7th Annual

Next Big Thing Tournament

3 days - 3 patterns

Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

REGISTRATION OPEN

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REGISTRATION OPEN --


 

Entry Fee - $100

Includes:

  • Storm matchmaking with Pro tips

  • Official practice session with food

  • Friday night youth/adult doubles tournament

  • Entry into the Next Big Thing Tournament

or, Entry fee - $200

Includes:

  • Everything above plus Next Factor Bowling Ball

Entry must be paid, bowling ball with be available for pickup day of tournament.

Tournament Rules

Tournament shall be USBC certified and open to all USBC sanctioned bowlers as follows:

U12 (8/1/13 or later), U15 (8/1/010 - 7/31/13), U18 (8/1/07 - 7/31/10), and U22 (8/1/03 - 7/31/07).

Tournament will consist of a singles scratch event for the following divisions: U15, U18 & U22. Tournament will consist of a singles handicap event for the following divisions: U12. Handicap will be based off of current USBC average day of the event. Bowlers may choose to bowl up in any division

Divisions - New this year

U12 handicap, U15, U17, U22

TOP FEMALE QUALIFIER IN EACH DIVISION WILL RECIEVE $200

Special Guest

PWBA Crystal Elliott

2024 PWBA Rookie of the year

2025 Team USA Trials Champion

 

schedule

 

FRIDAY, June 19

12:30PM – 3:30PM Storm Matchmaker

Come test out different bowling balls while getting pro tips.

3:45PM - 4:30PM Lane talk and Team USA discussion with Crystal.

4:30PM -6:00PM Practice sessions on long and short patterns.

6:00PM - 6:30PM Taco bar!

6:30PM - 8:30PM Adult/Youth doubles event

SATURDAY, June 20

8:30AM Special Opening Ceremonies

9:00AM 6 games qualifying - Short Pattern

2:00PM 6 games qualifying - Long Pattern

4:00 PM - B Squad Qualifying

SUNDAY, June 21

Top 8 - U12 and U22 Best of 3 Match Play Bracket

Top 12 - U15 and U18 Best of 3 Match Pay Bracket (mystery pattern)