Bowlers from Erie, Buffalo, and Binghamton gathered at Eastland Bowling on Saturday for an annual tournament.


The Erie Independent Blind Bowlers hosted the tournament. Teams from Pennsylvania and New York are made up of people, who are both visually impaired and who can see. Not only is this tournament a competition for bowlers, but it also allows people who may have a hard time seeing to get to meet and play with other people like them.


Richard Come, the Treasurer of the Erie Independent Blind Bowlers explained, "These are a lot of people that only get together once a year. They are all good friends, but this is their opportunity once a year they get to see each other and enjoy competing for money."


The Erie Independent Blind Bowlers are currently looking for new members. At one point they had dozens, but now only have twelve If you are looking to join, you can reach out to the E.I.B.B., they welcome anyone, whether they are visually impaired or not.