Bowling Highlights Column 12-28-12

 Storm Returns As Open Sponsor

   For the 18th consecutive year, Storm Bowling Products, Inc. will be a sponsor at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships.

  The relationship began in 1996 when the tournament was held in Salt Lake City, close to Storm's Brigham City, Utah, headquarters. It has grown to include a presence at the Storm Bowlers Journal Championships presented by USBC, Bowling Ball Express, USBC Photography and the National Bowling Stadium's coaching area inside the Lane 81 Pro Shop.

  Here's a look at each:

  The Bowlers Journal Championships will be held in conjunction with the USBC Open Championships for the 67th year and literally will be held alongside the world's largest participatory sporting event for the first time, taking place on the high end of the 78-lane National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev. The event will feature the same lane condition being used for doubles and singles at the Open Championships.

  The 2013 edition of the Bowlers Journal Championships will feature lower entry fees, a new three-game format, singles and doubles divisions for bowlers of all ages and skill levels, Instant Payback and a variety of jackpots.

  Thousands of bowlers each year avoid the hassle of lugging their equipment through the airport by shipping their bowling balls to and from the USBC Championship events. Storm is the official bowling ball box provider for this service.

  More information and shipping guidelines can be found at BOWL.com/bbe. Bowlers headed to the tournament can enter the exact dimensions of their packages and confirm the level of service (i.e. Ground, Next Day, etc.) and price. Storm boxes will be available on-site for bowlers looking to ship their equipment home.

  Storm is a partner of USBC Photography, which offers bowlers the chance to commemorate the tournament experience with DVDs of their time on the lanes or a creative menu of team, doubles and action photos.

  Each day from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Storm fans will have the opportunity to try the latest Storm bowling balls to help them decide which may be right for them.

  A variety of Storm balls pre-drilled to specific spans will allow bowlers of all sizes to try before they buy. They then can head to the Storm booth to complete their arsenals before competing in the Open or Bowlers Journal Championships.

  When team captains check in their teams in Reno, they'll receive USBC coupon books to distribute to their bowlers. Each will have a $10 Storm coupon inside, good towards a bowling ball at the Storm booth. The coupons also will be available at the Bowlers Journal Championships. 

  Storm instructional staff member Mike Jasnau can be found inside Lane 81 Pro Shop at the National Bowling Stadium. Jasnau, a USBC-certified coach, offers video analysis and lessons throughout the USBC Championships. After completing a lesson during the 2013 events, bowlers will receive a coupon for an additional $10 off select Storm equipment.

  For more information on the Open Championships, visit BOWL.com/openchamp.

                                                                     Ed's Outlook

  A new year (2013) is upon us within a few days and Bowling Highlights sends our best wishes to all for a Healthy and Happy New Year. 

  We also send out our best wishes to "Little Lefty" John Hoffmann who several weeks ago underwent major heart surgery at Westchester Hospital in White Plains. John competed for several years in regional Professional Bowlers Association tour tournaments and since moving to Sullivan County always maintained a high average and achieved the local association high average several years ago. He has 20 plus 300 games  and numerous 800 series. He has been a regular league bowler in both the Monday and Wednesday Men's leagues at Kiamesha Lanes and  also competed several years in the Tuesday  Mixed Firefighters league and the Friday Mixed Doubles league. He served several years as secretary of both the Monday and Wednesday Men's league. 

  John has been absent from the local bowling scene for almost three months now. 

  Wishing you a healthy recovery John. 

                                                            PBA Bowling

  Lockport NY bowler Brad Angelo with two strikes and an eight-count in the 10th frame, ended four years of frustration with a 233-232 victory over Mika Koivuniemi in last Sunday's  ESPN televised Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Viper Championships held at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. 

  The GEICO World Series of Bowling continues Sunday on ESPN at 1 p.m. with the finals of the Chameleon Championship. 

  Pre and post telecast shows for all PBA ESPN telecasts are evailable on Xtra Frame, the PBA's online bowling channel. 

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

                                                         Bowling Tip

                                                     By MIke Luongo

  Bowlers: This week's tip is a reminder that although there are so many aggressive, high performance bowling balls available, the main component of the sport is having a sharp game and becoming a good shot maker. 

