Bowling

About Bowling

Bowling is considered to be among the most popular sport in Special Olympics. It is a particularly beneficial sport to people with intellectual disabilities, irrespective of their age or sports abilities, since it ensures physical exercise along with social integration.

2026 Competition Options

Athletes may compete in virtual competition OR in-person competition:

In-Person Competition: Athletes will compete at an in-person tournament for regional competition. Athletes can compete in individual, team, or unified events. Both regional and state tournaments will be a scratch competition.

Virtual Competition: SOWI will also offer a state-wide virtual bowling league for athletes that prefer to compete virtually. Athletes will compete in 6 weeks of league play competing against other athletes across the state. Athletes will be awarded medals for 1st through 3rd places and ribbons for 4th through 8th places.

Events Offered

  • Bowling Singles
  • Bowling Singles Ramp
  • Bowling Doubles
  • Bowling Team
  • Bowling Unified Doubles
  • Bowling Unified Team
  • Bowling Developmental (non-advancing)
  • Bowling Developmental Ramp (non-advancing)

Important Dates

  • Paperwork Deadline: October 1
Bowling Coaches Resources

2026 Competitions

2026 State Competitions

Region 2 State Competition
Dale’s Weston Lanes, Weston
Saturday, December 5th
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 18th
Contact: Danny Kuklinski

Region 3 Northern State Competition
Contact: Kaytlin Kassens

Southern State Competition
Contact: Kaytlin Kassens

Region 4/5 State Competition
Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley
Sunday, November 15th
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 28th
Contact: Megan Quandt

Region 6 Northern State Competition
Ten Pin Alley, Fitchburg
Saturday, November 14th
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 28th
Contact: Adam Loeber

Southern State Competition
Contact: Adam Loeber

Region 7 Eastern State Competition

Contact: Brooke Ringelberg

Western State Competition
Contact: Brooke Ringelberg

Region 8 State Competition
Bowlero, Wauwatosa
Sunday, December 6th
Registration Deadline: November 18th
Contact: Amber Weinfurter

2026 Virtual Bowling League

Registration Due: Wednesday, September 30th

Sunday, October 11                   Week 1 scores due by 11:59pm

 Sunday, October 18                  Week 2 scores due by 11:59pm

 Sunday, October 25                   Week 3 scores due by 11:59pm

Sunday, November 1                 Week 4 scores due by 11:59pm

Sunday, November 8                 Week 5 scores due by 11:59pm

Sunday, November 15               Week 6 scores due by 11:59pm

2026 Unified Bowling Tournament

Rules & Forms