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Welcome to the Greater Carlyle Bowling Association website

GREATER CARLYLE USBC - 86694
Welcome to the official website of the Greater Carlyle USBC Bowling Association (GCBA). The GCBA was founded for the purpose of uniting in a central organization and all qualified members of bowling leagues bowling in certified establishments located in the following cities in the State of Illinois: Bartelso, Breese, Trenton, New Baden, Mascoutah, Highland, Grantfork, Greenville, Vandalia, and Salem.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE GREATER CARLYLE USBC BOWLING ASSOCIATION AT:

GCBA
2116 Salmon Drive
Highland, IL 62249


EMAIL US: gcbabowl@charter.net
trutz1@charter.net (Tim)

PHONE US: 618-654-9840 (Tim)

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THE ENTRY FORMS FOR THE GCBA OPEN AND WOMEN'S HANDICAP TOURNAMENTS ARE IN ALL GCBA BOWLING CENTERS. WE PUT THE TOURNAMENTS ON HOLD WITH ALL OF THE UNCERTAINTES OF COVID. HOWEVER, WITH NEWS OF THE VACCINE AND ENTHUSIASM OF BOWLERS, WE ARE READY TO PROCEED WITH THE TOURNAMENTS AS SCHEDULED. THE TEAM EVENT WILL START FEB 20TH AT GRANTFORK BOWL. SINGLES AND DOUBLES WILL START FEB 27TH AT 4TH STREET LANES IN GREENVILLE. THE ENTRY DEADLINE WILL BE FEBRUARY 10, 2021.

Click HERE for available tournament dates/times - As of Jan 15th

The new GREATER CARLYLE BOWLING ASSOCIATION
As of August 1, 2018 the Greater Carlyle Bowling Association will provide services for its men, women, and youth bowlers. In addition to an awards program for all bowlers, the GCBA will offer numerous tournaments for all of its members. We will offer a Scratch Tournament and an Open Handicap Tournament for all our members as well as a Senior Scratch Tournament for all of our members over the age of 50. In addition, our female bowlers will also have their own tournament. Our Youth Bowlers will have their own tournament as well. Our new Association Number is 86694

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR TOURNAMENTS:

In the case of inclement weather, bowling may be rescheduled based on a case by case scenario. If the bowling center does not open due to inclement weather, bowling will be rescheduled. You will be contacted if the bowling center does not open. If the bowling center does open during inclement weather, but you feel it is not safe for you to travel, rescheduling will be permitted upon request by calling Tim Rutz. My number is 618-654-9840 (home) 618-401-8035 (cell).

GCBA OPEN & WOMEN'S TOURNAMENTS
Since only half of the 2020 GCBA OPEN & WOMEN'S Tournaments were completed due to the restrictions enforced during COVID-19, the GCBA Board of Directors voted to return the 2021 GCBA OPEN & WOMEN'S Tournaments to last year's sites.The team event will be at Grantfork Bowl and will start February 20, 2021. Singles/Doubles will be at 4th Street Lanes in Greenville and will start February 27, 2021. Entry forms are in the GCBA bowling centers. The entry deadline is February 10, 2021.

Click HERE for available tournament dates/times - As of Jan 12th

GCBA SENIOR SCRATCH CLASSIC
ROSS MUNRO won the GCBA Senior Scratch Classic on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 4th Street Lanes in Greenville.
Click HERE for a recap of the Senior Scratch Classic

GCBA SCRATCH CLASSIC
LEE BOUDOURIS won the GCBA Scratch Classic on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Poplar Junction Lanes in Highland.
Click HERE for a recap of the Scratch Classic

GCBA WOMENS SCRATCH CLASSIC
ABBY KLENKE won the GCBA Women's Scratch Classic on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Poplar Junction Lanes in Highland.
Click HERE for a recap of the Women's Scratch Classic

GCBA AWARDS
The Greater Carlyle Bowling Assocation will continue to provide awards for the 2019-20 season. Bowlers can earn an acrylic statue for bowling 100 pins over their average, for bowling 11 strikes in a row in one game, for bowling a 299 game, a 300 game, or an 800 series.

GCBA SCHOLARHIP
Congratulations to KAYLA RUTZ from Highland High School and AUSTIN DAVIS from Highland High School for winning the 2020 GCBA Scholarships. Each recipient will receive a $500 scholarship.

2020 GCBA HALL OF FAME/AWARDS BANQUET
The late Mike Gebke from Bartelso, Jim Hettenhausen from Okawville, Alan Profancik II from Salem, and Ray Voss from Highland were inducted into the Greater Carlyle Bowling Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Michael's Restaurant in Highland.
CLick HERE to view a list of the GCBA Hall of Fame Members

Click here to download a GCBA Hall of Fame Application - MALE APPLICANT
Click here to download a GCBA Hall of Fame Application - FEMALE APPLICANT
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A HALL OF FAME APPLICATION FOR THE 2021 INDUCTION IS JUNE 1, 2021.

GCBA HIGH AVERAGE FOR 2019-20 SEASON
Congratulations to NICK KORTE for carrying a 242 AVERAGE with 78 games at Poplar Junction Lanes in Highland.

GCBA HIGH SERIES FOR 2019-20 SEASON
Congratulations to COLLIN KORTE for bowling an 863 series at Poplar Junction Lanes in Highland , the highest series ever bowled at Poplar Junction Lanes.

35 out of 36 STRIKES

Congratulations COLLIN KORTE for bowling 35 out of 36 strikes in route to an 863 series on November 19th at Poplar Junction Lanes, a new house record. Collin started the night with 27 strikes in a row before leaving a split in the 4th frame of the last game. He then struck out to complete the 35 strike feat.

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Click here for 2020-21 HONOR SCORES

Click here for the 2019-20 GCBA ANNUAL REPORT

Click here for 2018-19 FINAL AVERAGES

Congratulations to LEE BOUDOURIS for winning the 2020 GCBA Scratch Classic
Click HERE for the recap of the 2020 GCBA Scratch Classic

Congratulations to ROSS MUNRO for winning the 2020 GCBA Senior Scratch Classic
Click HERE for the recap of the 2020 GCBA Senior Scratch Classic

Click here to download the 2019-20 GCBA Scholarship Application

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