Oakland University’s women’s lacrosse team is putting on a bowling party fundraiser at Classic Lanes in Rochester, March 1.

The event is open to the public and begins at 10 p.m. Parent Lori Grubba organized the event to help raise money for the team.

“Being in a club team, all the costs incurred are paid by the players or parents. We are trying to cut down the cost of playing to the players who are full-time students,” Lori said. “The cost last year for each player was approximately $2,000.”

The fundraiser will not only include bowling, but the team will also be collecting money at the door, selling raffle tickets, 50/50 drawings and progressive strike ball 50/50 jackpot, according to Lori.

“We are looking forward to a fun, social night with the players, their families and friends,” Lori said.

Lori’s daughter, Nina Grubba, is currently on the team and will attend the event with the team and coach.

“I’m looking forward to having a fun way of making money for our team and seeing friends, family, and old teammates come out to support us,” Nina said.

This is Nina’s second year on the team as a midfielder. She believes the fundraiser will help the team and encourages people to attend.

“Everyone and anyone can come,” Nina said.

The event will cost $20 per person. The price includes bowling, shoes, pizza and pop.

The team has put on fundraisers in the past, which included a haircut and a Super Bowl square fundraiser, according to Lori.

Because the team has put on other fundraisers, they hope people support their team in any way possible.

“We are a club sport, so we have to pay for everything by ourselves including buses, refs, coaches, trips, etc. and it gets very expensive,” Nina said. “We are doing many fundraisers this year to hopefully lower the cost.”

The girls plan on doing a jewelry fundraiser and fundraising nights at a local restaurant. They hope to raise $1,000-$3,000 at the bowling fundraiser, according to Lori.