Junior Amateur Masters

Junior Amateur Masters strike gold at CTF Championships

At the CTF Youth Championships, 3 JAM members struck All-Events Gold while representing Southern Ontario. Encore 2004 Champion, Senior Girl Michelle McKay earned gold in the team event, singles, and in all-events. Steven Chatoff added silver medals in teams and singles to his gold in doubles and all-events. The only bowler at the championships to win the grand slam was JAM's own, Jennifer Besana. In the Junior Girls division, she won all-events gold by over 400 pins to cap off a stellar weekend. She also won gold in the team event with Michelle. Jennifer then teamed up with Steven in Junior doubles to win gold with a perfect record. Finally, she went undefeated to capture the singles event as well. Jennifer and Michelle will be part of the Canadian contingent competing in the 2005 Tournament of Americas, while Jennifer will be representing Canada in the 2006 FIQ Youth Championships. Congratulations to all three of these fine athletes on their outstanding performances on Canada's biggest bowling stage.

At the CTF Team Trials in Calgary, Alberta, JAM Member Chris Fernandez finished in 5th place. His outstanding performance throughout the four-day competition earned him a spot on Team Canada and a gold medal in qualifying first for Junior Team Canada. Chris has had plenty of experience on the international bowling scene and the Junior Amateur Masters wish him the best of luck during his time with Team Canada.

The Encore 2004 - Recap

Over 20 of Ontario's top bowling talent headed to Planet Bowl in Toronto, Ontario to vie for the province's most lucrative tour championship. On May 15, a demanding Sport Condition awaited the JAM Series bowlers and several of them were definitely ready to step up to the challenge. With a berth in the YABA Junior Gold National Championships on the line, there was some masterful bowling on the day. Leading the charge was Kevin Uchikata, who shot 1262 over 6 games to lead qualifying. For his performance, Kevin earned the trip to Dallas, Texas and a pair of Flashy Footwear shoe covers. Also shooting on the plus side was Chris Fernandez with a 1234. Finishing in 8th place was Ryan Setton.
In the round of 8, Ryan upset tournament leader Kevin to move into the double-elimination bracket. Joining Ryan was Chris, Michelle McKay, and Steven Uchikata. After the first match, Chris and Michelle found themselves on the winner's side. In the first elimination match, Ryan handed Steven his second loss of the round. Steven would walk away with a 4th place finish and a $50 scholarship. On the winners side, Michelle defeated Chris sending him to the next elimination match against Ryan. In a tightly contested match, Chris managed to advance to the finals. Ryan was awarded with 3rd place and a $100 scholarship. In the finals with $400 and the champions plate on the line, Michelle stepped up to the challenge and became the first female champion of The Encore. For his second place, Chris earned a $200 scholarship. In addition to the scholarship and plate, Michelle was also named to the junior staff of Flashy Footwear. She joins JAM Session #4 winner, William Russell as the two Canadians on staff.
That wraps up another successful year with the Junior Amateur Masters and the JAM Series, stay tuned for more information about next year's season.

Updated
Jun-06-2003

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