I got my spot, what happens next?

The tournament director will submit the necessary paperwork to the USBC before they can award you an entry.

After the USBC receives the paperwork, you’ll receive an email from “tournaments@ibcyouth.com” congratulating you on earning your spot and verifying that the bowler has advanced to Junior Gold. It will ask you to verify some information. How long it takes depends on how quickly your tournament director submits the necessary paperwork. Most directors submit it within a couple of days. The USBC usually send the email within a couple of weeks, but the time can be longer during holidays, busy seasons, and during the summer. Be check your spam folder, and add tournaments@ibcyouth.com to your whitelist!

If you haven’t received an email within a month, and your bowler’s name isn’t showing up on the Advancer’s Report (see below), verify with the tournament director that the paperwork has been submitted. If it has, contact the USBC at 800-514-BOWL or tournaments@ibcyouth.com to verify.

Check the Advancer’s Report for your division periodically to ensure your bowler is listed (it’s organized by age division, sex, and ordered by state). This report is generally updated weekly or so.

Occasionally, the USBC needs more information or needs you to correct an issue (usually just adding the JG membership or submitting the waiver), in which case it will be specified there so even if you’ve received the email, you should check the report.

Registration for squads usually opens on December 1st. See the How do I register / select a squad FAQ for links and step-by-step instructions.

The official packet including the competitor’s badge is typically mailed the during last week of June.

Last Updated on May 22, 2024 by John Voorhis