Bowling Needs Short Season
Leagues
Bowling leagues for a number of years have seen a steady decline in league competition and one of the major complaints from bowlers has been "the league runs too long."
By running too long bowlers have complained that leagues start in early September and run through the first week in May with some leagues running for some 32 to 36 weeks.
One solution to this problem that continues to gain in popularity is the introduction of short-season leagues that can run from 16 or fewer weeks.
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC), bowling's governing body, has jumped on the short season bandwagon by offering these bowlers the opportunity to purchase a USBC Adult Basic membership.
Available for bowlers who compete in leagues that have 16 or fewer sessions, the membership costs $10 but does not include state dues.
This Adult Basic membership provides a USBC-certified average so that these bowlers can compete in local, state and national tournaments.
In addition to the league having 16 or fewer sessions, the league must designate itself as a short-season league and the league prize fund will be bonded.
The USBC Adult Basic membership will be good only for that league, which means if a bowler wants to participate in another short-season league, they would have to purchase another USBC Adult Basic membership or upgrade to a USBC Adult Standard membership.
In the snort-season leagues the USBC will recognize high score achievements but awards such as rings and plaques are not included. Members will have the option to purchase high score awards.
The USBC notes that bowlers with a current Adult Standard membership would not be required to purchase the Basic membership to compete in a short-season league.
Having heard many bowlers state their reason why they have left their long-season league one would think the introduction of a shorter season would gain in popularity.
Bowling leagues for a number of years have seen a steady decline in league competition and one of the major complaints from bowlers has been "the league runs too long."
By running too long bowlers have complained that leagues start in early September and run through the first week in May with some leagues running for some 32 to 36 weeks.
One solution to this problem that continues to gain in popularity is the introduction of short-season leagues that can run from 16 or fewer weeks.
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC), bowling's governing body, has jumped on the short season bandwagon by offering these bowlers the opportunity to purchase a USBC Adult Basic membership.
Available for bowlers who compete in leagues that have 16 or fewer sessions, the membership costs $10 but does not include state dues.
This Adult Basic membership provides a USBC-certified average so that these bowlers can compete in local, state and national tournaments.
In addition to the league having 16 or fewer sessions, the league must designate itself as a short-season league and the league prize fund will be bonded.
The USBC Adult Basic membership will be good only for that league, which means if a bowler wants to participate in another short-season league, they would have to purchase another USBC Adult Basic membership or upgrade to a USBC Adult Standard membership.
In the snort-season leagues the USBC will recognize high score achievements but awards such as rings and plaques are not included. Members will have the option to purchase high score awards.
The USBC notes that bowlers with a current Adult Standard membership would not be required to purchase the Basic membership to compete in a short-season league.
Having heard many bowlers state their reason why they have left their long-season league one would think the introduction of a shorter season would gain in popularity.
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
Beth Schumacher 162, Deb Murphy 160, Dot McCormack 152, Tracy Puerschner 157, Diane Staves 158, 173, 154, Lois Erdman 168, Jodi Gulley 168, Janet Bertholf 168.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Mon. Hontonville Ladies
Judy Mohn 165, 169, Barbara Pingel 150, Pat Peters 157, Jane Benson 178, Virginia Connel 153, 159, Maureen Schlott 161, Charlene Meola 152, Sue Naughton 180, Lillian Zieres 153, 180, 161, Chris Burr 163, Debbie Loughrey 155.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Bob Head 199, Russel Lyons 212, Rick Weigelt 192, Joey Gager 222, 182, 190, Dan Brown 228, Erik Burton 212, Bill Meyer 185, 184, Joe Meyer 192, 181, Kurt Buddenhagen 198, Troy Paruki 192, Mike Gieger 185, 199, Jim Kautz 190, Dave Graham 185, Chris Berner 184, Bob Cady 211, 203, 181, Dean Shattuck 193, 229, Ed Leroy 192, Brian Marino 192, Mark Schriber 191, Wally Warren 190.
Wednesday Men's
John Diehl 180, 253, 605, Jack Diehl 202, 181, 203, Alby Thony 188, Joel Turner 212, Brandon Swendson 200, 189, Steve Mutter 180, Bob Fix Jr. 180, 219, Craig Stewart 180, Brian Brustman 197, John Kline 187, Rich Thony 203, 190, Tim Sykes 191, 180, 201, Rick Franke 201, Robert Glassel 226, 212.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Pedro Agapito III a 279, 681, Rudy Belanchia 245, 668, Lloyd Bridges 235, 649, Al Caycho 233, Vinnie Collura 232, 247, 687, Shane Conner 278, 673, Donnie Durland 246, 674, Walt Edwards 608, John Fischer 227, 275, 653, Kyle Giordino 236, 623, Dave Graham 246, 235, 705, Jason Jones Jr. 239, 658, Eddie Lake 279, 269, 743, Rick Lake 231, 651, Francisco Martinez 235, 604, Laresko Niifa 625, Jaryl Scott 226, 613, Frank Scuderi 235, 234, 651, Keith Smith 226, 226, 640, Kevin Stackhouse 243, 257, 699, Arthur Stevens 279, 632, Ronald Totten 239, 225, 678, Timothy Totten 616, Michael Travis 265, 601, Charles Tuttle 609, Jon Wilhelm 244, 238, 229, 711, Larry Whipple 607.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Mary Lee Williams 200, 203, 561, Linda Schaefer 185, 506, Trasey Barres 223, Karen Martin 188, Pedro Agapito III a 266, 256, 278, for a nice 800 series, Shane Cunningham 253, 248, 674, Jaryl Scott 242, 245, 661, Neil Bell Jr. 258, 615, Bob Yakin Jr. 236, 611, Peter Scannell 608, Laresko Niifa 232, 604, Russ Keesler 229, Mike Gesner 225.
