Register to reserve your lane:

2024 Dates

• Chippewa Falls @ Ojibwa Bowling Lanes - Friday, April 19th

  • 1st shift 5:30-7:30 pm FULL

• Menomonie @ Broadway bowl - Friday, April 26th:

  • 1 shift only 6:00-8:00 pm

• Eau Claire @ Wagner’s lanes - Thursday, May 2nd:

  • 1 shift only 6:00-8:00 pm

• Eau Claire @ Wagner’s lanes - Friday, May 3rd:

  • 1st shift 5:30-7:30 pm

• Eau Claire @ Wagner’s lanes - Thursday, May 9th:

  • 1 shift only 6:00-8:00 pm

• Eau Claire @ Wagner’s lanes - Friday, May 10th:

  • 1st shift 5:30-7:30 pm

  • 2nd shift 8:00-10:00 pm

• River Falls @ St. Croix Lanes - Thursday, May 16th:

  • 1 shift only 6:00-8:00 pm

• Hudson @ Hudson Bowling center - Friday, May 17th:

  • 1st shift 5:30-7:30 pm

  • 2nd shift 8:00-10:00 pm

We’re getting ready…are you?

Bowl For Kids' Sake is an annual fundraising event organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin. The event involves teams of 4 to 6 individuals coming together to raise at least $100 per person for BBBSNW programs by participating in our annual bowling event.

Participants in Bowl For Kids' Sake often seek donations from friends, family, and colleagues to support their bowling efforts. The event is not only a fun and engaging way to raise money for a good cause but also serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of mentorship and the impact it can have on the lives of young people.

The event involves prizes, team costume contest, and a festive themed atmosphere making it an enjoyable social activity for participants while contributing to a meaningful mission. The funds generated from Bowl For Kids' Sake help Big Brothers Big Sisters continue to provide mentorship programs that empower youth to reach their full potential and build stronger communities.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake offers a wide range of sponsorship benefits. Benefits have been released for purchase and a PDF download of sponsorship forms can be gotten by clicking the button below. Updates are coming soon and as always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Operations Director, Cherity Nelson at cherity.nelson@bbbsnw.org or call us at 715-835-0161.

Click here for step-by-step instructions on registering a team.

CHALLENGES, PRIZES & INCENTIVES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FUNDRAISING RESOURCES

REGISTRATION RESOURCES

Captain’s Packet

This is your one-stop-shop for all the info you’ll need to get started and raise funds during BFKS

// Captain’s Packet

Pledge Sheet

Please use the pledge sheet to record any donations you collect in person. Note: If your donor wants a receipt, be sure to mark that on the pledge sheet and turn it in with your money at the event.

// Pledge Sheet

Bowling Pin-ups

Does your business/office/organization want to showcase your supporters in a public way? Download these bowling pin-ups, print them, and sell them for $1 (or more) to help raise money for your team! Have each supporter sign a pin-up and hang them on your wall for all to see.

 // Bowling Pin-Up

Registration Resources

We want to make your registration experience as smooth as possible. Consider using one of our templates when creating your personal and team profiles. Email templates are also provided to help create a strong message when emailing your network for support of your fundraising efforts.

//Profile Bio Templates //Profile Images //Email-Text-Social Templates

Team Challenge

Each year businesses, organizations, and teams challenge each other to see who can raise the most money to support mentoring in Northwestern Wisconsin. A traveling plaque is awarded to the business, organization, or team that raises the most money in each category. Winners are awarded the plaque in late May or June.

Team Challenge Rules

1. In order for a challenge category to take place, there must be a minimum of 5 businesses, organizations, or teams (for Friends and Family).

2. Unless indicated, each category is business/organization versus business/organization. The business or organization that raises the most money wins the challenge! In the case of Friends and Family, the team that raises the most money wins. (There is no limit on the number of teams per business or organization).

3. The team captain MUST register the team for the challenge category when he/she registers. The team captain selects the category the team/business would like to participate in.

4. This year, the team challenges are being held Agency-Wide. There are no longer city-specific challenges. Choose between:

   1. College/Education

   2. Financial Institutions

   3. Friends & Family

   4. Healthcare

   5. Large Business

   6. Small Business

5. All money received through the deadline date will count for the team challenge.

6. To qualify to win the team challenge the total amount of money the business raises must average out to at least $100 per bowler.

