Stefanie Nation and Anthony LaCaze won the PBA Earl Anthony Memorial last Sunday afternoon on ESPN.Uncertain Economy Facing Bowling Centers
The East Coast Bowling Centers Convention (ECBCC) once again showed why it is the premiere regional trade show in the bowling industry. With an uncertain economy facing them, bowling center owners, managers and industry professionals gathered at Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal last fall to learn what's new in the sport and to see what new innovations were coming to the bowling industry.
This was the third year the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America handled administration for the show and attendance came in above 2008 figures.
Middletown Pro-Shop operators Mike and Mickey Luongo staged a one and one-half hour seminar for Storm Bowling which covered information on coverstocks and how to maintain them. They also put on another program with Turbo Grips.
“Despite the current economic struggles bowling centers are experiencing, it’s encouraging to see the strong indication that bowling proprietors see the benefit in coming together to learn, network and support the bowling industry,” remarked ECBCC committee chair Jack Moran of Roseland Bowl in Canandaigua, N.Y. “We look forward to building on 2009’s success as we plan for our future east coast conventions.”
The convention opened with association updates from BPAA executive director Steve Johnson and USBC executive director Stu Upson. Both took questions from the floor and at the conclusion of the morning session, Johnson made the surprise announcement that BPAA had booked former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin as Keynote speaker for the 2010 International Bowl Expo. Monday lunch featured Keynote speaker Jim Snack who not only motivated and challenged the group with his talk on the Magic of Change, but as a magician, provided some laughs and audience participation with some real live magic as well.
The highlight of Tuesday morning’s breakfast session was an International Bowling Campus integration update by both Johnson and Upson. The Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association held their annual awards luncheon Tuesday, honoring BPAA Treasurer Tom Martino with the Bill Landgraf Memorial Award for Excellence. Also recognized were professional bowlers Stacy Ricker and Tim Mack as Met Bowlers of the Year. An update on the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame was also on the menu, presented by Museum chairman Pat Ciniello.
“The East Coast trade show was one of the best regional events that I ever attended,” remarked Pat Ciniello, president of QubicaAMF Worldwide, L.L.C. “The education was first class, and the networking was amazing. Not only was I able to conduct my usual array of business throughout the convention week, but the show provided me with an outstanding forum to those who are considered the “who’s who of bowling.” Because of the attendance, we were able to raise significant dollars for the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in its quest to open a brand new facility at the International Bowling Campus, come January 25, 2010.”
During Wednesday morning’s breakfast, BPAA Vice President Henry Lewczyk gave an update on Bowlopolis, followed by BPAA Director of Youth, Education and Training Kelly Bednar briefing the audience on the Bowling University program.
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon there was much to see on the Trade Show floor where attendees had a chance to visit with exhibitors, vendors and others in the industry to see and talk about the latest innovations in the bowling business. There were ample educational opportunities as well with seminars covering a variety of topics including, “Building Your Bottom Line with User-friendly Technologies,” “Stop Credit Cards From Eating Your Profits,” In-center Fund-raising,” as well as the Wednesday Keynote address from business manager Rosa Katz entitled, “Small Changes, Big Impact.”
The week was topped off Wednesday night with a banquet and entertainment by The Jill Gioia Band who returned to ECBCC by popular demand.
ECBCC 2009’s major sponsors included Diamond sponsors International Bowling Industry Magazine, ECBCC’s Official Publication, and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Platinum sponsors Brunswick Bowling and Billiards, QubicaAMF and Pepsi-Cola, the official soft drink of bowling; Gold sponsors Anheuser-Busch, Ace Mitchell and Kegel; Silver sponsors Strike Ten Entertainment, Jolly Time, Drinkin’ Mate and Fontana Wine; and Bronze sponsors North Pointe Insurance Group, Team Cobra and USBC.
PBA
Twenty-seven-old rookie Anthony LaCaze won his first PBA Tour title last Sunday afternoon and defeated Michael Machuga 214-206 in the title match of the Earl Anthony Memorial at Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl, Dublin, Calif.
Stefanie Nation defeated Lynda Barnes 201-181 for the Anthony women's title.
