Updated at 12:10 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2008
Bowling: Armed Forces Championship set for Schofield
Advertiser Staff
The best bowlers from all military branches will compete in 2008 Armed Forces Bowling Championship at the Schofield Barracks Bowling Center Tuesday through Friday.Bowlers from the Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy will compete following a formal opening ceremony at 8:30 am Tuesday.
The 2006 champion Air Force team will begin defending its title with the team challenge. Competition in doubles will take place on Wednesday, mixed doubles on Thursday, and singles on Friday. Competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
The top eight bowlers, four men and four women, will then travel to Las Vegas to compete for spots with Team USA in international competition.
The competition is open to all eligible DOD patrons and cardholders; all interested parties are encouraged to attend. For more call 438-4223 or 655-9914.