ABOUT THE SYC The Storm Youth Championships (SYC) was created to celebrate all of the great things about youth bowling. Our goal is to bring players and families from around the country together in the spirit of competition and camaraderie. We choose to limit the field size so every player, parent, coach, sibling, and all other guests can fully participate in all the events listed in this player guide. We want all attendees to have a great experience! Because charitable giving has long been a focus at Storm, we ve aligned the SYC Coastal Classic with a worthy charity, Ballard vs. The Big C, known as BVBC and $10 of every entry will go directly to BVBC to help continue to fight the war against cancer. You can learn more about BVBC here.
SYC COASTAL CLASSIC ENTRY FEE $200 per player includes: Tournament entry fee Storm Code Black Bowling Ball SYC Swag Bag $10 donation to BVBC Friday Clinics Friday Practice Sessions Friday night party for the whole family Two 8-game rounds on special oil patterns And of course, all the fun interaction with the Storm Pro Staff!
HOW TO ENTER Entries open on August 1, 2017 at NOON M.S.T. on the Storm Website 1. Go to www.stormbowling.com/syc to enter 2. Fill out required fields 3. Pay the $200 entry fee with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card No AMEX Important notes This event WILL SELL OUT VERY QUICKLY and is on a first come first serve basis. First 192 entries. There will be a waiting list that is also on a first come first serve basis as well.
SYC DIVISIONS The SYC is proud to offer 6 divisions based on gender and age. Use the USBC Date of Birth Chart below to verify the proper division. USBC Date of Birth Chart 8/1/05 or later = U12 8/1/02 07/31/05 = U15 8/1/97 07/31/02 = U20 Note: Bowlers in the U12 or U15 division may exercise the option to participate in the U15 or U20 division by notifying Leanne.Hulsenberg@stormbowling.com in writing by September 29, 2017. All competition is scratch.
SYC RULES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Event will be held on October 6-8, 2017 at Planet Fun in Shallotte and Little River Lanes in Little River, SC. This event is open to all USBC Youth Members. This event is certified by the USBC, Certification #04477 There will be 6 divisions. U20B, U15B, U12B, U20G, U15G, U12G. All bowling is scratch. Entries close when event is sold out at 192 players. Players will compete in two (2) rounds. Each round will consist of 8 games. Each round will be played on a different oil pattern. Players will skip pairs after each game. Skipping procedures will be announced at the event. Top 3 players in each round will be presented Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals. Tournament Champions will be crowned based on their 16 game total pinfall. Entry fee is $200 per player. Each entry includes a Storm Code Black bowling ball (available in 12-16 lbs.) to be picked up at Planet Fun during registration hours. No advanced shipping to or from the event will be permitted. No exchanges. No Refunds. The staff at Planet Fun and Little River Lanes will be the official score keepers. Dress Code All bowlers must wear suitable attire. Collared, mock, or crew neck bowling shirts are required. Name shirts are preferred, but not required. Dress slacks or pants are required for males. Females may wear, skirts, skorts, dress shorts, or dress slacks. Skirts, skorts, and shorts must be longer than fingertip length when standing with arms down at sides. NO JEANS, NO YOGA PANTS, NO T-SHIRTS, AND NO HATS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME DURING COMPETITION AND THIS INCLUDES PRACTICE SESSION. Conduct: Any conduct deemed inappropriate, including but not limited to, foul language, obscene gestures, and/or abuse of equipment will be subject to disqualification as determined by the tournament committee. Entry fee will not be refunded. Scholarships will be awarded on a 1:4 ratio and all scholarship funds will be administered by S.M.A.R.T. This tournament will offer Junior Gold Qualifiers for each Round of the tournament for an additional fee.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 5, 2017 Thursday is an optional day for tournament goers that want to come to town early. There is an early check-in and an optional Storm VIP Pro-Am for both kids and adults. 3 pm 6 pm Early SYC Check-in is open If you can make it into town early, this is a great time to beat the check-in line and pick up your new Code Black Bowling Ball, swag bag, and get your lane assignments. 7 pm Storm VIP Youth & Adult Pro-Am $60 entry fee pay at time of event Open to all family members so bring your equipment mom and dad!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2017 9 am 5 pm Official Check-In is open at Planet Fun Pick up your new Code Black bowling ball, grab your SYC swag bag, and get your lane assignments for the weekend. 10 am 11 am Perfect Storm Training Center Seminar with Hall of Famer Randy Pedersen and the Storm Staff. Noon 1 pm Official Practice Session Group A at Planet Fun Group B at Little River 3 pm 4 pm Official Practice Session Group B at Planet Fun Group A at Little River 6 pm 9 pm Family Party Everyone is invited to play games and have some fun with Team Storm!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2017 10 am Round 1 - Be at assigned center by 9:30 am at the latest 8 Games of qualifying skipping one (1) pair after each game Group A bowls at Planet Fun Group B bowls at Little River Lanes 5 pm 6 pm FREE Seminar with USBC Gold Coach Hank Boomershine Spend the hour with Storm s VP of RD and a USBC Gold Coach, Hank Boomershine, learning about bowling ball technology in a fun and interactive setting. 7 pm 9 pm - Storm Social at Planet Fun Play games with Team Storm Win Storm Prizes Bring the whole family!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2017 10 am Round 2 - Be at assigned center by 9:30 am at the latest All players bowl 8 games skipping one (1) pair after each game Group A bowls at Little River Lanes Group B bowls at Planet Fun 4 pm Awards Presentation and closing ceremonies at Planet Fun Round Medals awarded Winners Announced BVBC Announcement