The PBA Tournament of Champions will air Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
For complete details on the PBA tour visit our web page at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Local Scores
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 617 by Dan Ricco, Mike Weiner 244, 689, Paul Durland 257, 673, Jaryl Scott 268, 662, Vinnie Collura 247, 237, 688, Donald Durland 620, James VanAken 243, 609, Josh Strang 627, John Hoffmann 635, John Fischer 235, 650, Nate Sanders 246, 232, 642, William Bartley 266, 615, Al Caycho 650, Jon Wilhelm 614, Frank Scuderi 258, 637, Eddie Lake 270, 235, 737, Rick Lake 227, 653, Lloyd Bridges 633, James Frost 257, 650, Jack Moylan 279, 680, Robert Sze 269, 662, James Ratner 278, 677, Kort Wheeler 225, 228, 635, Allan Jones 248, 611, Steven Rivera 628, William Helms 226, Timothy Totten 636, Mal Press 225.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Allene Washington 196, Debra Blackford 192, Carol MacAdam 181, Andrea Grossman 194, 500, John Cascone 231, Mary Lee Williams 190, 200, 561, Joan Lake 227, 186, 601, Dorian Jennings 214, 230, 590, Shane Cunningham 241, Jason Jones 245, 653, Fran Kaiser 190, 500, Allan Jones 267, 249, 674, Debbie Durland 235, 549, Mal Press 622, Jon Wilhlem 269, 247, 723, Kevin Stackhouse 236, Roberta Yakin 192, John Hoffmann 253, 644, Linda Schaefer 183.
In the Wednesday Men's league Kenny Atkins 241, 684, Chaig Wilhelm 235, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 608, Justin Lopez 245, 616, Juan Lopez 230, 608, John Lopez 623, Frank DiConstanzo 227, 642, George Battle Jr. 257, 663, Larry Berens 234, 262, 234, 730, Paul Durland 607, Dale Sonnenschein 247, 605, Josh Strang 244, 652, John Hoffmann 238, 653, Rick Lara 620, Tim McIntyre 266, 252, 706, Jason Jones Jr. 246, Vincent Degraw 231, Troy Morris 603, Wayne Atkins 234, 243, 699, Eddie Lake 235, 259, 709, Gregory Fallon 235, 259, 709, Matt Fallon 233, 651, Jon Wilhelm 246, 244, 683, Donald Durland 230, 609.
In the Thursday Ladies league Rebekha Wilcox 180, Kim Peck 182, Mardette Wilcox 204, 515, Barbara Durbak 183, Debbie Durland 208, 566, Debra Castillo 187, Keri Sawyer 190, Pat Shuart 192, Sonya Robinson 191, 179, 530, Joan Lake 180, 200, 217, 597, Maria Frunzi 189, Margaret Quick 192 and Closia Hopkins 217, 543.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division, Kaylen Blackford 71, Jenna Hendricks 70. In the Preps division Makenzie S. 90, Michael Hope 130, 138, Makayla DeGraw 140, Sarah Rustic 110, Ben Drillings 81, 90, Sierra Barbianti 85, Anthony Pagani 96, 82, 76, Tayl'r Porter 109, Shivan Patel 111, Shaym Patel 102, 104, Parth Patel 142, 143, Nathaniel Edwards 116, Rup Patel 185, 128. In the Jr. Mjrs. division Matt Edwards 167, 133, Shawn Comfort 118, Megan Gerow 150, 141, 146, Jason Moss 177, 191, Matthew Brown 125, 125, Jared Friedman 179, Kristy Gessman 121, Shawn Sinistorie 179, Nick Price 212, Eddie Walsh 213, 214, 212, Shivani Patel 156, 150, Pedro Agapito 244, 214, Michael Scuderi 214, 185.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's league included a 235 by Tom Anderson, Mike Bowker 255, 638, Frank Couse Sr. 248, 654, Frank Couse Jr. 227, 235, 664, Jim Dibble 236, 244, 686, Brandon Drumm 632, Brian Drumm 616, Don Ferris 235, 676, Craig Gehrig 230, 603, Jeremy Gulley 600, John Gurnick 227, Mark Hawley 228, 247, 656, Jack Hazen 226, 613, Paul Ignatovich 233, 639, Rob Johnson 600, Pat Kille 237, 225, 668, Ryan Kille 264, 686, Jerry Kulakosky 615, Dick Layton 233, 663, Don Marino 259, 233, 678, Robert McNaught 246, 651, Ed Milk Jr. 230, Brian Tiffany 234, Jonathon Wayne 245, 643, Hank Whitmore 235, Zuke Wormuth 236, 670, Lee Wormuth 242, 600, Tony Wright 225, 619.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Al Bullis Jr. 263, 688, Al Bullis Sr. 258, 673, Andy Bullis 269, 664, Craig Conklin 236, 633, Dale Conklin 604, Ray Cornwell 603, Chuck Dunlap 245, Norm Ellis Jr. 225, Ben Green 258, 655, John Gurnick 240, Paul Ignatovich 600,
