TOURNEY CHANGES TO FOUR-PLAYER TEAMS
A new format with new divisions and a shift to
four-player teams will become part of the United States Bowling Congress Women's
Championships in 2014.
In addition to the change to
four-player teams, from the traditional five, the USBC Women's Championships
will return to an all-scratch format.
Teams will be
divided into four divisions based on their combined averages, and there will be
six average-based divisions for doubles, singles and
all-events.
The 2014 event
will be held on 44 specially-constructed lanes inside the Reno-Sparks Convention
Center in Reno, Nev.
"Bowlers have
told us they want four-woman teams," said Brian Lewis, USBC's Managing Director
of Tournaments. "Four-player teams will make it easier for teams to travel as a
group and set up pairings for doubles. While this is a change from tradition, it
clearly is something our bowlers want, and we hope the new format will help lead
to a new generation trying the event."
In the team divisions there will be Diamond (725 and
above), Rudy (650-724), Emerald (575-649) and Sapphire (574 and
below).
Along with the format changes, the
Women's Championships also will have a new price structure in 2014. The entry
fee for a bowler to compete in team, doubles, singles and all-events will be
$140 ($44 per event and an optional $8 for all-events).
The total for a
four-player team will be $560. There no longer will be a processing fee for
teams entering online. Entering by mail, fax or phone will require an additional
$10 processing fee per team and $10 for each doubles/singles
set.
Registration for
the 2014 Women's Championships will begin April 1, 2013. Spots are available on
a first-come, first-serve basis, and dates and times can be locked in as soon as
a full payment is made.
Ed's
Outlook
February is Bowl
for the Cure Month and the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is continuing
its partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise funds for ground
breaking research and awareness.
Bowlers are
being asked to purchase official 2013 Bowl for the Cure Month Merchandise and
donations are easily made at the USBC platform which is quick, secure and
simple.
Bowl for the
Cure is also giving away its signature custom pink bowling ball exclusively on
Facebook. Entering for the ball is easy by following the link and enter to win
at http://t.bowl.com/VJ121Q
To learn more
about the Bowl for the Cure go to www.bowl.com
PBA News
Andres Gomez
defended his Carmen Salvino Classic title last Sunday on ESPN by defeating D. J.
Archer 246-197.
The Classic is
conducted annually during the PBA Detroit Winter Swing.
This Sunday at 3
p.m. on ESPN the Mark Roth Classic title match will feature Michael Haugen Jr.
and Scott Norton.
In the PBA team
competition last Sunday the Billie Jean King's New York City WTT KingPins
defeated Kevin Hart's Philadelphia Hitmen 222-198. KingPins members include John
Szczerbinski, Jack Jurek, Tommy Jones, Pete Weber and Scott
Norton.
The team
competition continues Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN.
Ed Townsend is a consultant to the sport of
bowling. If you have scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800
series or even bowl your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at
edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at
845-205-4474. View this column at
http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on
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The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This weeks tip is for all bowlers.
Understanding the correct body position needed to
execute and duplicate a bowling shot.
The tip is to get your head as far to the right (or
left if left handed) and tilt your bowling shoulder slightly downward. You must
drop your shoulder toward the floor in order to avoid the "roundhouse
swing."
At the same time, slightly open your hits and shoulder
and you will be able to swing your arm straight toward the target time and time
again.
Due to different physiologist, the exact position may
vary slightly from person to person, but that correctly positioned, you can use
gravity to control the tempo of your swing.
If you shoot a game of pool, or go to a range to shoot
a bow or rifle, note the position your head would have to be in to be effective
in these activities.
When watching bowling on TV make note of the bowler's
body positions.
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)
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Monday Hortonville Ladies
Lillian Zieres 153, 169, Jane Benson 150,
Rebecca Rhodes 153, 158, 157, Maureen Schlott 155, 165, Debbie Loughrey 182,
Mardette Wilcox 179, 157, 167, 503, Phyliss Grillo 158, Darlene Mantzourate 154,
Charlene Meola 152, Sandy Cassevah 158.
Tues. Delaware Valley Men's
Mark Yewchuck 200, 216, 189, 604, Bob Cady
193, 210, Dean Shattuck 182, 183, Bob Head 191, Russell Lyons 190, Rick Weigelt
185, 205, Joe Gager 181, 213, 205, Damien VanLeuven 180, 186, Mark Hawley 223,
Kory Keesler 214, Bruce Rutledge 190, 189, 186, Rob Bivins 181, Mark Goda 188,
Ed Leroy 199, Kris Rasmussen 210, Brian Marino 245, Jeff Nober 192, Brian Starr
184, 221, Eugene Fulton 194, Albert Tyles 189, 200, Steve Ross 202, Wally Warren
184, Tom Bisig 187, John Armbrust 183.
Fox Bowling Center
Tues. Ladies Early Birds
Shella Wormuth 180,
501.
Wed. Men's Independent
Zach Benson 245, 649, Al Bullis Sr. 244,
642, Andrew Bullis 226, 620, Frank Couse Sr. 237, 600, Jim Dibble 613, Brandon
Drumm 253, 677, Bill Gleim 239, 686, Dylan Green 238, 226, 686, Jeremy Gulley
252, John Gurnick 225, Jack Hazen 616, Paul Ignatovich 241, Larry Jenson 620,
Rob Johnson 231, Gregory Keesler 226, 654, Donnie Marino 234, 640, Josh Milucky
244, 628, Cory Newman 232, Mitch Persbacker 225, 640, Tim Smith 258, 647, Brian
Tiffany 259, 226, 693, Hank Whitmore 228, 257, 691, Zuke Wormuth 235, 633, Jay
Wormuth 631.
