Bowling Highlights Column 4-6-12

 New Senior Women's Series Set For October

   The 2012 United States Bowling Congress Senior Queens presented by Storm will become the first USBC championship event held entirely at the International Training and Research Center when it takes place Oct. 19-23, capping the new Senior Women's Triple Crown Series.

  The Senior Queens will feature an increased first-place prize of $5,000, will be broadcast on BowlTV for the first time and have other special incentives for participants. The event is part of the Senior Women's Triple Crown Series, which includes the National Golden Ladies Classic and the Senior U.S. Women's Open.

  The Triple Crown Shoot-Out presented by The Orleans will be contested Oct. 21 at the ITRC. It will feature the top-10 bowlers based on qualifying totals (48 games) from the three major senior women's events, competing in a single-game, single-elimination bracket format. 

  The top qualifier will receive two byes, while the second, third and fourth qualifiers will receive one bye. The total prize fund will be $5,000 and all 10 players will cash, with $1,000 going to the winner.

  "These three great events are partnering together to offer more opportunities for senior women bowlers," USBC Managing Director of Media and Events Pete Tredwell said. "We're excited to be increasing the competition and creating more avenues for bowlers."

  The 2012 Senior Queens will be the 13th edition of the annual event that is open to USBC female members age 50 and older. Last year, Paula Vidad of Sun City, Calif., won the tournament, held in Syracuse, N.Y.

  Senior Queens bowlers face the traditional double-elimination match-play bracket - the same format used by the USBC Queens - to crown a champion. In addition to $5,000, the winner receives a tiara, pendant and trophy, as well as a paid entry into the 2013 USBC Queens. For more information on the Senior Queens, visit BOWL.com/seniorqueens.

  The Senior U.S. Women's Open will be conducted at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev., from June 22-29. That event, along with the U.S. Women's Open, will take place in conjunction with International Bowl Expo. Highlights of the championship match will be shown on the television broadcast of the U.S. Women's Open finals.

  The National Golden Ladies Classic will be conducted at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from March 19-22. Now in its 22nd consecutive year of operation, the Golden Ladies is the longest running senior women's major event.

  The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body for the sport. USBC is a membership organization that provides standardized rules, regulations and benefits to make bowling fair and fun for everyone.

                                                The Bowling Tip

                                               By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This week's tip is for parents with children who either bowl in a youth league or bowl regularly with their own equipment,

  The first question for parents is......when was the lst time you had your child's fit checked on their bowling ball at your local pro-shop?

  Children tend to grow quickly and the gripping holes in their bowling balls must be adjusted to accommodate lthis growth.

  Bowling with poor-fitting equipment can become frustrating and uncomfortable. In most cases, it will only take a minute or two for adjustments to be made.

  Also, if your child has his or her own bowling shoes, you can check the size yourself to see if the fit is acceptable. Do not wait for blisters to form on the toes. 

  Remember, the game is meant to be enjoyed, not to be a form of torture. 

  Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events Assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com 

                                                               Local Scores

BEECHWOOD LANES

Provided By Lori Kimmes

Monday Ladies League

  Jackie Gieger 160, 160, 155, Jody Gulley 153, Jackie Mootz 150, Jody Schanil 191, Tracey Puerschner 167, Diane Conroy 157, Lori Kimmes 167, Lois Erdman 161, Barbara Cady 159, 153. 

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL

Provided By Kristal Whitmore

Monday Hortonville Ladies League

  Sue Naughton 166, Kelly Gombita 181. 161, Pat Peters 188, 504, Joyce Brooks 171, Judy Mohn 165, Mardette Wilcox 172, Bobbi Keesler 164.

Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's League

  Joe Gager 190, 215, Jon Wayne 231, 183, Brian Kitson 194, Kris Rasmussen 185, Eugene Fulton 180, Albert Tyles 192, Steve Ross 181, Damien VanLeuven 188. 

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Provided By Bill Gleim

Wednesday Men's

Independent League

  Tom Anderson 227, 231, 649, Andy Boice 237, 629, Mike Bowker 242, 657, Andrew Bullis 233, 656, Dale Conklin 226, 248, 689, Frank Couse Sr. 248, 233, 670, Brian Drumm 255, 234, 686, Nate Finch 243, 616, Bill Gleim 248, 670, Martin Haeussler 243, 665, Steve Jacobi 245, Rob Johnson 227, 300, 257, 784, Gregory Keelser 607, Derek Keesler 236, Donnie Marino 233, 277, 731, Mitch Persbacker 226, 606, Dick Price 255, 661, Chris Wadeson 266, 256, 715, Zuke Wormuth 233, 226, 649, Jay Wormuth 230, 623, Tony Wright 257, 675.   

Thursday Men's Deposit

National League

  Andy Bullis 257, 290, 751, Ray Cornwell 247, 232, 225, 704, Frank Couse Sr. 237, 662, Jeff Curtis 227, 231, 235, 693, Nate Finch 256, 670, Paul Finch 257, 254, 723, Bill Gleim 225, 621, Paul Ignatovich 620, Gino Jones 230, 610, Greg Keesler 225, 247, 666, John Lanner 602, Neil Mosher 278, 676, Dick Price 243, Paul Siegler 617, Jim Valentine 278, 681, Dan Wormuth 232, 238, 673.

  FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

  John Bryceland 640, Howey Couse Jr. 256, Howard Couse Sr. 290, 615, Frank Couse Sr. 227, 657, Anne M. Couse 198, 236, 601, Bob Ellis 600, Gino Jones 269, 662, Hope Jones 185, 255, 595, Dan Koch 234, 232, 640, Julie Martin 180, Dana McGraw 237, 203, 608, Mark McGraw 604, Dawn McLenon 180, Sheri Oralls 233, 191, 193, 617, Walt Oralls 298, 247, 717, Tim Smith 228, 606, Dan Wormuth 244, 290, 725.

JUNIOR-BANTAM CHAMPIONS

  Champions in the annual Fox Bowling Center Junior Bantam tournament included Bantam boy and friend Mathew Dabrescia, Bantam boy and father Kaden Hopkins, Bantam boy and mother Nichols Locke, Bantam girl and friend Sierra Francisco, Bantam boy and father Emily Brown, Junior girl and friend Cassandra Schoonmaker, Junior girl and father Brittany Locsig, Junior girl and mother Katrina Lester. 

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

  Ray Cornwell 245, 252, 711, Donnie Marino 225, 655, Dave Mills 255, 627, Roger Mills 256, 225, 681, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 159, 144, 147, 450,  Brian Tiffany 226, Parker Tiffany (Bantam boys) 125, 129, 125. 

KIAMESHA LANES

Provided By James VanAken, Mary

Lee Williams, Debbie Durland 

and Ryan Lepke

Monday Men's League

  John Hoffmann 236, 633, Jim VanAken 226, 603, Matt Fallon 637, Jim Piontex 256, 638, Frank Scuderi 626, Laresko Niffa 278, 650, Eddie Lake 265, 679, Rick Lake 225, 646, Jaryl Scott 279, 681, Paul Durland 264, 654, Vinnie Collura 237, 664, Don Durland 227, 627, Jack Moylan 259, 234, 276, 769, Corey VanKeuren 236, 661, Eddie Walsh 231, Pedro Agapito 259, 290, 763, John Fischer 225, 615, Nate Sanders 244, 237, 682, Dave Graham 249, 675, Lloyd Bridges 603, Michael Amore 244, 245. 678, Shaun Lyons 622, Anthony Atkins 600, Kenny Atkins 225, 643, John Lopez 614, Craig Wilhelm 233, 247, 704, Tim McIntyre 237, 653, Jon Wilhelm 259, 244, 712, Gregory Fallon 239, 648, Keith Smith 618.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League

  Mary Lee Williams 198, 222, 212, 632, Trasey Barres 205, 199, 582, Carena Collura 209, 552, Joan Lake 226, 514, Joan Redington 195, 511, Suzette Bertholf 196, Russ Keesler 228, 234, 668, Cecil Walters 233, 266, 667, Eddie Walsh 246, 667, Ed Lake 621, Al Frangipane 248, 610, John Cascone 235, 601.

Wednesday Men's League

  John Hoffmann 269, 681, James VanAken 256, 605, Steven Belgiovene 265, 659, Tom Belgiovene 258, 675, Charlie Tuttle 614, Rick Lara 612, Eddie Lake 226, 632, Gregory Fallon 244, 236, 227, 707, Matt Fallon 247, 229, 650, Jon Wilhelm 236, 611, Donald Durland 259, 266, 225, 750, Anthony Atkins 277, 650, Kevin Stackhouse 228, 640, Al Frangipone 247, Paul Durland 608, Shawn Sinistore 242, 609, Eddie Walsh 606, Pedro Agapito 227, 608, Jason Rogers 234, 230, 687, Tim McIntyre 270, 646, Josh Strang 259, 620, Jaryl Scott 234, 257, 258, 749.

  Friday Mixed League

  Laura Palmer 192, 173, 180, 545, Carolyn Williams 188, 190, 506, Tammy Sze 188, 184, 548, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 210, 182, 557, Joan Lake 205, 548, Christina Seidler 182, 509, Julie Chen 206, 528, Linda Schaefer 185, 191, 545, Nancy Greene 183, 537, Cathy Carpenter 189, 189, 529, Francine Kaiser 220, 191, 193, 604, Donna Smith 202, John Hoffmann 259, 244, 237, 740, David Graham 244, 230, 239, 713, Mattrew Jahn 225, Paul Berens 255, 658, Eddie Lake 225, 47, 278, 750, Frank Scuderi 248, 630, John Wilhelm 226, 662, Larry Berens 244, 651, Tom Palmer 240, 626, Daniel Ricco 237, 603, Kevin Stackhouse 227, Donald Durland 258, 656, Henry Smith 226.

  Occasionally, tight space requirements results in items being edited out of columns. For full coverage to to http://bght.blogspot.com This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling. League and tournament information can be submitted by phone at 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at 845-205-4474. We are also on Facebook.

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