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.
Announcing the 84th Annual
Chapter #1 of the 700 Bowling Clubs of America Tournament
Sponsored by G.E.C.U- "The Friendly Credit Union"
This years tournament will be at Features/West Bowl Lanes in West Salem
January 25th, 26th, and February 1st!!!
Tourney Time is NOW!!!
The 84th Annual Chapter #1 700 Club Tournament Sponsored by G.E.C.U.
”The Friendly Credit Union” is upon us!
The brightest stars from the Chapter #1 700 Bowling Clubs of America will be showing their skills at
Features/West Bowl Lanes on January 25th, 26th, and February 1st!
Did you know… that our tournament is the longest running 700 Club tournament in the United States?!!!
The tournament will absolutely be filled to the maximum number of entries
so hurry now and get your reservations in!
Shift times:
Singles and Doubles
Saturday, January 25th – 12:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M.
Sunday, January 26th – 12:00 P.M.
Saturday, February 1st – 12:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M.
Team
Saturday, January 25th – 3:30 P.M.
Sunday, January 26th – 3:30 P.M.
Saturday, February 1st – 3:30 P.M.
Come join the fun at Features/West Bowl Lanes!!!
1425 WI-16, West Salem, WI
Call Features to sign up at 608-786-9000
Entry fees:
Singles - $21
Doubles - $42 per team
Team - $84 per team
All-events (optional) $10.00
"You cannot win if you don't get in!" ~The 700 Club Doctor
Please contact Jeff Greene at 608-799-6409 or Gerry Betz at 608-792-2048 if you have questions.
Entry forms are available at association bowling centers and on our Facebook page
Chapter #1 of the 700 Bowling Clubs of America
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Do YOU have what it takes to be a 700 Club Tournament Champion???
2024 Champions and Honor Scores:
Team Champions: Team Sordahl / Nordic Lanes
869-908-821 = 2598 +499 = 3097
John Sordahl (836) Scott Sordahl (584) Brad Meulemans (622) David Haakenson (556)
Doubles Champions: Dina Kneifl and Dave Gnewikow
470-513-483 = 1466 + 137 = 1603
Singles Champion: Tom Curran
214-279-231 = 724 + 99 = 823
All-Events Champion: John Sordahl
658-702-836 = 2196 + 270 hdcp = 2466
Honor Scores:
Kevin Johnson - 300
Randy Strangstalien - 300
Alex Powell- 300
Dina Jo Kneifl - 300
Justin Smith - 300 and 803
John Sordhal- 836
Top Ten 600+ Series - Women
Dina Jo Kneifl 794, 682
Stacey Larson-Sila 673, 644,
Rebecca Voeltz Swartz 673, 669
Jill Beier-Callan 691, 687
Jackie Oldenburg 662, 632
Top Ten 700+ Series- Men
John Sordhal- 836
Justin Smith - 803
Randy Strangstalien - 795
Jason Hollister - 775
Tyler Kerska - 771
Dylan Cody- 763
Andy Mills 753, 750
Alex Powell- 747
Damien Jamesson -747
Joe Michalke- 746
Congratulations to the champions and
thank you to Pla-Mor Lanes and your wonderful staff!!!
Welcome New Members:
Jacob Christof
Kevin Johnson
Brandon Cody
Doug Lee
Dylan Cody
Brad Meulemans
Brian Dunbar
Edwin Sanchez (Jersey)
Hunter Dunbar
Jenna Van Linn
Alex Erickson
Paul Wagner
Dave Gnewikow
Brandon Worke
Andrew Howe
Thanks to Nicholas J’s Pro Shop for providing the bowling balls for our raffle!
Complete standings and prize lists can be found on our Facebook page:
Click here >>> for our Facebook page!!!
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Thank you 700 Club Members!!!
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