2025 Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Svec

2025 VCUSBC Hall of Fame Inductee, Mike Svec

In 2025, the VCUSBC Board of Directors inducted 5 talented and influential members into the VCUSBC Hall of Fame. Each inductee will be featured in the 805 Pin Press blog. We begin with Mike Svec!

Mike Svec’s induction into the VCUSBC Hall of Fame is a well-earned recognition of more than three decades of service to Ventura County bowling. A pro shop operator for 31 years, Mike has been the driving force behind Mike’s Pro Shop, which has called three different bowling centers home over the years and is currently located at Harley’s Camarillo Bowl. Through every transition, his commitment to bowlers and to the game has remained constant.

Beyond the pro shop, Mike has been a cornerstone of the local bowling community as a longtime league president and league secretary, running both winter and summer leagues for many years. His leadership, organization, and dedication have helped keep leagues thriving and welcoming for bowlers of all skill levels.

Known for his friendly demeanor and deep knowledge of the sport, Mike is always willing to help, whether someone is picking up a bowling ball for the first time or fine-tuning their game after decades on the lanes. His passion for bowling and genuine care for people have left a lasting impact throughout Ventura County. Nominated for the Hall of Fame by Doug Addison, Mike Svec’s legacy is one of service, mentorship, and an unwavering love for the sport of bowling.

2025-2026 Honor Scores

Congratulations to our VCUSBC members have bowled sanctioned 300’s and 800’s since August 1, 2025!

(last updated January 1, 2026; we will update the list every three months)

• 300 (first timers)

  • Rene Quilantang, 300, September 8, 2025, Monday Seniors, Buena Lanes

  • Sergio Guadarrama, 300, November 12, 2025, Eddie’s and Friends, Harley’s Camarillo Bowl

  • Evan D Kay, 300, November 5, 2025, Managers Invite, Harley’s Valley Bowl

  • Ryan T Yofan, 300, August 6, 2025, Wanderers, Harley’s Simi Bowl

• 300 (Repeaters)

  • Mike J. Bennett, 300, August 4, 2025, BowliQ Trios, harley’s Simi Bowl

  • Daniel L. Burlingham, 300, October 21, 2025, Jacks and Jills, harley’s Valley Bowl

  • Daniel Burlingham, 300, October 21, 2025, Jacks and Jills, harley’s Valley Bowl (note, Daniel had two back-to-back 300’s!)

  • Jack Dedrick, 300, September 24, 2025, Managers Invite, harley’s Valley Bowl

  • Jack Dedrick, 300, November 5, 2025, harley’s Scratch Classic, harley’s Valley Bowl

  • Jimmy Jaraski, Jr, 300, September 7, 2025, Vegas Funtime, harley’s Valley Bowl

  • Jordan N. Justman, 300, November 12, 2025, Wanderers Fall 25, harley’s Simi Bowl

  • Tyler T. Karp, 300, August 28, 2025, Janet’s Kicks on Rt 66, harley’s Simi Bowl

  • Jon P. Lane, 300, September 29, 2025, RSBS Scratch Draft League, Buena Lanes

  • Aaron L. Law, 300, September 19, 2025, SFV Nisei Bowling F25, harley’s Simi Bowl

  • Paul A. Lyden, 300, October 26, 2025, Vegas Club, Buena Lanes

  • John F. Murth, 300, September 24, 2025, harley’s Scratch Classic Fall 2025, harley’s Valley Bowl

  • Ryan Nishimoto, 300, September 22, 2025, RSBS Scratch DRaft League, Buena Lanes

  • John M. Oliva, 300, August 14, 2025, AllStartScratch, Camarillo Bowl

  • Arcee Pyle, 300, September 29, 2025, RSBS Scratch Draft League, Buena Lanes

• 800+ (First Timers)

  • Ryan T Yofan, 808, August 6, 2025, Wanderers, harley’s Simi Bowl

• 800+ (Repeaters)

  • Mike J Bennett, 823, August 4, 2025, BowliQ Trios, harley’s Simi Bowl

  • Jonathan J Mamakos, 823, August 20, 2025, Anchor Girl, Buena Lanes

  • John F Murth, 835, September 4, 2025, harley’s Scratch Classic Fall 2025, harley’s Valley Bowl

  • Roosevelt Nunnery, 818, October 15, 2025, Eddie’s & Friends, harley’s Camarillo Bowl

• 900

  Back-to-back-to-back perfect games…

  N/A

2026 VCUSBC Masters

Who Will be the 2026 Masters Champion?

It could be you…

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It’s that time of the year, when we determine the Ventura County “Master” Bowler, in a two-day tournament consisting of 5 qualifying games followed by one-on-one double elimination matchplay. The 2026 VCUSBC Masters tournament is January 10-11, 2026. Sign up here.

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2025 results

Paul Younce

2025 VCUSBC Masters Champion

Who were the Qualifying top 16 bowlers in 2025?

1. Paul Younce was the top seed after the 5 qualifying games, totaling 1298 (averaging 260 per game).

2. Justin Sims (1272).

3. Clint Strawmyer (1243)

4. Jason Dutcher (1221)

5. Justin Flora (1214)

6. Jonathan Mamakos (1200)

7. Mike Bennet (1195)

8. Mark French (1191)

9. Bryan Alpert (1188)

10. John Murth (1186)

11. Mason Sherman (1167)

12. Matt Zweig (1135)

13. Anthony Mendola (1123)

14. Ben Newberry (1115)

15. Robert Smith (1109)

16. Alejandra Urriutia (1099)

The top 16 bowlers returned for Day 2, to bowl matchplay. Paul Younce (Below Right) and Jonathan Mamakos (Below Left) fought to the finish. Paul Younce prevailed and became the 2025 VCUSBC Masters Champion! See the double elimination bracket results below.

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2025 Gallery of top 16 VC Masters bowlers

Courtesy of Rena Colette Photography

We hope to see you at 2026 vcusbc masters!

805 Pin Press

Welcome to 805 Pin Press!

Are you a league bowler in Ventura County? Do you like to compete in tournaments? Are you curious about the happenings of Ventura County bowling? If so, this blog is for you! The Ventura County USBC (VCUSBC) Board of Directors is excited to pass along fun stories and accomplishments about Ventura County lanes, leagues, and people.

As of late 2025, VCUSBC is comprised of 1,765 individual members (adult and youth) who bowl in at least one of 38 leagues. In those leagues, there are an impressive 614 teams made up of a total of 2,348 players, with many bowlers belonging to more than one team.

In the 805 Pin Press Blog, we will showcase:

• local alley spotlights

• league and tournament news

• interviews with local bowlers, coaches, and alley staff

• and much more!

What’s Next?

VC USBC Masters

In anticipation of our January 10-11, 2026 VCUSBC Masters Tournament, we will feature the top 16 qualifying bowlers and showcase last year’s champion, Paul Younce.

VCUSBC Hall of Fame Inductees

In 2025, the VCUSBC inducted 5 people into the Hall of Fame. We will feature each recipient in a separate post throughout January.

The VCUSBC Board of Directors

We are a group of volunteers, dedicated to support and promote bowling in Ventura County. Let’s get to know them better in an upcoming January 805 Pin Press post!

community first: a two-way street

We encourage each of you to share with us newsworthy content from your leagues and tournaments and nominate bowlers or alleys that we may feature. This blog will grow with the community! We are excited to see how it evolves.

Please email your ideas to: vcusbc@gmail.com