Q: What does it cost to be on the bowling team.
A: There is a 1 time fee of $125 per season (slightly less if you participate in a junior league at Ham Lake Lanes). This fee pays for practice times and match times. Payment is made to Ham Lake Lanes, not the high school.
Q: What is our home bowling center?
A: Ham Lake Lanes is where we have our practices and home matches.
Q: How do bowlers get to the matches?
A: Parents/Bowlers are responsible for their own transportation to the matches.
Q: Can I earn a letter in bowling?
A: YES! You will receive a club letter if you meet the lettering criteria for the team. If you already have a vasity letter jacket, you can add a bowling patch to the sleeve!
Q: Do I have to have my own bowling equipment to participate?
A: No, all bowling centers offer bowling balls and shoes for use, but having your own equipment is always a good idea if you are serious about bowling. There are many pro shops in our area that can help you out. Wizards Pro Shop (Ham Lake Lanes), A-Z Pro Shop (Mermaid Lanes - Mounds View), Bob's Business (Blainbrook Bowl - Blaine), and Choido's Pro Shop (Andover Lanes - Andover) just to name a few. Many people have a preferred pro shop and you are welcome to get your bowling equipment anywhere you choose.
Q: Do we have a uniform?
A: Yes, you will be provided a bowling team jersey (purchased by Ham Lake Lanes) or you can purchase your own to keep, that you will wear at matches. You need to provide a pair of black dress pants. No shorts, jeans, sweat pants, etc. Dress pants are the only pant allowed for competition.
Q: Who is the clubs faculty advisor?
A: Erica Dahlin is the advisor. She is a teacher in Anoka-Hennepin and one of the owners of Ham Lake Lanes.
Q: Who coaches the fall team?
A: Darvin and Patty McGerr are the coaches for the fall team. They are both certified USBC coaches with many years of experience working with youth bowlers.
A: There is a 1 time fee of $125 per season (slightly less if you participate in a junior league at Ham Lake Lanes). This fee pays for practice times and match times. Payment is made to Ham Lake Lanes, not the high school.
Q: What is our home bowling center?
A: Ham Lake Lanes is where we have our practices and home matches.
Q: How do bowlers get to the matches?
A: Parents/Bowlers are responsible for their own transportation to the matches.
Q: Can I earn a letter in bowling?
A: YES! You will receive a club letter if you meet the lettering criteria for the team. If you already have a vasity letter jacket, you can add a bowling patch to the sleeve!
Q: Do I have to have my own bowling equipment to participate?
A: No, all bowling centers offer bowling balls and shoes for use, but having your own equipment is always a good idea if you are serious about bowling. There are many pro shops in our area that can help you out. Wizards Pro Shop (Ham Lake Lanes), A-Z Pro Shop (Mermaid Lanes - Mounds View), Bob's Business (Blainbrook Bowl - Blaine), and Choido's Pro Shop (Andover Lanes - Andover) just to name a few. Many people have a preferred pro shop and you are welcome to get your bowling equipment anywhere you choose.
Q: Do we have a uniform?
A: Yes, you will be provided a bowling team jersey (purchased by Ham Lake Lanes) or you can purchase your own to keep, that you will wear at matches. You need to provide a pair of black dress pants. No shorts, jeans, sweat pants, etc. Dress pants are the only pant allowed for competition.
Q: Who is the clubs faculty advisor?
A: Erica Dahlin is the advisor. She is a teacher in Anoka-Hennepin and one of the owners of Ham Lake Lanes.
Q: Who coaches the fall team?
A: Darvin and Patty McGerr are the coaches for the fall team. They are both certified USBC coaches with many years of experience working with youth bowlers.