squad. 16 squads in all.

Team

  • Division 1: 800 and over
  • Division 2: below 800

Doubles

  • Division 1: 400 and over
  • Division 2: below 400

Singles

  • 5 age divisions
  • 50-54 through 70+

All Events

  • 5 age divisions
  • $5.00 each

Divisions for Team and Doubles go by the combined average. Optional scratch is offered in each event.

Entry Fees

  • Team: $25.00 per person
  • Doubles and Singles: $50.00 per person
  • All Events: $5.00 each
  • Scratch: $5.00 per person, per event

Prizes

One prize for every five entries in each event and division. All prize and sponsor money is paid back to bowlers. Last year we paid out more than $7,200.

Free ball drawing. Every team captain is entered to win a new bowling ball from Phoenix Pro Shop. One ball for every 30 team entries.