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)