Welcome to Fort Wayne Metro USBC
We’re here to help! Whether you live in town or plan to visit, we have what you need to know about bowling centers and tournaments. Our Association is following the mandated State of Indiana guidelines and each bowling center will determine how leagues will be run this year.
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION
Get Involved
The Fort Wayne Metro Board meets the first Wednesday of each month with an annual meeting scheduled in the spring. Board members must be at least 14 years of age and at least 18 to serve as an officer. Interested in joining the board? Download the application before the next annual meeting.
NEXT ANNUAL MEETING – Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. Place & Time TBD. Short business meeting then awards and checks distributed for City Tournament. Please see “Board of Directors Candidates” for information on those running for Vice President and Directors.
New! Hall of Fame Form
The purpose of the Fort Wayne Metro USBC hall of fame is to honor and perpetuate the names of those who have displayed outstanding ability in the game of American Ten Pin bowling and/or who have contributed, through meritorious service, to the general welfare and progress of the game in our area. Any association member can submit a nomination form to the Fort Wayne Metro USBC board. All Forms must be submitted to the office/board prior to the December 15th deadline for consideration for the year.
Download FormStar of Tomorrow Scholarship
The Fort Wayne Metro USBC Star of Tomorrow Scholarship award is to recognize the star qualities in a high school student who competes in the sport of bowling.
The deadline for this application is 2nd Friday in March.
Octoberfest 2024
WHERE: Thunderbowl #1
WHAT: 9-Pin “NO TAP” Mixed Doubles Tournament
COST: $60 PER COUPLE
SHIFT TIMES:
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 – 2:00 P.M
Sunday, October 27th, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.
Sunday, October 27th, 2024 – 2:00 P.M.
101st Fort Wayne Metro USBC Women’s City Championship
(NO DOUBLES/SINGLES – Saturday, January 11th, 2025)
(NO TEAM EVENT – Saturday, January 25th, 2025)
SHIFT START TIMES
DOUBLES / SINGLES: Pro Bowl West (DOUBLES / SINGLES) – 10:00 A.M.
TEAM EVENT: MVP Lanes (TEAM EVENT) – 12:30 P.M.
COST:
TEAM: $120 (Team)
DOUBLES: $60
SINGLES: $30
ALL EVENTS (HANDICAP): $5
ALL EVENTS (SCTATCH): $5
SHIFT PREFERENCES ON A “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE” BASIS
105th Fort Wayne Metro USBC Open City Championship
(NO DOUBLES/SINGLES – Saturday, January 11th, 2025)
(NO TEAM EVENT – Saturday, January 25th, 2025)
SHIFT START TIMES
DOUBLES / SINGLES: Pro Bowl West (DOUBLES / SINGLES) – 10:00 A.M.
TEAM EVENT: MVP Lanes (TEAM EVENT) – 12:30 P.M.
COST:
TEAM: $175 (Team)
DOUBLES: $70
SINGLES: $35
ALL EVENTS (HANDICAP): $5
ALL EVENTS (SCTATCH): $10
SHIFT PREFERENCES ON A “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE” BASIS.
Summit City Women’s Open
Youth “Tournament of Champions” Series
2024-2025 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS SCHEDULE
October 20th, 2024 – Rainbow Lanes (Huntington)
(Division 3 & 4 at 10am / Division 1 & 2 at 1 P.M.)
November 17th, 2024 – Thunderbowl #1 – 11 A.M.
December 15th, 2024 – Pro Bowl West – 11 A.M.
January 19th, 2025 – Georgetown Entertainment – 11 A.M.
February 16th, 2025 – MVP Lanes – 11 A.M.
March 16th, 2025 – ToC FINALS – Thunderbowl #1 – 11 A.M.
PRE-REGISTER by calling 260-432-7278. Walk-ins welcome only if check in 30 minutes prior to event.
EXCEPTION: NO walk-ins allowed at Feb 16th UNLESS bowler has bowled in TOC prior to Feb 16th
WHAT: Open to all USBC Sanctioned Youth Bowlers including High School league bowlers.
COST: $20/event ($10 Scratch Option for Division I ONLY!)
35th Seniors Singles Tournament
WHEN:
Friday, November 15th, 2024 – 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, November 16th, 2024 – 1:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 17th, 2024 – 10:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: Fraternal Order of Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809
WHAT: A singles tournament open to all USBC sanctioned bowlers 50 years of age and over.
COST: $35