We currently sponsor five women on the PWBA Tour. Why these five? Not just because they're talented (they are), but because they show up for the sport itself by coaching youth, mentoring rookies, and helping other bowlers find their footing. They give back to the sport. That's the spirit we support.
Dasha Kovalova
Dasha Kovalova from Ukraine is an incredible artist off and on the lanes. After a stellar collegiate career and international success, she's drawn up an incredible PWBA career, earning five national titles, including the tiara at the 2019 USBC Queens. She's also a talented artist who has designed jerseys for fellow bowlers — including the current BowlForward logo! She previously served as an assistant college coach, sharing her knowledge with the next generation.
Melanie McDaniel
Melanie McDaniel from Illinois (via Alabama A&M) is a three-time All-American who earned SWAC Freshman of the Year and Bowler of the Year. Since joining the PWBA Tour, she's made three stepladder finals (one regional and two national.) When she's not competing, she's the head coach and founder of the Governors State Jaguars women's bowling program. She's also been responsible for helping new PWBA bowlers learn the ropes and get comfortable out on Tour.
Stephanie Zavala
Stephanie Zavala from Downey, California is a former PWBA Rookie of the Year. In just a few short years she's racked up 6 PWBA titles, including a major championship. She has also taken home a gold medal as a member of Team USA. Off the lanes, she and her husband make time to mentor other bowlers on tour, sharing advice, offering encouragement, and helping newer pros find their footing.
Felicia Wong
Felicia Wong from Alberta, Canada boasts an incredible 15 years as a member of Team Canada. Last season on the PWBA Tour, she made the stepladder finals of a star-studded field at the USBC Queens. She also once bowled back-to-back 300 games as part of a streak of 31 consecutive strikes during a tournament. Outside of competition, she provides bowling and life coaching, including programs to teach the next generation of bowlers.
Sarah Klassen
Sarah Klassen from Edmond, OK has spent a number of years earning medals as a member of Team Canada, and she has recently moved to competing full-time on the PWBA Tour. She has also documented her journey to— and now, within— the professional ranks, providing valuable visibility for the sport and insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level, serving as a talented ambassador for women's bowling.
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HOW SPONSORSHIP DECISIONS ARE MADE
Currently, we work with a select number of professional bowlers who have shown dedication not just to competing, but to giving back to the sport. As fundraising takes off, we plan to expand the program to include more recipients of needs-based support, such as covering tournament entry fees, gas cards, and hotel stipends.