BK, no I do not wear anything the bowling alley gives me for reasons i would get my @ss kicked for wearing it.

as far as them saying you HAVE to, I dont think you do, just smile nod your head and wear whatever you want, SHE cannot kick you out of the tourney for not doing so.
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I never dreamed it would be me, My name for all eternity, Recorded here at this hallowed place Alas, my name, no more my face. "In the line of duty," I hear them say: My family now the price to pay. My folded flag stained with their tears; We only had those few short years. The badge no longer on my chest, I sleep now in eternal rest. My sword I pass to those behind, And pray they keep this thought in mind. I never dreamed it would be me, And with heavy heart and bended knee, I ask for all here from the past: Dear God, let my name be the last.

Its a free entry, so no they dont pay. I was curious, because I didnt want to show up wearing my shirt, and not be allowed to bowl or something. I just found it pretty gay that she had the nerve to say I 'HAVE' to wear their shirt.
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16 years old, and proud of it! Still not mature either!

No, I'm not a youth bowler, but I am a youth coach.  You might want to check to be sure the entry is "free."  I know in our area, the youth association pays a rather substantial fee for the top boy and the top girl in the city to participate in the Pepsi tournament.  In addition, each center may also pay to have their top bowlers represented.

It IS a big deal, and I hope you're both proud and pleased that you'll be participating in the tournament.  As a coach, I'd very much like to see my bowlers represent the center where they've learned and improved their skills.  And you might want to think about the younger bowlers in the youth league and how they probably look up to you.  Representing "their" center only raises your status in their eyes.

On a purely personal note, I bowled WIBC Nationals last year with a new team and wore what I consider to be the ugliest shirt on the face of the planet.  In addition, it was hot, uncomfortable, and not at all something I would ever buy for myself (unless forced).  Did I pay for it?  Yes.  Did I wear it?  Yes.  Did I want to? No.  But I was part of a team, and as a part of that team, I complied.  Wear the shirt and represent your center.  It'll still be your name in the top spot if you win.

Congratulations on your selection, and I hope you have an incredible tournament experience!

Deb