AMF UNION HILLS (Sunday)

champs and finalists

        Daunte Uribarri and Cameron Coleman survived strong fields to capture initial JBT titles in exciting Arizona Conference action at Phoenix's Union Hills Lanes.

        After five games, qualifiers out of the high scoring field moved on to survivor rounds, with the low game per pair eliminated until only one remained.  In scratch, 20 qualifiers were carved down to four, and in those semifinal games, Brandon Rother eliminated Josh Burnett, and Daunte Uribarri deteated Amarr Bryant to set up the title match.  Rother was looking for his third scratch title of the season and remained close to Uribarri through six frames, but a determined Daunte threw great shots and struck out from there, earning a long awaited first career JBT title with the 267-223 win.

        Twenty-four handicap survivors were whittled down to four, and in their semifinal matches, Coleman stopped Brockton Scotford 234-180, while Miguel Espinoza kept the dream of back to back wins alive with a 270-236 win over impressive newcomer Jacob Vasquez to reach the title match.  In the finale, Miguel couldn't find the same magic that he had all weekend long, and Cameron was able to take advantage with another strong score, capturing his first career title with the win over Espinoza.

        Jason Gootzeit also had a breakthrough day, leading qualifying, and earning the U17 win with a victory over Harper Schmidt.  Koryn Marquez did what not may others are doing these days, beating Katelyn Abigania to earn the Girls Scratch title.  Cesar Padilla won a ball of his choice from the Brands of Brunswick, and Espinoza and Cayden Matherly earned one hour Specto sessions at B3 performance based on their combined weekend performance.   

        Big thanks to the team at Union Hills for hosting a jam-packed weekend.  If you want in on all this fun for everyone, just check out our website's schedule page, drop us an email, and come on down!

Date: Sunday February 26, 2023  (This is ONE tournament that is one day long, open to anyone age 21 & under as of 8/1/22). 

Start Time: Bowling begins at 10 AM.

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, or scan this QR code to use Venmo:    ..  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% then advance to the 'pick your survivor' format.

Divisions/ Averages:  Scratch or handicap.  It is the bowlers' choice of division.  Also, everyone age 16 or under as of 8/1/22 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.  If you don't have 15+ games in any organized competition this season, we need your finishing 21-22 average, and any 2022 summer averages.  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 Arizona 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 Arizona points, plus anyone who had a top-4 finish in an Arizona event this season, advance to their respective Invitationals.

Entry fee: $60.  Scholarship brackets are available for $2 each.  Raffle tickets for Ebonite bowling balls, and our PowerBowl and '27' jackpots, are available on-site. 

Sponsor Incentive bonuses:  1) IAM Bowling: Bowlers making the final match of an event (scratch or handicap) wearing an IAM patch (good), any IAM shirt (better), or an IAM JBT shirt (best) earn point bonuses towards a $5,000 IAM incentive jackpot.  (The IAM patch is requested to be worn by all bowlers).   2) Virtue Bowling: Bowlers making the final match of an event (scratch or handicap, win or lose), using a Virtue Bowling shirt or patch, and a Virtue drilled ball, earn a $25 Virtue gift card.  

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 are $300, $150, $100, $60.  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 $2,500 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, 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:

This reservation is an expectation that you will be bowling.  PLEASE do not forget to contact us if you need to cancel or adjust your reservation.  Repeated 'no-shows' may result in you not being able to reserve a spot.  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.