Bowling makes its debut at the Empire State Winter Games this year! Registration opens soon—get ready to roll and be part of the inaugural tournament that will help make ESWG history.  Bowling is also an event slated for The  State Games of America - National Congress of State Games  

 

Participants will use their highest USBC Average from the 2024-2025 Season (Minimum 21 games), If they do not have an average from the 2024-2025 season, bowlers may use their highest from the 2023-2024 season (minimum 21 games).  If neither average exists, bowlers may use their highest current average as of January 1st, 2026 (minimum 21 games)  All others will bowl scratch (220).  It is the bowlers responsibility to verify his/her average.  Failure to report a correct average may result in disqualification. 

Rules: 
USBC rules will apply. All bowlers must be members of USBC or pay an additional tournament participation fee of $5 for USBC membership. Honor scores will be recognized.

Format:
Six Game Format.  The first set of three games will begin at 10:00 am and the second set of three games will begin at 2:00 pm. 

Bowlers will be put into Divisions based on their age as of 8/1/2025

HANDICAP DIVISIONS: 
All youth U-divisions are scratch and aged based in accordance with USBC Rule 400. 
Only USBC verifiable averages will be accepted.
Handicap for Adult Divisions will be 100% of 220

Youth Divisions:
Boys U12 
Boys U15
Boys U18

Girls U12
Girls U15
Girls U18

Adult Divisions:
Men (Ages 49 & Under)
Men (Ages 50-59)
Men (Ages 60 & Over)
 
Women (Ages 49 & Under)
Women (Ages 50-59)
Women (Ages 60 & Over)

Entry Fee:
Lane fees and entry fee - $65.00.  Each entry includes an athlete gift.  

Awards: 
Medals will be provided for Gold, Silver and Bronze in each division.