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Tournaments

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Want to enjoy a truly competitive experience? 

Join one of our tournaments and test your bowling skills against others and win big.

King of the Hill Tournament

WHEN
Every Friday at 7pm (check-in at 6pm).
Begins May 10th

DESCRIPTION
Illinois Bowling Tournament presents King of the Hill tournament, at Poplar Creek Bowl

FORMAT

  • 4 Games of Qualifying
  • Top 1/4 Advance to match play.
  • Youth may bowl for SMART funds. (not eligible for doubles events)

Brackets & side pots available. Oil patterns change weekly

$40 entry fee
(One time $5 that goes to prize fund on the last week)

4th Annal Chicagoland Singles Open

WHEN
Saturday, July 13th at 9:00am

DESCRIPTION
Illinois Bowling Tournament presents the 4th Annual Singles Open, Singles Scratch Event, at Poplar Creek Bowl

FORMAT

  • Bowl 7 games of qualifying, cut to the top 1/4 of the field for match play.
  • Match Play will be best 2 out of 3.
  • High non-cashing women and senior spots.
  • Open to all bowlers.
  • Youth may bowl for SMART funds.

Brackets & side pots available. Oil patterns (Kegel??? TBD)

$125 entry fee (if paid by June 30th)
$150 entry fee (after June 30th)

2nd Annal Chicagoland Doubles Open

WHEN
Sunday, July 14th at 8:00am

DESCRIPTION
Illinois Bowling Tournament presents the 1st Annual Chicagoland Doubles Open Tournament at Poplar Creek Bowl

FORMAT

  • Bowl 4 games of qualifying (1 game each bowler), cut to the top 1/4 of the field for match play.
  • Match Play – Each bowler will bowl one game for a 2 game total series.
  • Winner of the 2 game total series will advance.
  • Only 1 PBA Member per team.
  • PWBA and PBA members may bowl together.
  • Youth are not eligible for this event.

Brackets & side pots available. Oil patterns (will be announced at a later date)

$150 entry fee

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