Adrian Erickson Memorial Scholarship 

Adrian Erickson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in honor of Adrian Erickson who devoted over 60 years of his life to the sport of bowling. He was the proprietor of Cadillac Lanes and a member of both the Local and State BA Hall of Fame. Adrian started working in bowling at age 11 as a pinsetter in West Union. By age 13 he was bowling adult leagues and he continued to bowl throughout his life, including during his time in the US Marine Corp. While he loved the sport of bowling, he decided to take it to another level by purchasing the first of five bowling centers in 1978. He continued to be actively involved in the day‐to‐day operations of his centers until the day he passed away. Adrian committed his time and effort to the bowling community by serving on the local association board of directors and taking on leadership roles within the Board. This eventually extended to the State level working with the Iowa State Youth USBC Board for several years and multiple conventions across the Midwest and the United States. He supported and promoted youth bowling, high school bowling, youth tournaments, and much more. His impact was best described when he was referred to as the Godfather of Bowling in the State of Iowa. Adrian passed away on May 27, 2014, at the age of 72.

This scholarship is open to current certified junior or senior member or eligible athlete on an Iowa High School Athletic Association Bowling Team residing in the Greater Cedar Valley. At least one $250 scholarship will be awarded each year at the GCV Youth Association dinner in May.

Scholarship Winners

Click this link for the forms and more information  – Adrian Erickson Memorial Scholarship

Complete application and all information must be submitted together by April 20