Dr. David SagerSunday, December 30, 2007
A Fresh New Voice On The County Legislature
Politicians or those who think they are politicians come and go like the four-seasons of the year we experience here in Sullivan County and from what we hear and see this past week there still appears to be plenty of the the "Good Old Boys" style of politics taking place in county government.
We'll discuss the "Good Old Boys" style of government in an upcoming column.
This week as new elected members of the county legislature officially take over I have looked, read and listened to most of the the folks taking office and at times I find it very difficult to get a true taste of where some of these politicians are coming from.
As noted above there is so much of the "Good Old Boy" style of politics still affecting what is best for us living in Sullivan County that when an individual steps out of the shadow to present something new, clean and pure I immediately examine the contents to see what is best for all of our county folks.
With many newspaper headlines recently crying for shared municipal services and the fact that taxes worry locals its about time someone steps to the top of the ladder and does something about it.
When anyone says they want to reduce our tax burden in Sullivan County it usually catches my attention but when a "politician" says this message then I really sit up to see what else important they might say.
Jeffersonville Chiropractor Dr. David Sager is the new legislator from District 1 and during his political campaign he called for tax reform, environment studies, a need for economic growth, public safety in making the Sullivan County Sheriff's Deputies Road Patrol a permanent part of the county charter, a need to open the walls of the County government, a serious study with regard to religious tax exempt status, the need for a new jail and the need at the same time for sticking strictly to a reasonable budget, the need to reduce fraud within the Medicaid system and the need to for further tax advantages for fixed income senior citizens.
Dr. Sager when he made the decision to enter the race for the county legislative says he had made it his life's agenda to try to help people.
It doesn't matter what political party Doc Sager is a member of because he notes "my blood does not bleed Democrat blue or Republican red, but rather, my heart aches for the residents of Sullivan County."
"I cannot sit back as our state, school and county taxes careen out of control. The rate of tax inflation has risen at a far greater rate than our pay or current job markets can sustain and I firmly believe that we are reaching a boiling point. New York State is by many studies, the second most highly taxed state in the union and Sullivan County is statistically among its poorest," Dr. Sager said,.
He clearly says that there has been "foolish waste of a major county resource in the landfill," and he wonders "just where we will be placing our own trash in the coming years."
And he was the only politician to clearly offer critical views on "the overpriced purchase of a new Department of Public Works (DPW) site in a poor location on a busy roadway and which is affectionately referred to as "Moneywood" not Maplewood as you watch untold additional millions of taxpayer dollars poured into it to make it even suitable for workers' needs."
Here is one political figure that calls a spade a spade when he points out that there has been "politically motivated vendettas, back stabbing, nepotism and partisanship on a daily basis," in our county government and he reminds county taxpayers that "this year it's the sales tax, but next years it will have to be something else that they raise."
It is truly time for changes in our county government and we need those elected officials to be more responsible leaders who will fight to stop the waste going on within county government and someone who will treat the beleaguered taxpayers of Sullivan County with shared consolidated municipal services and true tax reform.
Politicians or those who think they are politicians come and go like the four-seasons of the year we experience here in Sullivan County and from what we hear and see this past week there still appears to be plenty of the the "Good Old Boys" style of politics taking place in county government.
We'll discuss the "Good Old Boys" style of government in an upcoming column.
This week as new elected members of the county legislature officially take over I have looked, read and listened to most of the the folks taking office and at times I find it very difficult to get a true taste of where some of these politicians are coming from.
As noted above there is so much of the "Good Old Boy" style of politics still affecting what is best for us living in Sullivan County that when an individual steps out of the shadow to present something new, clean and pure I immediately examine the contents to see what is best for all of our county folks.
With many newspaper headlines recently crying for shared municipal services and the fact that taxes worry locals its about time someone steps to the top of the ladder and does something about it.
When anyone says they want to reduce our tax burden in Sullivan County it usually catches my attention but when a "politician" says this message then I really sit up to see what else important they might say.
