Mike's Bowling Lanes bowlers bring home Ontario Winter Games gold

Pictured from left to right are Jocelyn Gethke, coach Josh Eldridge, Claire Turner, Wiatt Robinson, Owen Martin, and Dominic Boyles Keating. The team won the gold medal at the Ontario Winter Games Feb. 26-28 in Orillia.

The Stratford bowling community is celebrating in a big way after athletes representing Mike's Bowling Lanes delivered a gold medal performance at the Ontario Winter Games held this past weekend in OriIlia Feb. 26-28.

Competing against some of the province's top youth bowlers, the Mike's Bowling Lanes youth bowlers’ team of Dominic Boyles Keating, Jocelyn Gethke, Owen Martin, Claire Turner, and Wiatt Robinson showcased skill, focus, and determination on the provincial stage. Their hard work paid off as they captured gold medals, marking a proud moment not only for the athletes and their coaches but for the entire Stratford bowling community.

The Ontario Winter Games is known for bringing together elite young athletes from across Ontario, offering a high-level competitive experience and a stepping stone toward future provincial and national opportunities. For the bowlers from Mike's, the event was a chance to demonstrate months and in many cases years of dedicated training.

From strong opening frames to clutch shots under pressure, the team maintained composure throughout the tournament.

Families, friends, and supporters followed the competition closely, cheering from home and celebrating updates as the results rolled in. The victories highlight the continued strength of youth development programs at Mike's Bowling Lanes and reinforce the centre's reputation as a hub for competitive excellence. The team showed hard work, dedication, and represented their community with pride.

As the gold medalists return home, they do so not only with hardware around their necks, but with memories that will last a lifetime. The team congratulates the athletes and coach Josh Eldridge of Mike's Bowling Lanes on an outstanding achievement at the Ontario Winter Games and for making Stratford proud.

For more tournament results, weekly scores and updates, check out the  Facebook page of Mike's Lanes Five-Pin Bowling Association or Mike's Bowling Lanes.