Ohio Bowling Associations

Known as one of America's favorite pastimes, bowling has a rich and extensive history. As a result of its introduction to television, the sport became increasingly popular in the United States during the 1950s. Ohio is no exception when it comes to an assortment of bowling associations to suit the needs of bowlers of all ages, genders and skill levels.

  1. Ohio-Intercity Bowling Association

    • The Ohio-Intercity Bowling Association is governed by the United States Bowling Congress and boasts one of the oldest ongoing tournaments in existence, the Zody Miller Annual Tournament. Tournament participants must be Ohio residents or bowl in a USBC certified league in the state.

    Greater Cincinnati Women's Bowling Association

    • The Greater Cincinnati Women's Bowling Association was originally named the Cincinnati Women's Bowling Association and held its first meeting in January of 1918. In 2006, the association changed its name to the Greater Cincinnati USBC Women's Bowling Association to comply with USBC regulations. Membership benefits include access to certified league bowling competitions where competitors can establish a recognized average, a subscription to US Bowler and are eligible to win individual and league awards.

    Greater Toledo USBC Association

    • Created in 2006, the Greater Toledo USBC Association is the product of a merger between the Wauseon Bowling Association, the Greater Toledo Young Bowlers Alliance, the Toledo Women's Bowling Association and the Greater Toledo Bowling Association. As of 2011 the association has 11,000 members. Members are entitled to compete in a variety of tournaments, attend annual membership meetings and submit applications for the regional Hall of Fame. The association hosts an assortment of tournaments to suit the needs of its diverse member pool.

    Junior Tournament Bowlers Association of Ohio

    • The Junior Tournament Bowlers Association of Ohio was founded in 1980 by Kyle Wilson, a native of Mount Vernon, Ohio who was 16 years old at the time. The JTBA is open to bowlers ages 12 to 21. In 1987 the association began offering scholarship awards at their end of the year championship tournament. In 2011, the JBTA offers scholarships at all of the tournaments they hold.