  Some lane conditions have become very soft and that combination with today's bowling balls has led to high scoring conditions making the majority of today's bowlers very complacent about working on their physical game. 

  However, the sport of bowling a making a comback as can be seen in some of the newer Sport Bowling Leagues.........so knowing how to adjust to varying lane conditions and understanding how to use today's bowling balls is only part of the equation. 

  For those bowlers who want to maximize their potential in this sport, I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a qualified and certified bowling instructor. Even more preferable, you should work with an instructor who uses video technology to completely analyze your game. 

  For example, we use the Brunswick Pro Trainer system which gives us the ability to replay a student's shots in slow motion, showing them what adjustments need to be made and compare them to the highest caliber bowlers in the world.....best of all......the student is able to take a video home to study and watch at their convenience. 

  The knowledge you gain from a Certified Instructor is knowledge that will be useful to you and will stay with you throughout your bowling life.

  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

                                                 Beechwood Lanes

                                                    Monday Ladies

  The league is bowling two nights a week to make up for the  Christmas and New Year holidays. Monday night scores include Diane Conroy 152, 171, Lori Kimmes 161, 160, Barbara Cady 186, Beth Schumacher 156, Jackie Gieger 176, Julie Yewchuck 151. Tuesday night Julie Yewchuck 164, Diane Staves 152, Beth Schumacher 180, Debbie Murphy 155.

                                                        Fox Bowling Center

                                                  Tuesday Ladies Early Birds

  Linda Ferris 176, 172, 167, 515.

                                                  Wed. Men's Independent

  Tom Anderson 246, 225, 663, Zach Benson 232, 225, 635, Audy Boice 236, 606, Al Bullis Sr.    246, 622, Andrew Bullis 226, 644, Jim Dibble 650, Brandon Drumm 236, Brian Drumm 636, Nate Finch 228, Craig Gehrig 226, Jeremy Gulley 247, 649, Mark Hawley 268, 657, Jack Hazen 235, 641, Paul Ignatovich 600, Rob Johnson 267, 693, Robert MacNaught 611, Donnie Marino 225, 245, 694, Anthony Seely 664, Brian Tiffany 610, Jonathon Wayne 225, 629, Hank Whitmore 235, 620, Zuke Wormuth 246, 248, 684, Jay Wormuth 225, 232, 642. 

                                       Thurs. Men's Deposit National

  Al Bullis Jr. 234, 242, 689, Dale Conklin 225, 603, Ray Cornwell 627, Norm Ellis Jr. 268, 235, 694, Paul Ignatovich 244, 666, Matt Johnson 236, Robert Johnson 300, 712, Greg Keesler 633, Dan Koch 227, 628, Rick Mills 606, Willy Muller 279, 688, Nick Possemato 244, Dick Price 625, Andi Sedlock 243, Jim Valentine 607.

                                         Fri. Mixed Couples

  John Bryceland 232, Andy Bullis 246, 635, Frank Couse Sr. 255, 659, Lenn Davis 236, Missy Dunlap 222, 183, 553, Linda Ferris 192, Gino Jones 234, Dawn McClenon 513, Dana McGraw 181, 222, 549, Mark McGraw 239, 609, Walt Oralls 257, 636, Jen Smith 184, 505, Tim Smith 227, 634, Dan Wormuth 604, Jeremy Wormuth 230.

                                             Saturday Youth

  Junior league Trisha MacElroy 153, 200, 232, 585, Brooke Rosengrant 160, 164. Bantam league Brenna Gleim 164, 111, Billy Gilmore 104, Thomas Schoonmaker 104, Anton Leonard 101. 

                                             Sunday MIxed Fun

  Ray Cornwell 267, 275, 258, 800, Reva Jones 212, 538, Don Marino 248, 259, 728, Rick Mills 618, Samantha Mills (youth girls) 190, 140, 157, 487, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 139. 

