April 8, 2026 Professional Bowlers Association

Second PBA Jr. Strikeforce All-Star Team to be named next winter

The PBA Jr. program and KR Strikeforce have once again partnered to recognize 10 of the nation’s finest youth bowlers.

Five boys and five girls, based on bowling achievements and academic merit, will be selected in Jan. 2027 to represent the PBA Jr. Strikeforce All-Star Team.

All selected PBA Jr. players will receive $1,000 in SMART scholarship funds and merchandise from KR Strikeforce, including one pair of bowling shoes from The Perfection Collection, worth a total of $320 in retail value.

To be eligible for selection, youth bowlers must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a PBA Jr. member
  • Must participate in at least one (1) PBA Jr. event or PBA Jr. affiliate event during the 2026 calendar year
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
  • Submit one letter of recommendation
  • Submit a résumé outlining their 2026 PBA Jr. and/or PBA Jr. affiliate event accomplishments (one-page maximum)

Applications for the PBA Jr. Strikeforce All-Star Team are available here.

The application deadline is Dec. 8, 2026.