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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                                                   
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GREATER CARLYLE ANNUAL MEETING
The 2025-2026 GREATER CARLYLE Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 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

CONGRATULATONS STEVE DURBIN FOR TYING THE ALL TIME GREATER CARLYLE SCRATCH SERIES RECORD WITH AN 879 SERIES ON MARCH 16TH AT POPLAR JUNCTION LANES IN HIGHLAND.  STEVE BOWLED GAMES OF 300, 290, & 289

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 2025 GCBA OPEN & WOMEN'S Team Tournament was at Baden Bowl
Singles & Doubles was at V&H Recreation

CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL FINAL STANDINGS FOR THE OPEN TOURNAMENT
CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL FINAL STANDINGS FOR THE WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT




GCBA YOUTH TOURNAMENT
The 2025 GCBA Youth Tournament was held at Hank's Bowl in Trenton

Click HERE for the Official Final Standings for the Youth Tournament






GCBA SENIOR SCRATCH CLASSIC
The 2025 GCBA Senior Scratch Classic will be at Bartelso Bowl on Sunday, November 2nd at 11:00 AM.  Entry forms are available at all GCBA Bowling Centers.


 
GCBA SCRATCH CLASSIC
The 2025 GCBA Scratch Classic will be at Poplar Junction Lanes on December 14th at 11:00 AM.  Entry forms are availble at all GCBA Bowling Centers.




GCBA WOMENS SCRATCH CLASSIC
The 2025 GCBA Women's Scratch Classic will be at Poplar Junction Lanes on December 14th at 11:00 AM.  Entry forms are availble at all GCBA Bowling Centers.



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.

2024 GCBA HALL OF FAME/AWARDS BANQUET
Congratulation EDDIE GREER, KEVIN GUTHRIE, AND JASON TIMMERMANN for being selected for induction into the Greater Carlyle Hall of Fame.  The Hall of Fame/Awards Banquet is November 1st.  All tournament winners and honor score bowlers from the 2024-25 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 2025 INDUCTION IS JUNE 1, 2026.


GCBA HIGH AVERAGE FOR 2024-25 SEASON
Congratulations to DILLON POLANSKY for carrying a 243 AVERAGE at Hanks Bowl.
This is the highest average in the history of the GCBA.

GCBA HIGH SERIES FOR 2024-25 SEASON

Congratulations to STEVE DURBIN for bowling an 879 series (300, 290, 289) on March 16, 2025 at Poplar Junction Lanes.
This tied the highest series ever bowled in the GCBA.




nEWS                                                     


Click here for 2024-25 HONOR SCORES

Click here for 2023-24 HONOR SCORES








Click HERE to download the 2023-24 GCBA Scholarship Application



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