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2023 Sectional & District Tournament Evaluations

Coaches use the button above to access the evaluation form. 
Please submit evaluations prior to MArch 24, 2023.

2023 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, Athletic Administrator, Hamilton Township High School, 1105 Rathmell Road, Columbus 43207. B: 614-491-8044 Ext. 1808; Fax: 614-492-1495; Email: [email protected]
 
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.
2023 OHSAA Sectional and District Tournament Lane Pattern
District Tournament Information
Division II - Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Division I - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
HP Lanes, 2012 Innis Road, Columbus 43224.  Jo Dimond, Manager, B: 614-237-3716; Cell: 614-270-3291; Email: [email protected].
DIVISION II: February 21, 2023 DIVISION I : February 28, 2023
10:00 a.m. - Participant Check-in  11:30 a.m. - Participant Check-in 
10:30 a.m. - Coaches Meeting 12:00 noon - Coaches Meeting
10:45 a.m. - Announcements and Practice 12:15 p.m. - Announcements and Practice
11:00 a.m. - Competition Begins 12:30 p.m. - Competition Begins
   
 
PARTICIPANT/COACH ENTRY:
PASS LIST - The submitted sectional 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
All participating schools will enter and check-in at HP Lanes through the SOUTH entrance of HP Lanes. 
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 to exceed eight bowlers and the allotted number of coaches.  See Pass List section above. No other persons will be admitted through the Participant entrances.
  • The OHSAA bowling uniform policy 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.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS:
Lane Assignments will be available at check-in.
 
STATE TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS: corrected 2/19/2023
Division I : Four teams and the top four high scoring individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the District Tournament at HP Lanes.
Division II : Two teams and the top two high scoring individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the District Tournament at HP Lanes.
Division I Participating Schools
BOYS
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Friday, February 24, 2023 at HP Lanes
Boys Division I Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Central District Schools: Beechcroft, Big Walnut, Bishop Watterson, Briggs, Centennial, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Gahanna Lincoln, Hamilton Township, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Lancaster, London, Marysville, Mifflin, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Orange, Thomas Worthington, Walnut Ridge, West, Westerville Central, Westerville South, Whetstone. (24)
East District Schools: Zanesville. (1)
Southeast District Schools: Chillicothe, Jackson, Sheridan. (3)
Boys Division I Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  None.
 
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, February 25, 2023 at HP Lanes
Boys Division I Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Central District Schools: Bexley, Buckeye Valley, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Scioto, Eastmoor Academy, Granville, Groveport Madison, Hilliard Bradley, Independence (Columbus), Jonathan Alder, Linden McKinley, Marion Harding, Mount Vernon, New Albany, Newark, Northland, Olentangy Liberty, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, South (Columbus), St. Charles, St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), Teays Valley, Westerville North, Whitehall-Yearling, Worthington Kilbourne. (26)
East District Schools: Philo. (1)
Southeast District Schools: Circleville, Logan. (2)
Boys Division I Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  None.
 
GIRLS
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at HP Lanes
Girls Division I Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Cental District Schools: Beechcroft, Big Walnut, Briggs, Buckeye Valley, Centennial, Dublin Scioto, Eastmoor Academy, Hamilton Township, Hilliard Davidson, Independence (Columbus), Jonathan Alder, Lancaster, Marion Harding, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Newark, Northland, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Pickerington Central, St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), Teays Valley, Thomas Worthington, West, Westerville NorthWhitehall-Yearling. (24)
Southeast District Schools: Chillicothe, Sheridan, Unioto. (3)
Girls Division I Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  Licking Valley, Olentangy Orange. (2)
 
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Thursday, February 23, 2023 at HP Lanes
Girls Division I Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers): 
Cental District Schools:  Bexley, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Briggs, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Jerome, Gahanna Lincoln, Granville, Groveport Madison, Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, London, Mifflin, Olentangy Liberty, Pickerington North, South (Columbus), Walnut Ridge, Westerville Central, Westerville South, Whetstone, Worthington Kilbourne. (24)
East District Schools: Zanesville. (1)
Southeast District Schools: Circleville, Jackson, Logan. (3)
Girls Division I Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  Dublin CoffmanLinden McKinley, New Albany, Reynoldsburg. (2)
Division II Participating Schools
BOYS
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, February 18, 2023 at HP Lanes

