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2027 CDAB Tournament Information - All Divisions

Tournament Manager: Jo Dimond, USBC, 643 South Hamilton Road, Columbus 43213. B: 614-237-3716; Cell: 614-270-3291; Email: [email protected]
CDAB Board Member Bowling Liaison: Ryan Fitzgerald, Director of Operations, Hamilton Local Schools, 775 Rathmell Road, Columbus 43207. B: 614-491-8044; Email: [email protected]
    2026-27 CDAB Financial Procedures
    2026-27 CDAB Sport Financial Report
2027 TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
DIVISION I BOYS
Boys Division I Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Central District Schools: Beechcroft, Bexley, Big Walnut, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Briggs, Buckeye Valley, Centennial, Central Crossing, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Dublin Scioto, East (Columbus), Eastmoor Academy, Franklin Heights, Gahanna Lincoln, Granville, Grove City, Groveport Madison, Hamilton Township, Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Independence (Columbus), Jonathan Alder, Lancaster, Licking Heights, Licking Valley, Marion Harding, Marion-Franklin, Marysville, Mifflin, Mount Vernon, New Albany, Newark, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, South (Columbus), St. Charles, St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), Teays Valley, Thomas Worthington, West, Westerville Central, Westerville North, Westerville South, Westland, Whetstone, Whitehall-Yearling, Worthington Kilbourne. (56)
Boys Division I Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  Columbus International, Linden McKinley, Northland, walnut Ridge. (4)
 
DIVISION I GIRLS
Girls Division I Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Cental District Schools: Beechcroft, Bexley, Big Walnut, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Briggs, Buckeye Valley, Centennial, Central Crossing, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Dublin Scioto, East (Columbus), Eastmoor Academy, Franklin Heights, Gahanna Lincoln, Granville, Grove City, Groveport Madison,Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Independence (Columbus), Jonathan Alder, Lancaster, Licking Heights, Licking Valley, London, Marion Harding, Marysville, Mifflin, Mount Vernon, New Albany, Newark, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, South (Columbus), St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), Teays Valley, Thomas Worthington, West, Westerville Central, Westerville North, Westerville South, Westland, Whetstone, Whitehall-Yearling, Worthington Kilbourne. (54)
Girls Division I Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers): 
Central District Schools:  Columbus International, Linden McKinley, Northland, Walnut Ridge. (4)
 
DIVISION II BOYS
Boys Division II Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Africentric Early College, Berne Union, Bishop Ready, Cardington-Lincoln, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, East Knox, Elgin, Fairbanks, Fisher Catholic, Fredericktown, Grandview Heights, Granville Christian, Highland (Marengo), Lakewood (Hebron), Liberty Union, London, Madison-Plains, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, North Union, Northmor, Northridge (Johnstown), Patriot Preparatory, Pleasant, Ridgedale, River Valley (Caledonia), Utica, Wellington School, Worthington Christian. (30) 
Boys Division II Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  Grove City Christian, Heath. (2)
 
DIVISION II GIRLS
Girls Division II Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Africentric Early College, Berne Union, Bishop Ready, Cardington-Lincoln, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, East Knox, Elgin, Fairbanks, Fisher Catholic, Fredericktown, Grandview Heights, Heath, Highland (Marengo), Lakewood (Hebron), Liberty Union, Madison-Plains, Marion-Franklin, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, North Union, Northmor, Northridge, Patriot Preparatory, Pleasant, Ridgedale, River Valley (Caledonia), Utica, Wellington School, Worthington Christian. (30)
Girls Division II Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  Granville Christian, Grove City Christian. (2)
2027 SECTIONAL AND DISTRICT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT SITE  & SCHEDULE - ALL DIVISIONS
HP Lanes, 2012 Innis Road, Columbus 43224. P: 614-267-0321.
Jo Dimond, Manager, B: 614-237-3716; Cell: 614-270-3291; Email: [email protected]. 
 
