Bowling Highlights Column 11-30-12

Stony Point Bowler In World Cup

   United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Team USA Trials champions and collegiate standouts Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, NY and Marshall Kent of Yakima, Wash. are presently competing in Wroclaw, Poland, taking part in the  QubicaAMF World Cup.

   One of the most prestigious singles titles in the world, the World Cup is being  contested for the 48th year. The event began with the opening round of qualifying this past Monday.

   Kent, who bowls collegiately for Robert Morris-Illinois, and McEwan, who competes at Fairleigh Dickinson, earned the opportunity to compete in the event by virtue of winning the United States Bowling Congress Team USA Trials last January.

   "Marshall and Danielle both showed their extreme versatility by winning the Team USA Trials on four grueling lane conditions," Team USA coach Rod Ross said. "Based on their performance at the Team USA Trials and on their success for Team USA this year, I believe competing in the World Cup is a positive next step in their growth and development as some of our future stars."

   Kent and McEwan have already had experience in international competition this year as members of Team USA and Junior Team USA.

   Over the summer, Kent and McEwan both earned medals at the World Tenpin Bowling Association World Youth Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. Kent earned medals in all five events, while McEwan earned a gold medal in team.

   Kent also competed for Team USA in the Pan American Bowling Confederation Adult Championships, where he picked up two medals.

   The World Cup began Monday with the first of four rounds of qualifying. Each round consists of five games, and the field will be cut to the top 24 men and top 24 women for eight additional games. The top eight in each division will then advance to round-robin match play to determine the top three men and top three women for the stepladder finals. 

   The World Cup is the largest international bowling tournament in the world in terms of the number of countries competing. This year's event is expected to feature 86 men and 67 women from 87 countries.

   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.

Ed's Outlook

  Although she admitted to not being a bowler Sullivan County District 5 Legislator Cindy Kurpil Gieger enjoyed herself and watched her husband and niece bowl in the November 18 Storm-Roto Grip Demonstration day at Callicoon Kristal Bowl. We made sure that Cindy got the opportunity to meet PBA Tour bowler Ryan Shafer. 

  Bowlers who took advantage of the Storm-Roto Grip Demonstration had the great opportunity to meet three of the finest gentlemen in the professional sport of bowling

  Shafer showed his true love for bowling by reaching out to bowlers and giving them instructions on how to improve their game. 

  Mike and Mickey Luongo, representing Storm and Roto Grip, showed just a tip of the outstanding knowledge they posses with instruction and bowling ball knowledge that area bowlers have appreciated for many years. 

  We truly thank Ryan, Mike and Mickey for bringing class to the sport of bowling in Sullivan County. 

  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament information, have bowled a 300 game or 800 series, or have bowled you age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook. 

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  For bowlers, a goal ladder is a logical plan of attack to improve your game.

  To start, identify the goal at the top of the ladder and possible steps or rungs. Then determine how to put the plan in motion and actually climb the ladder to get to the top and reach the goal. 

  Sound simple? It can be if you approach it right.

  Goals need to be measurable and attainable.

  The Tip: Carefully set your goals to ensure they are realistic and within your control.

  First make sure you are willing to do what it takes to get better.....you won't get there with a half-hearted  effort.

  Second step is to meet with a USBC certified coach. The coach will help you agree to a plan on how to move your game to the next level.

  Every plan should be custom made for the athlete  and monitoring of that plan is required to stay focused on the objective.

  Evaluate your progress periodically with your coach and make any necessary adjustments.

  A goal ladder can be a fun climb and well worth it.

  Good luck in finding and scaling your ladder.

  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

(compiled by Ed Townsend)

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 225, 267, 707, Rick Lake 268, 246, 738, Mike Mulligan 630, Shane Conner 232, 235, 679, Jaryl Scott 228, 613, Don Durland 256, 248, 709, Walt Edwards 626, Larry Berens 232, 246, 678, Tom Belgiovene 234, 647, Rudy Belanchia 268, 683, Jon Wilhelm 235, 248, 683, Laresko Niffa 241, 674, Ronnie Totten 247, 246, 709, Kevin Stackhouse 631, Art Stevens 242, Robbie Nicholson 246, 605, Bobby Sze 245, 620, Frank Scuderi 239, 234, 665, Juan Lopez 246, Keith  Smith 246, 234, 704, Craig Wilhelm 618, Pedro Agapito 238, 259, 253, 750, Eddie Walsh 240, 629, Michelle Scuderi 235, Matt Fallon 237, 656, Gregory Fallon 234, 263, 688, Frank Eichenlaub III a 298, 696, Tom Palmer 269, 649, Tim McIntyre 257, 669, Jim VanAken 255, 691, Bret Budd 258, 262, 744, Keith Baudens 235, 639, Al Caycho 233, 644, John Fischer 269, 666.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Kyle Van Wolde 267, 233, 662, Ed Guthrie 299, 228, 751, Laresko Niifa 228, 636, George Kelley 235, 227, 635, Scott Squires 245, 605, Ed Blume 607, Paul Minton 289, 258, 734, Kyle Stevens 628, Mary Lee Williams 275, 190, 626, Joan Lake 188, 524, Ryan Lepke 268, 247, 269, 784, Eddie Walsh 255, 256, 236, 747, Trasey Barres 233, 199, 596, Christie Graham 194.

