What: USBC Junior Gold Championships
When: July 2025
Where: Green Bay, WI
Division: U15 Boys
Field Size: 644+ youth bowlers nationwide
Format: 16‑game qualifying blocks across four days; top advancers move to elimination rounds

Qualifying Breakdown

Round 1 (Games 1‑4)

• Games: 147 / 172 / 136 / 202 = 657

• Average: 164.25

• +/- = -143

• Position: 329 / 646
  
  

Round 2 (Games 5‑8)

• Games: 193 / 167 / 195 / 150 = 705

• Average: 170.25

• +/-: -238

• Total after 8 games: 1,362

• Position: 280 / 646
  
  

Round 3 (Games 9‑12)

• Games: 222 / 176 / 203 / 111 = 712

• Average: 172.83

• +/-: -326

• Total after 12 games: 2,074

• Position: 249 / 646
  
  

Round 4 (Games 13‑16)

• Games: 168 / 182 / 184 / 152 = 711

• Average: 172.88

• +/-: -434

• Total after 16 games: 2,766

• Position: 244

Note: This performance came just 2–3 months after Arryn began bowling competitively, highlighting his rapid learning curve and adaptability

Tournament Overview

Arryn competed in the 2025 USBC Junior Gold Championships, widely regarded as the premier national youth bowling event. He faced a field of 646 bowlers in the U15 Boys division, bowling through four challenging 4-game blocks across multiple centers in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Despite limited competitive experience (only 2–3 months), Arryn steadily improved throughout the tournament:

• Rounds 1 → 4: His average rose from 164.25 → 172.88

• Maintained composure across long-format qualifying

• Advanced comfortably in a very large, highly competitive field
  
  

His final 16-game total of 2,766 pins placed him 244th out of 646, a strong showing for a newcomer at the national level.

Why This Event Matters

• National Exposure: Competed against hundreds of top youth bowlers in the U.S.

• Rapid Improvement: Demonstrated learning and adaptability only months into competitive bowling

• Experience Under Pressure: Learned to handle long-format qualifying blocks, multiple centers, and national tournament pressure

• Recruiting Potential: Early competitive success indicates strong future growth and potential for top placements in upcoming events
  
  

Participation in Junior Gold is a significant milestone for any youth bowler and provides invaluable experience for both skill development and competitive resilience.