Lane Conditions Important For Tournaments
Bowlers competing in United States Bowling Congress (USBC) championship tournaments want and deserve fair and consistent lane conditions.
The first thing bowlers do when arriving at tournament events is to ask other bowlers what kind of a shot has been laid out and does the shot hold up throughout the entire three game match.
The USBC has great help in this department with their partnership with Kagel who they have named the official lane maintenance provider for all USBC tournaments through December 2016.
Working tournaments each year from youth to the professional level, Kagel has provided lane maintenance equipment and supplies as well as technical and on-site support for USBC events since January 2006.
Kegal will continue to provide USBC with its latest products, including lane machines and cleaners. The 2015 USBC Open and Women's championships, the premier events for USBC adult members, again will feature the Kegel Flex Walker lane machine, the latest technology the company offers.
Neil Stremmel, USBC Managing Director noted, "with help from Kagel and its great products, we can take pride in the fairness of the scoring environment at out events.
Stremmel added, "because most of out events last for days or even months, consistency and integrity are very important and we feel with Kegel's support, both of these items are guaranteed and they've definitely helped make out tournaments top-notch events."
Other USBC events featured in the agreement include Team USA Trials, Summer Team USA Trials, Masters, Senior Masters, Queens, Senior Queens, U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, Senior Men's U.S. Open, XBowling Intercollegiate Team and Singles Championships (plus four sectional qualifiers), Junior Gold Championships presented by Storm, Roto Grip and Master and the Survivor events, Bowling.com Youth Open, Senior Championships and Bowlers Journal Championships.
USBC will have the final say on all USBC tournament lane conditions, while Kegel will be trusted to provide regular equipment maintenance and technical support.
Kegel was founded in 1981 with the primary goal of helping bowling centers operate with fewer problems.
Ed's Outlook
A tournament that boasts more than 110 years of tradition, the USBC Open Championships, will hold the 2015 event at the El Paso Convention Center in El Paso, Texas, from March 7 through July 11.
This storied tournament attracts bowlers from across the country each year.
Bowlers of all skill levels will have the chance to earn a share of more that $5 million in prize money.
This tournament offers two divisions, Regular (181 + average) and Classified (180 average and below).
The 2015 event will mark the tournament's first visit to El Paso and the first trip to Texas since 2006.
The entry fee is $55 per event, per bowler. The total cost of $180 per bowlers allows them to compete in team, doubles, singles and all-events.
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 pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Upper body position is the topic of this week's tip.
Many bowlers worry too much about their steps and footwork, givving 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 this advise is wrong.
Bowlers come in a variety of different body types, different flexibility and different lenghts to their legs and arms.
In looking at the legends of the game we find that no two bowlers have exactly the same style.
The most important thing is to get the bowler's body in the correct position and here are the steps to follow:
1. Get your head over the ball.
2. The bowling shoulder should be tilted to the ball side.
3. Using this method the feet will go where they must so that you do not fall down.
Getting the body in the correct position will improve your game and will help the bowler feel much more comfortable.
Mike Luongo is a Certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor , USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advior Special Events assistant for 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
Janet Bertholf 154, Diane Staves 168, 190, Barbara Cady 164.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Michael Amore 256, Pedro Agapito III a 259, 230, 693, Kenny Atkins 604, Rudy Belanchia 239, Tom Belgiovene 228, Vinnie Collura 280, 245, 729, Shane Conner 608, Donnie Durland 278, 232, 256, 766, Jody Farquhar 225, John Fischer 248, 635, Dave Graham 232, 243, 677, Eddie Lake 248, 258, 278, 784, Rick Lake 279, 246, 731, Tim Minton 600, Laresko Niifa 256, 645, Dan Ricco 610, Jaryl Scott 253, 276, 233, 762, Arthur Stevens 235, 235. 654, Ronald Totten 245, 650, Charlie Tuttle 245, 626, James VanAken 255, 246, 714, Michael Weiner 611, Jon Wilhelm 259, 685, Larry Whipple 226, 234, 675.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Joan Lake 189, 190, 221, 600, Debra Blackford 205, 551, Mary Lee Williams 189, 185, 537, Wendy Swan 215, 182, 525, Linda Schaefer 185, 514, Andrea Grossman 192, 514, Christie Graham 182, Shane Cunningham 245, 251, 278, 774, Pedro Agapito III a 225, 276, 703, Larry Whipple 265, 246, 691, Jaryl Scott 226, 245, 674, Edward Walsh 233, 235, 669, Kevin Stackhouse 227, 234, 652, John Hoffmann 605, Stan Gilmore 227.