Jeffersonville Chiropractor Dr. David Sager is the new legislator from District 1 and during his political campaign he called for tax reform, environment studies, a need for economic growth, public safety in making the Sullivan County Sheriff's Deputies Road Patrol a permanent part of the county charter, a need to open the walls of the County government, a serious study with regard to religious tax exempt status, the need for a new jail and the need at the same time for sticking strictly to a reasonable budget, the need to reduce fraud within the Medicaid system and the need to for further tax advantages for fixed income senior citizens.
Dr. Sager when he made the decision to enter the race for the county legislative says he had made it his life's agenda to try to help people.
It doesn't matter what political party Doc Sager is a member of because he notes "my blood does not bleed Democrat blue or Republican red, but rather, my heart aches for the residents of Sullivan County."
"I cannot sit back as our state, school and county taxes careen out of control. The rate of tax inflation has risen at a far greater rate than our pay or current job markets can sustain and I firmly believe that we are reaching a boiling point. New York State is by many studies, the second most highly taxed state in the union and Sullivan County is statistically among its poorest," Dr. Sager said,.
He clearly says that there has been "foolish waste of a major county resource in the landfill," and he wonders "just where we will be placing our own trash in the coming years."
And he was the only politician to clearly offer critical views on "the overpriced purchase of a new Department of Public Works (DPW) site in a poor location on a busy roadway and which is affectionately referred to as "Moneywood" not Maplewood as you watch untold additional millions of taxpayer dollars poured into it to make it even suitable for workers' needs."
Here is one political figure that calls a spade a spade when he points out that there has been "politically motivated vendettas, back stabbing, nepotism and partisanship on a daily basis," in our county government and he reminds county taxpayers that "this year it's the sales tax, but next years it will have to be something else that they raise."
It is truly time for changes in our county government and we need those elected officials to be more responsible leaders who will fight to stop the waste going on within county government and someone who will treat the beleaguered taxpayers of Sullivan County with shared consolidated municipal services and true tax reform.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Bowling Highlights Column 12-28-07
Why Is There No High School Bowling In Sullivan County?
High school bowling is very popular in many parts of the country but there is no inter-scholastic competition for schools in Sullivan County.
We contacted several local high school athletic directors who mostly indicated that they have never thought about high school bowling competition.
High school bowling had been an operating entity for a very long time.
Chicago's Mitt Reymer, an American Bowling Congress Hall of Famer, initiated one of the nation's first high school bowling programs more than 60 years ago.
High school bowling definitely take up a big void that exists in high school varsity bowling as figures released by the United States Bowling Congress point out that 60 to 90 percent of athletes competing in bowling do no compete in other sports.
Several local high school athletic directors said they never had any information on high school bowling and asked where they could get background information.
We pointed out that the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) high school bowling has a resource program that offers high school administrators, high school state athletic associations, state proprietor associations and industry member organizations assistance in the creation and maintenance of high school bowling programs.
The USBC High School bowling program actively offers guidance to all levels of high school bowling by providing rules, instructional opportunities, membership and awards and industry resources to ensure the success of high school bowling nationwide.
The USBC High School bowling program maintains strong relationships with the National Federation of High School Associations , state athletic associations, the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America and USBC Coaching as well as providing a steppingstone to further developmental opportunities such as College Bowling and the Junior Gold Program.
We certainly compliment local bowlers who assist youth in various youth bowling activities and local bantam and teen-age bowling leagues....this is where young bowlers start to learn the basics of this great sport and taking it to the next level with high school inter-scholastic bowling prepares teenagers the opportunity to compete for college bowling scholarships.
The high school bowling competition also helps and increases student involvement in extracurricular activities where there is no facility maintenance or equipment expenses to local high schools.
The USBC High School bowling program offers a free membership for varsity and club programs, is open to all high school teams that participate interscholastically, and the program provides benefits exclusively to bowlers and coaches.
