Okay, so I’ve been seeing this question pop up a lot online: “Is bowling a cut sport?” I got curious, so I decided to dig in and figure it out myself. Here’s what I did.
My Little Experiment
First, I hit up some local high schools. I figured they’d be the best place to see if bowling teams were making cuts. I called a few athletic directors, but honestly, most of them weren’t super helpful. Some didn’t even have bowling teams!
Then, I switched gears and started checking school websites. I looked for anything about bowling tryouts, team sizes, stuff like that. It was slow going. Most schools don’t put a ton of detail about their sports programs online.
I also spent some time on bowling forums and social media groups. I asked around, trying to get the inside scoop from bowlers themselves. That’s where I started to get some real answers.
What I Found Out
Here’s the deal, based on my totally unscientific research:
- Most high schools don’t cut for bowling. It seems like they’re usually happy to have anyone who wants to bowl.
- Some bigger, more competitive schools might have cuts. This is probably more common in areas where bowling is a really popular sport.
- Even if there aren’t official “cuts,” there might be a limit on how many people can be on the varsity team. So, some people might end up on JV, or just not get to bowl in many matches.
So, basically, it depends. It’s not like football or basketball where cuts are super common. But it’s also not a guarantee that you’ll make the team, especially at a school with a strong bowling program. I finished my searching and realized I had all the information I needed.
If you’re really worried about it, your best bet is to contact the bowling coach at your school and ask them directly. That’s what I’d do!
