New YES Program Helps Equip High School Teams

High school teams now have access to top bowling equipment through a new grant program
administered by the Youth Education Services (YES) Fund. The program allows entire high 
school teams to apply for new bowling gear.

In order to qualify for the Students Equipped to Strike (S.E.T.S.) grant program, at least 
one member of the team must demonstrate an economic need for assistance. 

“High school coaches really need to take a look at this grant program,” Chad 
Murphy International Bowling Campus Director of Youth Development said. “Kids 
are sometimes shy about applying for need-based grants. This program is designed 
to help the child in need but also promote the team concept so the whole roster 
receives new equipment in the process.”

The S.E.T.S. grants are made possible with assistance from the Bowling Foundation, The YES
Fund, Classic Products and The National Bowling Association. 


“Athletic directors and coaches now have the opportunity to get new equipment for their teams
at no cost to the school or the student-athlete,” Cathy DeSocio, Bowling Foundation
Board Chair said. “Custom-fitted equipment can improve not only the scores of the bowler,
but the self-confidence of the athlete. These young athletes are working hard to be competitive
and this program can help them succeed.”

The YES Fund is a joint initiative of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of 
America (BPAA) and the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). The YES Fund also is 
supported by its founding partners Brunswick, Columbia 300, Ebonite, 900 Global, Hammer, 
QubicaAMF, Roto Grip, Storm and Track.

Applications for the S.E.T.S. grant can be found online at BOWL.com/highschool 
or bpaa.com/youth.