The benefits for high school bowling athletes is that bowlers receive letter jacket pins for 290, 299 and 300 games as well as 700. 800, 900 series and Baker 300 games. Additional; awards for conference and team accomplishments are available for coaches/teams and may be purchased through USBC High School bowling.
New York State contacts information for High School bowling is available by calling the New York State Public High School Athletic Association at 518-690-0271 or by going on line at www.nysphsaa.org
It's important to remember that the sport of bowling offers a healthy, safe and controlled environment for student-athletes to compete in.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: One of our previous tips was designed to help you achieve the correct body position to properly execute a bowling shot and be able to repeat it.
This week, we will cover the release.....information that will help bowlers on all levels.
A properly executed release is possibly one of the most misunderstood parts of a bowling shot. Most bowlers tend to muscle the ball through the release zone, either accelerating or decelerating on the downswing. The proper release for all bowlers, "whether you are a six-year-old with a conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years experience," should be executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of your swing through the release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder muscles.
If your 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 on the ball as desired.
Note, however, if your ball does not fit properly, it will require excessive grip pressure to hold on to which will make the release harder to execute.
Aside from bowling, for those of you that have played golf, you can strike the ball much better and with more accuracy if you do not pull the club down from the top of the swing with your shoulder muscles. Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises, Inc.). Mike is a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop Staff. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scored in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 186 by Dee Dee Schrader, Maureen Schlott 188, Ingrid Ott 189, Ginny Cinnell 185, 182, Pat Peters 198, 506, Lillian Zieres 210, 531,
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Steve Lagoda scored a 201, 197, Tom Schultz 235, Tom Bisig 207, Jesse Lopez 199, Mark Herbert 202, Ken Darling 202, Russell Yerkes 212, Walter Yanacek 234, Joel Turner 195, 204, Jon Wayne 214, Mark Hawley 214, 215, 277, 706, Brian Starr 224, 201, 206, 631 and Tad Doscher 232.
In the Wednesday Night Mixed Businessmen's league first half champions is the Sullivan County Democrat team with a winning percentage of 71.4. Second place went to Margie's. The new league format has a first and second place team format with four teams in a round robin match for the league championship in April. Individual scores include a 182 by Shirley Townsend, Alan Hendrickson 203, Bob Cady 226, 213, 619, John Fink 212, Ed Townsend 205, 215, 601, Rich Winters 213, John Hoffmann 214, 226, Dave Malus 202, Alan Rutledge 202, Kory Kessler 212, Damien 258, 634, Dwayne Gorton 195,
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men league include a Eddie Lake with a 246, 225, 650, Jaryl Scott 214, 213, Ricky Lake 253, 200, 651, Donnie Durland 225, 276, 201, 702, Rob Sze 216, James Raner 212, 254, 244, 710, Tom Belgiovene 217, 225, 633, John Hoffmann 249, 236, 662, Lloyd Bridges 209, Chris Marler 216, Paul Durland 210, Marty Waichman 211, Kort Wheeler 211, 216, 201, 626 and Mike Mulligan 233.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Eddie Lake scored a 268, 689, George Kelley 254, 668, Matt Cooper 249, Donald Durland 656, Joan Lake 245, 581, Cara Brighton 245, Debbie Durland 225, 619, and Dorian Jennings 600.
In the Wednesday Men's league Eddie Lake scored a 241, 204, Christopher Magie 195, Bill Danchak 212, Dale Sonnenschein 245, Tom Belgiovene 201, 232, 614, Paul Minton 195, Walt Edwards 204, 195, Donald Durland 243, Mark Wegener 211, 199, Rich Hendricks 215, 198, 226, 639, Al Caycho 195, 224, Mike Weiner 202, 261, 255, 718, Dave Graham 266, 247, 205, 718, Kenneth J. Atkins 197, Kenny M. Atkins 230, Jay Shore 278, 201, 649, Al Frangipane 225, John Cascone 203, Dean Shattuck 215, 257, 247, 719 and Shane Cunningham 199.
