Kiamesha Lanes bowling proprietor Alpesh C. (A.C.) Patel gave indications this week that although 2015-16 fall leagues have already started that all leagues still have openings available and bowlers interested are asked to call 845-794-5561.
Leagues that are bowling at Kiamesha this season include the Monday Men's, Tuesday MIxed (four on a team), Wednesday Men's, Thursday Ladies, Friday Mixed, Saturday Mixed and starting in October will be the Saturday morning youth leagues.
Patel noted that at his Liberty Bowl the only league that will be starting in December is the ShopRite league.
Bowlers interested in starting a league in Liberty (all evenings are available) are asked to call the above number.
At Callicoon Kristal Bowl Kristal Whitmore reports that leagues include the Monday Ladies, Tuesday Men's and Wednesday Men's.
The Monday and Tuesday leagues started this week and the Wednesday Men's will start soon.
The Monday Ladies league has 8 teams with four on a team while the Tuesday Men's have 7 teams with five on a team.
Kristal noted that there are openings for teams, individual bowlers and subs.
Interested bowlers are asked to call 845-887-6887.
Stony Point Lady
Pro Wins First Title
Stony Point (NY) professional Danielle McEwan just won her first professional title by claiming The Smithfield Professional Women's Bowling Association Tour Championship at Arlington, Texas.
The Women's Tour Championship is promoted by GoBowling.com.
In the Championship match, broadcast live on the CBS Sports Network, McEwan defeaed Stefanie Johnson 233-205 at the International Training and Research Center.
An emotional bowler, McEwan noted after her win, "it's been a long year and I'm so grateful to have the opportunity. It's good to see how everything I've worked for has paid off. The win means everything."
McEwan's win earned her $20,000.
World Senior
Championships
The World Bowling Senior Championships held in late August at Sam's Town Bowling Center in Las Vagas featured eight of the best Senior bowers in the country on the United States squads.
The four men and four women bowlers included Lennie Boresch, Bob Learn Jr., Johnny Petraglia, Ron Mohr, Tish Johnson, Lucy Sandelin, Paula Vidad and Robin Romeo.
Ed"s Outlook
We had the opportunity to talk to some of the professional bowlers late last year who competed in the the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) league event in Maine which produced some rousing, raucous and outrageously fun competition which is not the case on the regular PBA Tour where silence and no fan movement is mandatory.
The professionals liked this atmosphere so much that some of the same will be repeated this year as team competition returns to Bayside Bowl in Portland for Maine Event 2016.
At Bayside Bowl last year there was more fan interaction with the pros and cheering and loud music blared even when the bowlers stepped on the lanes and delivered their throw.
The PBA's return to Portland will include a day of practice and pro-am activity when Maine adult, youth and senior league bowlers will have a chance to bowl with the stars of the PBA.
Once again bowling fans will have the opportunity to watch this competition and the dates will be announced later this season.
Ed Townsend, a PR consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores and 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 pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Learning the five fundamentals of a good bowling shot.
So very often we forget the most basic steps that are designed to help us have fun and score a good game.
These steps include getting ready in the stance position by taking a deep breath, bringing in air into our nose and exhaling through your mouth.
The next step is getting lined up, before the start of your match practice a couple of shots to see what the lane conditions are and even take a look at other bowlers and see what they are doing. You should watch your ball reaction and don't force your ball to curve. (Equipment selection is important here.)
Want good balance then make sure your first step is a short one.....this adds greatly to ending up with good balance when your release your ball.
Keeping a loose swing is also important, stay away from using too much muscle. When you are ready to bowl make sure your hand and arm are relaxed before you start your approach.
As you start the ball moving in your approach, make sure that the ball moves in a straight line toward the target on the lane. This will prevent your swing from going off line.
Let the rest of your swing be relaxed.
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
Tuesday Mixed Firefighters
The league this year has two new league officers, Peter Scannell is the new president taking over for long time president Carena Collura and new league secretary Trasey Barres taking over for long time secretary Mary Lee Williams.
John Hoffmann 235, 235, 242, 712, Jen Cronk 172, Kat Cronk 161, Sue Sakell 159, Mary Lee Williams 166, 183, 508, Linda Schaefer 182, 167, Andrea Grossman 160, 168, 157, Joan Lake 215, Shane Cunningham 227, Wendy Swan 186, 185, 158, 529, Debra Blackford 161, Cara Nicholson 179, 168, Pete Nastasi 234, 613, Joann Ruggiero 158, Trasey Barres 177, 161, 162, 500, Heather Dobell 166, Laresko Nifa 230, 601, Christie Graham 176, 158, Carena Collura 191, 151, George Kelly 246, 632, Karen Martin 158, Barbara Rustic 155.
Wednesday Men's
New league secretary for this season is David Graham replacing John Fischer.
James VanAken 268, 653, Tom Belgiovene 236, 652, John Fischer 617, Vinnie Collura 225, 642, Jon Wilhelm 233, 649, Carlos Torres 254, Eddie Lake 225, 609, Kyle Matthews 246, Gene Smith 632, Keith Smith 228, 612, Kevin Stackhouse 226, Russell Bivins 611.
Thursday Ladies
New league secretary and treasurer this season is Debbie Polin.
Valerie Fersch 195, Shirley Bowens 191, Dottie Collins 182, Trasey Barres 210, Vera Bernhardt 181, Audrey Woolard 219, Marie Frunzi 182, Sherry Laird 190, Lisa Cartwright 195, Cara Nicholson 182, Sarah Durland 220, Pat Gibson 180, Debbie Polin 191, 225.
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