 
REVISED
1/6/2023 - added KIPP Columbus
1/23/2023 - added Patriot Preparatory
Boys Division II Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers):  Africentric Early College, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Ready, Cardington-Lincoln, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, Columbus North International, East Knox, Fairbanks, Fisher Catholic, Fredericktown, Grandview Heights, Heath, Highland (Marengo), KIPP Columbus, Lakewood (Hebron), Licking Valley, Marion-Franklin, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, North Union, Northmor, Northridge (Johnstown), Pleasant, Ridgedale, River Valley (Caledonia), Utica, Wellington School, Worthington Christian. (30
Boys Division II Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  East (Columbus), Elgin, Patriot Preparatory. (3)
GIRLS
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Friday, February 17, 2023 at HP Lanes


REVISED
1/6/2023 - added KIPP Columbus

1/23/2023 - added Patriot Preparatory
Girls Division II Schools Entering a Tournament Team (5 or more bowlers):  Africentric Early College, Bishop Ready, Cardington-Lincoln, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, Columbus North International, East Knox, Elgin, Fairbanks, Fisher Catholic, Fredericktown, Grandview Heights, Heath, Highland (Marengo), KIPP Columbus, Lakewood (Hebron), Marion-Franklin, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, North Union, Northmor, Northridge (Johnstown), Pleasant, Ridgedale, River Valley (Caledonia), Utica, Wellington School, Worthington Christian. (28)
Girls Division II Schools Entering Tournament Individuals (4 or less bowlers):  East (Columbus), Patriot Preparatory. (2)
 
Sectional Tournament Information
DIVISION I
Boys - February 24 and 25, 2023     Girls - February 22 and 23, 2023
DIVISION II
Boys - February 18, 2023     Girls - February 17, 2023
HP Lanes, 2012 Innis Road, Columbus 43224.  Jo Dimond, Manager, B: 614-237-3716; Cell: 614-270-3291; Email: [email protected]
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  
 
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. 
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.
  • The OHSAA bowling uniform policy 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.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS:
Lane Assignments will be available at check-in through your school's assigned entrance.
 
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS:
Division I : 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.
 
Additional Sectional & District Tournament Information
Coaches, Bowlers and Spectators - Please Read!
Spectators:  Tickets will be sold online prior to the tournament.  NO tickets will be sold at the tournament.  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.  
Schools: All coaches must submit their tournament roster no later than Tuesday, January 30, 2023.  Complete instructions were emailed to each Athletic Director.  
Tournament Format: Teams will bowl three regulation games and six baker games.  Participating individuals will bowl three regulation games. 
Oil Pattern: Click to access the oil pattern for the 2023 sectional and district tournaments.
Uniform Regulations will be strictly enforced:
All participants must wear the same sleeved, bowling shirt which conforms to school/OHSAA regulations. At a minimum the shirt must have the name of the school, school nickname as identified in the OHSAA School Directory, school mascot logo, or school initials on the back. If only the school initial(s) is on the uniform, it must be prominently displayed. The name of the school or school nickname must be at least 1 inch in height. All participants must wear black pants/bottoms. No jeans or cotton sweat pants are permitted. If warmups are worn, they must be worn by the entire team and be identical in style. Girls are permitted to wear skirts and/or shorts provided the skirts/shorts are black and are no shorter than the end of the bowler’s index finger when standing. Girls uniforms may be mixed (e.g. pants, skirts and/or shorts).
Pants shall be worn at waist level and not sag or touch the floor. Cargo, yoga pants, jeggings, leggings, zebra/zubaz, and painter pants (i.e. pants with multiple side pockets down the leg) are not permitted. 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 on girls are permitted. Hats are not permitted nor are bandanas of any type. 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 regarding permissibility and size of manufacturer’s and other (patriotic/memorial) logos. The OHSAA does not require a uniform to have a number. Conferences may have their own requirements but may not conflict with OHSAA uniform requirements.

2021 Girls Division I State Champions

Gahanna Lincoln High School
2021 OHSAA State Champions
Girls Division I Bowling

Past Central District Tournament Results

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

 

OHSAA Central District Sectional and District Tournament Tickets will only be sold online prior to the tournament.  Click the icon above.
Spectators will enter through the Main entrance to HP Lanes.  Bleachers will be provided. NO outside food or beverage is permitted.
Nov. 4, 2022
First Day of Coaching
Nov. 18
Season Begins
Jan. 23, 2023
Non-Interscholastic Date
Feb. 5 Tournament Draw/Seed Date
Feb. 12-19 #
Sectional Tournament (Div. II) 
Feb. 19-26 #
Sectional Tournament (Div. I) 
Feb. 19-26
District Tournament (Div. II)
Feb. 26-3/5
District Tournament (Div. I)
Mar. 3-4
Boys & Girls State Tournament (Div. II)
Mar. 10-11
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)

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