The Next Big Thing

06/06/2026

Youth bowlers and parent bowlers! Need something to do today? Head to Sport Bowl and see who comes out on top. Loser buys lunch? 🤭🤷🏼‍♀️🍕

06/04/2026

Incredibly sad day in the bowling community and the community of Dells. Our hearts go out to Casey who has put so much of his life into building such a powerful place for youth and adults. We are grateful everyone is safe. Thinking of all the Pinz family. ❤️🙏

06/03/2026

BVG is back this summer!! Volunteer with Brooklyn Gagnon! If you are not a member, click on the link to sign up and start volunteering. ITS FREE!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0nF7O3VB3YuUBgUYLKbSxKPOm8XIRAcod_u7FC8kvgTJb1Q/viewform?

✨BVG Summer 2026 is here✨

Check the schedule below! Message me if interested!

06/03/2026

Deadline to order the Storm Next Factor ball is June 10! Send your payment to Venmo: Shelley-Carroll-2 with bowler name and weight of ball. Contact me if you need other payment arrangements.

Registration link: https://tournamentbowl.com/open/TournamentHome.cfm?ID_Tournament=32077

05/31/2026

June 19-21 🔵 PWBA Crystal Elliott 🔵 Next Big Thing Scholarship Tournament 🔵 Sign up on tournamentbowl.com 🔵 Thank you Zach Wilkins & Brooklyn Gagnon!

05/30/2026

🤓 If you can’t make it in on Friday June 19…that is okay! You can still bowl the tournament. If you ARE available, we hope you take advantage of the events!! ⬇️

Still time to sign up and grab that Storm Next Factor ball at an amazing low cost to tournament bowlers!

05/29/2026

DID YOU KNOW....? SERIES #4

The Storm MatchMaker Event is coming to The Next Big Thing hosted by Storm representative, Andy Shutt and special guest PWBA standout Crystal Elliott!

Looking to build your arsenal for the upcoming season?
This is your chance to throw new equipment, test different reactions, and find out what works BEST for your game.

EXTRA BONUS
Crystal and Andy will both be onsite helping answer your questions:
• What should stay in your bowling bag
• What might be missing from your arsenal
• Ball motion and lane play tips
• Equipment suggestions for your style

Whether you’re preparing for Junior Gold, league season, or tournament competition, this is an awesome opportunity to learn from some of the best and gain confidence heading into the new season.

Friday activities are OPTIONAL but INCLUDED with your tournament entry fee. Check out the flyer for MatchMaker times.

Not signed up yet for the Next Big Thing? Check it out!
https://tournamentbowl.com/open/TournamentHome.cfm?ID_Tournament=32077

05/28/2026

🤗⭐️🤩 Getting excited to have a PWBA Star in Sioux Falls!! Welcome Crystal Elliott to the Next Big Thing June 19-21 at Eastway Bowl.

05/27/2026

PATTERNS DROPPED 🔥

Short on left lane. Long on right lane.

Still time to sign up for the Ultimate NLT on Saturday. If you were a step ladder finalists in any of the NLT tournaments this year, you were personally invited via email to attend this special event.

Those of you that are signed up already, an email will be going out tonight with format and details. See you Saturday!

https://tournamentbowl.com/open/TournamentHome.cfm?ID_Tournament=32055

05/27/2026

DID YOU KNOW…? SERIES #2

Confidence.

To all the girls stepping onto the lanes this June; bowl fearless, trust your game, and compete with confidence. Don’t ever be afraid to challenge yourself, compete against the boys, and show everyone what you’re capable of.

Keep believing. Keep competing. Keep proving that YOU belong.

Register at https://tournamentbowl.com/Open/TournamentHome.cfm?ID_Tournament=32077