Post by: Mbosco on February 06, 2012, 12:39:12 PM
Does anyone know decent bowling centers in Northern California that run lower end tournaments? I know there are probably a bunch, but looking around online I can only find places that DON'T UPDATE THEIR WEBSITES which is extremely frustrating. I'm a decent house bowler (I only average around 200) that's trying to get into tournaments, so I'm looking for stuff that's low key. Thanks for any help!
Post by: JustRico on February 06, 2012, 08:42:39 PM
Northern California is a large area....any where specific?
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Post by: Mbosco on February 06, 2012, 09:37:08 PM
I live in Lodi, and I bowl in Stockton and Elk Grove...so I figured probably in the Sacramento area. The bay area is also an option. Pretty much anything within a 2 hour drive I'd be willing to try out.
Post by: noturcuzin on February 06, 2012, 09:50:28 PM
1.Gold Country Lanes in Amador county. Just re-did their approaches and lanes.
2.Boardwalk bowl in Santa Cruz, very nice lanes with a good amount of oil layed down.
3.Rocklin Lanes in Rocklin, very nice lanes decent amount of oil layed down.
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Post by: elky57 on February 06, 2012, 10:57:04 PM
rocklin has a cool little tourny this saturday. no tap i think...they always seem to have stuff going on.
Post by: bltbyj on February 07, 2012, 12:04:00 AM
Rocklin has a no-tap tournament this saturday. Mardi Gras has a mixed doubles starting on saturday as well and ABT will be starting soon. Fireside has a tournaments every now and then.
Post by: danzilla911 on February 07, 2012, 02:46:41 AM
We actually have our No-Tap tourney every Saturday night at AMF Rocklin. This week would be a great time to make it out, if you can. One of our jackpots is approaching $1,000 this week for only a $5 buy in.
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Post by: dougb on February 07, 2012, 08:33:25 AM
Post by: RayRay310 on February 07, 2012, 08:43:16 AM
Post by: ch_flash on February 07, 2012, 09:49:20 AM
John Cosper runs a tourney out of Reno/Carson. The next one is at Fireside Lanes.
Here is their facebook page
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Post by: armswing on February 07, 2012, 11:34:32 AM
I second the Cloverleaf bowl in Fremont lots of tournaments there all kinds from No Tap to Scratch. Singles, Doubles, Trios, Teams, friendly to Darn Right Competitve great place to bowl. Friendly staff and most all tournament organizations stage tournaments there. Bowl Bay Area, 3 Bowlers.com, PRO (The Phil Reagan Organization) and Buddy Souza's( BOWL for BUCKS) as well as the House Tournaments contact Craig and Michele. They are very helpful and will give you all the info you need.
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Post by: xrayjay on February 07, 2012, 12:25:00 PM
And Doubles at mardi gras is open to everyone? What's the cap?
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Post by: bpanes on February 07, 2012, 12:31:02 PM
Good tournament coming up in Milpitas @ Mission Lanes called Bowl 4 Bucks. They run it every 3 months or so at different centers around the San Jose Area. Usually 300+ bowlers sign-up. Guaranteed $1,000 for top 3 places. Not bad for a $40 entry fee. I'm bowling the 2nd shift on Sunday. Here is the link http://leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=bowl
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Post by: Mbosco on February 07, 2012, 01:12:02 PM
Wow, that was a lot of input really fast. Thanks everyone! I'll be looking into your suggestions. :)
Post by: Pinbasher209 on February 07, 2012, 02:20:48 PM
Westlane and Pacific bowl have plenty of tournaments, check their websites. Matter of fact City tournament coming up in a few weeks..
Post by: J_w73 on February 10, 2012, 12:20:43 AM
check out http://www.calbowlerstour.com/
also AMF woodland has pot games every weekend.. I don't remember if it is Sat or Sunday..
Travis Bowl has a monthly no tap tournament the 2nd Saturday of each month. Need to call the the week before to get your name on the list for base access.
I believe AMF Alpine is also doing a no tap every month as well.
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