Upcoming Events – November 2018

Youth bowlers, parents & coaches:

Below is a summary of all the Association’s youth bowling events during the very busy month of November 2018, plus a few major events coming up in future months:

  • Sat 11/3 – Mixed Scotch Doubles BVL Charity Tournament at Batt Family Fun Center.  2 squads (1:30pm and 3:30pm), cost is tentatively $20/team ($10 per person), teams consist of 1 male and 1 female ages 12+.
  • Sat 11/3-Sun 11/4 – The Florida State Youth Leaders will hold their annual “Bill and Millie Landen Tournament” at Break Point Alley in Tavares.  This 2-day tournament consists of three 5-game blocks (on 3 different oil patterns), followed by step-ladder finals in all 3 divisions (1 handicap, 2 scratch, split by average).  Entry fee is $80, plus an optional Junior Gold Qualifier and/or brackets.  Bring a current standings sheet with you!
  • Pepsi Qualifier Week #1: Sat 11/10 – Fri 11/16 – During regular youth leagues, bowlers will have a concurrent qualifier for the FL Pepsi and FL Handicap tournaments (both held in late March through early May 2019 in Brandon, FL).
  • Sat 11/10 – The Jacksonville Jr Bowling Tour (JJBT) will have its third tournament of the season at Bowl America Southside.  Check-in is Noon to 12:45pm; tournament begins at 1pm sharp!  Open to bowlers with a current average of 120+ (minimum of 9 games bowled in a league this season).  NOTE: This is the Bill Kuchler Memorial event, with added scholarship funds awarded out!
  • Sun 11/11 – Week 5 of the FCUSBC Youth Travel League takes place at the new center, Splitz!  Group coaching corner is at 10:45am; league play begins promptly at 11:00am!
  • Tues 11/13 is the deadline for Center Directors to submit rosters for the Christmas Classic tournament.  If you are a youth bowler seeking to compete on a team, please contact your Center Director.
  • Sat 11/17 – The local Youth Leaders chapter will be holding a membership meeting at 12:30pm at King Pins.  All youth bowlers are invited to join the meeting and the Youth Leaders group, which helps to develop the leadership and volunteering skills of its youth members.
  • Sat 11/17 – The monthly Challenge Tournament will be held at King Pins Bowling Center.  Team check-in is from 1pm to 1:45pm; Tournament starts at 2pm.  See your Center Youth Director to be added to a team roster.
  • Sun 11/18 – Week 6 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 11/25 – The North Florida Sport Shot Series (NFSSS) holds its fourth tournament of the season at Splitz of Jacksonville.  Check-in is 9am to 9:45am; bowling starts by 10am.  Open to all youth bowlers.  Compete for experience, Junior Gold entries, or scholarship contests!

SIGNIFICANT FUTURE EVENTS:

  • Sunday 12/2 – Annual Christmas Classic at Batt Family Fun Center.  Talk to your Center Director if interested, as teams are limited and consist of 2 bowlers under 12 and 2 bowlers 12+ (ages as of 8/1/18).
  • Saturday 12/8 – Ray Potts Memorial Scholarship Tournament at Bowl America Mandarin.  Check-in starts at 11am; bowling at Noon.  $30 entry fee. 3 Divisions: Boys Scratch (all ages), Girls Scratch (all ages), and Handicap (Under 15 only).  At least 2 Junior Gold spots awarded at no additional cost, plus at least $800 in SMART scholarships will be awarded.
  • Sat 1/5/19-Sun 1/6/19 – USA Bowling Coastal South Regional Baker Team event at Aloma Bowl in Winter Park.  Contact Ryan Waters if you need to be matched up with a team (Under 12 and Under 15 age groups only).
  • Sat 1/19/19-Sun 1/20/19 – Start getting your teams together for our Annual City Championship tournament, which is held at Mayport Bowling Center (Team event) and at Bowl America Mandarin (Doubles/Singles events).

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!