In the Thursday Ladies league Mardette Wilcox scored a 211, Connie McKenley 221, Debbie Durland 280, 227, 666 and Sonya Robinson 205.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division Abigail Rustic scored a 68, George Van Aken 57 and Emma Jones 72. In the Bantams division Thomas Nola scored a 90. In the Preps division Cory Dietclhman scored a 139, Tyler Foxwell 147, Taylor Bruderman 103, Cody Burns 91, Tyler Bruderman 97, 98, Trevor Scott 116 and Kristy Gessman 95. In the Jr./Mjrs. division Eddie Walsh scored a 193, Nick Price 178, Michael Scuderi 133, Taylor Thomas 191, Kerri Fraser 148 and Shane Drierier 129.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Womens Earl Bird league include a 192 by Melinda Ferris, Diane Miller 180, 510 and Michelle Wolbert 189.
In the Wednesday Men's Independence league Donald Marino scored a 255, 256, 202, 713, Robert Johnson 206, 247, 195, 648, Pat Kille 205, 231, 207, 643, Scott Ostrander 253, 626, Marc Fino 223, 198, 615, Neil Mosher 226, 226, 613, Rod Pudney 203, 247, 608, Hank Whitmore 233, Thomas Anderson 236, 203, Carl Davis 203, 209, Arthur Gately 228, Jim Thompson 200, 206, Andrew Bullis 203, Daniel Wormuth 222, Brian Drumm 200Frank Couse 209, Lee Stanton 213, Brandon MacDonald 230 and Steven Jacobi 220.
In the Thursday Deposit National league Andrew Bullis scored 211, 215, 215, 641, Tony Wright 213, 224, 200, 637, Rod Pudney 236, 231, 636, Steve Aitken 221, 264, 634, Howard Couse Sr. 202, 234, 626, Paul Ignatovich 206, 222, 196, 624, Shane Merwin 210, 236, 607, Jeff Curtis 202, 213, Neil Mosher 210, Jim Valentine 246 and John Lanner 205, 201.
In the Friday Couples league Andy Bullis scored a 246, 267, 706, Matthew Johnson 226, 236, 646, James Dibble 267, 642, Cecil Spencer 241, 220, 621, Daniel Wormuth 196, 244, 609, Howard Couse 220, 602, Brian Tiffany 223, 224, 600, Robert Ellis 216, Paul Fritz 225, Jason Mead 225, Gary Resti 219, Anne Couse 180, 190, 528, Jeannette Linkroum 222, 500, Dawn Mclenon 222, Michelle Brush 204 and Kristina Couse 187.
High school bowling is very popular in many parts of the country but there is no inter-scholastic competition for schools in Sullivan County.
We contacted several local high school athletic directors who mostly indicated that they have never thought about high school bowling competition.
High school bowling had been an operating entity for a very long time.
Chicago's Mitt Reymer, an American Bowling Congress Hall of Famer, initiated one of the nation's first high school bowling programs more than 60 years ago.
High school bowling definitely take up a big void that exists in high school varsity bowling as figures released by the United States Bowling Congress point out that 60 to 90 percent of athletes competing in bowling do no compete in other sports.
Several local high school athletic directors said they never had any information on high school bowling and asked where they could get background information.
We pointed out that the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) high school bowling has a resource program that offers high school administrators, high school state athletic associations, state proprietor associations and industry member organizations assistance in the creation and maintenance of high school bowling programs.
The USBC High School bowling program actively offers guidance to all levels of high school bowling by providing rules, instructional opportunities, membership and awards and industry resources to ensure the success of high school bowling nationwide.
The USBC High School bowling program maintains strong relationships with the National Federation of High School Associations , state athletic associations, the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America and USBC Coaching as well as providing a steppingstone to further developmental opportunities such as College Bowling and the Junior Gold Program.
We certainly compliment local bowlers who assist youth in various youth bowling activities and local bantam and teen-age bowling leagues....this is where young bowlers start to learn the basics of this great sport and taking it to the next level with high school inter-scholastic bowling prepares teenagers the opportunity to compete for college bowling scholarships.
