WINNETKA BOWL

champs and finalists

         Brianna Asfall and Brandon Rother wrapped up the JBT So Cal Conference regular season with ladder climbs en route to big wins at Winnetka Bowl.

          Rother began a climb up the scratch division stepladder with a thriller, as both he and Jeremy Morris each struck out from the ninth, with Brandon’s finishing triple worth not only a 226-224 win, but also the day’s U17 victory.   He followed with a big 258-237 win over one of his mentors, Zach Greim, to advance to the title match.

          There’s something about season finales and Jacee Correa, as he led the Saturday Winnetka event for the second time.  However, this time he couldn’t fins the same carry he had all day, and Rother took advantage for the win, joining the elite 10-title club with the victory.

          Asfall was simultaneously climbing up the handicap stepladder, starting with a 266-240 win over Evelynn Bollea.  The high scores typical of the day continued in the stepladder, as she got by Noah Chargualaf 243-224 in the semifinal.  Top seed Franklin Judd, like Brianna, was having by far the best JBT event of his young career.  Both bowlers slowed down a bit in the title match, but in the end, Asfall came up with the win and her very first JBT title.

          Ashley Soto wrapped up a strong Girls Scratch season with a win over Lindsay Greim fpr that subdivision title.  Big thanks as always to Daniel and the team at Winnetka for their usual fantastic job hosting our Tour.  The field is now set for the So Cal Invitational, with $1,000 scholarships awaiting the scratch and handicap winners!

Date: Saturday June 15, 2024  (This is ONE singles tournament that is one day long, open to anyone age 21 & under as of 8/1/23). 

Hotel Info: Best Western (attached to the bowling center) has rooms for 2 bed $180.99 (normally $229), and $169.99 1 bed (normally $209).   Mention JBT for discount, while supplies last.

Start Time: Bowling begins at Noon.  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% advance to three additional games, then the top 4 do a stepladder finals.

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 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 THIS EVENT, the top 32 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 '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 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.  There is often plenty of room for walk-ins / late entries, and we'll  post here clearly if an event is nearing sellout or sold out.