Background

The International Candlepin Youth Bowling Association (ICYBA) is a non-profit youth bowling organization based in Haverhill, MA. It was founded to help institute youths in the candlepin bowling industry, and make possibilities more available to these young bowlers. The ICYBA originated at Pilgrim Lanes in Haverhill and was founded by Toni-Marie Baldinelli in 1991.

The organization helps provide opportunities for competition for youth bowlers such as state tournaments, scholarship tournaments, and international competitions. Since Toni-Marie stepped down from the program, it has been taken over by a board of directors including Bart Maderios, Marianne Kelly, Andrew Maderios, and Beth Richards. In addition to running the ICYBA, these VOLUNTEERS as well as many others donate countless hours coaching the youth bowlers on Saturday mornings at Pilgrim Lanes in Haverhill, MA. Although these wonderful people do all of the behind the scenes work including financial organization, membership, tournament entries, travel, and expenses, they are backed by a large coaching staff which grows each year.

Mission Statement

The International Candlepin Youth Bowling Association is committed to the involvement of kids in the sport of candlepin bowling. We, the board of directors and coaches seek to expand youth participation in candlepin bowling and provide opportunities for young bowlers to compete, such as state tournaments, scholarship tournaments, and international competitions. In addition, the ICYBA helps the kids by providing many fundraising opportunities to raise money that will allow them to travel and compete internationally. Most importantly, we are dedicated to improving our youths' skills, sportsmanship, and overall attitude. The main goal of the ICYBA is to help spread candlepin bowling to the young generation, as they are the future of the game.