U.S. High School Bowling Foundation

2019
.U.S. High School Bowling
. National Championship
TM

. June 22-24, 2019- ---- Indianapolis, Indiana

 
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Boys Team Qualifying - TOP 28 cut = 3,405 ......................................... Boys Singles Qualifying - TOP 130 cut = 806
Boys Team Qualifying ...........................................................................Boys Singles Qualifying
Girls Team Qualifying - TOP 16 cut = 3,129 ................................... Girls Singles Qualifying - TOP 70 cut = 771
Girls Team Qualifying ............................................................................Girls Singles Qualifying
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The U.S. High School Bowling Foundation hosted the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 22-24, 2019.. This was the fourth national championship post-season event showcasing the best boys and girls high school bowlers from across the country... and to promote the importance and growth of high school bowling across the United States!

Click here to see the '19 Individual bowlers --- Click here to see the '19 Teams

The 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM was a three-day competition featuring both "Singles" and "Team" events in both Boys and Girls divisions.. Day 1, all high school teams competed in the "Team" event in their respective divisions... Day 2 and 3, all bowlers competed in the "Singles" event, also in their respective divisions.. This competition is a USBC Certified tournament.

The format of "Team" event and "Singles" event each consisted of a qualifying round, leading into the "Survivor" elimination rounds.. The "Survivor" elimination format was specifically designed to provide maximum opportunity for more bowlers to advance further during each day's competition.

The USHSBF congratulates all of the bowlers who will be representing their respective States and High Schools during the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM.

MOTIV is the exclusive bowling ball sponsor for the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship.

   
National Champions in 4 Divisions
Girls "Singles" & Boys "Singles".....
..... Girls "Team" & Boys "Team" (shown)
Winners will each earn national championship RINGS!...Any bowler winning both the "Singles" and "Team" events, will receive a their Team ring along with specially designed Singles ring showcasing the achievment of winning both championships in a single year!
   

- Tier 1 -

Nov. 1, 2018 to March 30, 2019

"Top 5" Finishers

2018/19 BOYS & GIRLS
State Team & Singles
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Place

PLUS...

Teams & Individuals setting
NEW State
and/or
National Records

(see Eligibility #2)

- Tier 2 -

March 1 to March 30, 2019

"Top 10" Finishers

2018/19 BOYS & GIRLS
State Team & Singles
1st thru 10th Place

PLUS...

Teams & Individuals setting
NEW State
and/or
National Records

(see Eligibility #2)

- Tier 3 -

After April 1, 2019

ALL State Finalists eligible!

ALL bowlers that participated in their high school STATE Finals during the 2018/19 season are eligible to enter as of April 1st.

ALL State Finalist TEAMS!
ALL State Finalist SINGLES!

 

-Rules regarding Substitions-

............... Substitions:..May can occur at any time throughout the tournament, with only 2 limitations...
............... 1) Once a bowler has been pulled from a game they cannot return as a replacement until the following game.

............... 2) There are no substitutions in mid-frame except for the fill shot after a 'mark' of the 10th frame.
.................. Meaning a bowler must 'mark' in their 10th frame before substitution can take place.

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ELIGIBILITY #1:..Must have qualified in this season's high school bowling State Championship, State Finals, etc. or its equivalent.. All State high school bowling programs are eligible to compete in the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM.. School teams must be made up only those who were listed on the submitted school team roster submitted to their respective State high school bowling tournament organization. .This INCLUDES graduating/graduated Seniors, as they were a part of this current 2018/19 State Championships, Finals, etc. .See tiered entry timeline below for availability.

ELIGIBILITY #2:..Any team or individual bowler that set a new State or National RECORD during the current season automatically earns eligibility to enter anytime into the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM tournament, regardless of whether they do or do not qualify for their most recent State Championship, State Finals, etc. or its equivalent.

BAKER 300 Games - Any high school team that rolls a BAKER 300 Game during the current 2018/19 regular season matches, tournaments, or during post season competition earns an automatic invitation to the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM tournament.

ELIGIBILITY #3:..WILD CARD Entries (TIER 3 only)

TEAMS - The four (4) highest ranked teams that did not qualify for their respective State Finals are eligible to enter the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM tournament. .Maximum of four (4) boys and girls TEAM Wild Card entries per State.

