BOWLIUM LANES (singles)

champs & finalists

                        One of JBT’s GOATs got goat-ier, while another doubled his title total, in exciting JBT So Cal Conference action at Montclair’s Bowlium.

                        Veteran Daniel Hong began the scratch division stepladder finals with a 221-200 win over Steven Tacto.  Katelyn Abigania then stopped Tacto 223-188 to advance to the title match.

                        Top seed Elias O’Hollaren awaited, who won his 20^th title the day before- the career active leader in that category.  Katelyn, who along with Elias, Avery, Lindsay, and others is part of the amazing burst of same-age national level talent to come from San Diego, had the better look in the final, winning the match 236-212.  It’s her 15^th career JBT title, now far and away the most decorated female in JBT history, with plenty of time to add to the resume before leaving for the “Tennessee Conference” at Vanderbilt.

                        In an all-Nevada first round of the handicap finals, Leoangelo Salcedo got the better of Jakob Enright 210-200.  Stevan Saldivar, part of the runner-up doubles team the day before, then stopped Salcedo 194-176, to advance to the title game.  Top seed Jacob McGough had been absolutely brilliant all day, but did slow down just a bit in round two.  That may have foretold the title match, as the match came down to the wire.  When McGough couldn’t get the double he needed, Saldivar escaped 227-213, good for the second title of his JBT career.

                        Gage Baker completed a fine weekend with a win over Jeremy Morris for the U17 title, while Katelyn completed her dominant day with a win over Kendall Bollea for the Girls title.         

                        Giant thanks as always to Al and the Bowlium team for hosting us, and to all of the sold-out field of 160 bowlers for taking the lanes.  Want in on all this fun?  Check out our schedule and reserve your spots today!

This event is at or near sellout.  Please tell your friends to email reservations ASAP, and double check that the list below is accurate.

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

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, with the semifinal format TBA no later than the week of the event.  Semifinal formats vary from week to week to keep it fresh for our 'regulars', and exciting for all. 

Divisions/ Averages:  Scratch or handicap.  It is the bowlers' choice of division.  Also, everyone age 16 or under as of 8/1/24 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 23-24 average, and any 2024 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 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.  At the end of the season, the top 40 in So Cal points, plus anyone who had TWO top-5 finishes in So Cal 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 '29' 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.)

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 120 in all-conference points, qualify for the Touring Players Championship, featuring $2,900 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.  We'll  post here clearly if an event is nearing sellout or sold out.

This event is at or near sellout.  Please tell your friends to email reservations ASAP, and double check that the list below is accurate.