Record Entry In World Series Of Bowling
A record-tying 21 countries is having bowlers compete in the GEICO Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) World Series of Bowling (WSOB) now underway at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.
The late entry of Puerto Rico's Jean Perez, a long-time member of Puerto Rico's national team, combined with last-minute withdrawals of players from South Korea and Ireland will set a 2015 WSOB participation record if the current roster of 244 holds up.
The 2015 field will be minus two defending champions, reigning PBA World Champion Mike Fagan who has suspended his PBA Tour activity to return to school in pursuit of his Master's Degree, and 2014 Viper Champion Mika Koivuiniemi has semi-retired to deal with a chronic back ailment and also has accepted a position to coach the national team in the United Arab Emirates.
Defending champions who will be in the field in Reno are Anthony Pepe (Cheetah), DJ
Archer (Chameleon) and Michael Haugen Jr. (Scorpion).
Also due to a lingering foot ailment, Mike Scroggins, has been forced to withdraw from the eight-player PBA50 qualifying event to determine two finalists for the PBA Challenge Finals December 19.
PBA's Xtra Frame coverage of the World Series continues through the qualifying and match play rounds of the four animal pattern championships.
Xtra Frame subscription information can be obtained at pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame link.
Ed's Outlook
The economy during the past five years has had a big effect on the growth of the sport of bowling.
We see bowling centers closing and leagues not being filled in other centers.
The dollar can just go so far and new innovations must be conjured up by bowling proprietors to get bowlers back to their center.
One interesting league concept that is becoming more and more popular is the split season whereby bowlers can join a 16-week league and at the end of the league can then determine if they want to join the second 16-week league.
Bowlers for years have complained that the 32-week league is too long and some don't like starting in early September and finishing in late April or early May.
Another interesting league feature is the low cost no fringe benefits league which eliminates prize money and league banquets at the end of the season.
A league we were familiar with several years ago was a straight $8 per person with no prize money (just a fun league with competition) and everyone brought food at the end of the league eliminating the costs of having the banquet catered.
We always hear mentioned that the competitive landscape in the bowling business is very important and we have seen in the past bowing proprietors just thinking about themselves and not the personal income of bowlers and the many other opportunities bowlers have with their leisure time.
Superior customer service is so important today and bowling centers that thrive give a lot of attention to bowlers needs.
Bowling is both a competitive sport and recreational entertainment, as such, bowling has had to learn to compete with other leisure time activities, like sports, hobbies and electronic media.
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 score 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 ar also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This week we will talk about 10 of the most important bowling tips you should remember.
Tip # 1 is always buy your own bowling equipment as proper equipment is important to a successful bowling game.
Tip # 2 is make sure the ball fits your fingers. The holes in bowling balls must fit your fingers and be tight enough to hold the ball while throwing the ball.
Tip # 3 is always buy a ball that's the correct weight...this is critical to good play.
Tip # 4 is always wear comfortable clothing that is loose. The shirt sleeves and pant legs should always allow movement,
Tip# 5 is always care for your equipment, keep is will aired and dry...remove all dirt.
Tip # 6 is always warm up before bowling. Stretch your entire body before bowling.
Tip # 7 is always wear bowling shoes that fit...not too loose or tight.
Tip # 8 is always pick up the ball with two hands....otherwise you are asking for injuries.
Tip # 9 is dry your bowling hand....sticky fingers interfere with good bowling style.
