World Bowling Tour Season
The World Bowling Tour again will feature events from every zone in 2015 as the tour kicks off its fifth season.
The 2015 schedule, which actually includes five events from late 2014, will consist of 16 events, and begins with the Professional Bowlers Association World Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, from Oct. 26-Nov. 2.
The 2014 It's Daejeon International Open in Daejeon, Korea, has come on board and will be a major event with double points awarded, just like the PBA World Championship.
"Starting the 2015 World Bowling Tour with back-to-back majors is a great way to begin our fifth season," World Bowling President and CEO Kevin Dornberger said. "It is my hope that many bowlers will travel to compete in Daejeon. It's a first-class event in a first-class city."
After the Daejeon event, the WBT heads into its first swing of events in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC). The Qatar Open will take place in Doha from Nov. 22-27 and be immediately followed by the 8th Kingdom International Open in Riydah, Saudi Arabia, from Nov. 28-Dec. 2.
The World Men's Championships, another major event, will take place Dec. 4-15 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The WMC is open only to those who qualify to compete for their home federation.
The Brunswick Ballmaster Open in Helsinki, Finland, is the lone event in January from Jan. 2-11, while the United States Bowling Congress Masters, a major, takes place Feb. 1-8 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States.
In late February and March, the WBT returns with the second GCC swing with the H.H. Emir Cup in Doha, Qatar (Feb. 24-March 2), the Kingdom of Bahrain Open (March 3-9) and the Kuwait International Open (March 10-14). The Brunswick Euro Challenge in Munich, Germany, wraps up March from March 14-22.
The PBA Summer Swing Oklahoma Open takes place May 9-17 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States, while the women's only United States Bowling Congress Queens will be held May 13-19 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States.
The WBT Thailand event is back on the schedule in Bangkok, Thailand, with dates yet to be set in October. The U.S. Open will also be on the tour but dates a location have not been announced.
The WBT is made up of various events around the world and players earn points based on how they finish in each event. The current points system is based on a continuous two-year cycle.
The top three men and top three women in the points list will compete in the season-ending World Bowling Tour Finals in November in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
The special event will feature a total prize fund of $70,000. The prize money for each division is the same, with the winner taking $20,000, second place earning $10,000 and third place winning $5,000.
For more information on the World Bowling Tour, visit WorldBowling.org.
World Bowling is the official trade name for FIQ, recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of Bowling. World Bowling is autonomous in administering the sport and is responsible to promote the development of bowling throughout the world, promote the Olympic movement, contribute to the achievement of the goals set forth in the Olympic Charter, establish rules for the uniform practice of bowling throughout the world, and ensure that official bowling activities meet the requirements of the Olympic Charter.
The 2015 World Bowling Tour Schedule is as follows:
Oct. 26-Nov. 2, 2014 - PBA World Championship, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (major)
Nov. 9-22, 2014 - It's Daejeon International Open, Daejeon, Korea (major)
Nov. 22-27, 2014 - Qatar Open, Doha, Qatar
Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2014 - Kingdom International Open, Riyadah, Saudi Arabia
Dec. 4-15, 2014 - World Men's Championships, Abu Dhabi, UAE (major, qualification through federations only)
Jan. 2-11 - Brunswick Ballmaster Open, Helsinki, Finland
Feb. 1-8 - United States Bowling Congress Masters, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States (major)
Feb. 24-March 2 - H.H. Emir Cup, Doha, Qatar
March 3-9 - Kingdom of Bahrain Open, Manama, Bahrain
March 10-14 - Kuwait International Open, Kuwait City, Kuwait
March 14-22 - Brunswick Euro Challenge, Munich, Germany
May 9-17 - PBA Summer Swing Oklahoma Open, Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
May 13-19 - United States Bowling Congress Queens, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
October TBD - WBT Thailand, Bangkok Thailand
TBD - U.S. Open, TBD, United States
November TBD - World Bowling Tour Finals, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Ed's Outlook
Bowlers are always looking for fun and Tarsio's Bowling Time Lanes in New Windsor will be providing some Cosmic Halloween Fun on Saturday, November 1.
