U.S. Open Tournaments Get Big Sponsor
The bowling industry has achieved a great success story as Bowlmor AMF, the largest operator of bowling centers in the world. has made the commitment to host and provide television sponsorship for Bowling's U.S. Open and the Women's U.S. Open in 2015.
Tom Shannon, Chairman, CEO and President of Bowlmor AMF said his organization "is thrilled to reinforce our commitment to the sport of bowling by sponsoring the U.S. Opens."
Shannon added, "we look forward to further developing a strong relationship with the United States Bowling Association (USBC) and the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) to support bowlers at every level, in every state and especially in every one of our over 340 Bowlmor AMF centers."
The tournaments will be conducted in AMF and Brunswick centers with more than $250,000 in funding for broadcast television production.
The 2015 Women's U.S. Open will take place in late August/early September and will be included as part of the new Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour schedule as an added event, providing 10 total events for women competition during the tour's scjedi;e.
The 2015 U.S. (Men's) Open will take place in November following the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) World Series of Bowling (WSOB). The timing will allow competitors, including those who travel from foreign countries, another opportunity to take part in a major event.
Specific dates for both Opens will be announced once sites are finalized and a television outlet is secured.
USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy gave thanks to BowlmorAMF "for demonstrating a clear and unquestionable commitment to competitive bowling," and "this partnership shows BowlmorAMF supports the future of the sport and shares a deep respect for the value of the U.S. Open."
Plans call for the U.S. Open to include a traditional 56-game format with three eight-game qualifying rounds followed by a cut to the top one-third of the field before the 24 players qualify for round-robin match play.
Television finals will feature a stepladder format.
Both events will feature a top prize of $50,000 and will be operated by USBC. Each will have a $400 entry fee with a 1:3 prize ratio.
Registration for both tournaments will open April 6. Entries will be sold on a first-come, first serve basis and only entries paid in full will be accepted.
Anyone one who wants to run a qualifying event should contact Damon Sarrocco at damon.sarrocco@bowl.com for information.
Ed's Outlook
Bowlers looking for a fun party night on Wednesday December 31 (New Year's Eve) can attend the "Bowling Party" at Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh.
The event starts at 9 p.m. and runs till 1 .m. and includes unlimited bowling for up to four hours (six people per lane max, shoe rental, one large cheese pizza, one pitcher of soda, party favors (hats, noise makers, streamers etc. and use of the light weight balls.
The fee is $60 per lane.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Repeating a good bowling shot requires bowlers to release the ball and the same way shot after shot.
This week we will talk about the release and offer information that will help bowlers of all levels.
A properly executed release is possibly one of the most understood parts of a bowling shot. Most bowlers want to muscle the ball through the release zone and they do this by accelerating or decelerating on the downswing.
The proper release for all bowlers is executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of the swing through the release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder muscles.
If the ball fits properly, the gravity will take it off your hand at the right time providing your body is in the proper position. Any rotation on the ball should come from your hand only....not your arm.
Using the proper technique will allow you to get as much rotation of the ball as desired.
When you bowling ball does not fit properly this is where it will requjire excessive grip pressure to hold on to which will make the release harder to execute,
Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it,.
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
Pepe Wins His
First PBA Title
Elmhurst New York professional bowler Anthony Pepe won his first Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) title in the PBA Cheeta Championship seen last Sunday on ESPN.
Top qualifier Dick Allen who was leading in the final championship game lost the title when he rolled three consecutive splits that gave Pepe an emotional 224-206 victory.
Pepe, 26, a self-proclaimed healthy lifestyle advocate got into the championship match by bowling a 295 off of 11 strikes in-a-row in the three player shootout match that eliminated Brad Angelo and Liz Johnson.
Next on TV this Sunday is the Viper Champioship at 1 p.m. on ESPN featuring Connor Pickford, Ronnie Russell, Don Barrett and Mika Koivuniemi.
