2024-2025 registration is NOW OPEN!!!! Please register in person at Bayshore Lanes, open daily 10:30am – 9:00pm.
Official 2024 – 2025 YOUTH BOWLING SEASON has started and we have room to add new players; we welcome NEW BOWLERS all season long!!
Accepting registrations for Youth born 2006 to 2018 (6 years to 18 years)
TIMES AVAILABLE FOR 2024 – 2025 SEASON
Ages 6 to 12 * Monday’s 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Sept 16th to April 2025)
Ages 10 to 18 * Monday’s 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM (Sept 16th to April 2025)
Youth Bowl Canada (YBC)
YOUTH BOWLING LEAGUE INFORMATION
What do youth get out of YBC?
Our Youth Bowling Program operates weekly on Monday evenings throughout the Fall/Winter months, and we accept registrations year-round, subject to program availability. Bowling in the YBC (Youth Bowl Canada) league offers the member many benefits. Youth get ACTIVE with regular, moderate exercise and improve their coordination, balance, and motor skills. The team dynamics of bowling also helps to improve social skills through positive interaction with peers. Coaches and volunteers reinforce the concepts and importance of Sportsmanship and Fair Play. Bowlers also learn about setting personal goals for themselves and receive achievement awards throughout the season in recognition of personal and team accomplishments. Also, all Bayshore League bowlers get discounted public bowling fees during the bowling season!
What does YBC offer its members?
YBC offers coaching in a fun and safe environment, learning the proper techniques and skills of 5-Pin Bowling. Equal participation and contribution by all members, regardless of ability, is a key feature of the program and of youth developing self-confidence. YBC is also a perfect opportunity to learn the ideals of sport in a non-aggressive and friendly environment, whatever the age. Four age divisions consist in the YBC Program: PeeWee (Ages 6-7), Bantam (Ages 8-10), Junior (Ages 11-14) and Senior (Ages 15-19). Youth are teamed up with kids their own age for competition and it usually leads to the creation of many NEW FRIENDS and oodles of weekly FUN! We offer fun games and opportunity to win prizes each week! Optional tournament competition is available and offers the opportunity to compete in Regional, Provincial, and even National events for those that qualify!!
How much does it cost?
Compared to other sports fees, bowling fees tend to be lower in cost. To make our program affordable, we give you two payment options that best suit your families’ financial needs: paying the full season upfront, or paying the fee monthly, due on the 1st Monday of each month during league play.
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE $40.00 Our Youth Bowling Program is affiliated with Youth Bowl Canada/Youth Bowl Ontario, and we are required to forward an annual fee for each registered participant in our program, therefore we collect a $40.00 Registration Fee to cover these costs.
BOWLING FEES $10.00/Week The program bowling fee is calculated at $10/Week for 28 Weeks. A portion of the weekly fee is assigned to Bayshore Lanes for use of the centre/bowling games and a portion contributes to weekly prizes, league fun parties, tournament competition, and the Year-End banquet. **Bowling Fees will be pro-rated according to date the youth start in the program, based on $10/weekly fee + $40 YBC Registration Fee.
FUNDRAISING All YBC Organizations are obligated to participate in the annual Youth Bowl Canada Fundraising campaign, which usually involves selling a box of chocolates (minimum 1 per family).
FUNDING SUPPORT We will gladly work with any organizations that offer funding assistance for youth programs/sports.
ABSENCES By registering for our Youth Bowling Program, you have committed to holding a spot in the league, therefore are committed to paying all fees associated with the program. Attendance is important and expected of the youth, but we understand that they may have to miss some weeks throughout the season, whether it is a planned absence such as a vacation, unexpected illness or conflict with other sports schedules, etc. Please note that refunds will not be issued for any absences, and fees are expected to be paid for each week of the organized session. (Extenuating circumstances for absences may be excused at the discretion of Program Director).
What happens if youth have to miss a week or two?
If you have a planned absence coming up, youth are encouraged to come in to “Bowl-Out their scores” in ADVANCE of missing. We recommend having a "Bowl-Out" score stored in our scoring computer to be used for any future dates you may have to miss unexpectedly. For youth that want to participate in tournaments, Bowl-Outs will be required for qualifying if you must miss a week and can be completed Tuesday to Friday 3pm – 6pm and Sunday’s 6pm-9pm. Please notify staff if you will be absent.
Volunteer Support!
Our program relies heavily on volunteer support to assist the youth to improve their bowling skills, as well as managing their teams with fee collection and ensuring youth are ready for their turn each frame. We have volunteer coaches that are long-time experienced bowlers from our Centre. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT and kindly ask for any assistance you can offer during our program. Unfortunately, we do not have an abundance of volunteers, therefore we are unable to offer 1-on-1 support, or assist those that need to be closely monitored; therefore, we ask that parents/guardians be on site for any youth that need additional support and supervision. **We ask that (1) parent/guardian stay on site to supervise any youth under 10 years of age**
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
YOUTH BOWL ONTARIO PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT DRESS CODE
For more information on our youth leagues please contact (705) 526-4887 or email bayshorelanes@outlook.com
Visit Youth Bowl Canada website for more details on Youth Bowling http://youthbowl.ca/