They will at that time present their Halloween Cosmic Karaoke Bowling Costume Party.
There will be a costume contest.
The great PBA legend Marshall Holman (and he's one of those bowlers you either like or dislike) will return to the broadcast booth when he joins the Xtra Frame coverage team for the GEICO PBA Wold Series of Bowling VI as color commentator.
The PBA Hall of Famer and 22-time PBA Tour titlist will join Xtra Frame and ESPN play-by-play anouncer Mike Jakubowski in the Xtra Frame broadcast booth for live coverage of the Round of 24 blocks of the four animal pattern championships that will be bowled October 25-28 at the South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas and the final two rounds of PBA World Championship match play October 29-30.
Holman, a four time major title winner and 1987 PBA Player of the Year, has extensive experience as a color commentator having previously worked on PBA telecast for ESPN, ESPN2 and CBS.
GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VI Xtra Frame Schedule coverage starts tonight at 5:15 p.m. and goes through October 31.
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, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This week's tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
Too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce tension.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet toward your break point.
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position as close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
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
Tracy Puerschner 151, Janet Bertholf 156, 167, Diane Conroy 169, 151, Lori Kimmes 156, 188, Barbara Cady 157, Julie Yewchuck 169, Jodi Gulley 161, Jackie Gieger 159, 169.
Kristal Callicoon Lanes
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Jane Benson 157, 155, Pat Peters 164, 172, Rebecca Rhodes 204, 180, 528, Mardette Wilcox 161, 172, 186, 519. Darlene Mantzourate 170, Joann Bowlers 165, Charlene Meola 172, Sue Naughton 162, 158, Kelly Gombita 150, Lillian Zieres 155, Debbie Loughrey 176, 154, 174, 504.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Joey Gager 200, 208, 211, 619, Erik Burton 184, Mark Yewchuck 226, 185, 201, 612, Jonathan Heinle 187, Kurt Buddenhagen 240, Mike Gieger 210, Jim Kautz 184, 200, David Graham 192, 219, Chris Berner 182, Bob Cady 188, 208, Dean Shattuck 180, Ed Leroy 221, Kris Rasmussen 190, 184, Kory Keesler 192, Albert Tyles 187, Tom Bisig 181.
Wednesday Men's
John Diehl 182, 181, Hopper Hubert 184, Jack Diehl 223, Alby Thony 222, Mark Yewchuck 214, 235, 620, Joel Turner 192, Brandon Swendson 180, Craig Stewart 190, Rick Thony 189, 215, 204, 608, Tim Sykes 245, 191, Tom Gain 197, Robert Glassel 190, 209, Randy Fischer 183.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Pedro J. Agapito III a 258, 233, 696, Thomas Belgiovene 641, Lloyd Bridges 233, 642, Vinnie Collura 242, 618, Donald Durland 228, 229, 679, Jody Farquhar 233, 614, John Fischer 225, 248, 684, Kyle Giordino 257, 227, 269, 753, David Graham 632, Eddie Lake 236, 672, Rick Lake 236, 639, John Lopez 268, 278, 760, Peter Nastasi 244, Laresko Niifa 278, 695, Jaryl Scott 263, 643, Frank Scuderi 244, 673, Michael Scuderi 645, Keith Smith 267, 656, Kevin Stackhouse 277, 698, Arthur Stevens 245, 232, 235, 712, Ronald Totten 613, Michael Travis 247, 636, Charlie Tuttle 226, James VanAken 236, 263, 700, Mike Weiner 235, Jon Wilhelm 268, 256, 700, Larry Whipple 237, 653.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Lareski Niifa 249, 654, George Kelley 236, 639, John Hoffmann 257, 639, Ed Guthrie 225, 239, 619, Robert Yakin Jr. 618, Pedro Agapito III a 614, Shane Cunningham 607, Peter Nastasi 268, Mary Lee Williams 215, 194, 567, Leanne Mangabang 189, 198, 556, Joan Lake 213, 526, Christie Graham 191, 503, Carena Collura 195, Kat Cronk 190.