Ed Townsend, a PR consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles 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 845-2-5-4474. View this column and all of Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Local Scores
(compiled by Ed Townsend)
Beechwood Lanes
Monday Ladies
Diane Staves 159, 171, Diane Conroy 157, Janet Bertholf 193, Jodi Gulley 159, Sara Jahrling 150.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Michael Travis 240, 235, 225, 700, Pedro Agapito III a 257, 226, 697, Michael Amore 258, 627, Tom Belgiovene 624, Lloyd Bridges 236, 636, Vincent DeGraw 230, 614, Donald Durland 268, 681, Paul Durland 231, 225, 649, Jody Farquhar 279, 682, John Fischer 225, 650, Kyle Giordino 258, 234, 694, Dave Graham 257, 640, John Hoffmann 238, 629, Todd Houghtaling 234, Jason Jones Jr. 265, 676, Ryan Kelly 621, Eddie Lake 238, 644, Rick Lake 257, 236, 687, John Lopez 227, 645, Laresko Niifa 233, 246, 672, Gary North 609, Dan Ricco 621, Jaryl Scott 243, 237, 670, Michael Scuderi 256, 603, Kevin Stackhouse 239, Arthur Stevens 228, 619, Ronald Totten 633, Charlie Tuttle 269, 233, 689, James VanAken 257, 674, Mike Weiner 245, Jon Wilhelm 235, 653.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
An outstanding 668 series off single games of 258, 218, 192 by league secretary Mary Lee Williams. Kit Cronk 203, 186, 201, 590, Linda Schaefer 231, 189, 573, Debra Blackford 194, 535, Karen Marlin 203, 516, Joan Lake 506, Christie Graham 503, Andrea Grossman 501, Sue Sakell 189, John Hoffmann 247, 286, 732, Russ Keesler 277, 659, George Kelley 236, 635, Edward Walsh 234, 624, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 622, Rob Keesler 237, 617, Peter Scannell 608, Charlie Tuttle 601, Neil Bell Jr. 258.
Wednesday Men's
Steve Belgiovene 235, Al Frangipone 607, Donald Durland 242, 658, James Piontex 623, Tom Palmer 613, Pedro Agapito III a 246, 287, 756, Josh Strang 247, 650, Serafin Rodriguez Jr. 635, Edwin Rodriguez 234, 613, James Walsh 245, 268, 733 which gives him a USBC 150 over series award, Carlos Torres 228, 232, 638, Robert Feeney Sr. 246, 637, Frankie Alvino 233, 613, Rich Bradford 225, Dave Garlinghouse 241, 227, 647, Merrill Conner 255, 625, Chris Parken 237, 611, Dennis Matthews 245, 619, Kyle Matthews 616, Peter Nastasi 2325, 650, George Baggatta 234, Larry Whipple 236, 649, Mark Carman Jr. 268, 624, Rich Bivins 234, 631, John Hoffmann 227, 237, 226, 690, Keith Smith 226, Kevin Stackhouse 255, 256, 724.
Thursday Ladies
Pat Gibson 192, Debbie Polin 180, Ann Kaplan 190, Mary Chicko 187, Audrey Woolard 200, 182, Cindy Short 202, Monica Lane 183, Shirley Bowens 181, Dottie Collins 198, Stella Schmahl 200, Trasey Barres 203, Sherry Laird 184, Joan Lake 190, Connie Beach 183, Barbara Merton 191, Connie McKenley 191.
Friday Mixed
Eddie Lake 258, 274, 726, Trasey Barres 212, 192, 546, Lauren Blume 190, Cathy Carpenter 211, 540, Vic Decker 608, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 194, 183, 211, 588, Glenn Fraser 237, 626, David Graham 258, 225, 664, Ryan Lepke 268, 621, Pete Nastasi 268, 670, Laresko Niifa 231, 609, Laura Palmer 201, 183, 539, Tom Palmer 621, Dan Ricco 238, 648, Lauren Ricco 191, Kevin Stackhouse 256, 670, Robert Sze 235, 637, Tammy Sze 231, 512, James VanAken 235, 259, 695, Loretta VanAken 204, 530, Larry Whipple 225, 230, 611.
Callicoon Kristal Lanes
Mon. Hortonville Lakes
Mardette Wilcox 190, 225, 181, 596, Pat Peters 152, 163, Rebecca Rhodes 158, 194, 171, 523, Judy Mohn 163, Joyce Brooks 160, Charlene Meola 172, Lillian Zieres 160, 175, 175, 510, Debbie Loughrey 155, 179.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Dave Graham 215, 204, 235, 654, Joey Gager 194, 268, 622, Rick Weigelt 216, Rich Winters 205, Roger Widmann 190, Matt Hubert 205, 180, Hopper Hubert 207, 194, Dan Brown 184, 201, Mark Yewchuck 211, 204, 204, 619, Jeff Neidert 189, 200, Jonathan Heinle 197, Gary Maas 200, Corey Hornicek 213, Joe Meyer 203, Troy Paruki 186, 180, Mike Sorge 182, Jim Kautz 221, Eugene Fulton 189, Bob Cady 197, Dean Shattuck 228, Ed LeRoy 190, 181, Mark Schriber 184, Kory Keesler 210, 182, Albert Tyles 197, 194, Jackie Brockner 181.
Wednesday Men's
Jack Diehl 225, 241, 205, 671, John Diehl 185, 190, 199, Alby Thony 213, Joel Turner 222, 196, Brandon Swendson 225, Mark Yewchuck 209, 182, Brian Brustman 194, John Kline 192, 189, Rich Thony 204, Tim Sykes 201, 192, Tom Gain 203, John Glassel 182, Robert Glassel 256, 188, 600.
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