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August 2026

Did You Participate In Last Month's Survey?

The correct answer was 70–90. Every year, more than 70 prize checks are returned due to incorrect or incomplete information.

Taking a few extra moments to verify your information can help ensure your prize checks and other important mail reach you.

How to Make Sure Your Prize Check Reaches You

1. Write legibly on your certification card. Most of the errors are simply because the association manager cannot read the writing.
2. Make sure the card is complete – including phone number, email address, and birthdate. Each of these become important during the season, especially for tournaments.
3. If you want to be sure your information is correct, certify yourself through the bowl.com app under ‘bowlers’ ‘join USBC’.
4. This feature will open on Saturday, August 1 for the new season.
5. Yes, there is a processing fee, but you are sure the information is correct.
6. You will still need to fill out a card for each league that you bowl in to be sure that you get an end-of-season average. Just fill out and sign – no money is involved unless you are in a different association than the one you already paid for.

New Hall of Fame Category Coming Soon

Michigan State USBC will introduce a new “Professional” Hall of Fame category for pro bowlers who represent Michigan on tour. Applications will be available online in 2027.

We Are Proud to Honor Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients

View on our website here.

Abigail Hill



Abby is from Monroe and has been bowling for 14 years. She carries a 195 average, a high game of 258, and a high series of 684. Her GPA is 4.185, and she plans to attend U of M Dearborn and major in marketing. She plans to bowl for their team.

Jacey Thibodeau

Jacey is from Metro Detroit and has been bowling for 12 years. She has an average of 211, high game of 289, and high series of 703. Her GPA is 3.909, and plans on attending Duguesne University in Pittsburgh to major in speech-language pathology. She plans to bowl on their team.

Maggie Smith



Maggie is from Arbor Valley and has been bowling for 12 years. She carries an average of 208, a high game of 254, and a high series of 690. Her GPA is 3.722, and she plans to attend Spring Arbor to major in business administration. She plans to bowl on their team.

Jasmyn Ranquist

Jasmyn is from the Bay Area and has been bowling for 14 years. Her average is 196, high game of 259, and high series of 678. Her GPA is 3.93, and she plans on attending Cleary University to major in accounting. She plans to bowl on their team.

Emma Cadwell

Emma is from Lansing and has been bowling for 10 years. She carries a 190 average, high game of 265 and high series of 732. Her GPA is 3.868. Emma plans on attending Spring Arbor to become a nurse and plans to bowl on their team.

Andrew Matz



Andrew is from Sturgis/Bronson and has been bowling for 14 years. He carries an average of 208, a high game of 300, and a high series of 769. His GPA is 3.857. He is undecided as of yet for college but is strongly considering Trine University to major in engineering. He plans to bowl on their team.

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2026 Calendar of Events

Fall Workshop

Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center

5121 Bay City Rd

Midland, MI 48642

August 8

League Qualifying for the Youth Scratch Championships

October 10 - October 23

Michigan State USBC Senior Tournament 

Westgate Bowling Center

4486 Alpine Ave NW

Comstock Park, MI 49321

Note: Squad Time Change: 11:00 am 

October 17, 18, 23, 24, & 25

Michigan State USBC Senior Masters Tournament 

Century Bowl of Waterford

7345 Highland Road

Waterford MI, 48327

October 24 & 25

Michigan State USBC Queens Tournament

Monitor Lanes

1700 South Euclid Ave

Bay City MI, 48706

November 7 & 8

Michigan State USBC Youth Masters Tournament

Richfield Lanes

5340 Richfield Road

Flint MI, 48506

November 14 &15

Michigan State USBC Masters Tournament

Century Bowl of Waterford

7345 Highland Road

Waterford MI, 48327

 November 21 & 22

2027 Calendar of Events

Michigan State USBC Open Tournament

Team: Bowlero Family Fun Center - Battle Creek

Doubles & Singles: M-66 Bowl - Battle Creek

*No bowling on Super Bowl Weekend (Feb 13 & 14) and Easter Weekend (March 27 & 28)

Weekends January 23 - April 25

Michigan State USBC Women’s Tournament

Team: Alert Lanes - Essexville

Doubles & Singles: Monitor Lanes - Bay City

*No bowling Easter weekend (March 27 & 28)

Weekends February 6 - May 2

Michigan State USBC Youth Tournament

Team: Park Center - Wyoming

Doubles & Singles: Station 300 - Grandville

*No bowling Easter weekend (March 27 & 28)

Weekends March 6 - April 11

Michigan State USBC Youth Scratch State Finals

Royal Scot - 4722 West Grand River Ave - Lansing

April 17 & 18, 24 & 25

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