CANYON LANES at Morongo Casino

champs & finalists; Gage and Lindsay (click to enlarge)

        Katelyn Abigania and Nathan Chambers claimed JBT titles in exciting Southern California Conference action at Morongo Casino's Canyon Lanes.

        Hunter Mayes began the search for his 20th career JBT title with a 214-201 win over Prestin Frazee, who was making his second consecutive finals.  Mayes then stopped first-time scratch finalist Ronnie Castllo to advance to the title match.  It's rapidly become no surprise to have Katelyn Abigania lead a scratch tournament against some of the best in the country, and she did it again here.  She left no doubt in the title match either, starting with a big string to cruise to victory, the 5th title of her JBT career.

        Tyler Weitzman made a successful return to the handicap finals with a win over RJ Escurel.  Jacob McGough then stopped Weitzman to advance to his second consecutive title match.  Jacob had called the win here right after winning at Mira Mesa and backed it up with great bowling, but top seed Nathan Chambers had something to say about that.  The final was close throughout, eventually ending in a tie.  Nathan got the mark and count he needed in the rolloff to finally break through and capture his first career JBT title.

        Lindsay Greim had a breakout day, firing a 290 in qualifying that helped put her in the final of both subdivision events, and she beat Katelyn Abigania in that winner take all match for the Girls Scratch and U17 win on the day.  Gage Baker nailed the '26' jackpot in three shots, finishing with a rolled 2-pin good for a $100 bonus.

        Big thanks as always to the crew at Canyon for another smooth job hosting our Tour.  Want in on all the fun for all ages and skill levels?  Just check out our schedule and come on down!

Date: Saturday February 12, 2022  (This is ONE tournament that is one day long. Sunday is a separate one day event.  You can bowl only Sunday, only Saturday, or both).  

Start Time: Saturday qualifying squad at Noon, one squad only.

Re-entries?:  There's only one qualifying squad, so there are no re-entries this event..

Reservations:  Please email director@bowljbt.com to reserve a spot.  You can prepay (not required) at the 'Prepaying' section of this website.  Reservations (paid or unpaid) must check in no later than 15 minutes before start time.  At that time, all bowlers will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the field is full.

Format: Qualifying round is 5 games.  The top 40% bowl a 3 game semifinals.. The top 4 then do a stepladder finals.   

Divisions/ Averages:  Scratch or handicap.  It is the bowlers' choice of division.  Also, everyone age 16 or under as of 8/1/21 is automatically entered in the U-17 side event.   Also, every female is automatically entered in the Girls Scratch side event.   If this is your first JBT event this season, we will be asking for average info.  In most cases, your highest average from any current form of organized competition of at least 15 games is what we need.  If you bowl in multiple leagues / clubs, bring everything and we'll sort it out for you.  After your first JBT event, your average is re-rated before every JBT event according to JBT rules.  Please see JBT Rule 13 for complete details.

Points:  This event counts for So Cal and All-Conference points.  Points qualify you for the big money season-ending Invitationals and Touring Players Championship, so get all you can.  Visit the 'statistics' section of the website to check on your points.  As the end of the season, the top 32 in So Cal points, plus anyone who had a top-4 finish in a So Cal event this season, advance to their respective Invitationals.

Entry fee: $50 handicap; $60 scratch.  Scholarship brackets are available for $2 each.  Raffle tickets for Ebonite bowling balls, and our PowerBowl and '26' jackpots, are available on-site. 

Covid details: JBT events follow- at least- all local Covid safety protocols, which you must be prepared for.   Please stay posted so you're not surprised about anything required of you. 

Scholarships: 1:6 in each division earn scholarships, scratch and handicap.  Minimum prizes in scratch are $300, $150, $100, $60.  In handicap, $250, $125, $75, $50.  Bowlers must finish in the top 4 once this season to qualify for that conference's Invitational, which features $1,000 for first place.  Bowlers who finish in the top 20 in a conference's points race, or the top 100 in all-conference points, qualify for the Touring Players Championship, featuring $2,000 for first.

Lane conditions: conditions vary from event to event, and are not posted prior to the event (unless otherwise announced).  Some events do not post the pattern until after qualifying.  Be ready for anything- it makes you a better bowler!  Check out previous patterns and corresponding cut scores at the 'lane conditions' section of this website.

Dress code:  Anything goes EXCEPT tank tops, hats, gym shorts, clothing promoting alcohol, drugs, or firearms, or excessively ripped or short clothing, subject solely to the director's discretion.  However, bowlers wearing slacks or dress shorts/skirts, and a 'name shirt' or PBA-style 'dye-sub' shirt, or college or high school team shirt, earn an extra 10 points on their season-long points total.  If you're not sure about dress code, check with us.  If you're new to us, the vast majority of the bowlers do dress in the 'bonus' dress code, and those points become very important, so plan accordingly.

RESERVED BOWLERS:

PLEASE do not forget to contact us if you need to cancel or adjust your reservation.  This list may not be updated after the Friday of the event as we travel, etc.  However, walk-ins / late entries are still gladly accepted as space permits.  There is generally plenty of room for walk-ins / late entries, and we'll  post here clearly if an event is nearing sellout or sold out.