Side Tournaments
Side Tournaments
The Bowlers Journal Championships presented by USBC and The Forty Frame Game give competitive bowlers of all skill levels the chance to get a few more games in and potentially earn some additional prize money.
Both events have a variety of divisions and side events to make it fun and exciting for everyone in competing in Las Vegas.
2021 Bowlers Journal Championships
April 30-July 17
Las Vegas
The 2021 Bowlers Journal Championships will be held at the 52-lane Orleans Bowling Center inside The Orleans Hotel & Casino.
Squad times will be 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on most days.
*There will be some blackout dates and abbreviated days due to previous commitments from the host center, so please check the schedule and make reservations, if possible.
There will be no Bowlers Journal or practice squads on May 3, May 28-30, June 6-7, June 13-14, June 28-July 4 and July 12-14.
REGISTER NOW for the 2021 Bowlers Journal Championships.
2021 BJ Rules
2021 Bowlers Journal Championships standings
For questions, please contact the tournament staff at usbcopenchampionships@bowl.com or 888-910-2695.
Past BJ Lane Conditions
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
The Forty Frame Game
April 30-July 18, 2021
Las Vegas
In 2021, The Forty Frame Game will held at the Gold Coast Bowling Center, inside the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino.
Squad times:
Daily - 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Additional squad time - 8:30 p.m. available every day, but only for reservations of 10 or more, received by 3 p.m. on the day of the reservation. Only then will walk-ins be welcome.
Schedule is subject to change.
There will be some blackout dates and shortened days due to previous commitments from the host center. Please check the schedule and make your plans accordingly.
At this time, we are aware of the following dates with no availability, a possibility of no availability or limited availability: May 21-23, May 26-28, May 29-30, June 7-9. Just this week, the limitations for July 13-17 have been lifted. We now have availability for July 13-17.
Registration for the event will take place on-site.
For questions, or to make a reservation, call (419) 699-9808.
Past FFG Results
2019 | 2018 | 2017| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 Prize Adjustments
Visit 40framegame.com for more information.
Practice Sessions at the USBC Open Championships
Team practice sessions for 2021 will be held at the 52-lane Orleans Bowling Center inside The Orleans Hotel & Casino.
Squad times will be 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on most days.
The team practice sessions will utilize the same oil pattern being used for team competition at the Open Championships, and the practice schedule will mirror that of the Bowlers Journal Championships.
Team sessions allow groups of up to 10 bowlers 90 minutes of practice on the team-event oil pattern. A pair of freshly oiled lanes is $100, and no more than five bowlers may participate at one time.
There will be a maximum of two available pairs for each time slot, so early online registration is encouraged. | REGISTER NOW
For questions, please contact the tournament staff at usbcopenchampionships@bowl.com or 888-910-2695.