Free Youth Bowling Leagues
Join the Youth Bowling Program at Duncan Lanes!
Duncan Lanes Bowling Centre is excited to offer the Youth Bowl Canada program free of charge this season to youth across Vancouver Island! Normally valued at $300 for a 24-week season, registration fees are being fully waived — making this the perfect time to get involved in one of Canada’s most inclusive and enjoyable youth sports. Registration is open now, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun!
Why Bowling is Great for Youth
Inclusive and Accessible: Bowling is an indoor sport that welcomes kids of all ages and skill levels — everyone can participate and improve.
Fun and Social: Bowlers make new friends, enjoy team spirit, and share exciting experiences all season long.
Coaching and Skill Development: Certified coaches provide guidance and encouragement as youth bowlers progress, earning achievement awards along the way.
Competition Opportunities: Participants can take part in optional tournaments at the local, island, provincial, and national levels.
End-of-Season Recognition: Every bowler receives an award at the end of the season, celebrating effort, improvement, and sportsmanship.
We offer several league options to fit your schedule. 5-pin or 10-pin every Saturday at 9:30am, 10-pin on Wednesdays at 3:30pm, and 5-pin on Wednesdays at 4:00pm.
Youth Leagues
The 24-week season begins September 17 and 20, with players competing in the following age divisions:
All experience and ability levels are welcome. Bowling balls, rental shoes and coaching are provided.
The Fine Print
Although the cost of bowling is fully covered by Duncan Lanes, the Youth Bowl Canada national registration fee will be required at the start of the season. There will also be mandatory participation in the Youth Bowl Canada annual chocolate sales fund raiser. Every participating family must sell 1 case of the fundraising chocolates, payable on receipt of the product in October. Space is limited and registrations will be on a first come first served basis. Bowlers can play in 1 of the leagues free. Players wanting to bowl in a second youth league will be charged at regular rate.
Did You Know
Bowling is North America’s #1 participation activity with over 70 million people bowling each year. Bowling is a favorite with kids ages 5-18 with over 40% of that age group bowling at least once per year.
Our youth bowling coaches will teach your child the basics of bowling, a lifetime sport that provides over 3 million dollars per year in scholarship money to graduating seniors. The best part of many bowling scholarships is that they are based mostly on participation and not solely on talent. BEST OF ALL—NO ONE RIDES THE BENCH IN BOWLING!