YBC National Championships

Organizing Committee

Carol Skillings, Woodstock
Bowl Ontario Tenpin, President

Rob Langelaan, St. Catherines
Bowl Ontario Tenpin, Vice-President/YBC Chair

Karen Labord, London
Bowl Ontario Tenpin,  Administrative Assistant

Host Centre - Burlington Bowl

Filippo Corradi
Proprietor

Schedule of Events

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Burlington Bowl
4065 Harvester Road

Burlington, ON

905-681-2727

9:00 am Registration

9:30 am Opening Ceremonies

9:45 am Practice

10:00 am Bowling Competition (6 games)

Closing Ceremonies & Award Presentations

Competitor's Information

Welcome to the 54th Annual Provincial Finals of the Youth Bowl Canada National Championships. You can be proud of your achievement and we hope that you will represent your Home Bowling Centre in a manner befitting a champion.

All bowlers at the Provincial Finals will be competing to determine the six (6) bowlers (1 per age division and category) that will represent Southern Ontario at the National YBC Tenpin Championships in Edmonton, Alberta from May 5 to 7, 2025, with travel dates being May 4 and May 8.

While the level of pressure and exhilaration will no doubt be very high, here are a few important rules to remember:

  1. All competitors will bowl 6 games.
  2. Any unusual behavior, incident or medical problem should be reported to a Tournament Official IMMEDIATELY.
  3. There is zero tolerance for foul language and gestures.
  4. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, smoking, vaping or the use of any non-prescribed drugs or stimulants will not be allowed AT ANY TIME during the course of the entire tournament.
  5. Competitors are responsible for the marking of correct scores. After each frame each competitor should make sure that the automatic scorer has recorded the proper score. Any dispute must be reconciled before play is continued, by calling the Judge of Play. Scorekeeping by spectators will not be taken into consideration. Please notify the Judge of Play immediately if any errors occur with the scorer.
  6. During the competition, bowlers must be ready to take their turn without having to be called. Bowlers may not leave the playing area unless permission has been received from the Judge of Play or a Tournament Official.
  7. Bowlers are expected to obey all rules of Youth Bowl Canada and adhere to the fundamentals of good sportsmanship conduct.
  8. Violation of any rule could mean immediate disqualification and/or suspension.

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD BOWLING!

Format, Rules & Regulations

Six (6) games will be bowled by all competitors. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in each age division and category (Boys and Girls) based on total scratch (no handicap) pinfall. All Provincial Champions (Gold medal recipients) will advance to the National Championships held May 5 – 7, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta.

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General Rules

  1. Registration & Fees - It is the responsibility of each competitor to register 1/2 hour prior to the scheduled starting time. All applicable fees for bowling will be paid by Bowl Ontario Tenpin.
  2. Substitutions or Replacements - In the event of sickness or absence affecting one of the Provincial qualifiers, the runner-up bowler of the House Finals will become the replacement. The Bowl Ontario Tenpin office must be advised if a competitor knows in advance that he/she will not be able to compete in the Provincial Finals so that move-ups can be arranged. Once a qualifier has been replaced, he/she cannot return to bowl in any subsequent step. If a bowler takes sick, is injured or is absent at any time during the Provincial Finals, only legally bowled frames will count.
  3. Proof of Age – Competitors are required to bring along some documentation proving their date of birth. While the Tournament Committee may not check each competitor, they will definitely check the winners. Anyone found to be competing in the wrong division will be AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
  4. Dress Rule - Competitors and coaches must be attired in a YBC identified bowling shirt*.*A YBC identified bowling shirt shall be any garment, regardless of style, make, fabric, or colour that covers the upper portion of the body, providing one (1) of the following graphics is screened or embroidered on the shirt: The official YBC logo, the name of the Bowling Centre or Youth Bowling League. Please note that tank-tops, or other garments that do not fully cover the upper body are not permissible. Bottom portion is relaxed, no track/jogging pants, no jeans with rips, tears and holes, non-revealing shorts, skorts or skirts. It is intended that bowlers will be modest and respectful. If, you are unsure it is advisable to bring a pair of dress pants. All athletes will be checked and can be disqualified at any time for not adhering to the dress code. Hats, caps, or any other headgear, unless required for medical or religious reasons will not be allowed.
  5. Practice - Practice between games will not be permitted.
  6. Bowling balls & shoes - The cleaning or scuffing of bowling balls is not permitted during the entire tournament, except for machine issues ie. glue off of a ball wheel. Must NOT do so unless permission from Bowl Ontario Tenpin is first received. Bowlers are NOT allowed to put a substance of any kind on the bottom of their bowling shoes.
  7. Above rules are only a portion please download for the complete rules.