The Southern California Nikkei Bowling Association was organized to help increase the general interest in the game of bowling within the heritage of the Japanese culture and community — allowing its members to foster and encourage the spirit of good fellowship, keen competition, sportsmanship, and fair dealings in all its bowling activities.

Who is the best of the best this year?

BOWLERO MONTEBELLO

Sunday, July 20, 2025
10am

ENTRY FORM COMING SOON!

August 2-3, 2025
SUNCOAST BOWLING CENTER
Las Vegas
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM
Deadline: July 2
Hotel room block deadline: July 1

Sunday, September 21, 2025
10:00 am

Winnetka Bowl

20122 Vanowen St
Los Angeles, CA 91306
(818) 340-5190

ENTRY FORM COMING SOON!

SCNBA NIKKEI LEAGUE
MOST IMPROVED AWARD

• All 2024-25 SCNBA Nikkei winter leagues are eligible
• The top male and female most improved bowler are eligible for a prize (free entry into one SCNBA tournament for the 2025-26 season or an SCNBA pouch if they are not a current SCNBA member).  If non-member is pending eligibility, we can offer the free entry once they establish their SCNBA membership.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2023-24 WINNERS!

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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Patty Arata, Gardena Wed Mix Trio
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  2021-22 900 Global ball winner – Robert Miyata; SGV Nikkei Mixed, Action Lanes. Presented by Jami Tanihana
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  Lorrie Nadal (3G shoes), Jon Ito and Cathy Silman (Global 900 balls) - 2018-19 winners from Wed Nikkei Mixed, Gardena Bowl.
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  2019-20 900 Global ball winner – Rick Mark w/ Jami Tanihana (Pres); SGV Nikkei Mixed, Action Lanes
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Dale Uchida, PPBC Nikkei Trios
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  Kent Maruyama – Friday Islanders, Gardena Bowl
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Kurtis Kobayashi, Gardena Wed Mix Trio
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  2016-17 Storm Ball Winner - Glen Nakahara, Tozai Nikkei
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  2018-19 3G Shoe Winner - James Butler, Gardena Japan Trade
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  Marisa Rivas – Wed Nikkei Mix Trio, Gardena Bowl
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Hiromi Nakamoto, Gardena Japan Trade
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  2019-20 900 Global ball winner – Kim Robertson w/ Jami (Pres); SGV Nikkei Mixed, Action Lanes
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  2016-17 Storm Ball Winner - Maryann Kawasaki, Niko Niko Trios
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  Allan Goya – Japan Trade, Gardena Bowl
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  Larry Shishido – Japan Trade, Gardena Bowl
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  Art Hughes – Nisei Mixed league, Gardena Bowl
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Errol Coffey, Gardena Japan Trade
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Mike Vandenbergh, Gardena Friday Islanders
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  2018-19 3G Shoe Winner - Keith Oglesby, Gardena Wed Mix Trio
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  2018-19 3G Shoe Winner – Cyndi Woo, SGV Nikkei Mixed
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner – Bear Roybal, SGV Nikkei Mixed
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  Dave Iwasaka – Nisei Mixed league, Gardena Bowl
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  2018-19 Winners - Mamo Tashima (Ball), Sandy Yamamoto (Shoes), Eugene Lew (Ball), SFV CC Nisei
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  2018-19 3G Shoe Winner - Nancy Nava, PPBC Nikkei Trios
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Barneisha Hull, Gardena Friday Islanders
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  2018-19 3G Shoe Winner - Darren Morrow, Gardena Friday Islanders
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  Kris Ozaki – SGV Nikkei Mixed, Action Lanes. Presented by Norm Kiyomura.
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner - Fran Tamanaha, PPBC Nikkei Trios
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  Eddie Lee – Friday Islanders, Gardena Bowl
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  Marilyn Yamasaki – Wed Nikkei Mix Trio, Gardena Bowl
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  2019-20 900 Global ball winner – Norman Kiyomura w/ Jami (Pres); SGV Nikkei Mixed, Action Lanes
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  Stan Date & James Geri – SFVCC Nikkei, Winnetka Bowl
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  2018-19 900 Global Ball Winner – Linda Chan, SGV Nikkei Mixed
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SCNBA donated to the National Bowling Museum in Arlington, Texas and received a brick on the walkway to the USBC Headquarters entrance.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS…

We need  your help!  We are looking for additional tournament workers to help us with lane monitoring (writing scores on recaps, collecting scores for side pots and selling raffle tickets). Our participation numbers are growing and need more staff! Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested. THANK YOU!!

MASKS ON SALE AT
TOURNAMENT SITES FOR $10 EACH!

Visit Strike 12 Creations to order. Only $59.99 + tax and shipping. Free name customization on the back. Ball manufacturer logos can be added for a nominal licensing fee. Use promo code: SCNBA to receive FREE SHIPPING!

Matching face masks are available. Generic jerseys with no names on the back can be purchased on-site at our events. Sizes, colors and styles are limited.

STYLES AVAILABLE (S-5XL): 
• Crew neck
• 3/4″ Zippered mock neck
• Polo
• V-neck

Tournament average rule change for 2017-18 Season and moving forward: All averages established on a Sport or Challenge condition must be adjusted utilizing the USBC Sport Average Adjustment Scale found on BOWL.com. The adjusted average must be used if it is the highest average.