Bowling Highlights Column 10-18-13

King Of The Hill Tourney

  The once popular King of the Hill Tournament has returned to Sullivan County.

  This weekly tournament is now being held Wednesday evenings at 9:45 at Kiamesha Lanes.

  Tournament director is Josh Strang.

  The rules of the tournament are as follows:

  1. Qualifying will occur during your league play.

  2. Each entry will cost $10. Bowlers will use their league scores and handicap and entry must be paid for prior to the start of the first game.  

  3. One in four will qualify in each league. The cut score will be posted at the end of the of your league play.

  4. In the Tournament finals Wednesday night bowlers will use 90% of 230 for their handicap. 

  5. The average used will be the 2013-14 highest league average based on at least nine games.

  6. The finals will consist of head to head brackets and bowlers will draw for placement in the Bracket.

  7. The winner will be crowned King of the Hill and will come back and defend their title each week until they lose at no additional cost for entry.

  8. All leagues are eligible to compete.

  9. Diablo squad will be held at 9:30 Wednesday's and this is open to any bowler with an average from any league in any house. Fee is $12 to bowl one game and one out of four will qualify to bowl in this tournament.

  10. Winner gets 75% of the prize fund ($150 based on 24 entries) and second place gets 25% of the prize fund ($50 based on 24 entries).

  King of the Hill winners the past two weeks have included Paul Minton and James Durland. 

  If you have a question call Josh at 845-741-6849.

Ed's Outlook

  The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) are making an investment of $5 million in support of a new youth membership and activation program.

  The new program significantly lowers cost for families and establishes a bowling industry field staff dedicated to youth intiatives.

  The new USBC Youth membership is $4 and includes a membership card, a certified average and the eligibility to participate in USBC certified events. All current based USBC Youth memberrship products will be discontinued. 

  Simple upgrade options for Bowlopolis and Junior Gold programs will remaIn the same. 

  Bowling centers, rather than USBC local associations, will have processing responsibility under the new program.

  The new youth membership structure and investment from BPAA and USBC changes the model to enhance affordability and ease of participation. 

  We salute these two organizations for moving forward and embracing a vision that includes a tangible commitment that hopefully will protect bowling's future as these changes gives everyone the opportunity to attract new youth bowlers. 

  Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or even bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter. 

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  The tip this week is for all bowlers but will be especially beneficial to youth and beginning bowlers.

  Many bowlers worry too much about their steps and footwork, giving very little thought to their upper body position. In the past, most new bowlers were told that you must use a four step approach and push the ball away on the first step.

  This advise was generally imparted lby someone with the word "Coach" lettered on their shirt. Unfortunately, this advise is pure rubbish.

  First of all, all bowlers have different body types, different flexibility and different lengths to their arms and legs. So how is it possible that everyone can effectively use the exact same four step approach? They can't.

  If you look back at the legends of the game, did any two bowlers have exactly the same style? No.

  The most important thing is to get the bowler's body in the correct position....head over the ball with the bowling shoulder titled to the ball side. In this way, the feet will go where they must so that you do not fall down.

  The bottom line is if you are someone that works with new or youth bowlers, you must understand that everyone has different physiology so need to help them get their body into the correct position and not focus on how many steps they take (or how these steps are taken) to get to the foul line.

  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 247, a nice 299, 228, 774, Rick Lake 279, Mike Weiner 254, 247, 654, Greg Fallon 237, 674, Paul Durland 600, Vinnie Collura 229, 623, Donnie Durland 258, 268, 727, Juan Lopez 242, 628, Rudy Belanchia 237, 646, John Fischer 226, 604, Jon Wilhelm 290, 256, 769, Kevin Stackhouse 236, John Hoffmann 248, 649, Eddie Walsh 232, 238, 649, Pedro Agapito 232, 235, 666, Frank Scuderi 228, 621, Todd Houghtaling 245, 631, Craig Wilhelm 607, Larry Whipple 248, 636, Jim Piontec 259, 237, 653, Kyle Giordano 618, Josh Strang 233, 620, Tim McIntyre 227, Jim VanAken 254, 649, Charlie Tuttle 275, Brett Budd 256, 226, 704, George Budd 254, 600, Jody Farquhar 226, 616, Bobby Cooper 612, Frank Amore 230, Armen Murad 247, 670, Mike Amore 227, 621, Dave Graham 248, 680, Keith Smith 226, 654.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Mary Lee Williams 189, 236, 593, Vera Bernhardt 205, 192, 534, Trasey Barres 205, 521, Carena Collura 196, 520, Debra Blackford 222, 516, Wendy Swan 192, 503, Chris Stevens 259, 233, 244, 736, Paul Minton 232, 258, 713, Eddie Walsh 241, 279, 702, Kyle Stevens 259, 699, Russ Keesler 237, 245, 696, Tom Palmer 226, 239, 676, Ed Guthrie 259, 669, Kris Gwiozowski 244, 225, 659, Peter Nastasi 237, 654, Kevin Stackhouse 649, George Kelley 244, 617, Jack Rustic 266.