Wednesday Men's 

  Jon Wilhelm 257, 226, 236, 719, Lyle Stevens 227, 232, 674, David Graham 246, 655, Timmy Minton 233, Larry Whipple 245, 627, Pete Nastasi 227, 624, Frank Eichenlaub III a 257, 673, Pedro Agapito 248, 234, 643, Keith Smith 226, 623, Gene Smith 226, 228, 635, Jaryl Scott 226, 642, Josh Strang 226, 267, 247, 740, Tim McIntyre 233, Kyle Matthews 238, 657, Charlie Tuttle 256, 643, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 620, Ronnie Totten 259, 656, Shane Cunningham 244, 624, David Sawall 266, 235, 705, Jason Rogers 238, 669, Jo Jo VanKeuren 245, 663, Serafin Rodriguez III a 247, 654, Tim Bilyeu 604, Rick Lara 244, Donald Durland 246, 226, 237, 709, Frank DiCostanzo 604, Paul Minton 235, 269, 717, Jason Jones 266, 664, Dwayne Cabrera 255, 658. 

Thursday Ladies

  Debbie Durland 194, Valerie Mott 225, 235, Deb Sklar 180, Denise Collins 200, C. Germany 209, 204, Joan Fredenburg 195, Bobbi Jo Bounds 215, 192, 200, 607, Tabatha Smith 202, 203, Liz Burgio 182, Barbara Merton 208, Connie McKenley 192, Vera Bernhardt 192, Joan Lake 237.

Fox Bowling Center

Wed. Men's Independent

  Mike Bowker 225, Al Bullis Sr. 249, 233, 665, Andrew Bullis 249, 670, Dale Conklin 226, 630, Jim Dibble 244, 289, 755, Craig Gehrig 230, Bill Gleim 235, 257, 715, Jeremy Gulley 243, 611, Jack Hazen 230, 602, Steve Jacobi 234, 234, 622, Larry Jenson 607, Rob Johnson 273, 671, Jerry Kulakosky 234, Donnie Marino 236, 279, 248, 763, Mitch Persbacker 247, 621, Dick Price 225, 615, Anthony Seely 630, Jonathon Wayne 277, 663, Jim Winans 233, 632, Zuke Wormuth 256, 226, 254, 736, Jay Wormuth 251, 254, 698, Scott Wormuth 236. 

Friday Mixed Couples

  Andy Bullis 617, Jessica Bush 206, Howard Couse Sr. 227, Frank Couse Sr. 235, Shane Dirig 232, Missy Dunlap 180, Dan Koch 613, Dave Lester 227, Mark McGraw 228, 255, 679, Sheri Oralls 181, 244, 591, Dan Wormuth 245, 245, 695, Michelle Wormuth 189. 

Sat. Morning Youth

  Junior league, Trisha McElroy 182, Rachel Hanstine 169, 157, D.J. Capel 163, Bantam league, Billy Gilmore 169, Thomas Schoonmaker 122, Brenna Gleim 145, , 111, Emily Brown 103, Bethany Brown 123.

Sunday Mixed Fun

  Marty Haeussler 227, 257, 684, Reva Jones 190, 192, 552, Roger Mills 237, 650, Samantha Mills (Bantan girls) 130, 152, 152, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 153, 180, 180, Shelly Mills 202. 

Beechwood Lanes

  Jackie Gieger 164, Nicole Hubert 161, Jamie Bertholf 173. 

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Monday Hortonville Ladies

  Kelly Gombita 155, 198, Lillian Zieres 166, 150, Jane Benson 159, Pat Peters 167, Rebecca Rhodes 175, 169, Joyce Brooks 150, Debbie Loughrey 177, 203, 157, 537, Barbara Pingel 156, Judy Mohn 178, 159, Mardette Wilcox 170, 177, Kim Niemann 186, Darlene Mantzouratos 153, Joann Bowers 168, Sandy Cassevah 170, Charlene Meola 163. 

Tues. Delaware Valley Men's

  Rich Winters 188, Mark Hawley 183, 182, 234, 599, Bill Meyer 191, Matt Hubert 191, Dean Shattuck 189, Russell Lyons 180, Bob Head 203, Rick Weigelt 220, Joe Gager 205, 224, Damien VanLeuven 195, Eric Kubenik 184, Jim Kautz 188, Eugene Fulton 194, 181, Brian Starr 217, 214, 594, Jeff Nober 190, 204, Mark Scriber 195, Brian Marino 212, Ed Leroy 210, Mark Goda 185, Rob Bivins 186, 211, Bruce Rutledge 204, Kory Keesler 184, 186, 190, Samii Markoa 181.