SECTIONAL AND DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
10:00 a.m. - Participant Check-in  
10:30 a.m. - Coaches Meeting
10:45 a.m. - Announcements and Practice
11:00 a.m. - Competition Begins  
 
SECTIONAL AND DISTRICT TOURNAMENT FORMAT
► Schools participating with 5 or more bowlers will bowl 3 regulation games and 6 Baker games.
► Schools participating with 4 or fewer bowlers will bowl 3 regulation games.
► 2027 OHSAA Sectional and District Tournament Lane Pattern
 
NO OUTSIDE FOOD or BEVERAGE IS PERMITTED
Schools are strongly encouraged to Pre-Order lunches from HP Lanes.
   2027 Bowling Tournament Lunch Order Form - HP Lanes
 
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT DATES
February 12, 2027 - Division II Boys
  
South Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February.
North Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
February 13, 2027 - Division II Girls
  
South Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
North Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
February 17, 2027 - Division I Girls - Session 1
South Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
North Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
February 18, 2027 - Division I Girls - Session 2
South Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
North Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
February 19, 2027 - Division I Boys - Session 1
South Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
North Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
February 20, 2027 - Division I Boys - Session 2
South Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
North Entrance: Schools will be posted the first week of February
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS:
Division I : The OVERALL top sixteen teams and the top sixteen high scoring individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the District Tournament at HP Lanes.  
Division II : Twelve teams and the top twelve high scoring individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the District Tournament at HP Lanes.
 
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT DATES
February 16, 2027 - Division II Boys & Girls
South Entrance: All GIRLS schools
North Entrance: All BOYS schools
February 23, 2027 - Division I Boys & Girls
South Entrance: All GIRLS schools
North Entrance: All BOYS schools
STATE TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS:
Division I : Three teams and the top three high scoring individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the State Tournament.  
Division II : Two teams and the top two high scoring individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the State Tournament.
 
PARTICIPANT/COACH ENTRY
PASS LIST - The submitted tournament roster will serve as the school’s pass list and will be available at check-in.  The OHSAA pass policy provides entry for one coach for schools with 5 or less bowlers on the roster and two coaches for schools with six to eight rostered bowlers.  The head coach and assistant coach (if applicable) must be listed on the submitted school roster.  Additional bowlers above the eight rostered or other “team personnel” will be required to purchase spectator admission and enter through the main spectator entrance.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOL ENTRANCE
Schools will enter through their assigned entrance of HP Lanes which will be posted on this web page prior to the tournament.
COACHES PLAN YOUR SCHOOL'S ARRIVAL TO ENSURE ALL YOUR BOWLERS ENTER THE FACILITY AT THE SAME TIME. 
  • Participants not on the tournament roster MUST enter with their coach, at which time the coach will update the school’s tournament roster upon check-in. 
  • The tournament roster must not exceed eight bowlers and the allotted number of coaches.  See Pass List section above. No other persons will be admitted through the Participant entrances.
  • OHSAA bowling uniform regulations will be strictly enforced for participants and coaches.
  • No outside food or beverage is permitted.
    No food or beverages allowed in the pit or bowling area at any time.      Schools are strongly encouraged to Pre-Order lunches from HP Lanes.  
    2027 Bowling Tournament Lunch Order Form - HP Lanes
LANE ASSIGNMENTS AND LANE PATTERN
Lane Assignments will be available at check-in through your school's assigned entrance.
► 2027 OHSAA Sectional and District Tournament Lane Pattern
2027 SEEDING INFORMATION
2027 Central District Bowling Tournament Information will be emailed to the Athletic Director at each participating school in mid-January 2027. The instructions will come from [email protected]. Athletic Directors: please check your inbox, junk or spam folder for this important email. Contact your school's IT department to ensure delivery of emails from this email address.
Division I:  The Division I sectional tournament will consist of two sections.  Coaches of Division I schools entering a team will select a sectional tournament section at a mandatory meeting of coaches.  Click to view the CDAB Tournament Seeding Procedures.  
Division I Seeding: All Division I tournament participating schools will be seeded using season-to-date scoring average.  Coaches of participating teams will enter their team's season-to-date scoring average on-line using the Central District web site (OHSAA.org/CDAB).  Complete instructions will be emailed to the Athletic Director for distribution to the head coach.  
Division I Coaches Draw Meeting: A mandatory meeting of Division I coaches entering a team will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2027.  Coaches may choose to attend the mandatory meeting either in-person at Columbus Square Bowling Palace OR virtually using Microsoft Teams. Division I schools participating with individual bowlers (4 or fewer bowlers) will be assigned to a sectional site by the tournament manager and do not need to attend the meeting.
Please adhere to the deadlines below as there are penalties for each missed deadline.
  • Friday, January 29, 2027 
    • 12:00 noon - Bowling Tournament Confirmation Due - All participating schools
    • 12:00 noon - Team Scoring Average Due - Schools entering 5 to 8 bowlers
  • Sunday, January 31, 2027 - MANDATORY MEETING OF DIVISION I COACHES WITH TEAMS to select a sectional tournament session.  Coaches may attend the meeting in person at Columbus Square Bowling Palace or virtually using MIcrosooft Teams.  Coaches attending virtually should download the free Microsoft Teams app to the device they will be using for the meeting.  Here is the link that will allow you to create a free Microsoft Teams account.  Please create your free account prior to Friday, January 29, 2027.
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free
  • 2:00 p.m. - Division I Boys
  • 2:45 p.m. - Division I Girls
Virtual Division I Coaches Meeting Information: Bob Britton ([email protected]) will email each coach the links to their specific required coaches meetings prior to those meetings.  Coaches are encouraged to print any materials provided in that email to expedite the sectional selection process.

