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NRFPT Bowling

Read more in our "Details about you" section. We will be starting our 46th season as of 2024. Any level of skill is valued and accepted!

Founded in 1978, and a member of IGBO,
Not Ready For Prime Time (NRFPT) bowling league is an LGBTQIA+ social bowling league
based out of HP Lanes in Columbus, Ohio.

NRFPT (Not Ready For Prime Time) Bowling league started back in the 1970s, making it one of the oldest continuously running leagues in OH. The name was derived from the original Saturday Night Live skit (Not Ready for Prime Time)

During that time our gay brothers and sisters had no outlet to meet and form friendships outside of the bars. Congregating outside was still very hard as a community and targeted for violence. With that being a challenge, and with the incidence of the Stonewall riot, NRFPT was born. This was a place for individuals to meet in the “daylight” and outside of the bar venue. Starting from humble beginnings, the league grew into over 20+ four-person teams. It has moved a few times; Mr Bill’s, Holiday Lanes, and finally to its current venue, HP Lanes. NRFPT currently has an average of 14 teams, starting at 7:30pm on Monday evenings. The league has had competition with other sports leagues and other bowling leagues in the Columbus area. The area is very fortunate to have an accepting and growing population where we can play all types of sports. There is literally something for everyone and at all skill levels practically every day of the week. League fees (costs for lane rental, USBC requirements, etc) are about the cost of a couple drinks- less than $20 per week. The league season is 28 weeks, running from Cooler September, the first Monday after Labor Day, into the 2nd week of April. We’re a handicapped score league - putting everyone on the same level rankings. You can bowl with an average of 100 pins and have the same possibilities to win as someone with a 200. Over the years, many lifelong friendships have been formed and even 2 “marriages” making this league a truly fun and maybe “life-affirming” time for all.

09/03/2026

Help support our friends BARBI Tournament - Pittsburgh

Good Morning Barbi bowlers!

We are currently running a fundraiser for Steelers football squares for the 8 home games.

We still have some blocks available for sale. $50 a block, this gets you 1 block for every home game this season. That 8 games for $50 which is essentially $6.25 a block. 32 chances to win throughout the season!!! Win once and you’re in the black.

Please let us know if interested. Venmo can be sent to Kurtusf,Christopher-Pryor-Shiloff, or Brittany-McKinley-21 and let us know the block you want.

2026 Home Games at Acrisure Stadium
Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM ET
Week 3: vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET
Week 5: vs. Indianapolis Colts – Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 PM ET
Week 8: vs. Cleveland Browns – Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET
Week 12: vs. Denver Broncos (Black Friday) – Friday, November 27 at 3:00 PM ET
Week 13: vs. Houston Texans – Sunday, December 6 at 8:20 PM ET
Week 15: vs. Baltimore Ravens – Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 PM ET
Week 16: vs. Carolina Panthers – Sunday, December 27 at 1:00 PM ET (or Sat, Dec 26)

Help us provide a better experience for our bowlers at 2027 Barbi tournament.

08/27/2026

We wanted to send out a reminder that our League Information meeting is next Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7 PM in the bar area of H.P. Lanes. Everyone is more than welcome to join us, but not a must. We encourage 1 person from each team to join us to go over the rules, schedule, and fees for the upcoming season.

08/25/2026

Hey Bowlers!!! NRFPT is looking for a few new bowlers for our Monday night league. If you or your team are interested in joining please message us! We start bowling September 14th at 7:15 at H.P. Lanes. This is a 28 week league and is $18 per week.
COMIC Bowling Tournament Sunday Brunch Leagues - Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 Friday Night Th*****me Bowling League

08/12/2026

Come join the COMIC Bowling Tournament for their annual Co****le Tournament. It will be a fun time and also supports Kaleidoscope Youth Center.

COMIC Annual Co****le Tournament Time!

Join us Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Flint Station for our annual COMIC Co****le Tournament! Think of it as a fun tailgate party before the OSU vs. Texas game that night!

$20 per person
Partners will be randomly drawn
Top 3 teams paid out based on entries

Pay ahead or the day of with cash, Venmo, or Cash App. We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle available!

Help us support Kaleidoscope Youth Center! We’ll have a donation box available, and you can check out their wishlist for needed items:

Kaleidoscope Youth Center Wishlist (https://www.kycohio.org/wishlist.html)

Come toss some bags, tailgate with us, support a great cause, and get ready for OSU vs. Texas!

05/19/2026

TGIF Classic Bowling Tournament registration is now open! Hope to see some of you there!

Hello fellow bowlers!!
REGISTRATION FOR TGIF 2026 IS NOW OPEN!!!!!

This is our 30th anniversary event and we expect to fill up quickly, SO DO NOT MISS OUT! Please go to tgif-classic.org to for all the latest information and to register.

We can’t wait to see all of you in Indianapolis August 14-16!!

TGIF 2026 Committee

04/20/2026

Reminder that tonight is our end-of-season banquet! Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Monday, April 20, 2026.
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Food served at 7:00 PM

Location: Schmidt's Sausage Haus
240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206
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Mary St. James will be our host for the evening, we are looking forward to having a fun evening!

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04/15/2026

Congratulations to Trade of the Season, the NRFPT Monday night bowling league playoff winners!

04/14/2026

Our end-of-season banquet is next Monday, April 20, 2026.
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Food served at 7:00 PM

Location: Schmidt's Sausage Haus
240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206
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Mary St. James will be our host for the evening, we are looking forward to having a fun evening!

4.7 ⭐ · German restaurant

Address

2012 Innis Road
Columbus, OH

Opening Hours

Monday

7:15pm - 11pm

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