Question 1

Why should I join Chicago Pride League?

Accepted Answer

We are one of the largest LGBTQ+ ally bowling leagues in the entire country and have been inexistence for more than 30 years! Our primary goal is to make sure our bowlers have a great, happy hour, type environment each Friday that celebrates our community. We give back to charity each year, have weekly themed music nights, Halloween and Christmas events, and a year-end banquet to celebrate our performances and pride.

Question 2

Do I need to be experienced bowler?

Accepted Answer

No! We accept bowlers of every skill and background, and each person is given a handicap to even out competition. We are an all-inclusive league with the primary goal of havingfun on Friday nights.

Question 3

How long does the league last?

Accepted Answer

We start the Friday following the Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament in September, which is usually the 3rd Friday of the month. We do take off the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. In total, it is 28 weeks of league bowling.

Question 4

What happens if I need to miss any weeks of bowling?

Accepted Answer

You would contact your captain to plan for a substitute. We ask that you also make payment arrangements with your captain prior to you being out.

Question 5

How much is the weekly bowling fee?

Accepted Answer

The weekly fee to bowl this year is $28.00. An amount of $10.00 goes towards league operations and a year-end prize fund, which every bowler receives, and $18.00 goes directly to the bowling alley for weekly bowling fees.

Question 6

How is my team structured?

Accepted Answer

Each team bowls with 5 bowlers each Friday. You should designate a captain at the start of the season who will be responsible for setting up any schedules and review weekly payments to the bowling alley.A team roster can include up to 8 total bowlers.

Question 7

Can I bowl weekly with friends?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, each team has between 5-8 bowlers, so you can ask your friends to join the same team, or if you are an individual bowler, we will place you on a team. If you have at least 5 bowlers, you can form your own team!

Question 8

Can I bowl solo?

Accepted Answer

If you are an individual bowler who wants to get out for a good time and meet new friends, no problem! Many people in our league have developed lasting strong connections with others in our league. We will place you on a team.

Question 9

What if I cannot commit to bowling 28 weeks?

Accepted Answer

You can be designated as a substitute bowler on a team, but that does not guarantee which weeks you bowl, only that you would fill in if one of the 5 regular bowlers is missingthat week.

Question 10

Is this a sanctioned USBC league?

Accepted Answer

YES! We are a sanctioned USBC league, which means we are governed by their rules. Every bowler in the United States in a USBC league does have a separate yearly membership fee. The once-a-year cost for that is $32.00 and allows you to bowl in any USBC league and gets you special discounts thru their website.

Question 11

What else do I need to know?

Accepted Answer

All info is kept on our website @ Chicago Pride League including featured news, tournament info, and schedule updates.

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