3392 S. Columbus Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691
United States
Friday, Apr. 10
Practice: 2-4 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 4 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Saturday, Apr. 11
Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
A Squad (8 games; fresh): 9 a.m.
B Squad (8 games; fresh): 3 p.m.
Top 1/3 advance to Advancers Round
Sunday, Apr. 12
Advancers Round (4 games; fresh): 9 a.m. (12-game pinfall carries forward)
Semi Final Round (4 games; fresh): 11:30 a.m. (16-game pinfall carries forward)
Top 4 step ladder: 2:30 p.m.
Total pinfall determines finishing positions.
Host(s):
PBA Member Jim Dilyard; Kim & Ryan Merckle
Field Capacity:
64 (subject to change)
Eligibility:
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Participant must be the age of 50 as of April 10th, 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.
Entry Fee:
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310
Entry Deadline:
Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, April 6th, 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 Central Region event and will only count for points in the Central 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 3 events within your region 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 $2,000
12th Place is projected to pay $650
Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $450
*All prize funds are projected off 64 entries*