2449 Memorial Blvd.
Kingsport, TN 37664
United States
Tuesday, Sept 1
Practice: 11:30-2:30 p.m. (Practice Session extended…1/2 House re-oiled at 1:00 p.m.)
Orientation Meeting: 2:30 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Pro-Am: TBD ***ALL CHAMPIONS REQUIRED FOR PRO-AM***
Wednesday, Sept 2
Roll Call 30 minutes prior to all squads
TWO SQUADS WITH ONE ROUND OF QUALIFYING
A Squad (12 baker games; fresh): 9 a.m.
B Squad (12 baker games; fresh): 3 p.m.
Top 12 Teams Advance to Round Robin Baker Match Play
Thursday, Sept 3
Roll Call 30 minutes prior to all squads
Round Robin Baker Match Play (12 games; fresh): 9 a.m. (12th Game – Position Round Game)
Top 4 Teams - Stepladder Baker Finals
Host(s): David Lambert – former PBA Member & Patrick Manning – Co-Proprietors
Field Capacity: 42 Teams (84 Bowlers)
Eligibility:
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Participant must be the age of 50 as of September 1, 2026. Non-Members must meet the PBA minimum average requirements of 200 for 36 games in a USBC sanctioned league. PBA Members have priority over any Non-Member up to 7 days before the event starts.
This event is a doubles event with one player over the age of 50 & the second player over the age of 60, signing up as a doubles team. This format the entire Event will be bowled as Baker Doubles. The Top 4 Players will bowl Stepladder Baker Finals.
For teams that involve one Non-Member, the PBA Member has to register first to reserve the team position. If two Non-Members want to enter the Event, then you will have to wait to the Non-Member date for registration.
Entry Fee:
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310
Entry Deadline:
Non-Member entries start at Midnight on Friday, Aug 25 or earlier if Event fills.
Online entries for PBA Members and Non-Members close at Midnight on Monday, August 31, 2026.
After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the Regional Director.
Payout Ratio
1:3
PBA Regional Players Invitational Presented by USBC
This event is a PBA South Region event and will only count for points in the South Region. Only Full PBA Members will be able to qualify for the PBA Regional Players Invitational Presented by USBC. To qualify for the RPI, you must bowl in three events from November 14, 2025 thru November 13, 2026.
Lane Pattern:
TBD
2026 PBA Approved Equipment
The 2026 list of acceptable Urethane and Urethane-Like equipment made at 78.0HD+ is available on the schedule page under “quick links”.
PRIZE FUND (BASED ON ENTRIES):
1st Place is projected to pay $4,000
Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $950