Welcome to the 2026–2027 JBC Season
JBC organizes youth bowling opportunities across the St. Louis area, including the Gateway Tournament series and a high school Travel League. This site provides schedules and information for bowlers, parents, and coaches.
Gateway Youth Bowling Tournaments
Gateway Series
JBC's primary youth tournament program, rotating among centers such as Sunset, St. Clair, Shrewsbury, Imperial, Bel Air, DuBowl, West Park, Plaza, Crest, and Crestwood throughout the season.
Upcoming Gateway Dates
- October 17–18, 2026Shrewsbury Lanes
- November 21–22, 2026Imperial Bowl
- January 30–31, 2027Bel Air Bowl
Full details, including divisions and formats, will be listed with each event on the Gateway schedule page.
JBC High School Travel League
Travel League
A separate high school–focused league that travels to multiple centers during the season, with all sessions scheduled for a 10:00 AM start time.
Next Travel League Date
The 2026–2027 schedule is currently being finalized.
Robbie Spetner Memorial Fund
Helping New Bowlers Compete
The Robbie Spetner Memorial Fund supports youth bowling by helping new bowlers enter competitive JBC tournaments. This fund will pay the first entry fee for a new bowler to compete in the JBC Gateway events.
The fund is dedicated to growing the sport of bowling by introducing new athletes to tournament competition in a supportive, structured environment.
Support the Fund
Venmo for donations: Mike-Clavin-1