Wayne Garber was born and raised in Modesto and began bowling at the age of four. His parents were responsible for introducing him to bowling at such an early age and encouraged his development by sending him to many Dick Ritger Bowling Camps.
Garber’s greatest achievement in his illustrious career came at the age of 42, when he made his first televised appearance in the Red, White and Blue Championship at Northrock Lanes in Wichita, Kansas. This came after falling down some stairs a few years earlier, tearing his patellar tendons on both legs. Continue reading 2025 HOF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE RECIPIENT – W. GARBER→
Bonnie Garber was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. She became involved in bowling at the age of 18, when the practice of “cruising” was outlawed, according to Mrs. Garber. She wound up at Divine Gardens Bowl in Turlock, where she joined her first league, throwing a back-up ball. Continue reading 2025 HOF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RECIPIENT – B. GARBER→
Regina Aboud was born in Oakland, Calif., and started bowling at Bay Fair Lanes, just south of Oakland in the city of San Leandro, at the age of 14. Her parents were both league bowlers and thought it would be an enjoyable sport for Regina.Continue reading 2025 HOF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RECIPIENT – ABOUD→
Ray Valdovino was born in Sacramento, Calif., on January 3, 1958. He lived in a small community along the Sacramento River called Courtland where his father managed a 150 acre pear farm. Ray has 4 brothers and 2 sisters, and they all worked on the pear farm while growing up. Continue reading 2025 HOF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RECIPIENT – VALDOVINO→
If you are bowling in the CALIFORNIA PEPSI STATE FINALS at AMF Rocklin, you can bowl this event the same day or weekend! Just sign up for an opposite day squad or you can bowl events on Saturday. Country Club Lanes is only 17 miles away.Continue reading 2025 CAL STATE YOUTH QM→
BVL Committee The Bowlers to Veterans Link Hospitals and Presentations Report
BVL Donations submitted by MARCH 1 from Local Associations will be recognized for the 2023-24 season and will allow their finalists to be eligible to participate in the 2024 California USBC Helen Duval Veterans Tournament.
The California USBC Helen Duval Veterans Tournament will be held at BOWLERO SAN BERNARDINO on March 30, 2024. Entry forms are due MARCH 1.
Youth bowlers in California will continue to be a part of the Fundraising as well as participating in the Helen Duval Veterans Tournament. We will again award a $500 scholarship for the two youth champions as well as $50 scholarships for the other youth finalists.
FORMAT: 5 games singles on the same pair of lanes Separate Open and Women’s Divisions Handicap: 90% of 220 Optional Scratch Division is available on-site ($10 cash) BRACKET AND SIDE POTS AVAILABLE
The Senior Singles Tournament is open to all California USBC members at least 50 years of age. This tournament is also a qualifier to enter the *2025 USBC Senior National Championships to be held at Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas, August 5-8, 2025. At least two squads must be entered in order to try to qualify for the national finals.
