Morongo announces Inaugural National Native American Bowling Tournament

Bowlers from across Indian Country are invited to compete for a guaranteed $10,000 in prize money at the inaugural tourney at Morongo’s Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley in May 2017.

Cabazon, Calif.  – Native American bowlers from across the nation are invited to compete for a share of a guaranteed $10,000 prize pool at the 1st Annual National Native American Bowling Tournament, planned for May 19-21 at the state-of-the-art Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley alongside the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in Cabazon, Calif.

The inaugural tournament is expected to draw more than 280 professional-level Native American bowlers from across the nation with competitions including four-member teams, doubles and singles. The tournament is open to all ages and genders.

“Morongo is thrilled to be hosting the very first national tournament for Native American bowlers, which will showcase the incredible talent and precision of bowlers from across Indian Country,” said Morongo Tribal Council Member Damon Sandoval. “Spectators and bowlers alike will marvel at the expertise of these incredible athletes.”

Prizes will be awarded for highest scores and runners-up, said Norris Runnels, general manager of Canyon Lane and a professional bowler.

“This is a professional-style tournament being overseen and organized by professional bowlers, and it will give our tournament competitors a chance to showcase their skills against some of the top Native American bowlers around,” Runnels said.

Limited tournament entry is still available with space filling up fast.  A $75 entry fee is required. For more information and to fill out a registration form, please visit https://canyonlanes.org/tournaments

– About Canyon Lanes: Located beside the world-famous Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in Cabazon Calif., the state-of-the-art Canyon Lanes at Morongo bowling center offers family fun and league competition with 24 lanes equipped with cutting-edge automated scoring systems complimented by nightclub lighting and the latest audio technology.