Collegiate Bowling

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Collegiate Bowling

• The sport of bowling at its best

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What are you looking for?

• I want to become a collegiate bowler!
• I want to start a collegiate bowling program!

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I want to be a collegiate bowler

• Where to begin
• Gather Information
• USBC
• How do Mens and Womens differ?
• Compile list of potential schools
• Write letters
• Go watch a tournament
• Talk to coaches
• Talk to players

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Selecting a school

• Dont limit choices
• Start looking early
• Refine potentials
• Set priorities ? Use as criteria
• (scholarships, academics, past performance,
  coaching)
• Make contact
• Gather information, demonstrate interest

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Showem what you got

• Résumé
• Pictures
• Video
• Portfolio
• Cover letter, résumé, stats, pictures,
  recommendation letters
• Be confident, professional
• Dont be arrogant, showy

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Frequently asked question?

• Question Do I have to give up my youth or adult
  membership to bowl in college?
• Answer No you dont. Collegiate is a special
  status. You can have collegiate/youth or
  collegiate/adult memberships, but you cant bowl
  youth and adult.

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Are there scholarships?

• Yes, but
• Not even for men and women
• Lots of opportunities
• Traditional Scholarships
• USBC SMART
• League, Tourney, State and Local Associations
• Non-NCAA School Bowling Programs
• NCAA Programs

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I want to start a collegiate bowling organization!

• Any accredited college can do it
• Gather Information
• USBC, Office of Student Organizations, Student
  Sports Department
• Recruit
• Promotion make flyers/posters
• ID Leaders

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Building an organization

• Organizational Meeting
• Form of org?
• How many bowlers?
• Interest level?
• Commitment?
• Elect Leaders

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Planning a successful season

• Set Goals
• of Teams
• of Tournaments
• Coaching
• Boundaries
• Teams X Tournaments
• Propose
• Schedule?Budget

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How to fund?

• No Money No Program
• Student Union
• Student Activities
• Sponsorships
• Fundraisers
• Player pays

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Coaching?

• Schools with Coaches do better!
• Not easy to find.
• Wanted a person with commitment, knowledge,
  ability, thick skin, tenacity, outgoing, good
  people skills, good organizational skills.
• Thankless job with no pay

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Best of the Sport of Bowling?

• The most fun
• The most intensity
• The most team spirit
• The most skill building
• A life experience you will never forget