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 2026-27 season.

First practice: Monday, November 2
First meet: November 9
Playing dates: 12
Scrimmages: 2
State qualifying tournaments: February 1
State Meet: Team - Feb 9 - 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 November 29th.

Bowling Tournament Central

Documents & Forms

2026-2027 Season

Miscellaneous

Bound Meet Input Instructions

Archived State Bowling Results

News

2026 State Bowling Tournament Results

February 11th, 2026 in Bowling

Class 1A State Team Final Results (Bracket Play) Class 1A State Team Preliminary Results (Through Baker Play) . . .

2026 State Bowling Qualifiers

February 3rd, 2026 in Bowling

A tentative list of state bowling qualifiers

Class 1A Bowling Tentative State Team & Individual Qualifiers

February 2nd, 2026 in Bowling

Class 1A

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Partner Organizations

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