BYC to Host New Youth Bowling Tournament in Slovakia This August
For the first time, Bratislava will host the All Stars Youth Series, a youthbowling tournament created to give young athletes a true internationalcompetition experience in the heart of Europe.
From August 27 to 30, 2026, young bowlers from across the continent will meetat BNC Hotel – Restaurant – Bowling for four days of competition in an eventthat is designed specifically for youth players who want more than justanother weekend tournament.
With Youth in Mind The All Stars Youth Series was launched in response to a clear gap in Europeanbowling.
In many parts of Central and Southern Europe, opportunities for youth bowlersto compete in dedicated, affordable international events are still limited.The organizers, who work closely with youth athletes through their BowlingYouth Club program, decided to create a tournament that focuses fully onplayers up to the age of 21.
The goal is simple.
Give young bowlers a place to compete against their peers,gain confidence, and experience what tournament bowling really feels like.
According to the organizers, this kind of environment helps players grow notonly as athletes, but also as part of the wider bowling community.
"As our Bowling Youth Club isworking closely with youth athletes and there are missing, affordabletournaments in this part of Europe for youth, we have decided to create aseries of tournaments especially for youth players up to 21 years, to createlong term friendships and develop youth bowling around the whole Europe," saysLenka Šulková, founder of BYC and the All Stars Youth Series organizer.
Bowling Youth Club Every Kid Is an All Star According to the All Stars Youth Series organizers, the tournament pays a hugeattention to the youth players.
The name of the tournament reflects that idea.Every participant is treated as an All Star.
For many young players, stepping onto the lanes against bowlers of the sameage already takes courage.
The All Stars Youth Series aims to support thatstep and turn it into a positive, memorable experience.
"Today, it is often easier for kids to play against adults than againstplayers of the same age.
We recognize this, and that’s why we want to giveyoung bowlers the opportunity to compete, learn through this experience, andcreate great memories with us." Competition Format The All Stars Youth Series 2026 is an individual open event for players up toU21, divided into four categories: U14 Boys and GirlsU17 BoysU21 BoysCombined U17 and U21 Girls U14 Boys and Girls U17 Boys U21 Boys Combined U17 and U21 Girls Qualification consists of two blocks of five games, each played on a differentoil pattern.
The total score of ten games determines the standings, with up totwo re-entries allowed per player.
The top 16 athletes in each categoryadvance to the final stages.
Final Step 1 is played over three games total pinfall, with eight playersmoving on.
Final Step 2 adds another three games with pinfall carried over,reducing the field to four finalists.
The final stage is a stepladder format,where single-game matches decide the champion in each category.
This structure allows more players to reach the finals and keeps thecompetition open and engaging until the very end.
All categories follow thesame format.
More about the format and other details can be found here.
Additional Activities Alongside competition on the lanes, players can expect interaction withbowling equipment suppliers and coaches, information about possible U.S.scholarship pathways, and prizes focused on long-term development rather thanprize money.
A social event on Saturday evening is planned to bring participants togetherin a relaxed setting, helping young athletes connect beyond the competition.
The organizers emphasize that results are not the only focus.
The tournamentis about learning, adapting to different conditions, and building confidencein a competitive but supportive environment.
Registration Now Open Young bowlers of all levels are welcome.
Whether a player is chasing resultsor simply looking for international experience, the All Stars Youth Seriesoffers a chance to be part of something created specifically for youthbowling.
The tournament runs from August 27 to 30, 2026.
Registration for the All Stars Youth Series 2026 is already open and availableatbowl4u.com bowl4u.com Register now! Why Bratislava Bratislava offers a central and easy-to-reach location for internationalplayers.
The city provides a calm tournament setting, while the venue itselfallows athletes to focus fully on competition.
With everything taking placeunder one roof, players, coaches, and families can stay connected throughoutthe event.
With four days of competition, an international field, and a clear focus ondevelopment, Bratislava is set to become a key stop on the youth bowlingcalendar this summer..
