JBT Online Update 7-15-09
A lot going on
in JBT-land- read on!!
TPC Next Weekend!
Next weekend, the most prestigious event of the JBT season, the 2009 JBT
Touring Players' Championship, gets rolling at Strike Zone in Henderson,
NV. Hopefully if you're eligible you've
gotten your entry in, but you're always welcome to come on down as space
permits- it's a big center, so we don't expect to shut anyone out, but be sure
to come early to prepay (or you can always prepay online). Remember, the Friday sweepers are open to ANY
junior bowler, not just the TPC eligible ones, so come on down on Friday for
some great (and inexpensive) fun.
Sweepers are at 1 and 3 PM, and are only $10 each- you can bowl one or
both. For those of you who are TPC
eligible, the shot we'll use Sunday afternoon is the shot we'll use for the
sweepers, so it may well prove to be very valuable practice indeed. For more TPC info, please click on the TPC
picture on the front page, or the schedule' page.
Main Event Discount Deadline Is Today!
Today (July 15) is the last day to
enter at least the singles portion of the Main Event at the $20 off discounted
rate. That's only $80 to play for $5000
for first in Open Scratch and $1500 for
first in Girls Scratch, and just $60 to play for $2000 for first in
handicap- holy Toledo, what a deal. You can print out the flyer right at the "Main Event"section of the website. If
you haven't dropped it (and a check) in the mail yet, and can't today, there's
another option- just use the Paypal at the "Sign Me Up!"section of the
website, and email us instructing us that that is a payment specifically for
Main Event, and you'll be granted the discount as well (we'll ask you to fill
out the paperwork as soon as possible).
This is a great way to save a few bucks, but we won't be extending the
offer- so remind your friends and do it today!
09-10 Schedule almost set- Cliff Castle room nlock Set;
Roswell discount announced
Those of you who have been checking
the "Schedule" section of our website know that just a few more sites need to
be plugged in, and our schedule will be set through January 2010! We are so excited about what we have in store
for the coming season, and complete details on each event will be available
soon on the schedule page. A few things
to note already: 1) be sure to book your rooms at Cliff Castle Casino sooner rather
than later. It's a small hotel, and is
the only hotel at that exit on a busy Labor Day weekend. Mention the JBT code for our discounted rate. Also, this is far ahead, but those of you in
the NM-TX Conference know each year you have a rough schedule with the Main
Event followed by the Roswell events the first of the new year. So, we'll be running a special where if you
bowl the Main Event, the Kingman event, and both Roswell events, you'll bowl
the second Roswell event FREE. We know
how much time and expense that swing of events will take, and though this is a
small offer, we hope it signifies that we do appreciate the miles you guys put
on chasing the JBT dream!
JBT seeks "Directors
In Training"
As the JBT continues to grow, with
much more growth projected for the future, so will the need for additional
volunteers to help make each event run smoothly. As such, the JBT is actively looking for a
few "Directors In Training" to start to learn the ropes of what goes on behind
the scenes at and between JBT events.
Ideal candidates are recent graduates of the JBT program, who are
looking to "give something back" to today's under-22 bowlers. I started this crazy ride as an Director In
Training back in New Jersey in 1994--
are you the next Jeff (heaven forbid)?
Shoot me an email and we'll chat.
Make your Vegas Open and
Desert Open plans also!
Even though the focus is on the TPC
for one more week, don't forget to also be making plans for the two other
events remaining in the 08-09 season: the East Coast JBT's Las Vegas Open, and
the Desert Open / Tour Trials Marathon.
The Las Vegas Open, again run by our east coast JBT cousins, has always
been a great event, but this year Ebonite (also their sponsor) has really helped
boost this event's prize fund, up to a huge $4,000 for first in scratch, and
$2,500 for first in handicap- wow! You
can get an entry for this event through our "schedule" page. The Desert Open / Tour Trials should be the
ultimate event for any scratch bowler.
You'll bowl the full Tour Trials- 25 games on 5 different patterns, and
THEN the top 32 will bowl best 4 of 7 matchplay- all for $100, with $1,000 and
the HUGE "glactus" to the winner. This
is an incredible experience for a scratch-level bowler not to be missed. It's limited to 72 entries- we know you're
busy, but don't forget about this one, either.
JBT League will roll
Wednesdays in Phoenix in the fall
For those of you in the Phoenix area
looking for a great league, Glenfair will be hosting a league on Wednesday
evenings this fall with a rotating patterns.
You, the bowlers, will get to decide everything else regarding format,
etc. More details on this "JBT league" will be available soon, but be sure to mark Wednesdays on your calendar!
See you soon!
PHEW!! Lots as always going on in the exciting world
of JBT. Good luck to those of you at
Junior Gold, we hope EVERYONE is spreading the word that JBT events are open to
ANY bowler under 22 next season, and we'll see many of you next weekend for the
BIG one- TPC weekend! We can't
wait- enough paperwork, let's do some
bowling!!!