BOWLING CENTER INFORMATION We have two beautiful host centers to serve SYC Coastal Classic bowlers and families. Planet Fun has been identified as the primary host center and will host the additional activities on the schedule. Please be sure to thank these centers for hosting the SYC when you visit! We know you will love them! Planet Fun SYC Host Center 349 Whiteville Road NW Shallotte, North Carolina 910-755-2386 Hosts: the McCall Family Little River Lanes SYC 2nd Host Center 300 Bowling Lane Little River, South Carolina 843-249-0055 Hosts: Tony Todd
PRO SHOP INFORMATION Players will not be disappointed with the outstanding pro shops located at the bowling centers for the SYC Coastal Classic. Both locations will be fully stocked and ready to serve the SYC bowlers! Both locations will be ready to drill your new Code Black for $40. Please be sure to stop by and visit these excellent stores. Spares & Strikes Pro Shop located inside Little River Lanes 300 Bowling Lane Little River, South Carolina 843-249-0055 @SparesStrikesProShop Mike Albert Storm Staffer Lace Up Pro Shop Located inside Planet Fun 349 Whiteville Road NW Shallotte, North Carolina 910-755-2386 xt. 4 Jeff Aaron Evans Storm Staffer
The Storm Youth Championships is proud to have many great sponsors committed to enhancing your experience at the event and beyond. The following pages contain information on the companies who make events like the SYC possible. Please consider supporting these gracious companies.
Storm is a family. For more than 30 years Bill and Barbara Chrisman have provided a vision for Storm Products, Inc. The tag line, The Bowler s Company, couldn t be more true as nearly every employee is an avid bowler. The R&D team are very accomplished players that meticulously craft future releases to fit into the entire product line so our fans can bowl their best game more often. Check out all the new Storm gear, including the new apparel, by visiting the Storm website.
Ballard vs. the Big C will be the charity of choice for the upcoming SYC. Not only will $10 of every entry fee go to the charity, proceeds from special raffles and product sales will also help raise money to help fight cancer. Learn more by visiting http://www.ballardvsthebigc.org/ Thank you for your support of this great charity!
Planet Fun is the host center for the Storm Youth Championships Coastal Classic and is located in the beautiful town of Shallotte, NC. The town is excited to host this National Event and hopes families enjoy their time in this wonderful town. The town of Shallotte is about 10 minutes from Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach. There are 39 signature golf courses and 45 miles of Atlantic Beaches within minutes of town. Myrtle Beach International Airport is just 45 miles away and Wilmington International Airport is 37 miles away. Here s a link to the Shallotte Tourism page to learn more about the area and places to stay while bowling the SYC.
Little River Lanes is the SYC s secondary bowling center and is located in historic Little River South Carolina. Little River South Carolina is the oldest and one of the most unique towns along the greater Grand Strand. Known for its fresh seafood, fishing charters, annual blue crab festival, and historic centuries-old live oak trees, it is one of the last communities where a slower pace of life still exist. To learn more about historic Little River click here.
Like Storm, Turbo Grips has long supported the bowling industry and continues to do so. While they are famous for the top quality Finger Inserts and Switch Grips, they also create and partner in events to support youth bowling and collegiate bowling. In fact, once a year they hold the Turbo Tech Collegiate Expo, which is designed to educate high school bowlers and parents alike. The event sells out each year! Here s a link to more information on the Turbo Collegiate Expo.
Logo Infusion is a family owned and operated business and a powerhouse in the bowling apparel game. With roots dating back as far as 1991, Logo Infusion continues to create exciting jersey options for players worldwide and deliver them on time at a great price. Logo Infusion is the official jersey sponsor of the SYC and has crafted new SYC designs just for the Coastal Classic. Visit Logo Infusion today to order your custom jerseys!
KEGEL s mission is to improve and enhance the bowling experience. Founded in 1981 by John Davis, Linda Davis, Mark Davis, and David Jennings, Kegel has redefined the sport of bowling. Their start-of-the-art facility located in Lake Wales, Florida is 72,000 square feet and employs over 120 people. Kegel is the lane maintenance provider for the Storm Youth Championships. They have designed the oil patterns for all SYC rounds and continue to support youth bowling. To learn more visit the KEGEL website.
For more information please contact Leanne Hulsenberg Leanne.Hulsenberg@stormbowling.com 1-800-369-4402 ext. 1121