SYC INDY August 14-16, 2020
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SYC INDY August 14-16, 2020 ABOUT THE SYC HOW TO ENTER COVID INFO PAGE 5 1. A registration link will be shared on stormbowling.com, social The Storm Youth Championships media and through email at NOON on July 1. were created in 2017 and launched with two events. The vision for the 2. Fill out all info on the registration form (please have your child's SYC began as a way to give back USBC # with you when you are registering). to the bowling community, educate 3. Pay the $200 entry fee with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover Card youth bowlers, and invite the whole family to participate. IMPORTANT NOTES: CHARITABLE GIVING: This event will sell out very quickly and is on a first-come, first-serve basis Field size: Limited to the first 400 entries Because charitable giving has long been There will be a waiting list that is also on a first-come, first-serve basis. You a focus at Storm, can be added to the waiting list by contacting [email protected]. we've aligned the SYC with a worthy charity, Ballard vs. The Big "C." $10 of THE SYC EXPERIENCE every entry will go The top two bowlers directly to BVBC to in each division will YOUR $200 ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: be named to the continue to fight the 2020 Storm All- war against cancer. Storm Gravity Evolve American Team. Each event raises SYC Swag Bag thousands to support $10 Donation to BVBC these important initiatives. Official Practice Session FOUR (4) FIVE (5) game rounds on four (4) KEGEL designed oil patterns Friday Seminar REMINDER: Effective August 1, 2020, balance HOST CENTERS INFO: holes are not permitted in SYC Divisions USBC certified competition. WESTERN BOWL The SYC offers 6 divisions based on gender 6441 W. Washington St. and age. Use the USBC Date of Birth Chart USBC Date of Birth Chart: to verify the proper division. 8/1/08 or later = U12 Indianapolis, IN 46421 8/1/05 - 7/31/08 = U15 PLEASE NOTE: As of August 1, 2020 all 8/1/02-7/31/05 = U18 youth bowlers must be under the age of 18. EXPO BOWL In the event we do not have enough U12 entries for separate gender divisions, you 5261 Elmwood Ave. will be contacted and offered the opportunity to compete in a mixed division. Bowlers in the U12 or U15 division may exercise the option to participate in the U15 Indianapolis, IN 46240 or U18 division by notifying [email protected] in writing. 1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THESE ACTIVITIES ARE OPTIONAL THURSDAY - 08.13.20 3-6 PM EARLY REGISTRATION This time is for those participants & their families who are local or may arrive early and wish to register & pick up your ball early. You are only required to check in once throughout the weekend. FRIDAY - 08.14.20 10 AM-6 PM OFFICIAL SYC CHECK-IN Pick up your Storm Gravity Evolve Receive your SYC Swag Bag Check your lane assignments Ask any last minute questions 1-2 PM SEMINAR TBD FRIDAY PRACTICE 2-3 PM: (SQUAD A @ WESTERN BOWL | SQUAD B AT EXPO BOWL) All 4 KEGEL patterns that will be used for qualifying will be available for practice in this 1 hour minute practice session. REMINDER: Dress code will be relaxed during practice session. 4-5 PM: (SQUAD A @ EXPO BOWL | SQUAD B AT WESTERN BOWL) All 4 KEGEL patterns that will be used for qualifying will be available for practice in this 1 hour minute practice session. REMINDER: Dress code will be relaxed during practice session. 2 THE TOURNAMENT SATURDAY - 08.15.20 ROUND 1 SQUAD A @ WESTERN BOWL | SQUAD B @ EXPO BOWL 8:30 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:40 AM NATIONAL ANTHEM 8:45 AM PRACTICE 9 AM ROUND 1 STARTS (5 GAMES) ROUND 2 SQUAD A @ WESTERN BOWL | SQUAD B @ EXPO BOWL 1:30 PM ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:45 PM PRACTICE 2 PM ROUND 2 STARTS (5 GAMES) SUNDAY - 08.16.20 ROUND 3 SQUAD A @ EXPO BOWL | SQUAD B @ WESTERN BOWL 8:30 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS The top two bowlers 8:45 AM PRACTICE 9 AM ROUND 2 STARTS (5 GAMES) in each division will be named to the ROUND 4 SQUAD A @ EXPO BOWL | SQUAD B @ WESTERN BOWL 2020 Storm All- 1:30 PM ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:45 PM PRACTICE American Team. 2 PM ROUND 2 STARTS (5 GAMES) Awards Presentation & Closing Ceremonies will take place after Round 4. Location TBA. SCORE SHEETS & LIVE SCORING AWARDS CEREMONIES The SYC recognizes players each round Players are responsible for recording their scores on the based on their performance on each scoresheets