SINGLES - The four (4) highest ranked individuals that did not qualify for their respective State Finals are eligible to enter the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM tournament. .Maximum of four (4) boys and girls SINGLES Wild Card entries per State.

"RANKING" is determined by each State. If no State ranking is avaible, then the highest non-State qualifying teams and individuals from last event prior to the State Finals. Wild Cards entries are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

WILD CARD entries must provide their final standings in their respective Regional, Sectional, District, etc. that immediately precede their State Finals in order to be Wild Card eligible.

*DISQUALIFICATION:. ANY Singles entry and/or school Team found to have one or more bowlers competing in the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM that was not eligible participate with that school in their most recent high school bowling State Championship, Finals, etc., OR is an approved WILD CARD entry, will be DISQUALIFIED from the competition and will forfeit their entry fee, standing in the tournament, and any prizes they may have received.

FAQ #1:: Regarding coaches, participation in the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM does NOT require the attendance of a coach.

2019
U.S. High School Bowling National Championship
TM
- TOURNAMENT INFORMATION -

DATES:....... June 22-24, 2019.................

. COST:...... Team Entry $350.00 (includes 5 paid Singles entries)
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Singles Entry $70.00 (individuals not entering with a team)

VENUE:...... Expo Bowl
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5261 Elmwood Avenue
............ ........... Indianapolis, Indiana 46203
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(317) 787-3448

............ ............... OIL PATTERN: . Modified House Shot
......>>> click here to see '19 Tournament Pattern <<<
............ ............... LANE SURFACE:.. Synthetic
............ ............... APPROACHES: . Synthetic

HOST:......... U.S. High School Bowling Foundation
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6687 NW 110 Way
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Parkland, Florida 33076

CONTACT:... Michael Nyitray, Tournament Director
.......................... (954) 816-1394 --- worldmike@aol.com

UPDATED 2019 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (estimated / subject to change)

............... Friday, June 21st - The following practice shifts will be available for Expo Bowl - Call for reservations (317) 787-3448

10:00 a.m. to 12 noon - Strip and Fresh Oil (40 lanes)
..2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Strip and Fresh Oil (40 lanes)
..5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Strip and Fresh Oil (80 lanes)
..8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Strip and Fresh Oil (40 lanes) This shift is intended for those arriving late on Friday

.. 6 p.m. - Non-required Coaches Meeting at about 6 p.m. to go over the tournament basics (maybe 1/2 to 1 hour)

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.......Saturday, 6/22 - Boys & Girls Team Qualifying::: 9 a.m. (check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.) UPDATED
.......Saturday, 6/22 - BOTH Boys & Girls Teams Survivor Round 1::: 2:30 p.m. (check-in begins at 1 p.m.) UPDATED
.................................. Team Championships will conclude approx. 7 p.m.

.Saturday, 6/22 - Practice session begins approximately 8 p.m. (Only 20 lanes available @ $2.50 per game)

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..Sunday, 6/23 - 9 a.m. - Boys SINGLES (from teams) Qualifying::: 9 a.m. (check-in between 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
..Sunday, 6/23 - 2 p.m. - Girls SINGLES & Boys Singles (singles only) Qualifying::: 2 p.m. (check-in begins at 1 p.m.)

..Sunday, 6/23 - 7 p.m. BOTH Boys & Girls SINGLES Survivor Round 1::: 7 p.m. (check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.)

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.Monday, 6/24 - BOTH Boys & Girls SINGLES Survivor Round 2::: 9 a.m. (check-in begins at 8 a.m.)
.................................. Singles Championships will conclude approx. 4 p.m.
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U.S. High School Bowling Foundation's policy regarding All-Star and Postseason contests

  • All future U.S. High School Bowling National Championship competitions will only be scheduled during the summertime; between the calendar dates of June 1st and July 31st, so to not interfere with class time during the regular academic season.
  • Consistence with the principle of a culminating event, the U.S. High School Bowling Foundation will only schedule one (1) U.S. High School Bowling National ChampionshipTM per year/season.
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The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) can neither grant nor refuse permission for any high school to attend any event. That function is not within the organization’s jurisdiction. Inquiries regarding permissibility should be directed to the schools themselves, and to their respective state high school associations.

The NFHS is not affiliated in any way with the 2019 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship, nor does it sanction or support this competition in any way.

Michael Nyitray, President of the USHSBF, is also a USBC Gold Certified Coach