2025 USBC Open Championships #TeamVirtue Experience

At Virtue Bowling Supply , we believe the USBC Open Championships (OC) aka "nationals" encapsulate the essence of bowling, combining self-improvement with vibrant social interactions. Unlike many sports, bowling allows for lifelong participation, creating lasting memories with friends and family. The OC has been fostering these connections for over 120 years, with many teams and doubles partners returning year after year, making this event a cherished tradition. VBS is excited to enhance this experience by offering comprehensive support, team formation, and a welcoming community, ensuring that participants look forward to this event for decades to come. Full details are below, and all group communications happen in our Facebook group (must be paid or a prior member to have access).

We are aiming to create a one of a kind, value & convenience driven, concierge experience to the OC that has us taking care of all of your registration, team formation, administrative work, preparation support and more. 

• Don’t have any team mates? We got you! We will use our registration form to put you with similar skilled players who you’ll have a blast with. 
• A dedicated group captain will always be available to answer your questions, and receive your feedback so we can continue to improve the experience. 
  • Captain: Craig Spencer 480-672-3249 or craig@virtuebowling.com
• Exclusive access to coaches and industry experts that will provide you inside information on the oil pattern, lane play strategies, and individualized coaching recommendations to help you prepare for the event.
• Exclusive ball discounts and product raffles to help make preparation for the OC more affordable then ever.
  • Want to match our group in the exclusive nationals matching group jersey? Purchase it separately here.
• Want more control over your teammates and companion team? We will have a process using our registration form in which captains are selected (based on average) and they can form their teams based on the pool of available bowlers, as well as decide what other team they prefer to bowl with.

• 2025 Baton Rouge Dates, Times & Details
  • Team - Saturday 7/26/25 @ 11:30am
  • S & D - Sunday 7/27/25 @ 7am
  • As we get closer to the event we will try to organize an optional Bowler's Journal group squad on Friday prior to the events.
  • We will regain captains club status w/early booking privileges in 2026, and will lock in mid-day squads starting in 2026.

One of the many struggles of organizing large groups of teams for the OC is dealing with people not paying on time. VBS is happy to utilize our size and resources to make this less of a pain point and instead reward those that pay on time with discounts and benefits, while those that need more time will have additional fees that go 100% back into the group to add more value in the form of product raffles and concierge experiences. 

• Pay By 10/15/24
  • Group Fee: $15 ($245 For All Events)
  • Product Raffle: 5 Entries
  • Guaranteed Spot & Part Of Team Formation Process
  • First Access To Exclusive Nationals Prep Ball Discount Deal (Launches:2/1/25)
• Pay By 2/28/25
  • Group Fee: $50 ($280 For All Events)
  • Product Raffle: 2 Entries
  • Guaranteed Spot & Limited Placement Options
  • Secondary Access To Exclusive Nationals Prep Ball Discount Deal (Launches:2/1/25)
• Pay After 2/28/25
  • Group Fee: $125 ($355 For All Events)
  • Product Raffle: 0 Entries
  • Spot is not guaranteed, will be confirmed via email, phone or PM.

Please make sure you are both PAID and registered. Once done we will add you to our private Facebook group.

6 FREE SPOTS AVAILABLE! APPLY FOR THEM HERE. MORE INFO. DEADLINE TO ENTER 6/10/25

2025 Baton Rouge Rosters (P = Paid & R = Registered)

Rosters will be updated as registrations and payment come in.

• Team #1
  • Craig Spencer - Group Captain (P & R)
  • Matt Adragna (P & R)
  • Riley Dempsey (P & R)
  • Mark Myers (P & R)
  • Kyle Duster (P & R)
• Team #2
  • Chris Tucker (Paid)
  • Derek Acuff (Paid)
  • Matt Jones (Paid)
  • Kyle Ponzo (Paid)
  • Ben Perry (P & R)
• Team #3
  • John Vournas (Paid)
  • Matt Villegas (P & R)
  • Jake Overstreet (P & R)
  • Tommy Hofmann (P & R)
  • Carey Hofmann - Team Captain (P & R)
• Team #4
  • Kyle Abbas (Paid)
  • Jacob Meyer (Paid)
  • Archie Temp (Paid)
  • Dan Quilt (Paid)
  • Jeremy McElliot (Paid)
• Team #5
  • Ben Spencer (Paid)
  • John Jacobs (Won A Spot)
  • Ron Johnson (Local Sub)
  • Ethan Harling (Paid)
  • Jericho Gaydos (Won A Spot)
• Team #6
  • Kyler Adams (Paid)
  • Chris Spinner (Won A Spot)
  • Matthew Jones CA (Won A Spot)
  • Kevin Robertson (Won A Spot)
  • Cayleb Carey (Won A Spot)