Bowling is one of the fastest growing Special Olympics sports. Although there are some modifications made for athletes with various abilities, most athletes compete under the same rules and circumstances as athletes on a professional tour.
Bowling may not be an Olympic sport, but it is among the most popular sports in Special Olympics. It is a particularly beneficial sport to people with intellectual disabilities, irrespective of their age or sports abilities, since it ensures physical exercise and at the same time participation and social integration.
FUN FACTS: Bowling is Special Olympics Washington’s largest sport, with over 4,170 athletes competing around the state!
Learn the Rules for Bowling
Rules Sheet
Basin Area Director
Tim Toon
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Capitol Area Director
Cheyenne Baird
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Cascade Area Director
Chad VanderPoel
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Columbia River Area Director
Cheyenne Terry
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King County Area Director
Chad VanderPoel
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North Central Area Director
Tim Toon
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Northeast Area Director
Tim Toon
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Peninsula Area Director
Cheyenne Baird
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Pierce County Area Director
Cheyenne Baird
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Southeast Area Director
Tim Toon
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Valley Area Director
Tim Toon
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Walla Walla Area Director
Tim Toon
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