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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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GREATER CARLYLE ANNUAL MEETING
The
2023 GREATER CARLYLE Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, April 30,
2023 at Vandalia Bowl. OPEN & WOMEN'S Tournament
checks were available at this meeting. All unclaimed checks were mailed.
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. 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
The
2024 GCBA OPEN & WOMEN'S Tournaments will be held at Hanks Bowl
(team event) and Vandalia Bowl (singles &
doubles).
2023 ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMP
Congratulation CHARLIE HUNTER
from Salem for winning the 2023 Illinois High School Association Boys Individual
State Championship.
2023 ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM STATE CHAMPS
Congratulation the SALEM HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BOWLING TEAM for winning the 2023 Illinois High School Association Boys Team State Championship.
GCBA YOUTH TOURNAMENT
The 2023 GCBA Youth
Tournament was held at V&H Recreation in Breese.
CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL END OF TOURNAMENT STANDINGS AND PRIZE LIST. Money will be deposited into the winners SMART FUND in April.
GCBA SENIOR SCRATCH CLASSIC
GENE BRADTKE won the
2023 GCBA SENIOR SCRATCH CLASSIC at Hanks Bowl on November 5th.
Click HERE for results of the Senior Scratch Classic
GCBA SCRATCH CLASSIC
The
2023 GCBA Scratch Classic will be held on Sunday, December 10th at Vandalia Bowl
Click HERE for the Scratch Classic Entry Form
Click HERE for the Scratch Classic Rules
GCBA WOMENS SCRATCH CLASSIC
The
2023 GCBA Women's Scratch Classic will be held on Sunday, December 10th at Vandalia Bowl
Click HERE for the Scratch Classic Entry Form
Click HERE for the Scratch Classic Rules
GCBA SCHOLARHIP
Congratulations to SHELBY MARTIN from Salem High School and RYAN VOSS from Mater Dei Catholic High School for winning the 2023 GCBA
Scholarship. Shelby and Ryan will each receive a $500 scholarship for
their accomplishments.
2022 GCBA HALL OF FAME/AWARDS BANQUET
MIKE MINEMAN was inducted into the Greater Carlyle
Hall of Fame at the GCBA Hall of Fame/Awards Banquet November 4th at Michaels Restaurant in Highland. Tournament winners
and Honor Score Bowlers from the 2022-23 season were also be honored at
the banquet.
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 2023 INDUCTION IS JUNE 1, 2023.
GCBA HIGH AVERAGE FOR 2022-23 SEASON
Congratulations
to TROY MORTON for carrying a 237 AVERAGE with 84 games at Grantfork Bowl.
GCBA HIGH SERIES FOR 2022-23 SEASON
Congratulations
to SPENCER HOLZINGER for bowling an 869 series (300, 280, 289) on February 1, 2023 at Hi Top Bowl in Highland.
Click here for 2023-24 HONOR SCORES
Click here for the 2019-20 GCBA ANNUAL REPORT
Click here for 2020-21 FINAL AVERAGES
Click HERE
to download the 2022-23 GCBA Scholarship Application
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Last update November 26, 2023