GREAT LAKES JR GOLD TOUR – YOUTH BOWLING SHOWCASE
LOCATION – THUNDERBOWL LANES
ADDRESS: 4200 Allen Rd. Allen Park Michigan 313-928-4688
MAX BOWLERS = 200 (EACH DAY)
U16/U18 or COL-AD (U20) cannot be recruited/committed to a college before August 1ST 2026.
ONLINE ENTRY CLOSES WEDNESDAY JULY 29, 2026 @ MIDNIGHT
PLEASE CHECK THE SCHEDULE BELOW: WE HAVE CHANGED TO A 1 DAY GENDER EVENT (5 GAME QUALIFIER – BOWL ON THE LANES IN FRONT OF COACHES – MEET AND GREET)
FRIDAY JULY 31ST, 2026: 6PM – 8PM SOCIAL HOUR IN THE ARENA
PRACTICE A FEW GAMES – MEET AND GREET SOME ATTENDING COACHES
SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST, 2026 : GIRLS ONLY
(5 GAME TOURNAMENT (AM)- BOWL ON LANES IN FRONT OF COACHES (PM) – MEET AND GREET (EVENING))
SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND, 2026 : BOYS ONLY
(5 GAME TOURNAMENT (AM) – BOWL ON LANES INFRONT OF COACHES(PM) – MEET AND GREET (EVENING))
COLLEGES ATTENDING: CLICK ON LINK TO BE DIRECTED TO THE COLLEGE BOWLING PAGE
- ADRIAN COLLEGE – ADRIAN MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH KEITH NAUSBAUM – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY – NORMAL ALABAMA (CLICK HERE) – COACH JAMES MOORE – WOMENS TEAM ONLY (SATURDAY)
- ALMA COLLEGE – ALMA MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH KYLE WOODCOCK – WOMEN TEAM ONLY (SATURDAY)
- AQUINAS COLLEGE – GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH HAROLD KLUKOWSKI – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- AURORA UNIVERSITY – AURORA ILLINOIS (CLICK HERE) – COACH RICH MCELMEEL – MEN (CLUB) AND WOMEN (SATURDAY)
- BETHEL UNIVERSITY – MISHAWAKA INDIANA (CLICK HERE) – COACH CHRISTOPHER ADAMS – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- CALUMET COLLEGE OF SAINT JOSEPH – WHITING INDIANA (CLICK HERE) – COACH LINDA OLSZEWSKI – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- CARTHAGE COLLEGE – KENOSHA WISCONSIN (CLICK HERE) – COACH DALE LEHMAN – WOMEN TEAM ONLY (SATURDAY)
- COLLEGE OF ST MARYS – OMAHA NEBRASKA (CLICK HERE) – COACH CORINNE JOHNSON – WOMEN TEAM ONLY (SATURDAY)
- DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY – DALLAS TEXAS (CLICK HERE) – COACH JONATHAN BEYER – MEN AND WOMEN (CLUB) (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- DEFIANCE COLLEGE – DEFIANCE OHIO (CLICK HERE) – COACH DOUG MILLER – WOMEN TEAM ONLY (SATURDAY)
- GOSHEN COLLEGE – GOSHEN INDIANA (CLICK HERE) – COACH SCOTT CURTIS – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- GRACE COLLEGE – WINONA LAKE INDIANA (CLICK HERE) – COACH KIRK WYMAN – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY – HUNTINGTON INDIANA (CLICK HERE) – COACH MIKE SHOCKEY – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- INDIANA TECH – FORT WAYNE INDIANA (CLICK HERE) – COACH TYLER DEJONGE – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – MARION INDIANA (CLICK HERE) – COACH CHRIS KARLIN – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- JACKSON COLLEGE – JACKSON MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH STEVE SEARS – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- MIDWAY UNIVERSITY – MIDWAY KENTUCKY (CLICK HERE) – COACH CHRISTOPHER MCMILLAN – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY – MIDLAND MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH JAY MULHOLLEN – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY – ADA OHIO (CLICK HERE) – COACH DEREK MAY – MEN AND WOMEN (SUNDAY)
- ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY – ROCHESTER HILLS MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH CRAIG WOODHAM – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY – BETHANY OKLAHOMA (CLICK HERE) – COACH MARK JEFFREYS – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- UNION COMMENWEALTH UNIVERSITY – BARBOURVILLE KENTUCKY (CLICK HERE) – COACH TOM DOYLE – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEARBORN MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH DWAYNE ANDERSON – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO (UNOH) – LIMA OHIO (CLICK HERE) – COACH BRIAN VANMETER – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- UNIVERSITY OF OLIVET – OLIVET MICHIGAN (CLICK HERE) – COACH BRANDON GRICE – MEN AND WOMEN (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- URSULINE COLLEGE – URSULINE OHIO (CLICK HERE) – COACH BRYON TOBIN – WOMEN TEAM ONLY (SATURDAY)
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION BELOW:
AGE REQUIREMENTS: 13 – 20 years ages (U14/U16/U18/Collegiate Adult (former U20) divisions only)
MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE CORRECT AGE DIVISION : this is for 2027 Junior Gold Nationals in (TBD), and your bowler may move up a division from last season.