The high school bowling competition also helps and increases student involvement in extracurricular activities where there is no facility maintenance or equipment expenses to local high schools.
The USBC High School bowling program offers a free membership for varsity and club programs, is open to all high school teams that participate interscholastically, and the program provides benefits exclusively to bowlers and coaches.
The benefits for high school bowling athletes is that bowlers receive letter jacket pins for 290, 299 and 300 games as well as 700. 800, 900 series and Baker 300 games. Additional; awards for conference and team accomplishments are available for coaches/teams and may be purchased through USBC High School bowling.
New York State contacts information for High School bowling is available by calling the New York State Public High School Athletic Association at 518-690-0271 or by going on line at www.nysphsaa.org
It's important to remember that the sport of bowling offers a healthy, safe and controlled environment for student-athletes to compete in.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: One of our previous tips was designed to help you achieve the correct body position to properly execute a bowling shot and be able to repeat it.
This week, we will cover the release.....information that will help bowlers on all levels.
A properly executed release is possibly one of the most misunderstood parts of a bowling shot. Most bowlers tend to muscle the ball through the release zone, either accelerating or decelerating on the downswing. The proper release for all bowlers, "whether you are a six-year-old with a conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years experience," should be executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of your swing through the release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder muscles.
If your 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 on the ball as desired.
Note, however, if your ball does not fit properly, it will require excessive grip pressure to hold on to which will make the release harder to execute.
Aside from bowling, for those of you that have played golf, you can strike the ball much better and with more accuracy if you do not pull the club down from the top of the swing with your shoulder muscles. Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises, Inc.). Mike is a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop Staff. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scored in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 186 by Dee Dee Schrader, Maureen Schlott 188, Ingrid Ott 189, Ginny Cinnell 185, 182, Pat Peters 198, 506, Lillian Zieres 210, 531,
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Steve Lagoda scored a 201, 197, Tom Schultz 235, Tom Bisig 207, Jesse Lopez 199, Mark Herbert 202, Ken Darling 202, Russell Yerkes 212, Walter Yanacek 234, Joel Turner 195, 204, Jon Wayne 214, Mark Hawley 214, 215, 277, 706, Brian Starr 224, 201, 206, 631 and Tad Doscher 232.
In the Wednesday Night Mixed Businessmen's league first half champions is the Sullivan County Democrat team with a winning percentage of 71.4. Second place went to Margie's. The new league format has a first and second place team format with four teams in a round robin match for the league championship in April. Individual scores include a 182 by Shirley Townsend, Alan Hendrickson 203, Bob Cady 226, 213, 619, John Fink 212, Ed Townsend 205, 215, 601, Rich Winters 213, John Hoffmann 214, 226, Dave Malus 202, Alan Rutledge 202, Kory Kessler 212, Damien 258, 634, Dwayne Gorton 195,
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men league include a Eddie Lake with a 246, 225, 650, Jaryl Scott 214, 213, Ricky Lake 253, 200, 651, Donnie Durland 225, 276, 201, 702, Rob Sze 216, James Raner 212, 254, 244, 710, Tom Belgiovene 217, 225, 633, John Hoffmann 249, 236, 662, Lloyd Bridges 209, Chris Marler 216, Paul Durland 210, Marty Waichman 211, Kort Wheeler 211, 216, 201, 626 and Mike Mulligan 233.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Eddie Lake scored a 268, 689, George Kelley 254, 668, Matt Cooper 249, Donald Durland 656, Joan Lake 245, 581, Cara Brighton 245, Debbie Durland 225, 619, and Dorian Jennings 600.
In the Wednesday Men's league Eddie Lake scored a 241, 204, Christopher Magie 195, Bill Danchak 212, Dale Sonnenschein 245, Tom Belgiovene 201, 232, 614, Paul Minton 195, Walt Edwards 204, 195, Donald Durland 243, Mark Wegener 211, 199, Rich Hendricks 215, 198, 226, 639, Al Caycho 195, 224, Mike Weiner 202, 261, 255, 718, Dave Graham 266, 247, 205, 718, Kenneth J. Atkins 197, Kenny M. Atkins 230, Jay Shore 278, 201, 649, Al Frangipane 225, John Cascone 203, Dean Shattuck 215, 257, 247, 719 and Shane Cunningham 199.