Division II: Division II schools will compete at one sectional tournament.  Division II schools will NOT be seeded and there will be NO coaches draw meeting.
The school's season-to-date scoring average will be used for assigning teams to lanes.  Coaches of Division II participating teams will enter their team's season-to-date scoring average on-line using the Central District web site (OHSAA.org/CDAB).  Complete instructions will be sent to the Athletic Director for distribution to the head coach.
Please adhere to the deadlines below as there are penalties for each missed deadline.
  • Friday, January 29, 2027 
    • 12:00 noon - Bowling Tournament Confirmation Due - All participating schools
    • 12:00 noon - Team Scoring Average Due - Schools entering 5 to 8 bowlers
OHSAA BOWLING UNIFORM REGULATIONS
OHSAA BOWLING UNIFORM REGULATIONS WILL BE STRICTY ENFORCED
OHSAA Bowling Sport Regulation
1.9 - Uniforms
1.91)   Uniform Tops:
a. All participants must wear the same sleeved, bowling shirt which conforms to school/OHSAA regulations.
b. Uniform tops shall require the school name on the back of the uniform top. The name of the school must be at least 1 inch in height.
c. Uniform tops do not require a number.
1.92)    Uniform Bottoms:
a. All participants must wear solid black pants/bottoms.
b. If a participant is wearing a skirt or shorts, they must be black and be no shorter than the end of the bowler’s index finger when standing. Uniforms may be mixed (e.g., pants, skirts and/or shorts).
c. Pants shall be worn at waist level and not sag or touch the floor.
d. Cargo, yoga pants, jeggings, leggings, zebra/zubaz, and painter pants (i.e. pants with multiple side pockets down the leg) and warmups are not permitted.
1.93)    Headbands
If worn, must be a solid color and bear no markings, other than the school name, or official nickname, or mascot logo. Headbands do not need to be the same color for each team member. It is not necessary for each team member to wear a headband. Hair ribbons are permitted. Hats are not permitted nor are bandanas of any type.
1.94)    Bowling center logos are not permitted on any part of the uniform.
Manufacturer’s logos (Nike, Adidas, etc.) are permitted on uniforms, not headbands. See General Sports Regulations 20 for additional information on uniforms.
1.95)    Conferences and/or leagues may have their own requirements but may not conflict
with OHSAA uniform requirements.

2026 Central District Tournament Results

2026 State Champions - Congratulations!

2026 OHSAA Girls Division I State Team Champion
Gahanna Lincoln High School
2026 Girls Division I State Champions
Lacey Holden, Jessica Goldman, Rachel Goldman, Kadince Grigsby, Mikayla Hull, Pyrrha Grigsby,
Amy Dalton, Kennedy Carruthers, Head Coach Todd Burns, Assistant Coach Madison Stiffler
 
2026 OHSAA Boys Division I State Individual Champion
Kael Clous
Gahanna LIncoln High School
2026 Boys Division I State Individual Champion
232-255-233  721 Series

