Carolyn Dorin-Ballard | |
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| Born | 1964 Linden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | West Texas State University (BA) |
| Occupation | Ten-pin bowler |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Spouse | Del Ballard Jr. |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Cathy Dorin-Lizzi (sister) |
| Awards | PWBA Hall of Fame |
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (born 1964, Linden, New Jersey) is one of the top female ten-pin bowlers in the world. She is a member of the Professional Women's Bowling Association (1990–2003 and 2015–present) and has bowled in PBA Tournaments as well. She was an exempt competitor in the 2008–09 and 2009-10 PBA Women's Series seasons, which were sponsored by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). Between the PWBA and the PBA Women's Series, she has won 22 professional titles. Carolyn was a 2008 inductee into the USBC Hall of Fame, and a 2020 inductee into the PWBA Hall of Fame.[1]
Dorin-Ballard is a member of the Roto Grip Professional Staff, and also endorses Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, USBC and Ballard's Bowling Solutions. On March 1, 2011, she was named the USBC's Director of Coaching.[2]