Kids Bowl Free – View your nearest Chipper’s Location to learn more!
Kids Bowl Free – View your nearest Chipper’s Location to learn more!
Ask anyone in Fort Collins, Greeley, or Broomfield where you go to bowl and have a good time. Without fail, they’ll send you to Chipper’s.
Chipper’s Lanes is our name because bowling has always been our centerpiece activity. Just like you, we love bowling because it’s a quality-time get-together for people of all ages and abilities. At Chipper’s, our guests pocket their phones, grab a ball, and enjoy old-fashioned conversation and laughter. We keep our lanes pristine and our equipment in great condition to ensure that you and your crew always have a wonderful experience.
Whether you’re interested in a casual game, league play, or even tournament play, Chipper’s Lanes has four Colorado locations providing the best bowling amenities and clean, safe atmosphere you’re looking for.
Every Chipper’s Lanes features great bowling, with unique deals and discounts for each location. Where would you like to bowl?
To share our love of bowling with the next generation, we offer free bowling for kids April 1 through Oct 1 (for all locations except Horsetooth locationn ends Sept 1st). Kids Bowl Free links for details and registration below:
We’re known for our stress-free birthday parties for children, teens, and adults, not to mention graduation parties, retirement parties, engagement parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and more! In addition to bowling amenities, we can provide all the food and drinks, table set-ups, party favors, and, if you’d like, arcade passes (plus laser tag at some locations).
Chipper’s Lanes is also a favorite place to hold memorable corporate and group events. Remember us for your next teambuilding, networking mixer, staff appreciation, school fundraiser, or holiday party. The bottom line is that everyone has a great time at Chipper’s.
Chipper’s Lanes is proud to be home to numerous bowling leagues that gather to play weekly at our four locations. Bowling leagues are a fun way to enjoy a time-honored pastime with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
Curious about joining a bowling league? Click on a location below for a list of bowling leagues near you. Look for a league that fits your skill level, interest, schedule, and budget. Feel free to call the Chipper’s location of your choice for more league details.
Want to learn more about bowling leagues in general? Read on!
A bowling league is a recurring event where teams compete weekly over a season. Teams usually have 3–5 players, and leagues offer a great mix of fun, friendly competition, and skill development.
Chipper’s offers two main types of leagues:
Shoe rental is included for all leagues, and all league bowlers receive discounts on food, drinks, and open bowling.
We offer leagues for every age and skill level, including:
No matter your style or schedule, there’s a league for you.
Don’t worry—occasional absences are expected. Most leagues offer:
Handicap is a scoring adjustment used to equalize competition and makes league bowling competitive for everyone, regardless of skill level. It gives bowlers with lower averages a better chance to compete against higher-average bowlers.
Why It Matters:
Think of it like playing baseball against the Yankees — with handicap, you don’t have to hit home runs every frame to stand a chance. It’s what allows a 140-average bowler to compete on fair footing with someone who averages 210.
How It Works:
Most leagues use a percentage of the difference between a bowler’s average and a base score (often 200 or 220). For example, a league using 90% of 220 would give a 150-average bowler a handicap of 63 pins per game.
Handicap isn’t about giving anyone a “free ride.” It rewards consistency and improvement, while still allowing less experienced bowlers to feel competitive and have fun.
Many of our leagues include a weekly prize fund, which:
Yes! All league bowlers at Chipper’s receive:
Bowling shoes are included for league bowlers. You can use one of our bowling balls or bring your own. Optional gear: wrist braces, towels, grip aids, etc.
Dress comfortably and come ready to roll.
League bowling is fun, but also a team sport. Please:
Handicap: A scoring system that adjusts for skill levels, allowing newer bowlers to compete fairly.
Scratch: The actual pinfall score, without any handicap.
Frame: One of ten turns in a game where a bowler gets up to two rolls.
Split: Two or more pins left standing with a gap between them.
Turkey: Three strikes in a row.
Open Frame: A frame without a strike or spare.
Anchor: The last bowler in a lineup, often in a pressure position.
Sanctioned League: A league recognized by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) with official rules and recordkeeping.
Non-Sanctioned League: Local league without USBC oversight; typically more relaxed and open to all.
Pre-Bowl: Bowling your league games in advance if you know you’ll miss a week.
Call or visit your local Chipper’s location and we’ll help match you with the perfect league!
