BVL

The Bowlers to Veterans Link is a national nonprofit charitable organization which raises about $1 million annually to fund a variety of recreational equipment and therapeutic supplies for America’s veterans.

BVL’s reach is wide and deep:

Through BVL, veterans recuperating in all 172 VA hospitals are provided with reading materials, arts and crafts kits or access to recreational music or sports activities to help them pass the time and, studies show, speed their recovery.

For the many Vietnam and Desert Storm Vets affected with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, BVL supports group recreational activities such as trips to ball games, bowling outings and much more at the nation’s 206 Veterans Outreach Centers.

A growing number of our World War II veterans in their later years are suffering the often-lonely days of long-term care. Thanks to BVL, these forgotten heroes can enjoy billiards, cards and bingo or even spend their days fishing, bowling or gardening through programs at State Veteran Homes throughout the country.

To achieve this goal of reaching out to every veteran in need, BVL provides cash grants to VA Hospitals, Vet Centers and State Homes as well as coordinates several national programs. These programs include tours of the nationally acclaimed song and dance troupe “Re-Creation” at VA facilities across the country, traveling bowling clinics with a focus on special adaptive bowling techniques for disabled veterans, and a national VA Bowling Tournament held annually. Additionally, BVL has been a long time sponsor of the four major veterans recreation events each year – the Golden Age Games, the Winter Sports Clinic, the Creative Arts Festival and the Wheelchair Games.

The Bowlers to Veterans Link is both supported and guided by the bowling industry and the nation’s league bowlers. More than 1,200 local bowling associations nationwide participate in the BVL fund-raising effort and coordinate local efforts.

The BVL Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), and the Bowling Proprietor’s Association of America (BPAA).

Honor Guard

American Legion Post #318

The 2007 BVL

On November 10, 2007 BOWLERS TO VETERANS LINK (BVL) No Tap Tournament at St. Lucie Lanes and with the help of the Air Force Sergeants Association we raised $1075.00 to send to BVL. The American Legion Post # 318 Honor Guard did an outstanding job with our opening ceremony! This was our first BVL tournament, but not our last.

Next year will be even bigger and better!

Honor Guard

American Legion Post #318

2008 BVL Tournament

On November 16, 2008 the BOWLERS TO VETERANS LINK (BVL) No Tap Tournament at Superplay USA Lanes and with the help of the Air Force Sergeants Association we raised $901.00 to send to BVL. The American Legion Post # 318 Honor Guard did an outstanding job with our opening ceremony!

Next year will be even bigger and better!

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2009 BVL Tournament

On November 14, 2009 the BOWLERS TO VETERANS LINK (BVL) No Tap Tournament at Superplay USA Lanes we raised $1036.04 to send to BVL. The JACK IVY DETACHMENT #666 Marine Corps League Honor Guard did an outstanding job with our opening ceremony!

Next year will be even bigger and better!