Month: February 2019

Our youth bowling programs rely on the talents and time commitments of adult volunteers. We welcome enthusiastic, positive, and dedicated individuals who want to make the First Coast USBC Youth bowling programs among the best in the nation.

Below are the current and upcoming opportunities for volunteers at the Association level… see your Center Youth Director for those at the league / center level. All volunteers must be active RVP’s to serve in any capacity, unless between the ages of 14-17. Please email fcusbcyouth@gmail.com or contact the Chairperson regarding any of the volunteer opportunities you are interested in fulfilling.

• Youth Committee Chairperson (role being vacated by 8/1/2020): Lead Youth Committee Meetings, provide updates to the Board on youth tournaments and events.
• Board Youth Directors (3 vacant seats): Terms are for 3 years and are determined by voting at the Annual Meeting in April, unless appointed by the Board President to fill a vacancy.
• Center Youth Director for Bowl America Southside: Run youth program at that center and represent the center at Committee Meetings.
• Youth Leaders Advisors (2): Provide guidance to the Youth Leaders Chapter (meetings, fundraising, running tournaments).
• Subcommittee Leads / Members: All of our tournaments and the Travel League have their own subcommittees — those who design, prepare, and run each event. Leads and members are selected at the March Youth Committee meeting, though members can be added at any time.
• Youth Website Contributor: Makes routine updates to the website such as new posts, updating calendar info, etc.
• Social Media Contributor: Makes frequent updates to Facebook pages and groups, such as event recaps, announcements, etc.

From the FCUSBC Youth Committee Chairperson,

We’re in the heart of the 2018-2019 youth bowling season, and our youth bowling programs are going strong!  Here are some highlights from the past three months:

• The Annual Youth City Championship saw a solid turnout, with overwhelmingly positive feedback received!
• First Coast USBC bowlers were on 5 of the 25 teams at the USA Bowling Coastal South Regional Tournament. U12 teams placed 2nd and 3rd, while one U15 team won the non-championship bracket.
• 21 teams participated in the Christmas Classic.
• 20 more bowlers earned their entries into the National Junior Gold Championships through the Ray Potts Memorial, City Tournament, and North Florida Sport Shot Series events. 36 total entries have been awarded this season through our local events!
• One youth bowler earned three honor scores at the City Tournament… 11 in a row, 300 game, and 800 series!
• Our local Youth Leaders chapter is growing, both in numbers and in leadership skills!

We have a lot going on over the next three months — our Annual Youth Scholarship Tournament and Coaches Memorial… our local monthly tournaments like JJBT, NFSSS, Challenge… the Travel League wraps up their season… and the Florida Pepsi / Handicap tournaments!

Maintain focus and push toward your goals!

Ryan Waters, USBC Silver Coach and First Coast USBC Youth Committee Chair

Youth bowlers, parents & coaches:

Below is a summary of all the Association’s youth bowling events during the very busy month of February 2019:

• Sun 2/3 – Week 10 of the FCUSBC Youth Travel League takes place at Mayport Bowling Center.  Group coaching corner is at 12:45pm; league play begins promptly at 1:00pm.
• Sat 2/9 – The Jacksonville Jr Bowling Tour (JJBT) will be held at Edwards Bowling Center in Yulee. Check-in is 12:00 to 12:45pm, tourney starts at 1pm. Must have a 120+ average, bring a current standings sheet for verification.
• Sun 2/10 – Week 11 of the FCUSBC Youth Travel League takes place at Batt Family Fun Center.  Group coaching corner is at 12:15pm; league play begins promptly at 12:30pm.
• Sun 2/17 – Our Association’s Annual Youth Scholarship Tournament is at Jax Lanes Bowl (Grove Park). Check-in is 9:00-9:45am, event starts at 10am. $40 entry, Handicap and Scratch divisions based on average. 5 game block, cut to top 10, 2 game Advancer round, then 5 person stepladders. 2 Junior Gold spots awarded at no extra entry fee.
• Sat 2/23 – The local Youth Leaders chapter will have a meeting @ 12:30pm at Bowl America Mandarin. Discussion topics include preparations and assignment for the Coaches Memorial. ALL youth bowlers are invited to join Youth Leaders.
• Sat 2/23 – The Challenge Tournament will be held this month at Bowl America Mandarin; team check-in is 1:00-1:45pm, tourney starts at 2pm. See your Center Youth Director about forming a team to represent your Center.
• Sun 2/24 – The Annual Coaches Memorial event will take place at Bowl America Southside. The recognition ceremony begins at 10am, which includes the Hall of Fame induction and distribution of awards for the Christmas Classic and Youth City Tournament. A fun, No-Tap Tournament will take place afterwards and is open to ALL youth bowlers and center coaches.

Please submit questions or feedback via email to fcusbcyouth@gmail.com — we want you to be informed and we also want to hear from you!