Robert Johnson 610, Gino Jones 255, Greg Keesler 238, 605, Rick Mills 607, Paul Siegler 237.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Peggy Brush 185, Frank Couse Sr. 603, Anne Couse 203, 551, Howey Couse 601, Carl Davis 245, 225, 636, Bill Gleim 609, Gino Jones 227, 601, Hope Jones 181, 509, Julie Martin 190, Dana McGraw 184, Rick Mills 234, 665, Jonney Stanton 235, 226, 601, Sandy Winans 189, 211, 205, 605, Dan Wormuth 279, 657.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Ray Cornwell 286, 694, Matt Johnson 228, 612, Don Marino 258, 668, Jean Mills 182, Dave Mills 258, 663, Rick Mills 259, 647, Savanna Mills (youth scores) 155, 165, 436, Fred Shakelton 225, 279, 712, Ed Townsend 226, Shirley Townsend 194.
Beechwood Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies league include a 180 by Barbara Cady, Wendy Finn 167, Tracey Puerschner 166, Karen Borowski 167, Julie Yewchuck 166, Diane Staves 177, Diane Conroy 168.
In the Tuesday Ladies league Joyce Brooks 186, Kelly Gombita 184, 173, 499, Debbie Loughrey 177, 488, Pat Peters 172, Lillian Zieres 172, 499.
In the Wednesday Men's league Bob Glassel 205, Tim Sykes 200, Bob Huter 203, Tom Gain 202.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached by phone at 439-8177, via e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 230-8674. For a more expanded version of the bowling column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/
The East Coast Bowling Centers Convention (ECBCC) once again showed why it is the premiere regional trade show in the bowling industry. With an uncertain economy facing them, bowling center owners, managers and industry professionals gathered at Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal last fall to learn what's new in the sport and to see what new innovations were coming to the bowling industry.
This was the third year the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America handled administration for the show and attendance came in above 2008 figures.
Middletown Pro-Shop operators Mike and Mickey Luongo staged a one and one-half hour seminar for Storm Bowling which covered information on coverstocks and how to maintain them. They also put on another program with Turbo Grips.
“Despite the current economic struggles bowling centers are experiencing, it’s encouraging to see the strong indication that bowling proprietors see the benefit in coming together to learn, network and support the bowling industry,” remarked ECBCC committee chair Jack Moran of Roseland Bowl in Canandaigua, N.Y. “We look forward to building on 2009’s success as we plan for our future east coast conventions.”
The convention opened with association updates from BPAA executive director Steve Johnson and USBC executive director Stu Upson. Both took questions from the floor and at the conclusion of the morning session, Johnson made the surprise announcement that BPAA had booked former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin as Keynote speaker for the 2010 International Bowl Expo. Monday lunch featured Keynote speaker Jim Snack who not only motivated and challenged the group with his talk on the Magic of Change, but as a magician, provided some laughs and audience participation with some real live magic as well.
The highlight of Tuesday morning’s breakfast session was an International Bowling Campus integration update by both Johnson and Upson. The Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association held their annual awards luncheon Tuesday, honoring BPAA Treasurer Tom Martino with the Bill Landgraf Memorial Award for Excellence. Also recognized were professional bowlers Stacy Ricker and Tim Mack as Met Bowlers of the Year. An update on the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame was also on the menu, presented by Museum chairman Pat Ciniello.
“The East Coast trade show was one of the best regional events that I ever attended,” remarked Pat Ciniello, president of QubicaAMF Worldwide, L.L.C. “The education was first class, and the networking was amazing. Not only was I able to conduct my usual array of business throughout the convention week, but the show provided me with an outstanding forum to those who are considered the “who’s who of bowling.” Because of the attendance, we were able to raise significant dollars for the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in its quest to open a brand new facility at the International Bowling Campus, come January 25, 2010.”
