Bowling was introduced as a Special Olympics sport in 1975. Bowling is mainly a Spring and Summer sport and training is usually from September to June.
- Bowling Resources – rules, coaching guides, fact sheets, etc.
Details for AREA P BOWLING Program
***AREA P hosts bowling programs in Lackawanna, Pike, and Wayne counties. Please see details below on each training location.***
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
SOPA Season: Winter (Sep – Apr)
Location: Idle Hours North
Head Coach: Joe & Chris Lillis
What to Expect: Athletes pay $8 per game.
Training Specifics:
Competition Dates:
Equipment: Bowling balls are provided at the alley, but feel free to bring your own.
Uniform Requirements: We will provide athletes with collared shirts for competition.
PIKE COUNTY
SOPA Season: Fall
Location: Wallenpaupack Bowling and Sports Center
Head Coach: Al & Betty Ann Baerenclau –baerenkl@ptd.net, cell: 570-470-3108, Deb O’Neil
What to Expect:
Training Specifics: Saturdays at 4:30 pm. Mid-September until late November.
Competition Dates:
Equipment: Bowling balls are provided at the alley, but feel free to bring your own.
Uniform Requirements: We will provide athletes with collared shirts for competition.
WAYNE COUNTY
SOPA Season: Winter
Location: Port Jervis Bowl
Head Coach: Eric Kudrich, Lynette Pousley (competitive school age), Mike DeVita (adults)
What to Expect:
Training Specifics:
Competition Dates:
Equipment: Bowling balls are provided at the alley, but feel free to bring your own.
Uniform Requirements: We will provide athletes with collared shirts for competition.
**IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS**
ALL athletes must have a current medical (on Special Olympics PA medical form) that runs through the end of the season. If the athlete medical is not up-to-date, athletes WILL NOT be able to participate. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to this rule since it poses a safety risk to the entire program. An up-to-date medical must always be on file with the coach as well as sent to the program manager for filing.
ALL athletes must attend at least 8 trainings and participate in qualifiers to be eligible to compete in State Games (Summer Games/Fall Festival/Indoor Winter Games).
ALL athletes can participate in multiple sports during the same season, but must declare a primary sport for State Games (Summer Games/Fall Festival/Indoor Winter Games).