Youth bowling leagues are a great way to get young bowlers into bowling for sport as well as earn scholarship money for college. Bowling leagues create sportsmanship, social interaction, team and skill building as well as foster essential skills like coordination, concentration and discipline.
The Watertown USBC and Youth League provides a supportive community where young bowlers can make friends, build confidence and set personal goals, promoting a sense of belonging and achievement.
If you are interested in signing your child up for youth league, please contact the Youth League Director, Scott Struss.
Youth League
Youth league is held on Sundays at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Tommy’s Lanes. We ask that you get your young bowler to the lanes 10-15 minutes before league starts for practice, announcements and award recognition.
| Youth League 1st Half | October – December | 10 weeks | 30 games |
| Youth League 2nd Half | January – April | 10 weeks | 30 games |
Youth league bowlers bowl 3 full games in teams of 4 per lane. League game fee is $10.00* per person for the 3 games.
(*Prices are subject to change per season)
Missed Games
Illness or Excused Absence
If your child misses league games due to illness or excused absence, they will be able to make up games during the week and submit scores to Tommy’s Lanes. Please contact the Youth Director, your team or Tommy’s Lanes before league play.
Inclement Weather
If the youth league is cancelled due to bad weather, emails and/or texts will be sent out to parents and will also be posted on the Watertown USBC Facebook page.
Scoring
Watertown USBC uses “League Secretary” for youth lane assignments, averages, handicaps, high series and high game awards.
Learn more at League Secretary
Equipment
While we encourage young bowlers to have their own bowling balls, bowling bags, and bowling shoes, Tommy’s lanes has house balls for use from 6-15 lbs and rental shoes size child 12T – adult men 13 for rent per league play.
Tommy’s Pro Shop also can order bowling balls, shoes and equipment as well as plug and drill youth bowling balls for a fee. Contact Doug for more information.
Youth Tournaments
Many local, regional and national tournaments are available to young bowlers.
| Tournament | Month | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown USBC Adult/Youth Doubles | December (1 day) | Watertown |
| Watertown USBC Youth City Tournament | March/April (2 Sundays) | Watertown |
| SD State USBC Pepsi Tournament | March (3 days) | Varies |
| SD State USBC Youth Championship | April (4 weekends) | Varies |
| Junior Gold Championships | July (8-10 days) | Varies |
| Youth Open Championships | July (18 days) | Varies |
SD USBC Coaches
One-on-one coaching and private lessons are available for new youth bowlers.
| Watertown | Scott Struss | Bronze |
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