July 7-15, 2008
(unless extended) |
Frequently Asked Questions |
1. How much does it cost to participate in the USBC Youth Open Championships?
The cost is $100 for a team of 4, $100 per doubles pair. Therefore, it would cost a team of four competing in all the events $300. You may add on an additional $5 for the optional all-events division and your total cost is $320 per team.
2. How can I sign up to compete?
You can sign up in many different ways:
- If signing up before April 1, the best and most convenient way is to sign up online. To do this, you will need a major credit card (Visa or MasterCard) for your $100 MANDATORY deposit (full payments also accepted) to save your squad time. You may also print out an entry form from the USBC Youth Open Championships Web page and mail in your entry with a check or credit card to USBC Youth Open Championships, 5301 S. 76th St., Greendale, WI 53129.
- If signing up after April 1, only FULL payments will be accepted and full rosters are needed to reserve your spot. You can do this online with a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by mailing in your registration with bowlers and payment.
- Registrations also are accepted by:
- Phone: (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3153
- Fax: (414) 421-3014
- E-mail: USBCyouthopen@bowl.com
3. Do I need to qualify ahead of time to compete at the USBC Youth Open Championships?
No, the great aspect of this tournament is there is NO QUALIFYING!! You can sign up and show up to bowl.
4. I have a low average (or high average). I don't want to compete against kids not in my skill level.
Don't worry, you don't have to. The USBC Youth Open Championships is a scratch competition in which there are four average based divisions. Everyone competes on a level playing field. The four divisions are:
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Division 1 |
Division 2 |
Division 3 |
Division 4 |
| Singles |
190 & over |
160-189 |
130-159 |
129 & under |
| Doubles |
380 & over |
320-379 |
260-319 |
259 & under |
| Team |
760 & over |
640-759 |
520-639 |
519 & under |
| *All-events |
190 & over |
160-189 |
130-159 |
129 & under |
| *All-events also features boys and girls divisions. Singles, doubles and team events are mixed gender. |
5. I don't want to compete in all of the events, can I only compete in some?
Absolutely. If you only want to compete in the team event with your friends, that is fine. You can also just compete in the doubles/singles event. The only restriction is: If you want to compete in the doubles (or singles), you must compete in the other. They occur at the same squad shift and if you do one, you must do the other.
6. I don't have anyone to be on a team with or have a doubles partner, will you help me find one?
Our Sub Board is up and running. This board has a place for postings of teams or other individuals like you who do not have anyone to bowl this event with, but don't want to miss out. Check out the board, find a partner or a team and make some new friends!
7. How do you know what my average is to put me in the right division?
After March 1, 2008, you will need to visit the USBC Youth Open Championships Web page and download the Average Verification Form. You will need to have an official or coach from your league fill this form out with your current average and then fax or mail it to us. We will then place you in a division accordingly.
8. Do I need a sport membership to compete?
No, the tournament is conducted on a USBC Sport Bowling compliant pattern, but you do not need a sport membership to participate. If you would roll an honor score you would receive the traditional award. However, if you do have a sport membership and roll an honor score you will receive the Sport Bowling award. Sport membership upgrades can be purchased through our membership department at 800-514-BOWL ext. 3151
9. What is the "all-events" category?
All-events is when your scores from team, doubles and singles are added up to create a grand total. You are then ranked among the others in your gender and division according to your all-events score. All-events is $5 to enter, and 100% is put towards scholarships. However, you must buy-in to the all-events category before you throw your first ball of any event.
10. Is all competition bowled on fresh lane conditions?
No, all team competition is bowled on fresh oil, we will not re-oil before any of the doubles/singles shifts. However, keep in mind that if a team shift is not full before a doubles/singles shift you may be bowling on fresh oil or a less broken down pattern. Lane assignments are done randomly and we attempt to create as fair of a playing environment as possible.
11. Do I need to stay in-town for the entire duration of the USBC Youth Open Championships?
No. This tournament is not a qualifying format. You only need to stay in-town for the days you choose to bowl. There are no "finals" at the end of the week. We will post the scholarship winners and final standings on bowl.com about 30 days after the conclusion of the championships.
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