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Developing the Next Generation

TNBA Junior Bowling Program

Fostering bowling skills, sportsmanship, leadership and friendship among young bowlers while preparing them for successful competition and future opportunities.

Building Bowlers and Future Leaders

The purpose of the Junior Bowling Program of The National Bowling Association, Inc. is to foster and promote the game of Ten Pins among both boys and girls. Membership is open to USBC-certified youth bowlers and non-bowlers.

The program serves as a recruiting agency and point of entry for young bowlers to receive the guidance, encouragement and training needed to learn the game and develop the skills essential to successful competition.

This preparation helps TNBA youth bowlers compete in tournaments and competitions while also pursuing opportunities to earn college scholarships.

Promoter of Sportsmanship, Fellowship and Friendship

What Junior Bowlers Gain

TNBA’s Junior Bowling Program provides young people with much more than bowling instruction. Participants develop skills and values that can benefit them in competition, school and everyday life.

Bowling Skills

Coaching, practice and competitive experience help youth bowlers improve their game and confidence.

Sportsmanship

Participants learn fair play, respect for competitors and positive conduct both on and off the lanes.

Leadership

Youth bowlers are encouraged to develop responsibility, honesty, confidence and leadership skills.

Scholarship Opportunities

Training and tournament participation can help prepare youth bowlers to pursue college scholarship opportunities.

Lessons Beyond the Lanes

TNBA Junior Bowlers receive guidance in the fundamentals of everyday living as well as instruction in bowling.

Fair Play
Respect for Others
Leadership
Responsibility
Honesty

Junior Bowling Membership

Membership connects young bowlers with TNBA-certified leagues, events, instruction and opportunities to participate.

Eligibility and Participation

Membership in The National Bowling Association Junior Bowling Program is open to children who have not reached their 18th birthday on or before August 1 of the upcoming bowling season.

Once certified under this rule, a TNBA Junior Bowler remains eligible through August 31 unless under suspension.

  • Open to eligible boys and girls.
  • Available to USBC-certified youth bowlers and non-bowlers.
  • Membership is obtained through a TNBA-certified league or event.
  • Local Senates can provide additional membership information.
Current Certification Fee
$15

Contact the Junior Bowling Director or your local TNBA Senate for certification and membership information.

Questions About the Program?

Contact the TNBA Junior Bowling Director for program, membership and certification information.

DaShonda Fields, TNBA Junior Bowling Director

DaShonda Fields

Junior Bowling Director