CSYABA

The California State Junior Bowling Association was organized in Fresno, 1965 under the leadership of Mr. Herb Hoff.  This entity was then reorganized on October 10, 1982 into the California State Young American Bowling Alliance, Inc. This organization has developed itself with the changing times of the century, creating many scholarship opportunities through awards and tournaments to help the future of our sport, which starts with the youth. Education is very important and with our help and your help, these youth will have a multitude of opportunities to pursue their college education while participating in the growing sport of BOWLING!! The last convention was held in San Diego in 2006.

The California Youth Leaders Association (CYLA) was formed back in 1985. This group of youths serve as a direct channel of communication between USBC youth bowlers and the California USBC Association. This organization also serves to train members in the operations and administrations of the California USBC Association; assist adult association officers and directors wherever possible; promote youth bowling through membership drives, serving as student coaches, conducting training programs; and instructs timely projects to further the growth and interest in youth bowling.

CSYABA Meritorious Service Award
Each local Association has the opportunity to nominate someone special each year for the Meritorious Service Award. The honoree should be someone who has been active in all phases of youth bowling, not just coaching at the local level. We have many dedicated men and women who have devoted countless hours promoting the youth program. Help us to honor them for their outstanding service in the promotion of youth bowling; Services to the Youth Bowlers of California State and Leadership on the State and/or Local level.
 

MERITORIOUS SERVICE RECIPIENT

1971

Frank “Skip” Helbing† & Elmer “Red” Irwin†

1972

May Bailey & Herb Hoff

1973

Audrey McCain

1974

James Payne

1975

Marge Higley† & Mary Holder

1976

Mary Hinman†

1977

Helen Duval†

1978

Edith Wiley†

1981

Myra Colcum

1982

Marion Hough

1985

Marge Brown

1987

Tillie Bertram†

1989

Jane Houghbty & Norman Jackson

1990

Lois Schumake & Ed Dayton

1991

Phyllis Bourque

1992

Shirley Chambers

1994

Joellyn Rinnander & Peter Bekey

1995

Helen Means & Roy Adams

1996

Claudia Ludwig & Matthew Arvanitis**

1997

Shirley Lyons & Kelly Moynihan (Avalos)**

1998

Nancy Arvanitis & Don Lauer Jr.**

1999

Lloyd Stone & Kerwin Fujikami**

2000

Christina & Georg Garrison & Heather Jordan**

2001

Mary Householder & Tracy Castro**

2002

Lindi Jordan & William “Bill” Phelps†

2003

Bobbi Waltman†

2004

Christopher Arvanitis

2005

Stan Howard & Diddy Watts†

2006

Lynn Matsubara

**Youth     Deceased

CSYABA Awards

2000

COACHES ALL-STAR TEAM:
Steve Snyder, Vista Enter. Ctr
Susan Loy, Vista Enter. Ctr
Rick Shook, Fireside Lanes
Joe Jimenez, La Habra Lanes

PROPRIETOR OF THE YEAR:
Bill Mossontte
Mission Hills Bowl

2001

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Phyllis Bourque
Vista Entertainment Center

COACHES ALL-STAR TEAM:
Tom Thompson, Fireside Lanes
Annie Schierlitz, Southwest
Stan Howard, Kearney Mesa
Art Lesberg, Buena Lanes

2002

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Annette Anderson
Brunswick Covina Bowl

COACHES ALL-STAR TEAM:
Allen Farris, San Hi Lanes
Ron Borden, Earl Anthony Bowl
Jim Chesnutt, Santa Clarita
Lee Fitzgerald, San Hi Lanes

2003

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Don Elmore
Kearney Mesa Bowl

COACHES ALL-STAR TEAM:
Eve Godfrey, Brunswick Vista Lanes
Julie Cashman, Clayton Valley Bowl
Marty Thurman,  Gardena Bowl
Wilbert Daniel, AMF Mardi Gras Lanes

PROPRIETOR OF THE YEAR:
Jack Thomas
Fireside Lanes

ASSOC. OFFICER OF THE YEAR:
Tom Leigh
San Fernando Valley

2004

COACHES ALL-STAR TEAM:
Barbara Lee, Pinz
Dexter Herrod, La Habra Bowl
Otha Stubblefield, Southwest Bowl

PROPRIETOR OF THE YEAR:
Phil, Victor and Sam Amenta
Gardena Bowl

ASSOC. OFFICER OF THE YEAR:
Julie Hamamoto
Ventura County YABA

2005

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Penny Robbins
Cambrian Bowl

COACHES ALL-STAR TEAM:
Bob (Grandpa) Loveridge, Bel Mateo
Lizlie Gittings
Arnie Bolten
Bill Fore

PROPRIETOR OF THE YEAR:
Bob Briney
Citrus Belt

ASSOC. OFFICER OF THE YEAR:
Andrew Minyard
San Gabriel Valley YABA