Additional team challenge categories can be added if there are enough businesses, organizations, or teams to compete. Contact our team at 715-835-0161 to ask about creating a team challenge category.

Prizes

The more money you raise the more children you’re able to benefit through the power of mentoring – which we know is incentive enough! But we also want to reward you for your hard work in supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin.

Individual Prizes

$100    2024 Bowl for Kids’ Sake T-shirt
$200    Crewneck Sweatshirt
$250    2024 Bowl for Kids’ Sake T-shirt & Hooded Sweatshirt
$500    $25 Fuel Gift Card, 2024 BFKS T-shirt, Hooded Sweatshirt
$1,000 $50 Fuel Gift Card, 2024 BFKS T-shirt, Hooded Sweatshirt

Team Prizes

$1,000 & Up

• $100 in local restaurant gift cards for the team

• BBBS frame & team photo

• $10 Action City gift card for each bowler on the team

$1,500& Up

• VIP Waiter during your selected bowling shift

• $150 in local restaurant gift cards for the team

• BBBS frame & team photo

• $20 Action City gift card for each bowler on the team

Grand Prizes

Chippewa Valley Grand Prizes*

• Grand Prize 1 - Two night stay in Eau Claire at Metropolis Resort with 5 waterpark passes and 5 jump play passes ($600 Value Donated by Metropolis Resort)

• Grand Prize 2 - $300 Gift Card to Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse ($300 Value Donated by Larson Management)

• Grand Prize 3 - Four rounds of golf and $50 gift card for Princeton Valley Golf ($182 Value Donated by Princeton Valley Golf)

St. Croix Valley Grand Prize*

• Grand Prize 1 - One night stay at Holiday Inn Eau Claire South I-94 and $450 Gift Card to Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse ($600 Value Donated by Larson Management)

• Grand Prize 2 - Two Chanhassen Dinner Theatre tickets ($150 Value Donated by Chanhassen Dinner Theatres) and Two foursomes with carts ($160 Value Donated by St. Croix National Golf Course)

VIP Prize **

14kt white gold diamond x twisted hoop earrings with .25cttw round diamonds

($999 retail price Donated by Lasker Jewelers)

Awarded to the top fundraiser AGENCY-WIDE

*The Grand prizes will be awarded to top individual fundraisers in the region.

**The VIP Prize will be awarded to the top individual fundraiser agency-wide.

*** Each Bowler is eligible for 1 prize - VIP awarded first

How do I register a team?

The Team Captain selects the team name, where and when the team will bowl, and the team challenge category. The Team Captain can register 2 ways:

1. Online - Visit the Registration Page and follow the prompts to register a team. Need more help, watch the step by step video.

2. Call our Team - Reach out to 715-835-0161 and we’ll assist you in registering.

I am a captain; how do I register my teammates?

The Team Captain can register his or her teammates either online or by paper - BUT - we recommend that each bowler register themselves to get a feel for the Funraise platform.

Online - You must first register yourself and your team page. Then log out and create a username and password for each teammate, logging out after each new profile. Make sure to share their page/info with your teammates so that they can raise funds on their own!

What is the registration fee?

We no longer require a registration fee to create your team page. We do encourage you to make a gift to your team upon registration to get your fundraising rolling!

How many people are on a team?

In-person teams consist of 4 to 6 people. Consider the amount of time it will take your team to bowl; larger teams may not be able to complete both games in the 2-hour window.

I forgot my username/password, now what?

Use the Forgot login or password link below the login dialog.  If problems persist, contact our team at 715-835-0161.

How do I collect pledges online?

To collect pledges online, you must register online. This sets up a personal fundraising page for you. You can then email your friends and family the direct link to your page. You can even edit the photo, your goal, the page information, etc.

I’ve received cash and checks as donations; how do I get them to BBBSNW?

If you are joining us for an in-person shift, bring them to the event! If you’re only participating in the virtual events, you’ll need to let us know that you have cash/check to be eligible for the fundraising challenges. Reach out to our team for more specifics or to report your physical fundraising.

Do I have to sign up with my business/coworkers or can I sign up with friends & family?

Although our team challenges are often geared towards businesses, we have a particular challenge category for Friends & Family teams! Whether you’re classmates, bosom-buddies, or siblings, consider forming a team!