Past Central District Bowling Tournament Results

2026 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2025 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2024 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2023 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2022 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2021 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2020 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2019 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2018 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2017 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2016 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2015 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2014 Tournament Results
Boys Division I Sectional Boys Division II Sectional
Boys Division I District Boys Division II District
Girls Division I Sectional Girls Division II Sectional
Girls Division I District Girls Division II District
2013 Tournament Results
Boys Sectional - Eastland Lanes Girls Sectional - Eastland Lanes
Boys Sectional - Columbus Western Bowl Girls Sectional - Columbus Western Bowl
Boys District Girls District
2012 Tournament Results
Boys Sectional - Eastland Lanes Girls Sectional - Eastland Lanes
Boys Sectional - Columbus Western Bowl Girls Sectional - Columbus Western Bowl
Boys District Girls District
2011 Tournament Results
Boys Sectional - Eastland Lanes Girls Sectional - Eastland Lanes
Boys Sectional - Tiki Lanes Girls Sectional - Tiki Lanes
Boys Sectional - Columbus Bowl Girls Sectional - Columbus Bowl
Boys District Girls District
2010 Tournament Results
Boys Sectional - Eastland Lanes Girls Sectional - Eastland Lanes
Boys Sectional - Rainbow Lanes Girls Sectional - Rainbow Lanes
Boys District Girls District
2009 Tournament Results
Boys Sectional - Eastland Lanes Girls Sectional - Eastland Lanes
Boys Sectional - Tiki Lanes Girls Sectional - Tiki Lanes
Boys Sectional - Rainbow Lanes Girls Sectional - Rainbow Lanes
Boys District Girls District
2008 Tournament Results
Boys Sectional - Eastland Lanes Girls Sectional - Eastland Lanes
Boys Sectional - Rainbow Lanes Girls Sectional - Rainbow Lanes
District - Team Scores District - Individual Scores
2007 Tournament Results
Boys & Girls Sectional - Eastland Lanes Boys & Girls Sectional - Rainbow Lanes
Boys & Girls District Results

 

2026-USBC-HOF-Inductee-JoDimond
Jo Dimond
2026 United State Bowling Congress
Hall of Fame Inductee
Congratulations to Jo Dimond, OHSAA Central District Bowling Tournament Manager, for her induction to the United State Bowling Congress Hall of Fame on April 29, 2026.  Jo was recognized for her work and efforts to serve and promote the sport of bowling at all levels, including the national level, left a lasting impression on those in the bowling industry and inspired others to work for the good of the sport.

Dimond served three terms on the USBC Board, starting with the 2011-2012 season. Prior to that, she served as a director for the Women’s International Bowling Congress from 2002-2005.  

Shortly after the merger of the WIBC and American Bowling Congress to create the USBC, Dimond served on the USBC Restructuring Task Force (2008-2009). Her national service included time spent on the Nominating Committees for WIBC and USBC and as an original member of the Membership Development and Local Delivery System teams for Bowling Headquarters in the early 1990s.

She served on the Legal and Legislative, National Policy Manual and USBC Hall of Fame Committees and as chair of the Awards and Recognition committee. Additionally, Dimond served on the Performance Standards Task Force and the Membership Task Force. Simply put, there seemingly isn’t an area of national service that Dimond didn't touch.

Dimond also championed charitable causes and worked on fundraising campaigns for national organizations such as Special Olympics (where she learned sign language to better communicate with the bowlers) and the Bowlers to Veterans Link. 

Her numerous bowling accolades include the 1997 WIBC Helen Baker Award, the 1996 Ohio Association Manager’s Club Gene Myers Award and the 1995 Buckeye Bowling Writers Mary Jannetto Award.
Photo and Bio credit : USBC
 

OHSAA Central District Sectional and District Tournament tickets must be purchased online through the OHSAA Box Office.  There will be no cash sales of tickets at the door. Spectators will enter through the Main entrance to HP Lanes.  Ladders are permitted along the back wall of the bowling center ONLY and must be in good condition with a small footprint.  Ladders may not block any access or structure of the bowling center.  In addition, standing on chairs or sitting on tables is prohibited.  Bleachers will be provided.  

2026 Sectional & District Tournament Evaluations

Coaches use the button above to access the evaluation form. 
Please submit evaluations prior to April 10, 2026.

OHSAA Fall Online Ticket Sales

2026-27 Bowling Calendar

Oct. 30
First Day of Coaching
Nov. 13
Season Begins
Jan. 18
Non-Interscholastic Date
Jan. 18 Tournament Entry/Withdrawal Deadline
Jan. 31 Tournament Draw/Seed Date
Feb. 7-14*
Sectional Tournament (Div. II) 
Feb. 14-21*
Sectional Tournament (Div. I) 
Feb. 14-21
District Tournament (Div. II)
Feb. 21-28
District Tournament (Div. I)
Feb. 26-27
Boys & Girls State Tournament (Div. II)
March 5-6
Boys & Girls State Tournament (Div. I)
* Unless an earlier date is established by a District Athletic Board (no earlier than two days prior to the established date)

Regulations, Policies & Manuals

Tournament Information

Bowling History