The WSBA Welcomes You!
Here you will find current news, standings, schedules, and honor score information for the Wisconsin State Tournament and the Wisconsin State Senior Tournament.
We have also added additional information to this page which includes scholarships and Hall of Fame information.
2013 Wisconsin State Tournament
1/12/2013 - 5/12/2013
Team Event
Karl Ray Lanes, Fond du Lac
Minor Event
Ledgeview Lanes, Fond du Lac
2013 Wisconsin State Senior
Tournament
2/23/2013 - 4/28/2013
Team Event
All Star Lanes, La Crosse
Minor Event
Pla Mor Lanes, La Crosse
e-mail donh@wibowl.com
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NEWS
Don Hildebrand and Phil La Porte
There are only 3 weekends left in this year's State Championship Tournament. The City of Fond du Lac has done a great job of entertaining our bowlers and all seem to be having a lot of fun! As of this time we have over 2100 teams scheduled to bowl before we close on Sunday May 5, 2013. We do still have spots available to get your team or teams involved in the largest State bowling tournament in the country. Please give us a call to check for available dates and times. Don't miss out on your part of the over $400,000.00 prize fund!
The Wisconsin State Senior Championship in La Crosse has only 2 weekends left. The lanes have been hot as we have had many high scores rolled in the first 7 weeks. Check out our honor scores page for all the details. Our host centers , Pla-Mor Lanes and All Star Lanes, are ready for you and looking forward to your visit. Please call the office and make your choice as to when you're going to make the trip.
Your support of the tournaments we offer is greatly appreciated - and we are here to assist you in making reservations, a simple call to:
414/446-9988 or e-mail to: donh@wibowl.com
111th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT - Fond du Lac
32nd SENIOR TOURNAMENT - La Crosse
Wisconsin State Bowling Association's donation of $.25 per bowler per event was a success. We donated, with your support, a total of $8,341.75 to cancer research. $1.000.00 to Susan B Koman, $3,670.88 to CyberKnife Center and $3,670.87 to McArdle Symposium Fund.
2012 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The following students won the $1000 Ted Jaskie Scholarships. ErikSopper, Sheboygan; Nicole Gross, Germantown; Jessica Trampf, Berlin; Michael Guzman, Racine; Megan Devroy, Green Bay.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Each year the Wi St USBC B A awards 5 $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors.
A total of 54 students applied in 2012. Thanks to all who took the time to fill out the application. We wish you success in your future endeavors. Applications will be forwarded to you upon request to donh@wibowl.com.
Graduating Seniors may apply for scholarships for the 2013 season by using the forms below.
2013 Wisconsin State Championship Tournament
Joe Bowler
Fond du Lac
Joe Kahl from Osceola WI
Joe has been bowling for 35 years and carries a 180 average
2013 State Senior Tournament
La Crosse, WI
"Joe Bowler"
Congratulations to Dean Femling of Sheboygan!
Dean is joined by WS-USBC-BA President Gene Schrank of Manitowoc and his wife Joyce
and Association Manager Don Hildebrand of Glendale with his wife Krista
2012 Annual picnic in Oshkosh, Wi
Front row: Robert Ollerman, Don Janke, Phil La Porte, Gene Schrank, John Knudsen, Ted Jirschefski, Nick Hinrichs - 2nd row Clem Bluem, Duke Reim, Chuck Miller, Joe Boulanger, Milt Unterbrink, Dave Eley, Greg Gomez, Don Hildebrand, Tom Lund, Tom Klossner - 3rd row Brian Knab, Dick Reynolds, Bob Schmidt, Chuck Hessil, Dave Homan, Doug Sleaford, Rich Board, Mike Heiser, Bob Stichert, Mike Van Domelen, Wayne Teske
Front row: Krista Hildebrand, Nina Unterbrink, Charlene Ollerman, Joyce Schrank, Kay Reim, Joan Reynolds, Ginger Bluem, Karen Homan - 2nd row Mary Eley, Barb Hinrichs, Terri Van Domelen, Diane Knab, Rana Lund, Inez Schmidt, Donna Hessil, Barb Board, Carol Jaskie - 3rd row Gloria Behr, Pat Pristash, Debbie Gomez, Jan Sleaford, Kim Jirschefski, Carolyn Miller, Jean Stichert, Carol Boulanger, Sandy LaPorte, Charlene Klossner, Jo Ann Heiser
HALL OF FAME
2013 INDUCTEES
Top Row from Left: Lennie Boresch Jr, Tom Schultz
Front Row from Left: Marc McDowell, Jeff Richgels
Hall of Fame Members
Hall of Fame members
Top Row from Left: Bill Marescalco, Dale Traber, Gus Yannarus, Lennie Boresch Jr., Tom Schultz, Phil La Porte and Rich Wonders
Bottom Row from Left: Bob Larsen, Marc McDowell, Jeff Richgels, Milt Unterbrink and Robert Ollerman
SKILLED DIVISION
MERITORIOUS DIVISION
1991 Frank Benkovic*
1991 Charlie Daw*
1991 Russ Gersonde*
1992 Enricho "Hank" Marino*
1992 Edward P. (Ned) Day*
1992 Walter F. Rubow*
1992 William Marescalco, Sr.*
1993 Edward C. Idzikowski*
1993 Conrad "Connie" Schwoegler*
1993 Dennis R. Wright*
1993 Gil Zunker*
1994 John L. Carson
1995 Robert Pinkalla
1995 Raymond Schanen*
1997 Ron Wheeler*
1998 Stuart Meyer*
1998 Wayne Pinkalla
1998 Billy Sixty, Sr.*
2000 Walter R. Punko*
2003 Bob Larson
2004 Hal Kaminski
2005 Mark Kuglitsch
2005 Ed Kline
2008 Benny Hoefs
2008 Don Bartz
2009 Dick Ritger
2010 Rich Wonders
2010 Don Cook
2011 Gary Daroszewski
2011 Gus Yannaras
2012 Dale Traber
2013 Lennie Boresch Jr.
2013 Marc McDowell
2013 Jeff Richgels
1991 William "Hans" Gruettner*
1991 Alvin J. Salmon*
1992 Russell W. Mott*
1993 Anthony L. LaPorte*
1994 Robert Ollerman
1994 Lester H. Shirey*
1995 Arthur F Boettcher*
1995 James B. Grady*
1996 Milton Unterbrink
1998 Leroy Altman*
1999 Hank Sayrs*
2000 Jerry Koenig
2002 Dick Rice
2002 Gabe Savaglio*
2002 Ted Jaskie*
2007 Phillip LaPorte
2007 John "Red" Smith*
2011 Dave Eley Sr
* - Denotes Deceased
EXEMPLARY AWARD
2012 Bill Marescalco, Jr
2012 Anton "Tony" Piantek*
2013 Tom Schultz
