Aiden Gierlinger Rolled into SONY Inaugural State Bowling Championships Rocking Custom Bowling Ball

Chatauqua Lakers athlete Aiden Gierlinger competed in Special Olympics New York’s first ever State Bowling Championship with a special companion; his own custom bowling ball!

Many of Aiden’s fellow athletes sport their own customized bowling ball at practices, which sparked an idea to create his own to bring on the lanes. “I have seen so many designs, like a bowling company’s

manufacturer on a bowling ball, I’ve seen some that are like a soccer ball design, so many designs that looked unique,” Aiden said. “I thought if I made or bought a bowling ball with a Special Olympics logo on it, that would be very unique to me.”

Aiden’s bowling pro shop mechanic Lee Eighmy assisted with the customization process, along with the ordering and drilling process for the bowling ball. Though he had to wait about 4 months for the ball to be made, Aiden says it’s one of his favorite bowling balls that he owns.

“Special Olympics means a lot to me, so that’s why I chose to have the Special Olympics New York Logo design on my bowling ball,” said Aiden. “Also, to get Special Olympics New York more recognition for what the charity is. It’s like the best organization; anyone can participate or volunteer!”

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