Thurs. Men's Deposit National
Rob Bolster 242, 611, Ray Cornwell 609,
Shane Dirig 638, Norm Ellis Jr. 234, 644, Paul Ignatovich 235, 245, 673, Larry
Jensen 226, Matt Johnson 238, 641, Robert Johnson 257, 634, Greg Keesler 226,
660, Dave Lester 234, 239, 679, Rick Mills 622, Dick Price 234, 652, Tim Smith
255, 236, 683.
Friday Mixed Couples
Stacy Briggs 192, Andy Bullis 235, 247,
688, Jessica Bush 185, Linda Ferris 193, 526, Greg Keesler 226, 632, Johni
Keesler 189, 190, 534, Dan Koch 247, 614, Bonnie LaDuke 188, Dana McGraw 215,
565, Mark McGraw 237, 662, Rick Mills 245, Walt Oralls 636, Jen Smith 181, Dan
Wormuth 247.
Sat. Morning Youth
Junior league, Katrina Lester 185, Brooke
Rosengrant 167, 192, Bantam league, Jacob Berry 109, 124, Nathaniel Hendrickson
115, Nicholas Locke 109, Richard Berry 109, Brenna Gleim 139,
159.
Sunday Mixed Fun
Marty Haeussler 639, Roger Mills 634,
Samantha Mills (youth girls) 141, 161, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 145, 173,
143, 461, Shawna Mills (youth girls) 140, 139, 402, Tyler Wahl (Bantam boys)
109.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Roy Sweeney 608, Eddie Lake 232, 234, 690,
Rick Lake 236, 248, 248, 732, Shane Conner 611, Dan Ricco 235, 618, Jaryl Scott
225, Paul Durland 232, 631, Kyle Stevens 646, Donald Durland 267, 280, 749, Tom
Belgiovene 607, Jon Wilhelm 254, 236, 237, 727, Cecil Walters 227, Ronnie Totten
230, 245, 642, Kevin Stackhouse 234, 639, Charlie Tuttle247, 634, Corey Van
Keuren 603, Michael Scuderi 236, Gene Smith 257, 653, Keith Smith 257, 682, Ryan
Lepke 265, 638, Gregory Fallon 656, Kenny Atkins 226, 632, Larry Whipple 623,
Pedro Agapito 254, 248, 241, 743, David Graham 245, 257, 714, Armen Murad 226,
623, Jody Farquhar 269. 664, Al Caycho 238, 660, Jason Budd 256, 680, Bret Budd
236, 674, Keith Baudens 231, Jim Van Aken 236, 637, Tim McIntyre 231, 607, Josh
Strang 258, 648, Tom Palmer 604.
Tues. Mixed
Firefighters
Mary Lee Williams 257, 193, 590, Trasey
Barres 181, 188, 538, Christie Graham 191, 187, 519, Debra Blackford 202, 181,
518, Cara Nicholson 183, Joan Lake 202, Joann Ruggiero 185, Peter Nastasi 255,
225, 718, Ed Guthrie 269, 231, 717, Shane Cunningham 236, 231, 248, 715, Kyle
Stevens 264, 688, Paul Minton 232, 649, Jack Rustic scored a 215 triplicate for
a 645 series, Stan Gilmore 242, 230, 632, George Kelley 245, 628, Walt Edwards
Jr. 237, 626, Eddie Blume 611, Rick Blackford 602, Robert Yakin Jr.
249.
Wednesday Men's
Tim Totten 627, Kyle Stevens 235, 234,
685, Keith Raymond 245, Jaryl Scott 279, 236, 708, Gene Smith 228, 652, Keith
Smith 225, 267, 708, Tom Belgiovene 238, 602, Frank Eichenlaub III a 269, 629,
Pedro Agapito 255, 644, Jon Wilhelm 237, 247, 654, Larry Whipple 232, 662, Timmy
Minton 225, 235, 675, Chris Parken 225, Kyle Matthews 234, 237, 683, Charlie
Tuttle 246, 653, Kevin Stackhouse 246, 663, Shane Cunningham 246, 249, 674,
Jason Rogers 226, 257, 693, Mikey Travis 234, 663, Vinnie Degraw 257, Serafin
Rodriguez 625, Serafin Rodriguez III a 238, Alpesh Patel 232, Rick Lara 245,
252, 684, Tim Bilyeu 246, 238, 692, Paul Durland 237, 257, 709, Eddie Walsh 236,
642, Ray Stanishia 230, Larry Hicks 244, 608, Carlos Torres 600, Paul Minton
236, 278, 683, Dwayne Cabrera 227, 225, 235, 687.
Thursday Ladies
Debbie Durland 197, Valerie Mott 226,
Maureen Hopper 202, 201, Karen Martin 189, Joan Lake 212, Mary Chicko 190,
Connie McKenley 209, Tina Tuttle 180, 180, Cara Nicholson 191, Vera Bernhardt
181, 180, B. J. Bound 192, Tabatha Smith 191, 181, Lisa Cartwright 190, 184,
235, 609, Sherry Laird 186, Trasey Barres 207, Monica Lane 189, Crista Sweeney
211, 228.
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