Shocker Bowling Fact Sheet

• The Shocker Bowling Program is the most successful sport program on the WSU campus.

• Annually attracts more than 50 students from more than 20 states and several foreign countries.

• The annual economic impact of the program to WSU and the city of Wichita regularly approaches $4 million.

• Since the first national tournament in 1975, the Shockers have won 19 national championships; 10 men's titles and nine women's titles.

• The Shocker men have been ranked No. 1 in the nation more than any other team; a total of 42 times.

• The Shocker women's team is the only team that has been ranked in the top 10 in the nation in every national poll for 33 consecutive years.

• The program has produced eight Collegiate Bowlers-of-the-Year and 184 All-Americans.

• A total of 39 former and current Shocker bowlers have represented our country on Team USA.

• Last year, eight Shockers bowled on the Professional Bowlers Tour, five of which were nationally exempt.

• The program’s showcase is located in the William H. Smith Bowling and Recreation Center of the Rhatigan Student Center. 

• Shocker bowling is funded by individual and corporate sponsorship, the Rhatigan Student Center, student fees, and athlete/parent fundraising.

• Shocker Bowling conducts the most successful youth bowling camp program in the country. It annually attracts more than 250 campers from more than 35 states and several foreign countries.

• The program and its coaching staff prides itself on quality, learning, work ethic, and loyalty.