Wednesday Men's
Frank DiCostanzo 237, 612, Donald Durland 235, 290, 729, John Hoffmann 230, Kevin Stackhouse 249, 600, George Baggatta 255, Larry Whipple 238, 631, Tim Minton 235, 645, Robert Feeney Sr. 235, 669, Steve Belgiovene 227, 626, John Fischer 258, 629, Jon Wilhelm 628, Tom Palmer 231, 669, Pedro Agapito III a 645, Rich Bivins 226, Russell Bivins 234, Tom Mitchell 623, Rich Bradford 268, 689, Merrill Conner 280, 717, Carlos Torres 268, 671, Chris Stewart 608, Jo Jo VanKeuren 246, Serafin Rodriguez III a 269, 234, 720, Charlie Tuttle 279, 695, Kyle Matthews 638.
Thursday Ladies
Karen Martin 216, Karen Gabriel 184, 201, 580, Debbie Polin 189, 183, 188, 560, Joan Lake 195, Kelly Shattuck 189, Dottie Collins 181, Tabatha Smith 181, Trasey Barres 197, 183, 190, 570, Sherry Laird 198, Cara Nicholson 201.
Friday Mixed
Trasey Barres 191, 214, 542, Larry (good to have ya back on the lanes) Berens 603, Cathy Carpenter 190, Doris Castro 190, David Graham 276, 661, Eddie Lake 246, 268, 234, 748, Joan Lake 203, Pete Nastasi 248, 637, Tom Palmer 227, 226, 630, Kevin Stackhouse 246, 242, 673, Lawrence Whipple 227, 226, 626.
The World Bowling Tour again will feature events from every zone in 2015 as the tour kicks off its fifth season.
The 2015 schedule, which actually includes five events from late 2014, will consist of 16 events, and begins with the Professional Bowlers Association World Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, from Oct. 26-Nov. 2.
The 2014 It's Daejeon International Open in Daejeon, Korea, has come on board and will be a major event with double points awarded, just like the PBA World Championship.
"Starting the 2015 World Bowling Tour with back-to-back majors is a great way to begin our fifth season," World Bowling President and CEO Kevin Dornberger said. "It is my hope that many bowlers will travel to compete in Daejeon. It's a first-class event in a first-class city."
After the Daejeon event, the WBT heads into its first swing of events in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC). The Qatar Open will take place in Doha from Nov. 22-27 and be immediately followed by the 8th Kingdom International Open in Riydah, Saudi Arabia, from Nov. 28-Dec. 2.
The World Men's Championships, another major event, will take place Dec. 4-15 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The WMC is open only to those who qualify to compete for their home federation.
The Brunswick Ballmaster Open in Helsinki, Finland, is the lone event in January from Jan. 2-11, while the United States Bowling Congress Masters, a major, takes place Feb. 1-8 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States.
In late February and March, the WBT returns with the second GCC swing with the H.H. Emir Cup in Doha, Qatar (Feb. 24-March 2), the Kingdom of Bahrain Open (March 3-9) and the Kuwait International Open (March 10-14). The Brunswick Euro Challenge in Munich, Germany, wraps up March from March 14-22.
The PBA Summer Swing Oklahoma Open takes place May 9-17 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States, while the women's only United States Bowling Congress Queens will be held May 13-19 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States.
The WBT Thailand event is back on the schedule in Bangkok, Thailand, with dates yet to be set in October. The U.S. Open will also be on the tour but dates a location have not been announced.
The WBT is made up of various events around the world and players earn points based on how they finish in each event. The current points system is based on a continuous two-year cycle.
