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NATIONAL SENIOR LEAGUE (NSL) – WII BOWLING

NSL 2026 Spring Championships – Now Registering

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The Spring 2026 Tournament begins Saturday, February 28

Season Structure

  • 2 Startup Weeks – establish bowler and team averages
  • 7 Conference Weeks – round‑robin competition for Conference Championships
  • 4 Playoff Weeks – single‑elimination competition for Division Championships

Weekly Rhythm

  • Communities bowl Saturday through Friday
  • Coaches record scores by Friday
  • Weekly reports are posted for viewing and sharing on Saturday

The Spring 2026 Tournament ends Friday, May 29

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REGISTRATION

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CONTACT

Management by NSL Games LLC
Jacksonville, FL

Dennis Berkholtz
NSL Founder & Commissioner
dennis@nslgames.com
435‑714‑9491

Walter Kraslawsky
NSL League Secretary
wkraslawsky@icloud.com
757-870-0210

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REGISTRATION FEES

  • $250 for 1–4 teams
  • $350 for 5–9 teams
  • $450 for 10–14 teams
  • $500 for 15 or more teams

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NUMBER OF BOWLERS

  • Each team has 4 bowlers
  • Each team may have 1–4 substitutes
  • Subs may be added after the tournament begins

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WHO BOWLS

The NSL Wii Bowling Championships are open to all communities supporting Wii Bowling, regardless of age or ability, including:

  • Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care communities
  • Communities supporting residents with intellectual or developmental differences
  • Any community center offering supervised recreational activities

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COACHES

Each community must designate at least one Coach (typically the Activity Director or designee) to:

  • Organize teams and set rosters using the provided Coach Instructions
  • Record scores and distribute weekly reports using the Report Instructions
  • Serve as the communication link between NSL management and their teams

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POSTING & REPORTING

Registered Coaches receive a Welcome Email with:

  • A private link to their community’s scorebook
  • A link to the public season reports

— Current Spring 2026 Coach Instructions and Report Instructions may also be previewed here: NSL26a-Reports
— Prior Fall 2025 reports for that entire completed season may be viewed here: NSL25b-Reports

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CONFERENCES

  • Teams are placed into 8‑team conferences with similar skill levels based on Startup Week scores.
  • Teams bowl 7 round‑robin weeks, earning points toward Conference Champion recognition and certificates.
  • All teams then advance to the Playoffs.

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PLAYOFFS

  • In the second phase, all teams are reassigned into skill‑based divisions for single‑elimination competition.
  • Teams bowl up to 4 Playoff weeks, competing for Division Champion and Division Finalist trophies

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THE BIG PICTURE

For communities new to NSL, here’s the simple version:

  1. Register
  2. Read the Coach Instructions
  3. Organize your teams
  4. Bowl and record scores for Startup, Conference, and Playoff weeks
  5. Read the Report Instructions and share the weekly reports
  6. And most importantly — Have fun!

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AWARDS

AWARDS

  • Champions in each division receive a NSL Etched Glass Award
  • ‘Finalist’ in each division receive a NSL Etched Glass Award
  •  NSL Wii Bowler of the Year receives an award
  • NSL Coach of the Year receives a NSL award
  • All bowlers receive a ‘Certificate of Participation.’

NSL 2025 FALL Wii BOWL CHAMPIONS

Champions Division – Towns Rolling Pins, Towns County, GA

Super Elite Division – Troy Oddballs, Troy, AL

Elite 1 Division – Rolling Thunder, Covenent Living of Colorado, Westminister, CO

Elite 2 Division – Victory Rollers, Forsyth County, GA

Super Master Division – Future Strikers, Traditions at North Willow, Indianapolis, IN

Master 1 Division – DCT. DeKalb Christian Terrace, Decatur, GA

Master 2 Division –  Kingpins, Covenent Village of Colorado. Westminister, CO

DIVISIONS
Based on 'scratch' scores

  • CHAMPIONS DIVISION – 250 to 300 team average
  • SUPER ELITE DIVISION – 220 to 250 team average
  • ELITE 1 DIVISION – 200 to 220 team average
  • ELITE 2 DIVISION – 180 to 200 team average
  • SUPER MASTER DIVISION – 160 to 180 team average
  • MASTER 1 DIVISION – 140 to 160 team average
  • MASTER 2 DIVISION – less than 140 team average



MISCELLANEOUS NSL INFORMATION

  • The first year of the NSL was 2010.  We are in our 16th year of providing Wii Bowl Championships
  • Any internet Wii Bowling game can be used.  Nintendo Wii Sport Package and Nintendo Switch are recommended.  The Nintendo Wii Sport Package can be found at most GAME STOP stores
  • The NSL is a mission driven league sharing profits, if any, with dementia/Alzheimer’s programs

Basic Rules

  • Bowl in your community - no traveling required.
  • Form a team with up to four bowlers and allow four substitutes to create an 8-member roster.
  • It’s recommended to have a minimum of 5 registered bowlers on your team.
  • Each team has a ‘coach’ who is responsible for organization and keeping an open line of communication with the league. The coach is also responsible for posting weekly scores on our NSL/NCL website.

Prizes and Participation

All bowlers receive participation certificates and are recognized with NSL/NCL etched glass awards at the national championship level. Our leagues are designed for fun, and we take care of the logistics so you can focus on the game. We also name and honor a Wii Bowler of the Year and a Wii Coach of the Year.

Stay Connected and Compete

At NSL, our motto is simple: LIVE ACTIVE. LIVE YOUNG. LIVE LIFE!

Wii have fun. Wii stay happy and healthy. Wii look forward to the competition each week. Wii find competitiveness we never knew Wii had. Wii strive to improve. Wii stay in touch with friends and teammates. Wii are true Champions. Wii love the NSL!

Our bowlers celebrate health, happiness, and camaraderie. Whether you’re discovering a competitive spirit or reconnecting with friends, we know you’ll feel like a champion.

NSL Breakdown of Divisions

Our competitive structure includes:

  • Champions: Average 250 to 300
  • Super Elite: Average 220 to 250
  • Elite 1: Average 200 to 220
  • Elite 2: Average 180 to 200
  • Super Master: Average 160 to 180
  • Master 1: Average 140 to 160
  • Master 2: Average less than 140

Statistical Analysis

The 2025 Fall Season Featured

  • 140 Teams Representing 44 Communities From 24 States
  • 744 Registered Wii Bowlers
  • Three Bowlers Averaged 290+ Pins
  • Thirty Teams Averaged 200+ Pins
  • 30 Members Made the Prestigious NSL 300 Club

As in past seasons, Senior Centers rank as having Wii Bowlers with the highest averages. Notably, Kingsport Senior Center in Kingsport, TN, and Generations Senior Center in Plymouth, WI, continue to dominate at the highest level of Wii Bowling.

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