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2026 PBA/PBA50 GoodBowler.com Doubles

Event dates
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Host center
Ripic's Carousel Lanes

137 Laurel Ave.
Binghamton, NY 13905
United States

Friday, June 26

Practice Session: 3 p.m.

Orientation Meeting: 5 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)

Pro Am: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27

Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.

A Squad Qualifying (8 games; fresh): 9 a.m.

B Squad Qualifying (8 games; fresh): 3 p.m.

Top 12 teams advance (based on 44 entries)

Sunday, June 28

Round Robin Match Play (Baker Team Games; 12 games): 9 a.m.

Finals format will be adjusted accordingly with less than 36 teams.

Hosts:

Beckie & Jeff Ripic

Field Capacity:

44 teams

Doubles Partner Designation:

When entering, please enter your partner’s name in the blank space labeled “Team/Squad Organizer (Optional).”

Eligibility:

Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. 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, June 15, 2026.

After the deadline, entries must be made by e-mail to [email protected]. Phone entries will not be accepted.

Payout Ratio:

1:3

PBA Regional Players Invitational Presented by USBC:

This event is a PBA East Region event and will only count for points in the East Region. Only Full PBA Members will be able to qualify for the year-end Finals. To qualify for the RPI, you must bowl in 3 events within your region from January 1, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Participation in East Region regular regional events may also count toward participation minimums.

Lane Pattern:

TBD

2026 PBA Approved Equipment:

There have been several changes to the list of product registered companies. Be sure to check the list prior to the tournament weekend to make sure all equipment you plan on using complies with the 2026 list.

The 2026 list of acceptable Urethane and Urethane-Like equipment made at 78.0HD+ is available on the schedule page under “quick links”.

PBA Registered Products

1st Place projected to pay $4,000

12th Place in the finals projected to pay $1,000

Final cash spot is projected to pay of $900.

(Based on 44 teams)