Our final event of 2024 brought us to Bowlero Gilbert for a non-points tournament designed to test the new technology systems and rule changes we’re implementing for the 2025 season. With 66 entries (53 qualifying and 13 Economy Parlay), the event paid out a total of $3,160 in prizes with a 1 in 3.14 cash ratio. This special event did not impact season points or averages, giving participants a low-pressure environment to compete and enjoy.
Oil Pattern
Competitors faced the challenging 40-foot Kegel Sphinx oil pattern. Scores were notably low in the early rounds due to the difficulty of the pattern, but as more games were bowled, the pattern opened up, rewarding accurate execution. Players who advanced to the quarterfinals adapted well and took advantage of the more playable conditions.
Tournament Highlights
Larry Schwarberg made this event especially memorable by capturing his first career title in the "B" Division. His strong performances throughout the day culminated in a well-earned victory. Across all divisions, the competitive spirit was high, and many bowlers posted impressive scores as the day progressed.
Results Summary
- “A” Division Winner: Myles Hamilton finished 2nd place.
- “B” Division Winner: Larry Schwarberg was the tournament champion.
- “C” Division Winner: Mike Hodge finished 3rd place.
We are thrilled with how this event showcased the potential of our updated systems and rules. There is still room for improvement, and our team is committed to ensuring that future events run smoothly and stay on time.
To help us achieve this goal, we encourage all members to utilize the Member Services Portal to pay for memberships and pre-register for events. This will significantly speed up the check-in process and allow us to kick off each tournament on schedule.
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success. We look forward to seeing you in 2025 as we continue to innovate and elevate the Strike Force Tour experience and start the 2025 season!
