SUNCOAST

Gavin Fernandez & Ezekiel Trejo; Caleb Asato & Jack Grossman

            Gavin Fernandez and Jack Grossman topped large fields to earn JBT titles in exciting Mojave Conference action at Suncoast Bowling Center.

            Bowlers competed in the exciting super survivor format, where the lowest game and the lowest overall totals are eliminated game by game until one bowler remains standing.  In the scratch division, 18 survivors were carved down to six, and in the wild penultimate round, Jeremy Morris bowed out with low game, and the top two seeds going in, Fernandez and Zeke Trejo, remained the highest total pinfalls and advanced to the final.  JBT events are open to ages 21 and under, but as we constantly preach, it's talent not age that determines success, and 13 year old Gavin and 12 year old Zeke are amazingly talented examples.  This time around, it was Gavin that got the hot hand, firing 247 on a challenging pattern to easily win the match and the title, his second of the season and third of his JBT career.

            Handicap took a big chunk of players out each game as 32 qualifiers got down to eight with two games to go.  Form mostly held there despite the possibilities, as #7 William Chondro had the low game, and the top two going in, Grossman and Caleb Asato, remained so to set up the title match.  Both players continued to bowl well in the final, but Grossman kept pouring on the strikes, winning the game for the first title of his JBT career, a week after his high school team won the state title- what a run for Jack!

            Gavin doubled his day with a U17 win over Zeke in earlier survivor rounds.  Girls Scratch went to Katelyn Abigania, the all-time leader in that category, with a win over Ashley Soto.  Justin Erickson won a ball of his choice from title sponsor Brands of Brunswick.

            Huge thanks to Becky and her team for the usual seamless hosting job.  Over $3,900 was awarded to all ages and skill levels- want your shot at all this?  Just check out our schedule and come on down!

Date: Saturday February 24, 2024  (This is ONE tournament that is one day long, open to anyone age 21 & under as of 8/1/23). 

This event is at or near sellout.  Please review your entry to make sure it is accurate, and refresh this page to see if the roster changes.  Roster will NOT be updated after Thursday afternoon 2/22 (we travel), be sure to email us with questions after that time.

Start Time: Bowling begins at 12:30 PM.  Please be on line to check in no later than 30 minutes prior to start time.  We are usually ready to check in 90 minutes-two hours prior to start 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% then advance to the 'super survivor' rounds, with the lowest game and lowest overall total(s) eliminated game by game.

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 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 Mojave points, plus anyone who had TWO top-5 finishes in Mojave 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.  

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 event is at or near sellout.  Please review your entry to make sure it is accurate, and refresh this page to see if the roster changes.  Roster will NOT be updated after Thursday afternoon 2/22 (we travel), be sure to email us with questions after that time.