Tip # 10 is always make sure the bottoms of your shoes are clean and can easily slide moving up the alley 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)
Beechwood Lanes
Monday Ladies
Diane Conroy 169, Lois Erdman 151, 218, Barbara Cady 181, Beth Schumacher 169, 167, Tracy Puerschner 170, Pam Wayne 152, Janet Bertholf 150, Lindsey Bauer 172.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Tim Minton 247, 645, Eddie Lake 229, 660, Kyle Giordino 232, 647, Jason Jones Jr. 279, 683, Jaryl Scott 226, Paul Durland 235, Vinny Collura 225, 672, Donny Durland 269, 707, James VanAken 226, 602, Jon Wilhelm 263, 668, Todd Houghtaling 231, 618, Rich Feeney 615, Robert Feeney Sr. 269, 672, Bobby Cooper 237, 653, John Hoffmann 245, 641, Josh Strang 602, Justin Holland 231, 238, 228, 697, Pedro Agapito III a 248, 256, 256, 760, Tim Totten 245, 225, 242, 712, Kevin Stackhouse 280, 248, 737, Ronald Totten 239, 243, 693, Vinny Scuderi 236, 615, Michael Scuderi 265, 236, 675, Keith Smith 610, Dave Graham 258, 657, Kenny Atkins 229, 612.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Kat Cronk 200, 524, Edward Walsh 236, 247, 681, Charlie Tuttle 248, 602, Mary Lee Williams 192, 189, 559, Andrea Grossman 190, 528, Joan Lake 180, 508, Wendy Swan 233, 516, Pedro Agapito III a 233, 234, 279, 746, Corey Williams 233, 659, Laresko Niifa 242, 642, Kevin Stackhouse 248, 663, Karen Martin 182, Shane Cunningham 236, 234, 679, Bob Yakin Jr. 234, Debbie Polin 190, 180, 205, 575, Trasey Barres 221, 207, 600, Pete Nastasi 256, 674, Dustin Graham 237, Cara Nicholson 232, 523.
Thursday Ladies
Debbie Polin 182, 183, Trasey Barres 213, 224, Kelly Shattuck 198, Lisa Cartwright 191, Cindy Short 188, Cara Nicholson 235, Shirley Bowens 192, Dottie Cox 218, 206.
Friday Mixed
Pedro Agapito III a 610, Chris Castro 235, Eddie Lake 227, 255, 661, Ryan Lepke 246, 608, Kevin Stackhouse 614, Charlie Tuttle 234, 234, 669, James VanAken 236, 279, 700, Larry Whipple 238, Lauren Blume 187, 202, 563, Cathy Carpenter 226, 530, Nicole Dertinger 232, 246, 606, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 221, 195, 587, Katie Hacker 201, 194, 555, Loretta VanAken 204, 533.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Sill Boldis 150, 160, 154, Opal Hocker 176, 167, Joanne Wright 194, 151, Charlene Meola 158, 151, Sue Naughton 161, 169, Lillian Zieres 172, 181, 170, 523, Kelly Gombita 175, Debbie Loughrey 167, Robin Lucky 165, Rebecca Rhodes 153, 158, Barbara Pingel 154, Jody Mohn 181, 189, 547, Heidi Bauer 157, 150, 151, Dawn Roemer 153, 154, Kim Doty 161, Mardette Wilcox 206, 180, 564, Florence Good 170, 164.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Bob Cady 247, Dean Shattuck 203, 188, 185, Sami Markao 200, Mark Schriber 181, 210, Kory Keesler 198, 204, Buddy Romney 199, Corey Hornicek 187, Chris Marston 216, 211, Joey Meyer 190, Troy Paruki 184, 193, Mike Sorge 180, Jim Kautz 180, 201, Mike Geiger 224, 192, Brian Starr 224, Wally Warren 184, Albert Tyles 181, Tom Bisig 199, Jackie Brockner 192.
Wednesday Men's
Randy Fischer 266, 214, 659, Steve Mutdter 202, Bobby Fix Jr. 201, 190, Brian Brustman 180, 208, 191, Brian Kitson 184, John Kline 188 190, Gregg Burton 185, Tom Gain 190, Rich Franke 198, 184, Bobby Glassel 194, 189, John Diehl 188, Matt Hubert 191, Jack Diehl 213, 200, 191, 604, Alby Thony 187, Joel Turner 218, Roger Widmann 180, 192.