provided by the tournament staff. Please special SYC Kegel Oil Pattern. The top 3 make sure your scoresheet is filled out completely players in each division will earn a Gold, including the +/- totals. If you have questions, please ask Silver, or Bronze medals. Tournament the tournament staff. If you lose your scoresheet, please Champions in each division will be notify the SYC tournament staff immediately. crowned based on their 20 game total pinfall and will be announced immediately Scores will be updated live throughout the block through following the last round of competition. the official scoring system of the SYC, BowlMetrix, and The top two bowlers in each division will posted on stormbowling.com/SYC at the completion of be named to the 2020 Storm All-American each block Team. In the event of a tie for the overall champion in a division, co-champions will Competition will also be livestreamed on the be awarded.It is not mandatory to stay for Storm Bowling Facebook Channel. It will be saved after the Awards Ceremony, however, we hope competition is complete. you will join us to celebrate our champions. 3 SYC RULES 1. Event will be held August 14-16, 2020 at Western Bowl and Expo Bowl. Friday activities are optional. 2. This event is open to USBC Youth Members. If you are not currently a USBC Youth member, you may purchase a membership by visiting bowl.com prior to the start of competition. 3. The event is certified by the USBC. 4. REMINDER: Effective August 1, 2020, balance holes are not permitted in USBC certified competition. 5. There will be 6 divisions. U18B, U18G, U15B, U15G, U12B, U12G. If a division has less than 6 players, it will be combined with another division. If a player does not wish to compete in a co-ed division a full refund will be awarded and a player on the waiting list will be added to the event. 6. All competition is scratch. 7. Entries close when the event is sold out at 400 players. 8. Each pair will have five (5) players who will compete in four (4) rounds. Each round will consist of five (5) games. 9. The top 3 players in each round will be presented Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. Tournament Champions will be crowned based on their 14 game total pinfall. In the event of a tie for the overall champion in a division, co-champions will be awarded. The top two bowlers in each division will be named to the 2020 Storm All-American Team. 10. Entry fee is $200 per player 11. Each entry includes a Storm Gravity Evolve (available 12-16 lbs.). Ball can be picked up during registration hours. No advanced shipping to or from the event will be permitted. No exchanges. 12. We understand situations can change quickly in our world right now. If you can not come, are feeling sick, or have come into contact with someone who has had a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please contact the SYC Team to withdraw from the event. You will receive a full refund (minus credit card fees). 13. The SYC Staff will be the official score keepers. Scores will be posted on BowlMetrix.com 14. SYC Dress Code will be in effect during all rounds of competition. Collared, mock, or crew neck bowling shirts are required. Name shirts are preferred, but not required. Males: Dress slacks or pants are required. Females: Dress slacks, dress shorts, skirts, or skorts are permitted. Skirts, skorts, and shorts must be longer than fingertip length when standing with arms at side. NO JEANS, NO SWEATPANTS, NO LEGGINGS, NO T-SHIRTS, AND NO HATS ARE ALLOWED AT ANY TIME DURING COMPETITION. 15. Dress code will be relaxed during practice session. Shorts and t-shirts are permitted FOR PRACTICE SESSION ONLY. 16. 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. 17. Scholarships will be awarded on a 1:4 ratio and scholarship funds will be administered by S.M.A.R.T. 18. The Storm Youth Championships is hosted in a public area and we invite local fans to come out and cheer on your young bowlers! Photos & Videos may be taken of your children as they compete throughout the event. If you have questions or concerns or do not want your child featured on our social media channels, please contact [email protected]. 19. The USBC playing rules will cover any situations not mentioned. 4 COVID-19 INFORMATION Royal Pin Entertainment and the Storm Team have been working closely to make sure that the families attending this event feel safe and secure. In addition to following State and Federal guidelines on COVID-19, we are taking precautions to help ensure your visit will be safe.