U14 D.O.B : 8-1-2012 to 7-31-2014
U16 D.O.B : 8-1-2010 to 7-31-2012
U18 D.O.B: 8-1-2008 to 7-31-2010
COLLIGATE ADULT (U20): DUE TO THE NEW USBC STATEMENT REGARDING THE U20 DIVISION (MAY 16,2023) – WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING U20 JUNIOR GOLD SPOTS.
Note: U12 bowlers can attend – but must register in the U14 division.
Note: U16/U18 or COL-AD (U20) cannot be recruited/committed to a college before August 1ST 2026.
All printable information will be available soon
Printable Entry Form
Printable Schedule
Printable Colleges attending list
Girls lane assignments for the afternoon session (bowlers will receive scorecards in the morning for the tournament with lane assignments)
Boys lane assignments for the afternoon session (bowlers will receive scorecards in the morning for the tournament with lane assignments)
SCHEDULE: (Times may vary)
SATURDAY (GIRLS ONLY) : AUGUST 1ST, 2026
7:30 am – 8:30 am —— GIRLS WILL CHECK IN – GIRLS WILL BE BOWLING DURING EACH SESSION – PHOTOS TAKEN
DRESS CODE – SEE RULES (SLACKS – SKORTS – JERSEY)
Bowlers will receive score cards with lane assignments (if bowlers want to bowl with friends – check in together)
8:45am – 9:05am : ANNOUNCEMENTS/ National Anthem
9:05am – 9:15am : 10 Minutes of practice (sport shot pattern)
9:15am – 1:00pm : 5 Game Tournament.
1:00pm – 2:00pm : Lunch
2:00pm – 2:30pm : Junior Gold Spots and award ceremony.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED THROUGHOUT THE CENTER FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS BELOW:
BOWL ON LANES IN FRONT OF COACHES
BOWLERS WILL BOWL FOR 10 MINUTES – COACHES WILL TALK ABOUT THIER PROGRAM FOR 10 MINUTES. (note: we may change the bowl/talk time depending on the number of bowlers/coaches attending)
2:30pm – 2:50pm : Session #1
2:50pm – 3:10pm : Session #2
3:10pm – 3:30pm : Session #3
3:30pm – 3:50pm : Session #4
3:50pm – 4:10pm : Session #5
4:10pm – 4:30pm : Session #6.
4:30pm – 4:45pm : Break
4:45pm – 5:05pm : Session #7
5:05pm – 5:25pm : Session #8
5:25pm – 6:15pm : “FREE FOR ALL” YOUTH MOVE TO DIFFERENT LANES TO SEE COACHES. COACHES STAY ON LANES
THE “FREE FOR ALL” IN THE SCHEDULE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT ANOTHER COLLEGE WHO YOU MAY HAVE NOT SEEN OR WOULD LIKE TO REVISIT.
6:30pm – 8:00pm : MEET AND GREET COACHES – PARTY ROOM – THROUGH DOOR BY LANES 73-74
SUNDAY (BOYS ONLY) : AUGUST 2, 2026
7:30 am – 8:30 am —— BOYS WILL CHECK IN – BOYS WILL BE BOWLING DURING EACH SESSION – PHOTOS TAKEN
DRESS CODE – SEE RULES (SLACKS – JERSEY)
Bowlers will receive score cards with lane assignments (if bowlers want to bowl with friends – check in together)
8:45am – 9:05am : ANNOUNCEMENTS/ National Anthem
9:05am – 9:15am : 10 Minutes of practice (sport shot pattern)
9:15am – 1:00pm : 5 Game Tournament.