During Wednesday morning’s breakfast, BPAA Vice President Henry Lewczyk gave an update on Bowlopolis, followed by BPAA Director of Youth, Education and Training Kelly Bednar briefing the audience on the Bowling University program.
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon there was much to see on the Trade Show floor where attendees had a chance to visit with exhibitors, vendors and others in the industry to see and talk about the latest innovations in the bowling business. There were ample educational opportunities as well with seminars covering a variety of topics including, “Building Your Bottom Line with User-friendly Technologies,” “Stop Credit Cards From Eating Your Profits,” In-center Fund-raising,” as well as the Wednesday Keynote address from business manager Rosa Katz entitled, “Small Changes, Big Impact.”
The week was topped off Wednesday night with a banquet and entertainment by The Jill Gioia Band who returned to ECBCC by popular demand.
ECBCC 2009’s major sponsors included Diamond sponsors International Bowling Industry Magazine, ECBCC’s Official Publication, and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Platinum sponsors Brunswick Bowling and Billiards, QubicaAMF and Pepsi-Cola, the official soft drink of bowling; Gold sponsors Anheuser-Busch, Ace Mitchell and Kegel; Silver sponsors Strike Ten Entertainment, Jolly Time, Drinkin’ Mate and Fontana Wine; and Bronze sponsors North Pointe Insurance Group, Team Cobra and USBC.
PBA
Twenty-seven-old rookie Anthony LaCaze won his first PBA Tour title last Sunday afternoon and defeated Michael Machuga 214-206 in the title match of the Earl Anthony Memorial at Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl, Dublin, Calif.
Stefanie Nation defeated Lynda Barnes 201-181 for the Anthony women's title.
The PBA Tournament of Champions will air Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
For complete details on the PBA tour visit our web page at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Local Scores
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 617 by Dan Ricco, Mike Weiner 244, 689, Paul Durland 257, 673, Jaryl Scott 268, 662, Vinnie Collura 247, 237, 688, Donald Durland 620, James VanAken 243, 609, Josh Strang 627, John Hoffmann 635, John Fischer 235, 650, Nate Sanders 246, 232, 642, William Bartley 266, 615, Al Caycho 650, Jon Wilhelm 614, Frank Scuderi 258, 637, Eddie Lake 270, 235, 737, Rick Lake 227, 653, Lloyd Bridges 633, James Frost 257, 650, Jack Moylan 279, 680, Robert Sze 269, 662, James Ratner 278, 677, Kort Wheeler 225, 228, 635, Allan Jones 248, 611, Steven Rivera 628, William Helms 226, Timothy Totten 636, Mal Press 225.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Allene Washington 196, Debra Blackford 192, Carol MacAdam 181, Andrea Grossman 194, 500, John Cascone 231, Mary Lee Williams 190, 200, 561, Joan Lake 227, 186, 601, Dorian Jennings 214, 230, 590, Shane Cunningham 241, Jason Jones 245, 653, Fran Kaiser 190, 500, Allan Jones 267, 249, 674, Debbie Durland 235, 549, Mal Press 622, Jon Wilhlem 269, 247, 723, Kevin Stackhouse 236, Roberta Yakin 192, John Hoffmann 253, 644, Linda Schaefer 183.
In the Wednesday Men's league Kenny Atkins 241, 684, Chaig Wilhelm 235, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 608, Justin Lopez 245, 616, Juan Lopez 230, 608, John Lopez 623, Frank DiConstanzo 227, 642, George Battle Jr. 257, 663, Larry Berens 234, 262, 234, 730, Paul Durland 607, Dale Sonnenschein 247, 605, Josh Strang 244, 652, John Hoffmann 238, 653, Rick Lara 620, Tim McIntyre 266, 252, 706, Jason Jones Jr. 246, Vincent Degraw 231, Troy Morris 603, Wayne Atkins 234, 243, 699, Eddie Lake 235, 259, 709, Gregory Fallon 235, 259, 709, Matt Fallon 233, 651, Jon Wilhelm 246, 244, 683, Donald Durland 230, 609.
