The Jamz Tournament History
From Suheil Jammal, II
Tournament Director
On September 22, 2019, "The Jamz Tournament" began. This was my first time running a tournament, but I knew I wanted to focus on several things: team play, fair averages, organization, very unique and big paying side action, and LOTS OF FUN AND ENERGY! Team play is the backbone of bowling; and I wanted to see a packed bowling center, if possible. And fair averages...well...it's hard to achieve, but I strive for fairness and re-rate appropriately. Unique side action? Just come bowl, and you will see...bigger than anything you may ever see! And, the "Jamz" vibe? Again, just come bowl...you will see!
At the first tournament, 49 teams entered at AMF Sky Bowl. And I was extremely happy with that turnout. One year later, the event jumped up to 122 teams. And with that growth, I decided to start running Jamz twice a year. In that same year, the first of its kind in the country, the "One Night Only Jamz" event debuted which featured a mega money tournament on one squad, a catered dining buffet, huge bonus games, unheard of side action, and more. And in 2022, I was asked to take over what is now called the "Sun Coast Senior Jamz Tournament." Here's a look at the 3 main events each year since the beginning:
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September 2019: 49 Teams on 4 squads
September 2020: 122 Teams on 4 squads
March 2021: 224 Teams on 8 squads
September 2021: 346 Teams on 11 squads
March 2022, 2 Weekends: 446 Teams on 14 squads
July & August 2022, Sun Coast Senior Jamz Tournament: 149 Teams, 271 Doubles, 542 Singles on 8 Squads
August & September 2022, Labor Day Event, 2 Weekends: 542 Teams on 17 squads
February & March 2023, 3 Weekends: 623 Teams on 21 squads
July & August 2023, Sun Coast Senior Jamz Tournament: 137 Teams, 265 Doubles, 530 Singles on 8 Squads
August & September 2023, Labor Day Event, 2 Weekends: 538 Teams on 17 squads
February & March 2024, 3 Weekends: 633 Teams on 21 squads
July & August 2024: Sun Coast Senior Jamz Tournament: 183 Teams, 336 Doubles, 672 Singles on 10 Squads
August & September 2024, Labor Day Event, 2 Weekends: 560 Teams on 16 squads
February & March 2025, 3 Weekends: 622 Teams on 21 squads
July & August 2025: Sun Coast Senior Jamz Tournament: 204 Teams, 341 Doubles, 682 Singles
August & September 2025, Labor Day Event, 2 Weekends: 544 Teams on 16 squads
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for the following events; however, at this time, BOTH EVENTS ARE SOLD OUT!
"Friday Night Special Jamz Tournament" and "One Night Only Jamz Tournament," December 5 & 6, 2025, at Bowlero Altamonte. TWO COMPLETELY SEPARATE EVENTS with separate payouts. Friday night is 4 bowlers per team and $60.00 per bowler ($240.00 per team), and everything is paid out that night except the Singles options. Saturday is 5 bowlers per teams and $150.00 per bowler ($750.00 per team) and includes the following:
1. Entry into mega money tournament.
2. (1) ticket for TWO HUGE BONUS GAMES that pay out a LOT and occur from 6:30 to 7:45pm, approximately.
3. FREE TEAM SHOOTOUT after practice where one team wins $500.00 on the spot.
4. Catered dinner buffet from 7pm to 9pm, featuring special items, not snack bar food.
Call 321-356-4290 to book your spots!
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UPCOMING EVENT: The Jamz Tournament in February and March of 2026! ENTRIES OPEN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2026.
For the complete schedule of all 2025 & 2026 events, click the "SCHEDULE OF EVENTS" tab above.
You can join the Facebook Group: The Jamz Tournament. You can also friend request/follow me on Facebook: Suheil Jammal II.
If you'd like to be added to the e-mail list for future events, just send me an e-mail request at TheJamzTournament@yahoo.com.
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THANKS! And see you at "Jamz!"
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