What's up with bowling?

Kids learn a great deal from an individual sport such as bowling. Self-reliance, character development and internal motivation are just a few skills that youth bowlers develop. Physical development such as hand eye coordination, balance and strength are all aspects that go into teaching and competing.

In league and tournament competition, you will see a very supportive nature between competitors. It is very common for kids to give high-fives and verbal praise after an opponents shot. Like the kids, adults are very supportive of all competitors. Developing friendly relationships between adult spectators is common. Especially given the amount of time spent watching the kids compete.

One of the unique aspects of competitive bowling is the ability to earn scholarship money. No other youth sport (to our knowledge) offers this. Nearly all youth bowling tournaments have “purse” provide by sponsors and entrance fees. This money is paid out to the participants based on performance at that tournament. The money is kept in a fund at either the United States Bowling Conference (USBC), or with a particular tournament tour and is issued to educational institutions on behalf of the child. 

The best way to start bowling is to join a league. Find a bowling center close to home and give them a call and ask about their youth program.

Generally, leagues have seasons such as Fall, Spring, and Summer, meeting once a week. Kids usually have a team of 2-4 bowlers. The team will bowl 3-4 games at the accumulated score will determine the standings against other teams. 

SoCal is blessed with a thriving bowling tournament community. On average there are scholarship youth bowling tournament twice a month in the southern California region. Check out our schedule for upcoming events.