PENDLETON, OR (April 12, 2023) – The Oregon State USBC Open Championship begins this weekend at Quaking Aspens Lanes near Pendleton, Oregon. The Championship runs from April 15 to May 28, 2023. The tournament features some of the top bowlers in the state, competing for cash prizes and bragging rights.
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) sanctions the Oregon State USBC tournament. The USBC is the national governing body for bowling in the United States and it oversees the rules and regulations for the sport. As a sanctioned event, the Oregon State USBC Open Championship follows the USBC’s guidelines for lane conditions, equipment specifications, and other factors to ensure fair competition.
Quaking Aspens Lanes, located within Wildhorse Resort & Casino, is the site of the tournament. The venue will be closed on Sundays during the tournament, but will be open to the public on Saturdays from 6pm to midnight. Spectators are welcome to come and watch the tournament action.
“We’re thrilled to host the Oregon State USBC tournament at Quaking Aspens Lanes,” said Gerald Davies, Bowling and Arcade Manager at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. “This championship tournament is always a highlight of the bowling season, and we’re excited to showcase our top-notch facilities to bowlers and fans from around the state.”
The Oregon State USBC tournament is open to all bowlers who are members of the Oregon State USBC. Bowlers will compete in singles, doubles, and team events, with cash prizes awarded to the top finishers in each category.
Some of the top bowlers in the league in recent years include Eric Cox, Nick Vogel, Mike Rose Jr., Ron Hoppe, and Jeremy Hunt. You can check the official website or contact the Oregon State USBC for the latest updates on the current standings and top-performing bowlers.
“We’re looking forward to seeing some great bowling at this year’s tournament,” said Rebecca Cole, OSUSBC Tournament Director. “Quaking Aspens Lanes is a fantastic venue, and we’re grateful to Wildhorse Resort & Casino for hosting us.”
For more information on the Oregon State USBC tournament, visit the Wildhorse Resort & Casino website or the Oregon State USBC website.
About Wildhorse Resort & Casino:
Centrally situated between Boise, Spokane and Portland, Wildhorse Resort & Casino is a popular destination resort with entertainment for the entire family. Wildhorse features two 18-hole golf courses, 300 hotel rooms, slots, table games, movie theaters, bowling, arcade, a variety of restaurants, an RV park, and so much more. Conveniently located off I-84 at exit 216, the resort easily accessible for enjoying entertainment like concerts, live comedy, pow wows, poker tournaments, parties, and conventions. Wildhorse offers over 1200 slots, all your favorite table games, live keno, and bingo. Just four miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, Wildhorse is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Also owned by the CTUIR, Hamley & Co. a historic western store, café and steakhouse that anchors downtown Pendleton and is a tourist must-see. Website: Wildhorseresort.com
About the United States Bowling Congress (USBC)
The United States Bowling Congress is the national governing body for bowling in the United States. It oversees the rules and regulations for the sport and provides services and programs to support bowling centers and bowlers across the country. The USBC sanctions thousands of tournaments each year, including state and national championships. For more information, visit the USBC website.
About the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation:
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation comprises the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes, formed under the Treaty of 1855 at the Walla Walla Valley. In 1949, the tribes adopted a constitutional form of government to protect, preserve and enhance the reserved treaty rights guaranteed under federal law. Website: ctuir.org