League Start & Sign Ups

Sign-Up Night

A week before the league begins, we are hosting an informational and sign-up night. On Tuesday, August 26th, at 6:30 pm, anyone interested in the league, seeking more information, or ready to sign up is invited. We will assist people with the sign-up process and answer any questions. Additionally, we will discuss the rules and accept nominations for league officer positions. The official league positions are:

President

Vice President

Secretary 

Sergeant at Arms

Social Media Coordinator

Games Coordinator

We will officially vote on the new positions on the first night of bowling on September 2, 2025.

If you have a team of four, only one person should attend to provide input on the rules we discuss. All four team members are welcome.

If you need to find a team or are a team that needs a player, this sign-up event is perfect for connecting with new people.

Location:

Bowlero/Double Decker Lanes

300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park

***In the bar area***

League Details

The league officially starts on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm. We ask that people arrive at the bowling alley by 6:15 pm so we can vote on the league officials and the rules. League details are below:

Bowling Details

• Inclusive & Welcoming Weekly Space
• 16-week Season
• $25/Week

• $25 Sanction fee – one time and covers this season and the winter season

• Week 16 Fun Tournament
• Each team is guaranteed to win money at the end of the season!

• Start Date: Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm

• Bowlero/Double Decker Lanes – 300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park

Each week, Shelly will have team envelopes at the bowling alley. Please ensure you put your money ($25 per person, $100 per team) into the envelope and give it to Shelly by the end of your first game each week. The total cost of the league is $376 per person plus $25 for sanctioning cards. You can pay with cash or check (checks made payable to Bowlero). Please try to bring cash, as the ATM at the alley can be temperamental. International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO)

Each bowler in the Sonoma County Pride Bowling League automatically becomes a member of the International Gay Bowling Organization. This membership allows bowlers to earn awards for their achievements and compete in LGBTQA+ tournaments across the US, including those in San Francisco, San Jose, and Sonoma County (summer 2026). Your IGBO membership is paid through games played during our league nights. For more information about IGBO, visit https://www.igbo.org/.Side Pot Games

During our bowling nights, we offer two extra games you can join. These weekly games are organized by two of our bowlers (THANK YOU Jean and John). The games and their costs are:

Poker – It costs $5 a week, and it counts for all three games. For each strike you bowl, you receive 2 cards. For each spare, you receive 1 card. At the end of each game, you use the cards to make your best 5-card poker hand. If you’re unfamiliar with how to play poker, don’t worry, we’ll help you. The winner of each poker game typically wins between $20 and $35 per hand. Part of the proceeds from each week’s games go toward paying for IGBO memberships for bowlers.

Brackets – In brackets, you are randomly paired against another bowler, and at the end of each game, your score (including handicap) is recorded. The winner of the first game advances to the second round. The winners of the second games are guaranteed money and move on to the third round. If you win the final bracket, the bowler usually receives between $20 and $25. You can participate in multiple brackets, and each bracket costs $5.

Both poker and brackets are voluntary weekly games. You can participate every week or just occasionally. They are both enjoyable ways to socialize and have the chance to win some extra money each week. 

Brunch Bowling Details – DATE UPDATE

Our third and final pop-up event of the summer is being pushed back one week. Our August event is now going to be Sunday, August 10th

, at 11:00 am

. Details below. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will be attending, so we can ensure there is enough space for everyone.Who is the event for?

The event is open to anyone. You can be a current Pride League bowler, a previous Pride League bowler, interested in joining the Pride League in September, someone looking to make new friends, or someone who wants to have fun in an LGBTQA+ dominated space. There is no experience needed and it is just a fun pop-up event. Cost of the event?

The cost for the event is $20 per person, which includes 3 games of bowling. Bowlero is covering the cost of your shoe rentals, so you don’t have to worry about that extra expense. Consider bringing some extra cash ($5-$10) because we may have a couple of additional fun side things (like poker).

***No food or beverages are included, but available for purchase***Location?

Bowlero/Double Decker Lanes

300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert ParkWhat to expect?

Each lane will have up to 4 bowlers. You can be part of a group you come with or we can help match you with some fun folks. The goal is for people to have a fun time and enjoy brunch bowling together. Sign-Up

To sign up, please respond to this email with your name and the number of people attending with you. This will help ensure we have enough lanes reserved. Bowlero is opening a little early for us on pop-up Sundays to make sure we have space. Please feel free to share this email and this event with others you think would enjoy it.

We look forward to seeing everyone in just a couple of weeks. 

-Pride Bowling League