The top three men and top three women in the points list will compete in the season-ending World Bowling Tour Finals in November in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
The special event will feature a total prize fund of $70,000. The prize money for each division is the same, with the winner taking $20,000, second place earning $10,000 and third place winning $5,000.
For more information on the World Bowling Tour, visit WorldBowling.org.
World Bowling is the official trade name for FIQ, recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of Bowling. World Bowling is autonomous in administering the sport and is responsible to promote the development of bowling throughout the world, promote the Olympic movement, contribute to the achievement of the goals set forth in the Olympic Charter, establish rules for the uniform practice of bowling throughout the world, and ensure that official bowling activities meet the requirements of the Olympic Charter.
The 2015 World Bowling Tour Schedule is as follows:
Oct. 26-Nov. 2, 2014 - PBA World Championship, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (major)
Nov. 9-22, 2014 - It's Daejeon International Open, Daejeon, Korea (major)
Nov. 22-27, 2014 - Qatar Open, Doha, Qatar
Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2014 - Kingdom International Open, Riyadah, Saudi Arabia
Dec. 4-15, 2014 - World Men's Championships, Abu Dhabi, UAE (major, qualification through federations only)
Jan. 2-11 - Brunswick Ballmaster Open, Helsinki, Finland
Feb. 1-8 - United States Bowling Congress Masters, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States (major)
Feb. 24-March 2 - H.H. Emir Cup, Doha, Qatar
March 3-9 - Kingdom of Bahrain Open, Manama, Bahrain
March 10-14 - Kuwait International Open, Kuwait City, Kuwait
March 14-22 - Brunswick Euro Challenge, Munich, Germany
May 9-17 - PBA Summer Swing Oklahoma Open, Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
May 13-19 - United States Bowling Congress Queens, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
October TBD - WBT Thailand, Bangkok Thailand
TBD - U.S. Open, TBD, United States
November TBD - World Bowling Tour Finals, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Ed's Outlook
Bowlers are always looking for fun and Tarsio's Bowling Time Lanes in New Windsor will be providing some Cosmic Halloween Fun on Saturday, November 1.
They will at that time present their Halloween Cosmic Karaoke Bowling Costume Party.
There will be a costume contest.
The great PBA legend Marshall Holman (and he's one of those bowlers you either like or dislike) will return to the broadcast booth when he joins the Xtra Frame coverage team for the GEICO PBA Wold Series of Bowling VI as color commentator.
The PBA Hall of Famer and 22-time PBA Tour titlist will join Xtra Frame and ESPN play-by-play anouncer Mike Jakubowski in the Xtra Frame broadcast booth for live coverage of the Round of 24 blocks of the four animal pattern championships that will be bowled October 25-28 at the South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas and the final two rounds of PBA World Championship match play October 29-30.
Holman, a four time major title winner and 1987 PBA Player of the Year, has extensive experience as a color commentator having previously worked on PBA telecast for ESPN, ESPN2 and CBS.
GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VI Xtra Frame Schedule coverage starts tonight at 5:15 p.m. and goes through October 31.
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, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This week's tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
Too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce tension.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet toward your break point.
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position as close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
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
Tracy Puerschner 151, Janet Bertholf 156, 167, Diane Conroy 169, 151, Lori Kimmes 156, 188, Barbara Cady 157, Julie Yewchuck 169, Jodi Gulley 161, Jackie Gieger 159, 169.
