PBA champions competing in Wilmington this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY/PBA) — Some of the best bowlers in the country are headed to the Port City for the PBA Xtra Frame Wilmington Open.

PBA officials say the Professional Bowlers Association’s Xtra Frame Storm Cup Tour will make its first visit to Wilmington over Memorial Day weekend when a sold-out field of established PBA champions, future stars and top-caliber amateur bowlers compete in the PBA Xtra Frame Wilmington Open at Ten Pin Alley Family Fun Center.

There is a meet and greet with the pros, Friday at 7 p.m. on Ten Pin Alley.

96 players will compete in the second event of the seven-tournament XF Storm Cup series that will pay $50,000 in bonus prize money at the conclusion of the 2017 series.

A practice session is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday and a pro-am where grassroots amateur bowlers can bowl with the pros will be conducted at 7 p.m.  For tournament pro-am and admission information contact Ten Pin Alley Family Fun Center at (910) 452-5455.

PBA XTRA FRAME WILMINGTON OPEN
Ten Pin Alley Family Fun Center, Wilmington, N.C. 

Friday, May 26
1 p.m. – Practice Session
3:30 p.m. – New player orientation meeting
7 p.m. – Pro-am

Saturday, May 27
9 a.m. – A Squad, six qualifying games
2 p.m. – B Squad, six qualifying games

Sunday, May 28
9 a.m. – Squad B, six qualifying games
2 p.m. – Squad A, six qualifying games
Top 16 after 12 games advance to match play

Monday, May 29
9 a.m. – Top 16, 12 games modified round robin match play
Top four after 24 games advance to stepladder finals
3 p.m. – Top four stepladder finals