In the Thursday Ladies league Rebekha Wilcox 180, Kim Peck 182, Mardette Wilcox 204, 515, Barbara Durbak 183, Debbie Durland 208, 566, Debra Castillo 187, Keri Sawyer 190, Pat Shuart 192, Sonya Robinson 191, 179, 530, Joan Lake 180, 200, 217, 597, Maria Frunzi 189, Margaret Quick 192 and Closia Hopkins 217, 543.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division, Kaylen Blackford 71, Jenna Hendricks 70. In the Preps division Makenzie S. 90, Michael Hope 130, 138, Makayla DeGraw 140, Sarah Rustic 110, Ben Drillings 81, 90, Sierra Barbianti 85, Anthony Pagani 96, 82, 76, Tayl'r Porter 109, Shivan Patel 111, Shaym Patel 102, 104, Parth Patel 142, 143, Nathaniel Edwards 116, Rup Patel 185, 128. In the Jr. Mjrs. division Matt Edwards 167, 133, Shawn Comfort 118, Megan Gerow 150, 141, 146, Jason Moss 177, 191, Matthew Brown 125, 125, Jared Friedman 179, Kristy Gessman 121, Shawn Sinistorie 179, Nick Price 212, Eddie Walsh 213, 214, 212, Shivani Patel 156, 150, Pedro Agapito 244, 214, Michael Scuderi 214, 185.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's league included a 235 by Tom Anderson, Mike Bowker 255, 638, Frank Couse Sr. 248, 654, Frank Couse Jr. 227, 235, 664, Jim Dibble 236, 244, 686, Brandon Drumm 632, Brian Drumm 616, Don Ferris 235, 676, Craig Gehrig 230, 603, Jeremy Gulley 600, John Gurnick 227, Mark Hawley 228, 247, 656, Jack Hazen 226, 613, Paul Ignatovich 233, 639, Rob Johnson 600, Pat Kille 237, 225, 668, Ryan Kille 264, 686, Jerry Kulakosky 615, Dick Layton 233, 663, Don Marino 259, 233, 678, Robert McNaught 246, 651, Ed Milk Jr. 230, Brian Tiffany 234, Jonathon Wayne 245, 643, Hank Whitmore 235, Zuke Wormuth 236, 670, Lee Wormuth 242, 600, Tony Wright 225, 619.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Al Bullis Jr. 263, 688, Al Bullis Sr. 258, 673, Andy Bullis 269, 664, Craig Conklin 236, 633, Dale Conklin 604, Ray Cornwell 603, Chuck Dunlap 245, Norm Ellis Jr. 225, Ben Green 258, 655, John Gurnick 240, Paul Ignatovich 600,
Robert Johnson 610, Gino Jones 255, Greg Keesler 238, 605, Rick Mills 607, Paul Siegler 237.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Peggy Brush 185, Frank Couse Sr. 603, Anne Couse 203, 551, Howey Couse 601, Carl Davis 245, 225, 636, Bill Gleim 609, Gino Jones 227, 601, Hope Jones 181, 509, Julie Martin 190, Dana McGraw 184, Rick Mills 234, 665, Jonney Stanton 235, 226, 601, Sandy Winans 189, 211, 205, 605, Dan Wormuth 279, 657.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Ray Cornwell 286, 694, Matt Johnson 228, 612, Don Marino 258, 668, Jean Mills 182, Dave Mills 258, 663, Rick Mills 259, 647, Savanna Mills (youth scores) 155, 165, 436, Fred Shakelton 225, 279, 712, Ed Townsend 226, Shirley Townsend 194.
Beechwood Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies league include a 180 by Barbara Cady, Wendy Finn 167, Tracey Puerschner 166, Karen Borowski 167, Julie Yewchuck 166, Diane Staves 177, Diane Conroy 168.
In the Tuesday Ladies league Joyce Brooks 186, Kelly Gombita 184, 173, 499, Debbie Loughrey 177, 488, Pat Peters 172, Lillian Zieres 172, 499.
In the Wednesday Men's league Bob Glassel 205, Tim Sykes 200, Bob Huter 203, Tom Gain 202.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached by phone at 439-8177, via e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 230-8674. For a more expanded version of the bowling column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/
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