Thursday Ladies
Sherry Laird 190, Connie McKenley 184, 183, Trasey Barres 214, Joan Lake 182, Marie Frunzi 181, Tabatha Smith 182, Karen Gabriel 195, Kelly Shattuck 195, T. Tuttle 185, Cara Nicholson 197, 194, , Valerie Fersch 189, Pat Shuart 183, Debbie Heins 196.
Friday Mixed
Mike Amore 225, 606, Trasey Barres 193, Sillporah Boldiis 186, Cathy Carpenter 203, 507, Christopher Castro 617, Doris Castro 204, 507, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 192, 189, 548, Glenn Fraser 619, Dave Graham 278, 705, Eddie Lake 236, 269, 706, Ryan Lepke 256, 237, 663, Loresko Niifa 235, Tom Palmer 269, 645, Dan Ricco 256, 639, Linda Schaefer 183, Christina Seidler 185, Kevin Stackhouse 254, 256, 729, Tammy Sze 222, 185, 192, 599, James VanAken 279, 673, Larry Whipple 248, 643.
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
Beth Schumacher 162, Deb Murphy 160, Dot McCormack 152, Tracy Puerschner 157, Diane Staves 158, 173, 154, Lois Erdman 168, Jodi Gulley 168, Janet Bertholf 168.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Mon. Hontonville Ladies
Judy Mohn 165, 169, Barbara Pingel 150, Pat Peters 157, Jane Benson 178, Virginia Connel 153, 159, Maureen Schlott 161, Charlene Meola 152, Sue Naughton 180, Lillian Zieres 153, 180, 161, Chris Burr 163, Debbie Loughrey 155.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Bob Head 199, Russel Lyons 212, Rick Weigelt 192, Joey Gager 222, 182, 190, Dan Brown 228, Erik Burton 212, Bill Meyer 185, 184, Joe Meyer 192, 181, Kurt Buddenhagen 198, Troy Paruki 192, Mike Gieger 185, 199, Jim Kautz 190, Dave Graham 185, Chris Berner 184, Bob Cady 211, 203, 181, Dean Shattuck 193, 229, Ed Leroy 192, Brian Marino 192, Mark Schriber 191, Wally Warren 190.
Wednesday Men's
John Diehl 180, 253, 605, Jack Diehl 202, 181, 203, Alby Thony 188, Joel Turner 212, Brandon Swendson 200, 189, Steve Mutter 180, Bob Fix Jr. 180, 219, Craig Stewart 180, Brian Brustman 197, John Kline 187, Rich Thony 203, 190, Tim Sykes 191, 180, 201, Rick Franke 201, Robert Glassel 226, 212.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Pedro Agapito III a 279, 681, Rudy Belanchia 245, 668, Lloyd Bridges 235, 649, Al Caycho 233, Vinnie Collura 232, 247, 687, Shane Conner 278, 673, Donnie Durland 246, 674, Walt Edwards 608, John Fischer 227, 275, 653, Kyle Giordino 236, 623, Dave Graham 246, 235, 705, Jason Jones Jr. 239, 658, Eddie Lake 279, 269, 743, Rick Lake 231, 651, Francisco Martinez 235, 604, Laresko Niifa 625, Jaryl Scott 226, 613, Frank Scuderi 235, 234, 651, Keith Smith 226, 226, 640, Kevin Stackhouse 243, 257, 699, Arthur Stevens 279, 632, Ronald Totten 239, 225, 678, Timothy Totten 616, Michael Travis 265, 601, Charles Tuttle 609, Jon Wilhelm 244, 238, 229, 711, Larry Whipple 607.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Mary Lee Williams 200, 203, 561, Linda Schaefer 185, 506, Trasey Barres 223, Karen Martin 188, Pedro Agapito III a 266, 256, 278, for a nice 800 series, Shane Cunningham 253, 248, 674, Jaryl Scott 242, 245, 661, Neil Bell Jr. 258, 615, Bob Yakin Jr. 236, 611, Peter Scannell 608, Laresko Niifa 232, 604, Russ Keesler 229, Mike Gesner 225.
Thursday Ladies
Sherry Laird 190, Connie McKenley 184, 183, Trasey Barres 214, Joan Lake 182, Marie Frunzi 181, Tabatha Smith 182, Karen Gabriel 195, Kelly Shattuck 195, T. Tuttle 185, Cara Nicholson 197, 194, , Valerie Fersch 189, Pat Shuart 183, Debbie Heins 196.
Friday Mixed
Mike Amore 225, 606, Trasey Barres 193, Sillporah Boldiis 186, Cathy Carpenter 203, 507, Christopher Castro 617, Doris Castro 204, 507, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 192, 189, 548, Glenn Fraser 619, Dave Graham 278, 705, Eddie Lake 236, 269, 706, Ryan Lepke 256, 237, 663, Loresko Niifa 235, Tom Palmer 269, 645, Dan Ricco 256, 639, Linda Schaefer 183, Christina Seidler 185, Kevin Stackhouse 254, 256, 729, Tammy Sze 222, 185, 192, 599, James VanAken 279, 673, Larry Whipple 248, 643.
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