Bowling

Sanctioned in 2006, bowling was the 10th sport added by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

This growing sport builds team unity while providing an environment where girls can hone their individual talent while competing at a high level, making friendships and fostering a lifelong passion for bowling.  Individual and team state champions are crowned each year at the State Bowling Tournament in February.

Season Information

Dates & Guidelines

The following dates and guidelines are approved for the 2024-25 season.

  • First practice: Monday, November 11

  • First meet: November 25

  • Playing dates: 12

  • Scrimmages: 0

  • State qualifying tournaments: February 17 (Girls) February 18 (Boys)

  • State Meet: Team - Cadillac XBC, Waterloo; Feb 24 - Feb 26

  • Bound reporting dates: Dec 17, Jan 14,  28, and Feb 11

Individual and Team Limitations

Individuals are allowed to play 6 games in one calendar day. Team is allowed to play two matches per day at any level. Five Baker games equal one game.

Academic Eligibility

Academic eligibility resumes at 12:01 a.m. on December 15

Documents & Forms
Rules and Regulations
Bowling Classification - 1-6-25
Miscellaneous
Bound Meet Input Instructions
Archived State Bowling Results

News

Class 1A Bowling State Qualifying Team Assignments

 January 31st, 2025 in Bowling

All girls' state qualifying meets are Monday, February 17 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Locomotion Lanes - 10:00 am . . .

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Class 2A State Qualifying Bowling Team Assignments

 January 31st, 2025 in Bowling

All girls' state qualifying meets are Monday, February 17 Decorah Kingpin Entertainment 10:00 am Decorah . . .

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Class 3A State Qualifying Bowling Team Assignments

 January 31st, 2025 in Bowling

Girls State Qualifying Bowling Meets will be held Monday February 17 Des Moines Lincoln Bowlerama Lanes – 10:00 am . . .

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