MADISON, Wis. – The Edgewood College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the growth of women's varsity sports offerings for the 2025-26 academic year. Women's Bowling will join the Eagles varsity sports lineup with competition slated to begin next academic year.   

"I am extremely excited that Edgewood College will continue to grow our women's varsity sport offerings," Edgewood College Director of Athletics Suann Saltzberry stated. "The expansion of collegiate bowling across the nation, especially here in Wisconsin and the Midwest is exciting and align with our goals as an Athletic Department and Institution."  

In adding the sport, the Eagles will join 25 NCAA Division III women's bowling teams. Bowling is growing across the country and in the Midwest region. Participation numbers at the high school and collegiate level continue to grow, with collegiate bowlers tripling in numbers over the past decade.

Edgewood College will become the sixth school in the state of Wisconsin to add women's bowling. Four NACC schools currently competing – Aurora University, Lakeland University, Marian University, and Rockford University all sponsor women's bowling teams at the varsity level. 

The addition of women's bowling for Edgewood College also offers a collegiate opportunity for the sport in the Madison area. The Wisconsin High School Bowling Club comprises of 10 different bowling districts. Nearly 200 high schools in Wisconsin have students participating in a high school team. In 2023-24, an estimated 65,000 students bowled nationally in high school varsity competition.

The collegiate bowling season is comprised of a maximum 32 competition dates each academic year, beginning on October 1 and concluding in March. The National Bowling Championships are held annually in April.