2008 Teen Masters is back with long term sponsors
01/09/08
America's best youth tournament, the Teen Masters, is back and better than ever due to new long-term sponsorship from some of the industry's top companies. Three major bowling brands, Dexter Shoes, Ebonite International, and Kegel have all made multi-year, major commitments to the Teen Masters for the 2008 event and beyond.
After 50 TM Qualifying events across the nation, the top 480 athletes will advance to the Teen Masters National Finals July 19-26 at Michael Gaughan's beautiful South Point Resort on the famous Las Vegas Boulevard. Over 2000 youth bowlers are expected to enter again this year, and those who make the finals are in for the experience of their lives.
In addition to thousands in Smart Scholarship awards, the finalists will get red carpet treatment, made possible by generous sponsorship support. Here are a few things on the agenda:
The Dexter Leaders Challenge - winners of local and regional qualifiers will be upgraded to VIP status at the national finals if they win wearing Dexter shoes. They will have exclusive access to the Dexter Den, with their own private ball paddock, Wii video games, an I-pod docking station, internet access, and free refreshments between rounds.
The Ebonite 'Bowl to Win' Package - Athletes who opt for this special entry package will be eligible for the new Ebonite Bowl to Win competition at the national finals. All who enter will have a new Ebonite ball shipped directly to their home, and they will be eligible to win another ball during the finals. Those winners will have identical Ebonite balls drilled on-site by Ebonite' expert technicians. They will then compete on two different oil patterns where the question "Is it the bowler or the ball?" will be answered.
The Kegel Kup - The world's leader in lane technology, Kegel, will present a new TM Team event to determine which bowling center has the best high school team. All 50 TM Qualifiers will advance one team to the national finals where they will compete for both team and singles titles. Special surprises are also in store for these players – they will be announced by March 1.
2008 Teen Masters
11th annual event kicks off in March; National Finals in Las Vegas in July
America's best youth tournament, the Teen Masters, is back and better than ever due to new long-term sponsorship from some of the industry's top companies. Three major bowling brands, Dexter Shoes, Ebonite International, and Kegel have all made multi-year, major commitments to the Teen Masters for the 2008 event and beyond.
After 50 TM Qualifying events across the nation, the top 480 athletes will advance to the Teen Masters National Finals July 19-26 at Michael Gaughan's beautiful South Point Resort on the famous Las Vegas Boulevard. Over 2000 youth bowlers are expected to enter again this year, and those who make the finals are in for the experience of their lives.
In addition to thousands in Smart Scholarship awards, the finalists will get red carpet treatment, made possible by generous sponsorship support. Here are a few things on the agenda:
The Dexter Leaders Challenge - winners of local and regional qualifiers will be upgraded to VIP status at the national finals if they win wearing Dexter shoes. They will have exclusive access to the Dexter Den, with their own private ball paddock, Wii video games, an I-pod docking station, internet access, and free refreshments between rounds.
The Ebonite 'Bowl to Win' Package - Athletes who opt for this special entry package will be eligible for the new Ebonite Bowl to Win competition at the national finals. All who enter will have a new Ebonite ball shipped directly to their home, and they will be eligible to win another ball during the finals. Those winners will have identical Ebonite balls drilled on-site by Ebonite' expert technicians. They will then compete on two different oil patterns where the question "Is it the bowler or the ball?" will be answered.
The Kegel Kup - The world's leader in lane technology, Kegel, will present a new TM Team event to determine which bowling center has the best high school team. All 50 TM Qualifiers will advance one team to the national finals where they will compete for both team and singles titles. Special surprises are also in store for these players – they will be announced by March 1.