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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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GREATER CARLYLE ANNUAL MEETING
The
2026-2027 GREATER CARLYLE Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 25,
2027 at Poplar Junction Lanes in Highland at NOON.
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 ALL GREATER CARLYLE 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
2027 GCBA OPEN & WOMEN'S Team Tournament will be at Mascoutah Lanes
Singles & Doubles will be at Poplar Junction Lanes
GCBA YOUTH TOURNAMENT
The 2027 GCBA Youth Tournament will be at 4th Street Lanes
GCBA SENIOR SCRATCH CLASSIC
The
2026 GCBA Senior Scratch Classic will be at 4th Street Lanes on November 1st.
GCBA SCRATCH CLASSIC
The
2026 GCBA Scratch Classic will be at V&H Recreation on December 13th.
GCBA WOMENS SCRATCH CLASSIC
The
2026 GCBA WOMEN'S Scratch Classic will be at V&H Recreation on December 13th.
GCBA SCHOLARHIP
Congratulations
LYNN SHIRLEY from Mater Dei Catholic High School and Josh Athmer from
Highland High School for winning the 2025 GCBA Scholarship. Lynn
and Josh each received a $500 scholarship.
Click HERE to download the 2025-26 Scholarship Application
2024 GCBA HALL OF FAME/AWARDS BANQUET
Congratulation YANCY GOODIN, BEN RICHTER, AND MARK WILKENfor
being selected for induction
into the Greater Carlyle
Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame/Awards Banquet is November
7TH. All tournament winners and honor score bowlers from the
2025-26 season will be recognized at the banquet.
CLick HERE to view a list of the GCBA Hall of Fame Members
Click here
to download the GCBA Hall of Fame Application and eligibility criteria - MALE APPLICANT
Click here
to download the GCBA Hall of Fame Application and eligibility criteria - FEMALE APPLICANT
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A HALL OF FAME APPLICATION FOR THE 2026 INDUCTION IS JUNE 1, 2026.
GCBA HIGH AVERAGE FOR 2025-26 SEASON
Congratulations
to GREG DETMER for carrying a 233 AVERAGE at Poplar Junction Lanes.
GCBA HIGH SERIES FOR 2025-26 SEASON
Congratulations
to Tyler Young for bowling an 859 series on March 16, 2026 at Grantfork Bowl.
Click here for 2026-27 HONOR SCORES
Click HERE
to download the 2025-26 GCBA Scholarship Application
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