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Summer Games | Bowling

Bowling ball knocking down bowling pins

Know The Numbers

  • There will be 273 athletes competing in bowling
  • There are 127 coaches

There are two categories of competition: Singles and Ramp

  • Both Singles and Ramp athletes will be divisioned and compete based on their 10-game average score they submitted prior to competition
DayTime
FridayPreliminary Play: 1 PM
SaturdayTournament: Play 9:15 AM
Interested in volunteering at bowling?
Check out the different volunteer roles we offer:

Lane Monitors

Lane monitors help keep bowling competition running smoothly. You'll ensure athletes bowl in the correct order, record scores, assist with ball retrieval and ramps, report lane or scoring issues, and cheer on athletes. You'll also monitor the settee area to ensure only athletes are present. After all 3 games, collect scorecards and deliver them to the registration table.

Gameplay Assistants

Gameplay volunteers support the bowling competition team by checking in teams, handling lane or scoring issues reported by lane monitors, and coordinating with bowling alley staff for corrections. Bowling experience is preferred.

Awards

Assist with the medal ceremony! While games are wrapping up you will assist the bowling competition team with setting up for awards. Then once it is time to hand out awards you will review results with competition director for accuracy, present medals to athletes, play Olympics music during presentation and announce awards to spectators.

Volunteer

Click here to register as a bowling volunteer!
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Bowling Volunteer Resources

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