Bonnie Garber was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. She became involved in bowling at the age of 18, when the practice of “cruising” was outlawed, according to Mrs. Garber. She wound up at Divine Gardens Bowl in Turlock, where she joined her first league, throwing a back-up ball. Continue reading 2025 HOF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RECIPIENT – B. GARBER
Regina Aboud was born in Oakland, Calif., and started bowling at Bay Fair Lanes, just south of Oakland in the city of San Leandro, at the age of 14. Her parents were both league bowlers and thought it would be an enjoyable sport for Regina. Continue reading 2025 HOF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RECIPIENT – ABOUD
Ray Valdovino was born in Sacramento, Calif., on January 3, 1958. He lived in a small community along the Sacramento River called Courtland where his father managed a 150 acre pear farm. Ray has 4 brothers and 2 sisters, and they all worked on the pear farm while growing up. Continue reading 2025 HOF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RECIPIENT – VALDOVINO
This event is run by the youth on the California Youth Committee.
If you are bowling in the CALIFORNIA PEPSI STATE FINALS at AMF Rocklin, you can bowl this event the same day or weekend! Just sign up for an opposite day squad or you can bowl events on Saturday. Country Club Lanes is only 17 miles away.
PRINTED ENTRY FORM CORRECTION:
• Adding Sat 8:30am squad
• Enter multiple times, earn scholarships only once in the top 10.
• Updating average rule #5:
A) Highest USBC certified average as of APRIL 1, 2025 (min. 15 games; PROVIDE LEAGUE SHEET), If none;
B) Highest USBC certified current league average as of the tournament date (min. 15 games; PROVIDE LEAGUE SHEET), If none;
C) Highest USBC 2023-24 average (min. 15 games), If none;
D) Scratch – must bowl Queens or Master division
FOUR DIVISIONS:
QUEENS & MASTERS (Scratch)
PRINCE & PRINCESS (Handicap; 159 average & below)
FORMAT:
Singles Scholarship Competition
Prince & Princess Handicap: 100% of 160
Five game singles moving pairs after each game.
Scholarships awarded in each division
$75 ENTRY FEE
BALL OF CHOICE RAFFLE!
QUESTIONS?
Andre Eubanks (323) 252-7904
E-Mail: aweubanks@yahoo.com
BVL Donations submitted by MARCH 1 from Local Associations will be recognized for the 2023-24 season and will allow their finalists to be eligible to participate in the 2024 California USBC Helen Duval Veterans Tournament.
The California USBC Helen Duval Veterans Tournament will be held at BOWLERO SAN BERNARDINO on March 29, 2023. Entry forms are due MARCH 1.
Youth bowlers in California will continue to be a part of the Fundraising as well as participating in the Helen Duval Veterans Tournament. We will again award a $500 scholarship for the two youth champions as well as $50 scholarships for the other youth finalists.
BVL qualifying winners from each division will represent their local association in this tournament.
Travis Bostard – Contra Costa County USBC
Jacqueline Olexa – San Gabriel Valley USBC
Robert Cantu Jr – Citrus Belt USBC
Olivia Eldridge – Merced USBC
Continue reading 2025 HELEN DUVAL VETERANS TOURNAMENT
This event is open to ALL California USBC members with NEW 2024-25 membership.
October 26, 2024 – 1:00pm
October 27, 2024 – 9:00am
TOURNAMENT IS FULL!
1441 N 4th St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 453-5555
CLICK HERE TO VIEW STANDINGS
TOURNAMENT RULES (pdf)
FORMAT:
5 games singles on the same pair of lanes
Separate Open and Women’s Divisions
Handicap: 90% of 220
Optional Scratch Division is available on-site ($10 cash)
BRACKET AND SIDE POTS AVAILABLE
The Senior Singles Tournament is open to all California USBC members at least 50 years of age. This tournament is also a qualifier to enter the *2025 USBC Senior National Championships to be held at Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas, August 5-8, 2025. At least two squads must be entered in order to try to qualify for the national finals.
August 24-25, 2024
View Tournament Standings
(Select the division you want to view)
SINGLE ENTRY PRIZE LIST
Checks will be mailed out the week of September 16 with exception of those need to submit W9 forms.
DUAL PRIZE FUND
DUAL SQUAD RESULTS – OPEN – Unofficial
DUAL SQUAD RESULTS – WOMEN – Unofficial
2025 qualifier to the 2025 Senior National
Championships in Fort Worth, TX
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Al Claiborne
Ricky Padilla
Ronald Eusebio
Linda Stern
Onam Kansaki
Jessica Diso
This tournament is open to all current CA USBC members (170+ average) with 2023-24 USBC membership. USBC MEMBERSHIP CARDS WILL NOT BE SOLD ON SITE.
Guaranteed Prize Payout
$2,000 for First Place!
FREE jersey for the Champion! Continue reading 2024 CAL STATE MASTERS
Michael Hayes, the nephew of George & Ola Braheme is the owner of this scholarship and wanted to honor his aunt and uncle with this award.
Aside from bowling, she enjoys serving her community by working with her church to serve the homeless and is currently a Ventura County USBC youth board member.
Her other hobbies include photography and music. Ashley’s future goals are to go into education, combining her passion for learning and technology to shape the lives of future generations.