A record-tying 21 countries is having bowlers compete in the GEICO Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) World Series of Bowling (WSOB) now underway at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.
The late entry of Puerto Rico's Jean Perez, a long-time member of Puerto Rico's national team, combined with last-minute withdrawals of players from South Korea and Ireland will set a 2015 WSOB participation record if the current roster of 244 holds up.
The 2015 field will be minus two defending champions, reigning PBA World Champion Mike Fagan who has suspended his PBA Tour activity to return to school in pursuit of his Master's Degree, and 2014 Viper Champion Mika Koivuiniemi has semi-retired to deal with a chronic back ailment and also has accepted a position to coach the national team in the United Arab Emirates.
Defending champions who will be in the field in Reno are Anthony Pepe (Cheetah), DJ
Archer (Chameleon) and Michael Haugen Jr. (Scorpion).
Also due to a lingering foot ailment, Mike Scroggins, has been forced to withdraw from the eight-player PBA50 qualifying event to determine two finalists for the PBA Challenge Finals December 19.
PBA's Xtra Frame coverage of the World Series continues through the qualifying and match play rounds of the four animal pattern championships.
Xtra Frame subscription information can be obtained at pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame link.
Ed's Outlook
The economy during the past five years has had a big effect on the growth of the sport of bowling.
We see bowling centers closing and leagues not being filled in other centers.
The dollar can just go so far and new innovations must be conjured up by bowling proprietors to get bowlers back to their center.
One interesting league concept that is becoming more and more popular is the split season whereby bowlers can join a 16-week league and at the end of the league can then determine if they want to join the second 16-week league.
Bowlers for years have complained that the 32-week league is too long and some don't like starting in early September and finishing in late April or early May.
Another interesting league feature is the low cost no fringe benefits league which eliminates prize money and league banquets at the end of the season.
A league we were familiar with several years ago was a straight $8 per person with no prize money (just a fun league with competition) and everyone brought food at the end of the league eliminating the costs of having the banquet catered.
We always hear mentioned that the competitive landscape in the bowling business is very important and we have seen in the past bowing proprietors just thinking about themselves and not the personal income of bowlers and the many other opportunities bowlers have with their leisure time.
Superior customer service is so important today and bowling centers that thrive give a lot of attention to bowlers needs.
Bowling is both a competitive sport and recreational entertainment, as such, bowling has had to learn to compete with other leisure time activities, like sports, hobbies and electronic media.
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 score 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 ar also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This week we will talk about 10 of the most important bowling tips you should remember.
Tip # 1 is always buy your own bowling equipment as proper equipment is important to a successful bowling game.
Tip # 2 is make sure the ball fits your fingers. The holes in bowling balls must fit your fingers and be tight enough to hold the ball while throwing the ball.
Tip # 3 is always buy a ball that's the correct weight...this is critical to good play.
Tip # 4 is always wear comfortable clothing that is loose. The shirt sleeves and pant legs should always allow movement,
Tip# 5 is always care for your equipment, keep is will aired and dry...remove all dirt.
Tip # 6 is always warm up before bowling. Stretch your entire body before bowling.
Tip # 7 is always wear bowling shoes that fit...not too loose or tight.
Tip # 8 is always pick up the ball with two hands....otherwise you are asking for injuries.
Tip # 9 is dry your bowling hand....sticky fingers interfere with good bowling style.
