CERBAT LANES (Sunday)

champs and finalists; Jadeyn Mabry

        Nathan Harnit and Brayden Sibilla ran matchplay gauntlets to pick up their first JBT titles, in terrific Mojave and Arizona Conference action at Kingman's Cerbat Lanes.

        After qualifying, top scorers advanced to two game total pinfall matchplay.  Scratch bowlers were carved from 14 to four, and in those semifinal matches, Gage Baker stopped Cayden Matherly, and Nathan Harnit defeated Desert Open champ Aliyas Sargento to set up the title match.  Both Gage, last season's handicap Bowler of the Year, and Nathan, on the all-conference all-star team, were among a crowd of higher average bowlers last season eager to test the waters in scratch, and both proved they're right where they belong by making the final here.  In this match, Harnit started strong and Baker didn't have enough time to catch up, as Nathan finally joined his brother in the winners circle with the win and first career JBT title.

        In the handicap division semifinals, Sibilla got by first-time finalist Doug Brooks, and in a thriller, Joey Markowitz edged Miguel Espinoza 209-208, to set up the title match.  Brayden finished second in his very first JBT event years ago and hasn't seen the title match since, while part-time player Markowitz was making his first career finals.  Brayden was able to stay in control in the title match, eventually winning it for a long awaited first career JBT title.

        Markowitz' excellent day was completed by edging Keiran Roth for the day's U17 win, while Jadeyn Mabru claimed the crown in Girls Scratch.  Big thanks to the team at Cerbat, including Kyrsta and the new ownership Nadeau family, for always being great hosts.  Want in on all this fun for all skill levels and ages?  Just check out our schedule and come on down!    

THIS EVENT IS NEARING OR AT SELLOUT.  Please review the list below and contact us if your plans have changed, and email us as soon as possible if you would like to reserve a spot.

Date: Sunday September 10, 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 (Arizona time).

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 head to head 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, Mojave, 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 a conference's points, plus anyone who had TWO top-5 finishes in events in that conference 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.

THIS EVENT IS NEARING OR AT SELLOUT.  Please review the list below and contact us if your plans have changed, and email us as soon as possible if you would like to reserve a spot.