Kristal Callicoon Lanes
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Jane Benson 157, 155, Pat Peters 164, 172, Rebecca Rhodes 204, 180, 528, Mardette Wilcox 161, 172, 186, 519. Darlene Mantzourate 170, Joann Bowlers 165, Charlene Meola 172, Sue Naughton 162, 158, Kelly Gombita 150, Lillian Zieres 155, Debbie Loughrey 176, 154, 174, 504.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Joey Gager 200, 208, 211, 619, Erik Burton 184, Mark Yewchuck 226, 185, 201, 612, Jonathan Heinle 187, Kurt Buddenhagen 240, Mike Gieger 210, Jim Kautz 184, 200, David Graham 192, 219, Chris Berner 182, Bob Cady 188, 208, Dean Shattuck 180, Ed Leroy 221, Kris Rasmussen 190, 184, Kory Keesler 192, Albert Tyles 187, Tom Bisig 181.
Wednesday Men's
John Diehl 182, 181, Hopper Hubert 184, Jack Diehl 223, Alby Thony 222, Mark Yewchuck 214, 235, 620, Joel Turner 192, Brandon Swendson 180, Craig Stewart 190, Rick Thony 189, 215, 204, 608, Tim Sykes 245, 191, Tom Gain 197, Robert Glassel 190, 209, Randy Fischer 183.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Pedro J. Agapito III a 258, 233, 696, Thomas Belgiovene 641, Lloyd Bridges 233, 642, Vinnie Collura 242, 618, Donald Durland 228, 229, 679, Jody Farquhar 233, 614, John Fischer 225, 248, 684, Kyle Giordino 257, 227, 269, 753, David Graham 632, Eddie Lake 236, 672, Rick Lake 236, 639, John Lopez 268, 278, 760, Peter Nastasi 244, Laresko Niifa 278, 695, Jaryl Scott 263, 643, Frank Scuderi 244, 673, Michael Scuderi 645, Keith Smith 267, 656, Kevin Stackhouse 277, 698, Arthur Stevens 245, 232, 235, 712, Ronald Totten 613, Michael Travis 247, 636, Charlie Tuttle 226, James VanAken 236, 263, 700, Mike Weiner 235, Jon Wilhelm 268, 256, 700, Larry Whipple 237, 653.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Lareski Niifa 249, 654, George Kelley 236, 639, John Hoffmann 257, 639, Ed Guthrie 225, 239, 619, Robert Yakin Jr. 618, Pedro Agapito III a 614, Shane Cunningham 607, Peter Nastasi 268, Mary Lee Williams 215, 194, 567, Leanne Mangabang 189, 198, 556, Joan Lake 213, 526, Christie Graham 191, 503, Carena Collura 195, Kat Cronk 190.
Wednesday Men's
Frank DiCostanzo 237, 612, Donald Durland 235, 290, 729, John Hoffmann 230, Kevin Stackhouse 249, 600, George Baggatta 255, Larry Whipple 238, 631, Tim Minton 235, 645, Robert Feeney Sr. 235, 669, Steve Belgiovene 227, 626, John Fischer 258, 629, Jon Wilhelm 628, Tom Palmer 231, 669, Pedro Agapito III a 645, Rich Bivins 226, Russell Bivins 234, Tom Mitchell 623, Rich Bradford 268, 689, Merrill Conner 280, 717, Carlos Torres 268, 671, Chris Stewart 608, Jo Jo VanKeuren 246, Serafin Rodriguez III a 269, 234, 720, Charlie Tuttle 279, 695, Kyle Matthews 638.
Thursday Ladies
Karen Martin 216, Karen Gabriel 184, 201, 580, Debbie Polin 189, 183, 188, 560, Joan Lake 195, Kelly Shattuck 189, Dottie Collins 181, Tabatha Smith 181, Trasey Barres 197, 183, 190, 570, Sherry Laird 198, Cara Nicholson 201.
Friday Mixed
Trasey Barres 191, 214, 542, Larry (good to have ya back on the lanes) Berens 603, Cathy Carpenter 190, Doris Castro 190, David Graham 276, 661, Eddie Lake 246, 268, 234, 748, Joan Lake 203, Pete Nastasi 248, 637, Tom Palmer 227, 226, 630, Kevin Stackhouse 246, 242, 673, Lawrence Whipple 227, 226, 626.
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