Tournament Information

Tournament Information — Hoinke Classic
84th Annual  ·  April 17–November 22, 2026

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Your visit. All the details.

Plan your Hoinke Classic experience at
Strike & Spare Western Bowl  ·  Cincinnati, Ohio

Download 2026 Entry Form & Rules

Event Fees at a Glance

All fees are per bowler unless otherwise noted. Review the official entry form for full pricing and squad schedule details.

Event 1
Singles
$62
Per bowler
Event 2
Doubles
$43
Per bowler  ·  $86 per two-person team
Event 3
Team
$43
Per bowler  ·  $215 per five-person team
Event 4
All Events
$20
Per bowler. Optional — enter once per year.
Optional add-on

Reserve Your Spot

After reserving your date and time, submit your entry with full payment. The deadlines below determine eligibility and any applicable fees.

6
Weeks before bowling

Reserved entries not received within six weeks before your scheduled bowling date will be canceled.

7
Days before bowling

Entries received fewer than seven days before bowling are subject to a $2 fee per person, per event.

30
Days before bowling

For Silver and Gold organizer benefits, entries must be prepaid at least 30 days before bowling, and all bowlers must compete on the same shift.

Know Before You Bowl

Key limits, average rules, and check-in requirements for all events. This is a summary — see the official rules for complete details.

Entry Limits

Singles: Maximum of 3 entries per bowler.

Doubles: Maximum of 6 entries; no more than twice with the same partner. Maximum combined average: 450.

Team: Maximum of 3 entries. The same four or five bowlers may bowl together no more than twice. Change at least two bowlers to form a new team. Maximum combined average: 1,125.

All Events: Enter once per year. Only series bowled after the date and time of entry qualify.

Averages & Check-In

Bowlers must be 18 or older.

Handicap is 95% of 220, with a 155 minimum average used to calculate the maximum handicap allowance.

Qualifying adult USBC winter league averages require at least 42 games. Season requirements, conversions, exceptions, and adjustments apply.

Report all rerates to the tournament office before bowling.

Register 60 minutes before your shift. Entries or reservations may be forfeited if you have not registered 30 minutes before the scheduled time.

This page is a summary. Review the official entry form and tournament rules for eligibility, average reporting, participation, and prize requirements.

How to Pay

Make checks, money orders, and cashier's checks payable to:

L & S Family Entertainment
Check Money Order Cashier's Check Credit Card

To pay by credit card, contact the tournament office directly.

Call 513-574-2200

Where to Stay

Recommended lodging near Strike & Spare Western Bowl for the 2026 season.

Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati West

Recommended Tournament Hotel

Located just off I-74 at Exit 11 (Rybolt Road), Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati West offers a convenient location for your stay in Cincinnati.
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