The Pepsi USBC Youth Championships is a multi-level nationwide qualifying championship event for USBC certified youth bowlers. This tournament is a benefit of USBC membership — every youth bowler should be given their chance to enter. California awarded $50,000 in scholarships in 2019 and has awarded over $1,000,000 since 1998.
Thank you for your support and participation in one of the largest scholarship events in California. Last year we worked extremely hard with your help in raising funds so that we could award $50,000 in scholarships! With the rising cost of education, this tournament strongly benefits many young bowlers on their way to a promising future. Good luck and we’ll see you out on the lanes!
Tournament Director: Lynn Matsubara
Email: hpekmpr@yahoo.com
Phone: 562-449-4527
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DRESS CODE: All bowlers must wear suitable attire. No alcohol, smoking, tobacco, sexual or profane advertisements allowed on any attire or equipment. Shirts must have finished/hemmed collars and sleeves for all competition. Only pants, capris, skirts, skorts and long walking shorts are allowed. NOT ALLOWED: Short-shorts, clothing that is torn, or ripped; fleece, lycra/spandex/legging type material, basketball/soccer shorts, tennis skirts/skorts, warm-up suits; tank tops; halter-tops; “cut-off’s” or any clothing with holes. No writing on or defacing of the bowling shirt or equipment. No head coverings (hats, caps, or bandannas, etc.) or sunglasses once competition begins. No electronic devices allowed in the bowler’s area. Tournament management must approve any/all exceptions prior to the event.
CALIFORNIA YOUTH SCRATCH CHAMPIONSHIPS FORMAT
The USBC Youth Scratch Championships (YSC) begins with league-level qualifying. All USBC-certified youth leagues are automatic qualifying sites — no additional registration is required at the league level. Official YSC Worksheets for league level qualifying are provided in this handout. There is one worksheet per division.
DIVISIONS ARE BASED ON THE PARTICIPANT’S AGE:
– BOYS U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 DIVISIONS
– GIRLS U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 DIVISIONS
STATE FINALS – U8 & U10 DIVISION FORMAT: Bowlers will advance from the League Level (scratch) to the State Finals based on a ratio (see rules). Three games bowled on the same pair of lanes. Scratch and Handicap scholarships will be awarded. See tournament packet for info, fees and contact information.
STATE FINALS – U12, U14, U16 & U18 DIVISIONS FORMAT: Bowlers will advance from the League Level (scratch) to the State Finals based on a ratio (see rules). FORMAT: Five games scratch moving pairs after each game. Entry fee required.
- All divisions are competing for scratch scholarships and six FREE berths (one per division) into the USBC Junior Gold Championships in July.
- Handicap (100% of 210) and Scratch Scholarships will be awarded in each division
- STRIKE12CREATIONS.com JERSEYS will be awarded to the six Champions (set design)
USBC JUNIOR GOLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – U12, U15 & U18 DIVISIONS ONLY (July): California is allotted six FREE berths into the Junior Gold Championships (one per division). The top finishers in the U12, U14, U16 & U18 divisions (scratch) may receive the berth if they have not previously qualified. If they already qualified, then the next available alternate will be taken in order of finish per division. All advancers must have Junior Gold membership. Bowlers without a current Junior Gold membership must purchase a Junior Gold membership prior to June 8. IBC Youth will waive the $200 (U18), $150 (U15), and $100 (U12) entry fee for these athletes. These athletes will compete for additional scholarships available to all athletes at the Junior Gold Championships, as well as other prizes and awards. All US citizens are vying for a spot on USBC Junior Team USA to represent the US in national and international competition. If the U12, U15 or U18 Division Champion is unwilling to become a Junior Gold member, they will not advance to the Junior Gold Championships. However, the athlete will still retain the state scholarship, but the berth to the Junior Gold Championships will be awarded to the next eligible athlete. The California USBC Association will provide the six CHAMPIONS a travel stipend valued up to $500. Arrangements will be made by each athlete within stated guidelines and parameters from the California USBC Association.