The Holiday Tournament was a big success as 32 qualifiers vied for the title and the special holiday trophy. The tournament was held on December 13, 2008 at Fountainview Lanes in Clinton Township and food was served after qualifying to the bowlers and their wives and girl friends, compliments of the NSBA.

Terry Bialkowski from Canada captured his second National Senior Bowling Association title this year by defeating Gary Zarick from Macomb Twp., 228-209. The tournament was held on November 8, 2008 at Oak Lanes in Westland.  Terry qualified 13th and proceeded to beat Kevin Scott of Ferndale, 213-194, Jim Richardson from Toledo, Ohio, 244-228, Dave Eatmon from Ferndale, 205-202, and Jim Reed of Canton to advance to the title match. Bialkowski took home the first place check of $1,000, the championship trophy and a championship towel.