Tip # 10 is always make sure the bottoms of your shoes are clean and can easily slide moving up the alley 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)
Beechwood Lanes
Monday Ladies
Diane Conroy 169, Lois Erdman 151, 218, Barbara Cady 181, Beth Schumacher 169, 167, Tracy Puerschner 170, Pam Wayne 152, Janet Bertholf 150, Lindsey Bauer 172.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Tim Minton 247, 645, Eddie Lake 229, 660, Kyle Giordino 232, 647, Jason Jones Jr. 279, 683, Jaryl Scott 226, Paul Durland 235, Vinny Collura 225, 672, Donny Durland 269, 707, James VanAken 226, 602, Jon Wilhelm 263, 668, Todd Houghtaling 231, 618, Rich Feeney 615, Robert Feeney Sr. 269, 672, Bobby Cooper 237, 653, John Hoffmann 245, 641, Josh Strang 602, Justin Holland 231, 238, 228, 697, Pedro Agapito III a 248, 256, 256, 760, Tim Totten 245, 225, 242, 712, Kevin Stackhouse 280, 248, 737, Ronald Totten 239, 243, 693, Vinny Scuderi 236, 615, Michael Scuderi 265, 236, 675, Keith Smith 610, Dave Graham 258, 657, Kenny Atkins 229, 612.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Kat Cronk 200, 524, Edward Walsh 236, 247, 681, Charlie Tuttle 248, 602, Mary Lee Williams 192, 189, 559, Andrea Grossman 190, 528, Joan Lake 180, 508, Wendy Swan 233, 516, Pedro Agapito III a 233, 234, 279, 746, Corey Williams 233, 659, Laresko Niifa 242, 642, Kevin Stackhouse 248, 663, Karen Martin 182, Shane Cunningham 236, 234, 679, Bob Yakin Jr. 234, Debbie Polin 190, 180, 205, 575, Trasey Barres 221, 207, 600, Pete Nastasi 256, 674, Dustin Graham 237, Cara Nicholson 232, 523.
Thursday Ladies
Debbie Polin 182, 183, Trasey Barres 213, 224, Kelly Shattuck 198, Lisa Cartwright 191, Cindy Short 188, Cara Nicholson 235, Shirley Bowens 192, Dottie Cox 218, 206.
Friday Mixed
Pedro Agapito III a 610, Chris Castro 235, Eddie Lake 227, 255, 661, Ryan Lepke 246, 608, Kevin Stackhouse 614, Charlie Tuttle 234, 234, 669, James VanAken 236, 279, 700, Larry Whipple 238, Lauren Blume 187, 202, 563, Cathy Carpenter 226, 530, Nicole Dertinger 232, 246, 606, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 221, 195, 587, Katie Hacker 201, 194, 555, Loretta VanAken 204, 533.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Sill Boldis 150, 160, 154, Opal Hocker 176, 167, Joanne Wright 194, 151, Charlene Meola 158, 151, Sue Naughton 161, 169, Lillian Zieres 172, 181, 170, 523, Kelly Gombita 175, Debbie Loughrey 167, Robin Lucky 165, Rebecca Rhodes 153, 158, Barbara Pingel 154, Jody Mohn 181, 189, 547, Heidi Bauer 157, 150, 151, Dawn Roemer 153, 154, Kim Doty 161, Mardette Wilcox 206, 180, 564, Florence Good 170, 164.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Bob Cady 247, Dean Shattuck 203, 188, 185, Sami Markao 200, Mark Schriber 181, 210, Kory Keesler 198, 204, Buddy Romney 199, Corey Hornicek 187, Chris Marston 216, 211, Joey Meyer 190, Troy Paruki 184, 193, Mike Sorge 180, Jim Kautz 180, 201, Mike Geiger 224, 192, Brian Starr 224, Wally Warren 184, Albert Tyles 181, Tom Bisig 199, Jackie Brockner 192.
Wednesday Men's
Randy Fischer 266, 214, 659, Steve Mutdter 202, Bobby Fix Jr. 201, 190, Brian Brustman 180, 208, 191, Brian Kitson 184, John Kline 188 190, Gregg Burton 185, Tom Gain 190, Rich Franke 198, 184, Bobby Glassel 194, 189, John Diehl 188, Matt Hubert 191, Jack Diehl 213, 200, 191, 604, Alby Thony 187, Joel Turner 218, Roger Widmann 180, 192.
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