Striking Spotlight

The Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin has named Patrick Brettingen as its new Program Manager.

In his new role, Brettingen will administer key BCAW programs from the grass roots through state levels including: the Middle School and High School state bowling championships, the Pepsi USBC Tournament, the Adult Youth Tournament, All Star Team Challenge, Storm Scholarship Doubles and more.

Brettingen takes over for Roger Dalkin, who was recently named BCAW Executive Director.

Brettingen brings a bowling background to this position both as a competitor and in the bowling industry. The Franklin, Wis., resident worked for the United States Bowling Congress as a Communications/PR Coordinator from 1997-2008 and is currently a freelance writer for publications such as Bowlers Journal International. On the lanes, Brettingen bowled collegiately for the University of Minnesota in the mid-1980s and competed for the Linds Shoes amateur bowling team in Minnesota during the late 1980s and 1990s. He has captured several city and state titles in Minnesota and Wisconsin.