Wednesday Men's
Josh Strang 225, James Piontek 232, 609, Tom Palmer 244, 626, Pedro Agapito III a 246, 673, Richie Feeney 610, Ryan Feeney 234, 604, Robert Feeney Sr. 258, 685, Steve Cottam 604, John Fischer 233, 640, Jon Wilhelm 225, 246, 233, 704, Vinnie Collura 247, 661, Dave Graham 625, James Walsh 254, 650, Carlos Torres 237, 235, 692, John Hoffmann 236, 616, Kevin Stackhouse 662, Keith Smith 248, 235, 655, Merrill Conner 244, 681, George Baggatta 246, Larry Whipple 246, 234, 672, Tim Minton 242, 267, 733, Paul Durland 244, 614, Donnie Durland 269, 299, 737, Philip Bruno 246, 641, Chris Parken 235, 233, 648, Charlie Tuttle 265, 691, Kyle Matthews 622, Russell Bivins 235, 247, 676, Serafin Rodriguez Jr. 248, 618, Serafin Rodriguez III a 245, 654.
Thursday Ladies
Mary Chicko 180, Kelly Shattuck 201, T. Tuttle 180, Cara Nicholson 192, Sonya Robinson 186, Audrey Woolard 200, Lisa Cartwright 191, Pat Gibson 195, Debbie Polin 199, 180, 214, 593, Tabatha Smith 192, Shirley Bowens 191, Barbara Merton 212.
Friday Mixed
George Baggata 237, Trasey Barres 181, Paul Berens 239, 226, 233, 698, Vera Bernhardt 194, MaryAnn Drobysh Berens 213, 194, 582, Dave Graham 243, 638, Nancy Greene 182, Eddie Lake 256, 267, 237, 760, Ryan Lepke 235, 278, 693, Loresko Niifa 234, Tom Palmer 256, 663, Dan Ricco 228, Kevin Stackhouse 242, 620, Tammy Sze 223, 530, James VanAken 288, 679, Loretta VanAken 181, Larry Whipple 232, 612, Patricia Whipple 189.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Jane Benton 154, Pat Peters 157, 177, Rebecca Rhodes 171, 170, DeeDee Schrader 151, Heidi Schick 158, Kim Doty 171, Mardette Wilcox 158, 157, 173, Marty Bogdanowitz 153, Joann Bowers 151, Charlene Meola 185, Sue Naughton 180, Kelly Gombita 151, Lillian Zieres 179, 177, 178, 534, Eleanor Glassel 169, 153, Debbie Loughrey 168, 161.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Kory Keesler 299, 188, 239, 726, Dean Shattuck 213, 257, 206, 676, Russel Lyons 188, Joey Gager 200, 201, 189, Buddy Romney 180, 200, Eric Kubenick 197, Mary Yewchuck 184, 200, Jeff Neidert 207, Jonathan Heinle 183, Joe Meyer 182, Kurt Buddenhagen 187, Troy Paruki 184, Jim Kautz 207, Mike Gieger 256, 191, 604, Dave Graham 215, Bob Cady 190, 219, Alan Rudledge 184, Mark Schriber 186.
Wednesday Men's
Robert Glassel 225, 259, 188, 672, Joel Turner 217, 216, 612, John Diehl 190, 205, Hopper Hubert 184, Jack Diehl 190, 182, 199, Mark Yewchuck 201, Ben Highhouse 187, Brandon Swendson 205, Randy Fischer 181, 201, 216, Steve Mutter 215, 199, John Obremski 209, 221, Robert Widmann 181, Matt Russo 186, Rich Thony 195, Tim Sykes 199, John Glassel 180.
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