                                                    Kiamesha Lanes

                                                    Monday Men's 

  Roy Sweeney 639, Eddie Lake 247, 605, Rick Lake 227, 226, 234, 687, Shane Conner 243, 654, Mike Weiner 245, 228, 668, Dan Ricco 244, 627, Jaryl Scott 225, 233, 619, Vinnie Collura 256, 245, 699, Don Durland 225, 257, 697, Larry Berens 247, Tom Belgiovene 226, 258, 687, Jon Wilhelm 267, 232, 703, Corey VanKeuren 235, 644, Frank Scuderi 609, John Lopez 225, Billy Curry 248, 654, Gene Smith 620, Keith Smith 236, 656, Eddie Walsh 627, Pedro Agapito 265, 695, Serafin Rodriguez 256, 679, Frank Eichenlaub III a 226, 267, 278, 771, Dave Graham 230, 255, 685, Nate Sanders 233, 600, Frank Amore 230, 223, Bobby Cooper 232, 629, Jody Farquhar 246, 245, 672, Jason Budd 227, 256, 696, Bret Budd 624, Jim Van Aken 235, 228, 665, Tim McIntyre 247, 635, Josh Strang 245, 257, 266, 768, Tom Palmer 227, 279, 703. 

                                            Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Shane Cunningham 227, 231, 671, Kyle Van Wolde 225, 610, Ed Guthrie 227, 256, 679, Laresko Niifa 245, 238, 696, Jason Jones Jr. 639, Jason Jones Sr. 243, 648, Walt Edwards Jr. 247, 609, Paul Minton 258, 236, 227, 721, Kyle Stevens 244, 671, Ailene Washington 204, Cara Nicholson 191, 515, Carena Collura 233, 573, Mary Lee Williams 191, 230, 600, Ryan Lepke 604, Rick Lake 227, 246, 665, Robert Nicholson 233, 620, Chet Smith 245, Peter Nastasi 237, 618, Trasey Barres 195, 191, 215, 601.

                                             Wednesday Men's

  Jon Wilhelm 243, 278, 736, Dan Van Aken 256, 259, 706, Tim Totten 236, 615, Kyle Stevens 622, Tom Palmer 245, 244, 688, Gregory Fallon 626, Rich Bradford 610, Rudy Belanchia 255, 602, Timmy Minton 225, 253, 660, Larry Whipple 238, 233, 238, 709, Pete Nastasi 267, 278, 750, Pedro Agapito 238, 619, Tom Belgiovene 225, 611, Keith Smith 245, 635, Billy Curry 226, Jaryl Scott 226, 660, Josh Strang 248, Tim McIntyre 247, 261, 720, Chris Parken 235, Kevin Stackhouse 288, 636, Mikey Travis 233, 648, Robert Beach 225, Jo Jo Van Keuren 259, 656, Frank Emmens 609, Tim Bilyeu 243, 620, Don Durland 268, 229, 664, Frank DiCostanzo 237, 249, 674, Paul Durland 235, 637, Eddie Walsh 225, 234, 659, Robert Stewart 234, 619, Paul Minton 278, 258, 739, Jason Jones 256, 647, Dwayne Cabrera 228, 245, 685, David Garlinghouse 244, 684.

                                                       Friday Mixed Doubles

  Cathy Carpenter 224, 563, Meagan Courtney 192, 515, Mary  Ann Drobysh-Berens 194, 523, Debbie Durland 188, 247, 212, 647, Nancy Greene 203, 548, Joan Lake 212, 539, Laurie Miano 186, Antionette Rau 185, 185, 514, Linda Schaefer 187, Christina Seidler 206, 520, Tammy Sze 211, 226, 589, Mary Wilhelm 189, Carolyn Williams 222, 215, 200, 637, Paul Berens 236, 603, Frank Emmens 247, 651, Glenn Fraser 615, David Graham 226, 237, 259, 722, Eddie Lake 249, 237, 278, 764, Robert Linzer 235, Tom Palmer 627, Dan Ricco 299, 664, Frank Scuderi 631, Kevin Stackhouse 227, Jon Wilhelm 225, 258, 699, Leroy Williams 278, 646.

                                                             

PHOTO IS OF JOHN HOFFMANN