South Carolina Youth Scratch Championships — Myrtle Beach Bowl

State finals of the USBC Youth Scratch Championships (SMART), for youth who advance from their USBC youth league (league windows Nov 2–16, 2026 and Jan 4–18, 2027). Boys and girls U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 (age as of Aug 1, 2026). Qualifying squads Sat Mar 6, Sun Mar 7 and Sat Mar 13. U8/U10 bowl 3 games (total pinfall). U12–U18 bowl 6 games, and the top 15% bowl 6 more on Sat Mar 20, then a top-5 stepladder. Entry $35 (U8/U10) or $50 (U12–U18), including a T-shirt. Entries due Feb 14, 2027 to Rhonda Ennis. Each division champion gets a $250 scholarship. U12–U18 champions earn a 2027 Junior Gold Championships berth and a state travel stipend.