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NEW! DECATUR IS THE HOME OF YOUTH BOWLING CHAMPIONS!
**The following have earned the right to compete in the Pepsi Illinois Youth Championship, April 29-May 1 at Poplar Creek Bowl in Hoffman Estates:
U8 Boys - Kane Alford
U10 Girls - Arielle Watters
U12 Girls - Maddysyn Montgomery
U12 Boys - Brayden Ruple
**The following have earned the right to compete in the Pepsi Illinois Youth Championship, May 6-8 at St. Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights:
U15 Girls - Payton Bogle
U15 Boys - Lucas Boyd
U18 Boys - Aiden Page
***GOOD LUCK TO ALL! **************************
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 CLASS OF THE DECATUR BOWLING HALL OF FAME!
Superior Performance = Larry Porter;
Veteran = Ed Vording;
In Memoriam = Dee Dee Hinton
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AND...CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 CLASS OF THE DECATUR BOWLING HALL OF FAME!
Superior Performance = Tony Mahon;
Meritorious Service = Art Fakes;
Veterans = Diana Finley, Jerry Paradee;
In Memoriam = Polly Burger
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019-2020 BOWLERS OF THE YEAR!
Female: Chelsie Finch
Senior Female: Tammy Jones
Male: Tom Adcock
Senior Male: Tom Adcock
Girls Team (1-5):
--Sarah Hicks, India Wright, Emma Raleigh, Carmen Howard, Selena Burns
Boys Team (1-5):
--Nathaniel Davis, Josh Ragan, Lucas Boyd, Bryce Ruple, Michael Iversen
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AND...CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020-2021 BOWLERS OF THE YEAR!
Female: Chelsie Finch
Senior Female: Vonna Mears
Male: Jason Queen
Senior Male: Tom Adcock
Girls Team (1-5):
--Carmen Howard, Gabrielle Orme, Payton Bogle, Briyanna McDermith, Tori Howard
Boys Team (1-5):
--Lucas Boyd, Bryce Ruple, Bobby McDonough, Brylan Yust, Alex Short
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DECATUR BOWLING HALL OF FAME APPLICATIONS for 2022 are being accepted now!
You can download the pre-printed, four-page application using the link above, or pick up a paper copy at Spare Time Lanes.
Electronic doc-file applications can be provided by your HOF Secretary by request. You need not have another person fill out the app; if you believe you are a candidate, you know your accomplishments better than anyone!
Apps endorsed by HOF members are due by June 30, all others (NOTE!) are due by April 30.
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THE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE DECATUR USBC will be WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 AT 6:30PM AT SPARE TIME.
Elections will take place for Sergeant At Arms and for five Director positions. All members of the Decatur USBC are invited and encouraged to attend, and all are eligible to run for the positions up for election. Please attend and let your voice be heard. Your idea may pave the way for a resurgence in Decatur Bowling!