Wednesday Men's

  

  Tim McIntyre 245, 673, Josh Strang 277, 227, 722, James VanAken 259, 226, 698, Robert Sze 248, Keith Smith 248, 638, Steve Belgiovene 247, 681, John Fischer 225, 637, Larry Whipple 246, 619, Timmy Minton 244, 631, Chris Parken 244, 231, 685, Charlie Tuttle 246, 638, Kyle Matthews 235, 619, Shane Cunningham 234, 243, 692, Jason Rogers 226, 631, Mikey Travis 255, 669, Nick Price 248, 625, Jo Jo Van Keuren 276, 241, 740, Rick Lara 256, 604, John Hoffmann 632, Jason Jones Jr. 257, 672, James Durland 279, 279, 238, 796, Larry Hicks 240, 258, 273, 771, Carlos Torres 254, 236, 710, Paul Minton 247, 644, Eddie Blume 604, Jason Jones 234, 239, 664, Dwayne Cabrera 259, 634, Merrill Conner 254, 645.

Thursday Ladies

  Tina Tuttle 187, Valerie Fersch 190, Audrey Woolard 193, Karen Gabriel 181, Ann Sawyer 193, Joan Lake 264, Denise Collins 182, 226, Shirley Bowens 197, 199, Mary Lee Williams 180, 226, Trasey Barres 187, Vera Bernhardt 183.   

Beechwood Lanes

Monday Ladies

  J. McCormack 160, Tracy Puerschner 169, Janet Bertholf 196, Diane Staves 155, 170, 186, 511, Jackie Gieger 174, 170, 154.

Liberty Bowl

Thursday Ladies

  Debbie Sklar 150, Maureen Hopper 226, Connie Beach 162, Billie Jo Bound 165, Carly Sklar 164, Tabatha Smith 153, 173, Flo Good 179, Joan Fredenburg 175, 190, 501, Stella Schmahl 173, Maureen Barber 153, Sue Jones 160, 156, Diane Edwards 154.

  Liberty Bowl is forming a Monday Men's league (2 on a team) and a Sunday Mixed league with 2 on a team (any mix). 

  A Saturday Morning Youth league  will run fro 25 weeks. 

  Francine Kaiser and Tabitha Smith are the  Youth Program Directors.

  Information on any of these Liberty Bowl leagues can be obtained from            Franny at 845-794-5561 or Carmine at 845-794-6328.

  Liberty Bowl open hours include Wednesday from 3-9, Thursday 6-9, Friday 4-11, Saturday 12-11 and Sunday 12-5. 

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 189, 170, Lillian Zieres 167, 199, 167, 533, Rebecca Rhodes 192, Marty Bogdanowitz 160, Barbara Pingel 154, Judy Mohn 159, Mardette Wilcox 158, 185, Kelly Ellsworth 155, Pat Hocker 157. 

Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Mark Yewchuck 242, Joe Gager 220, Bob Head 197, 180, Dean Shattuck 196, Bruce Rutledge 199, Chris Marston 186, Rob Bivins 199, Kris Rasmussen 186, Mike Gieger 181, 180, Jackie Brockner 180, Cricket Hubert 193, Matt Hubert 201.

Wednesday Men's

  John Kline 190, 193, 195, Dennis Brockner 195, Rich Thony 222, 201, Brian Brustman 188, 182, Alby Thony 195.