The Original Chapter #1 of the 700 Bowling Clubs of America
In 1942, Ferdinand (Ferd) John Lipovetz created the first 700 Bowling Club of America for any and all male bowlers who had bowled a sanctioned 700 series in league or tournament play. The La Crosse, Wisconsin Chapter was the very first in America, and is now known as the 700 Bowling Club of America Chapter # 1. The club started with 48 members and 2 honorary “turnkey” members. Ferd wrote its constitution and bylaws and invented the officers and “initiation”. He designed the 700 Club with two meetings / parties a year: one with the focus being initiation and the other for business. He designed the logos for the club as well. Additionally, he helped organize the La Crosse City Bowling Association in 1941. Before his death in 1963, he oversaw the installation of over 80 - 700 Club chapters nationwide. Ferd was inducted into the La Crosse Bowling Hall of Fame in 2017.
It's Tourney Time!!!
Announcing the 81st Annual
Chapter #1 of the 700 Bowling Clubs of America Tournament
Sponsored by G.E.C.U- "The Friendly Credit Union"
Coulee Golf Bowl 100 Green Coulee Rd, Onalaska
call for reservations: 608-781-1111
Tourney Time!!! It's the greatest time of your bowling season folks!
Announcing the 81st Annual Chapter #1 700 Club Tournament
“Sponsored by G.E.C.U.”The Friendly Credit Union”
This year's tournament will be held at At Coulee Golf Bowl, 100 Green Coulee Rd, Onalaska
Squad dates:
Saturday, January 28th, 2023
Sunday, January 29th, 2023
Saturday, February 4th, 2023
Singles and Doubles Shift Times
Saturday, January 28th – 12:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M.
Sunday, January 29th – 12:00 P.M.
Saturday, February 4th – 12:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M.
Team Shift Times
Saturday, January 28th – 3:30 P.M.
Sunday, January 29th – 3:30 P.M.
Saturday, February 4th – 3:30 P.M.
Entry Fees
Singles - $20.00 per Bowler
Doubles - $40.00 per Team
Team Event-$80.00 per Team
All Events - $5.00 (Optional) Details
For Reservations call Coulee Golf Bowl 608-781-1111
Any questions call Jeff Greene at (608) 799-6409
Trophies will be awarded to the Singles, Doubles, Team, and All
Events Champions, and the first person who can consume more silos of PBR than
"Doubles"- James Jacobson
Pot games- scratch and handicap- will also be available with 100% payback!!!
***You cannot win if you don't get in!***
Final Results
81st Annual Chapter #1
700 Club Tournament
Standings after week 1:
Roger Carlson leading the way in all-events with a stellar 2323 (1999+324)
All In The Family leading team event with 2950 (2581+369)
In doubles, Zach Hanson and Damien Jamesson 1552 (1334+218) hold a slim margin over Derek Kozlak and Brad O'Connell at 1540 (1468+72).
Speaking of Damien Jamesson, he leads singles with an 813! (697+116)!
Notable scores from weekend one:
Jon Strangstalien had a 796 with a 298 in team event
Steve Langer 784 in team with a 299, 706 in doubles, and 703 in singles- Great tournament Steve! 2193 scratch all-events!
Jon Ness 750 in singles
Roger Carlson 723 in doubles
Geoffrey Betz 707 in singles
Julie Borzyskowski Moldenhauer 645 in doubles and 625 in singles, and 619 in team- W2G Julie!
Tiffany Winchester 614 in doubles and 609 in singles
Angela Simpson 607 in singles
Dina Jo Kneifl 688 in singles, 653 in doubles
Jill Beier-Callan 690 in team
Eric Pederson 709 in doubles
Randy Strangstalien 744 in team
Dan Stellner 717 in singles
Derek Kozlak 723 in singles
Brad O'Connell 769 in doubles
Jim Kesser 719 in doubles
"Curd" Nolan Callan 701 in team
2022 Results
Team Champions
Nicholas J's #2
Andy Mills, Terry McKinney, Greg Pizl, Rob Warren
2926 + 29 = 3025
(In case you're curious- 243 average per man)
Doubles Champions
Doubles: Dan Pintz/ Don Luce
1491+105 = 1596
Singles Champion
Eric Pederson
748 + 70 = 815
All- Events Champion
Drew Larson
2264 + 96 = 2360
(251 average 😮)
Honor Counts:
300 Games:
Gene Arentz
Drew Larson
Jason Martin
Gary Olson
Dan Pintz
800 Series
Terry McKinney
Welcome New Members:
Rodney Miller (Hevy)
Ross Baxter
Doug Kuehn
Colin Fakler
Robert Dahl
Roger Carlson
Kaleb Hanson
Scott Engebretson
Tyler Bigalk
Ball Raffle Winners:
Rick Hall
Brandon Welke
Jonah Denstad
Jordan Podella
Dennis Rosendale (2)
Next years tournament will be at Coulee Golf Bowl on January 28th, 29th and February 4th. Hope to see you there!
Complete Standings
Team Event <<Click Here>>
Doubles Event << Click Here >>
Singles Event << Click Here >> and << Click Here >>
All-Events << Click Here >> and << Here >>
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Thank you 700 Club Members,
G.E.C.U. "The Friendly Credit Union”
La Crosse Beverage / Miller Lite
sponsors, and All-Star Lanes for hosting!!!
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King Pin- Gerry Betz
Pin Buoy- Jeff Greene
Contact Us:
Jeff Greene
608-799-6409
jgreene204@yahoo.com
Gerry Betz
608-792-2048
youngbeetz@aol.com
*The 700 Bowling Club of America is open to any bowler, male or female, who has bowled a 700 series in a sanctioned league or tournament play.
Click <<Here>> for the 700 Clubs of America Life Membership Form