BOWLERO TUCSON (Sunday)

champs and finalists

            Rene Canez and Jon Abigania had the antidotes, capturing JBT titles in 'pick your poison' format action at Bowlero Tucson.

            In this format, top seeded bowlers choose who they want to bowl in a matchplay bracket.  Sixteen finalists were carved down to four in each division.  In scratch, Katelyn Abigania outstruck Juan Canez 259-234, while Rene Canez (no relation) got past Mason Snow 240-212 to set up the title match.  The day's pattern had played tricky in qualifying, but the talented field really opened it up in matchplay, with Brock Bivins and Canez each throwing their first JBT 300s, with Rene adding a 289 later for good measure.  The final was a score-fest as well, with each throwing great shots and putting up Xs.  In the end, Canez' clutch tenth frame double shut out Katelyn, and the win earned him his first career JBT title.

            The handicap final four featured two of the Cactus 'mafia', but they went to bowl with the fishes in that round, with Katelyn's brother Jon Abigania stopping Sam Winemiller 221-198, and Peyton Lee halting Miguel Espinoza 220-160 to set up the final game.  Lee had been lucky to get in the field when one qualifier could not continue, and made the most of it to get all the way to the final, but the luck ran out there.   Jon rolled a big game to avenge Katelyn's loss and claim the 6th title of his still young JBT career, making it over 20 titles combined for the amazing Abigania kids!

            Katelyn was able to sweep the girls scratch weekend, this time with a win over Mackenzie Paige, while Jason Gootzeit, beat Daryus Alo for the U17 win (in the first game of matchplay when top seed Alo chose him for the round one match).  Big thanks as always to JBT alum Jacob and his team for their usual great hosting job!  Want in on all the fun for all ages and skill levels?  Just check out our schedule, and come on down!

Date: Sunday November 12, 2023  (This is ONE tournament that is one day long, open to anyone age 21 & under as of 8/1/23). 

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.  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% advance to r\pick your poison matchplay.

Divisions/ Averages:  Scratch or handicap.  It is the bowlers' choice of division.  Also, everyone age 16 or under as of 8/1/23 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 22-23 average, and any 2023 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.  At the end of the season, the top 32 in Arizona points, plus anyone who had TWO top-5 finishes in Arizona events this season, advance to their respective Invitationals.

Entry fee: $60.  Scholarship brackets are available for $2 each.  Raffle tickets for bowling balls from the brands of Brunswick, and our PowerBowl and '28' 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.  (These sponsorships are pending final renewal for the new season.)

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 5 twice this season in that conference 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 $2,800 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, or even at all.  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.