1:00pm – 2:00pm : Lunch
2:00pm – 2:30pm : Junior Gold Spots and award ceremony.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED THROUGHOUT THE CENTER FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS BELOW:
BOWL ON LANES IN FRONT OF COACHES
BOWLERS WILL BOWL FOR 10 MINUTES – COACHES WILL TALK ABOUT THIER PROGRAM FOR 10 MINUTES. (note: we may change the bowl/talk time depending on the number of bowlers/coaches attending)
2:30pm – 2:50pm : Session #1
2:50pm – 3:10pm : Session #2
3:10pm – 3:30pm : Session #3
3:30pm – 3:50pm : Session #4
3:50pm – 4:10pm : Session #5
4:10pm – 4:30pm : Session #6.
4:30pm – 4:45pm : Break
4:45pm – 5:05pm : Session #7
5:05pm – 5:25pm : Session #8
5:25pm – 6:15pm : “FREE FOR ALL” YOUTH MOVE TO DIFFERENT LANES TO SEE COACHES. COACHES STAY ON LANES
THE “FREE FOR ALL” IN THE SCHEDULE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT ANOTHER COLLEGE WHO YOU MAY HAVE NOT SEEN OR WOULD LIKE TO REVISIT.
6:30pm – 8:00pm : MEET AND GREET COACHES – PARTY ROOM – THROUGH DOOR BY LANES 73-74
COVID – 19 :
Visit the Covid-19 Tab on GLJGT homepage for more information
and guidelines. We will make announcements of any changes at
each tournament. Mask Optional.
All questions call Jeff: (269) 579-1368
Divisions: Separate divisions & genders. 4 Age/Divisions Awards:
#1 Bowlers per Divisions/Genders earn Trophy:
#2 – 4 place, will earn medals:
Top bowers per Divisions/Genders will earn SMART Scholarships (scholarship breakdown will be revised based on how many bowlers participate)
Top 3: 50, 30, 20 % (3 – 9 bowlers)
Top 4: 40, 30, 20,10 % ( 10 – 24 bowlers)
Top 6: 30, 25, 15, 10, 10, 10 % (25 – 48 bowlers)
Top 8: 25, 20, 15, 10, 10, 10, 5, 5 % (49-72 bowlers)
Top 12: 25,15,10,10,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5 % (73-96 bowlers)
Top 16: 10,10,10,10,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5 %(97-120 bowlers)
Entry fee breakdown: $125 ( junior gold membership/option – not included, can be purchased separately)
$50 – Lineage
$35 – Scholarships. All divisions (scholarship breakdown will be revised based on how many bowlers participate)
$ 10 – Awards. #1 Trophy. #2-4 medals
$ 20 – Youth T-shirt, bowling towel and goodie bag
$ 10 – Tournament Expense
EQUALS : $125 Entry fee – (DOES NOT INCLUDE A USBC JUNIOR GOLD MEMBERSHIP OR THE OPTION TO BOWL FOR JUNIOR GOLD 2027 NATIONALS – SEE BELOW)
This is a Junior Gold Qualifier for the 2026-2027 season. Youth bowler must have a current 2026-2027 USBC JR Gold Membership, and will be available for purchase on bowl.com after July 1st 2026, or you can purchase one through this online system – (added cost)
2027 JUNIOR GOLD MEMBERSHIP IS NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENTRY – SEPERATE PURCHASE + (U14)=$45, U16&U18=$55
2027 JUNIOR GOLD OPTION (Minneapolis Minnesota) IS NOT INCULDED WITH YOUR ENTRY – SEPERATE PURCHASE (see below) + U14/U16/U18 = $50.00
COL-AD (U20): DUE TO THE NEW USBC STATEMENT REGARDING THE U20 DIVISION (MAY 16,2023) – WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING U20 JUNIOR GOLD SPOTS.
You can just sign up for the tournament entry only – and then add the Junior Gold Option/membership at a later date or at check in – just let us know before the tournament date, August 1-2, 2026.
NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING THE GLJGT (GREAT LAKES) MEMBERSHIP FOR OUR TOUR DURING THIS EVENT – IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ONE FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON – IT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AFTER JUNE 1ST, 2026 FOR PURCHASE. GLJGT MEMBERSHIP IS A SEPERATE PURCHASE AND NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH A USBC JUNIOR GOLD MEMBERSHIP, WHICH ARE 2 DIFFERENT MEMBERSHIPS. ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT US.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SIGNING UP – PLEASE CONTACT US – WE CAN WALK YOU THROUGH THE ENTRY ONLINE SYSTEM – JEFF – 269 579 1368