In the Thursday Ladies league Mardette Wilcox scored a 211, Connie McKenley 221, Debbie Durland 280, 227, 666 and Sonya Robinson 205.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division Abigail Rustic scored a 68, George Van Aken 57 and Emma Jones 72. In the Bantams division Thomas Nola scored a 90. In the Preps division Cory Dietclhman scored a 139, Tyler Foxwell 147, Taylor Bruderman 103, Cody Burns 91, Tyler Bruderman 97, 98, Trevor Scott 116 and Kristy Gessman 95. In the Jr./Mjrs. division Eddie Walsh scored a 193, Nick Price 178, Michael Scuderi 133, Taylor Thomas 191, Kerri Fraser 148 and Shane Drierier 129.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Womens Earl Bird league include a 192 by Melinda Ferris, Diane Miller 180, 510 and Michelle Wolbert 189.
In the Wednesday Men's Independence league Donald Marino scored a 255, 256, 202, 713, Robert Johnson 206, 247, 195, 648, Pat Kille 205, 231, 207, 643, Scott Ostrander 253, 626, Marc Fino 223, 198, 615, Neil Mosher 226, 226, 613, Rod Pudney 203, 247, 608, Hank Whitmore 233, Thomas Anderson 236, 203, Carl Davis 203, 209, Arthur Gately 228, Jim Thompson 200, 206, Andrew Bullis 203, Daniel Wormuth 222, Brian Drumm 200Frank Couse 209, Lee Stanton 213, Brandon MacDonald 230 and Steven Jacobi 220.
In the Thursday Deposit National league Andrew Bullis scored 211, 215, 215, 641, Tony Wright 213, 224, 200, 637, Rod Pudney 236, 231, 636, Steve Aitken 221, 264, 634, Howard Couse Sr. 202, 234, 626, Paul Ignatovich 206, 222, 196, 624, Shane Merwin 210, 236, 607, Jeff Curtis 202, 213, Neil Mosher 210, Jim Valentine 246 and John Lanner 205, 201.
In the Friday Couples league Andy Bullis scored a 246, 267, 706, Matthew Johnson 226, 236, 646, James Dibble 267, 642, Cecil Spencer 241, 220, 621, Daniel Wormuth 196, 244, 609, Howard Couse 220, 602, Brian Tiffany 223, 224, 600, Robert Ellis 216, Paul Fritz 225, Jason Mead 225, Gary Resti 219, Anne Couse 180, 190, 528, Jeannette Linkroum 222, 500, Dawn Mclenon 222, Michelle Brush 204 and Kristina Couse 187.
Ed's Outlook
As bowlers approach a new year its time to think about what effect competitive conditions reap on a bowler’s equipment.
Not too worry because bowlers now have access to the Powerhouse, an industry leader in ball maintenance products, that has released it’s definitive Powerhouse Ball Surface Management Kit. “Bowlers are always in need of more information about the maintenance and performance options in their high performance equipment. especially when bowling for extended periods on various lane patterns as in a tournament setting. This all-in-one kit is the perfect way to hit all of those needs,” said Powerhouse brand manager Jeff Ussery. The Powerhouse Ball Surface Management Kit is a competitive bowler’s dream package, designed to keep his or her arsenal reacting at the top of its game. This all-inclusive kit includes the best of the brand’s ball maintenance products with a new instructional DVD geared towards consumer use of Powerhouse products. In addition, the liquid products in the kit fit neatly in a storage container designed to minimize spills. For more information, visit www.powerhousebowling.com.
A helpful item for all bowlers in the new year.
A Happy and Healthy New Year to all our bowling friends and readers.
Just a reminder that we offer an expanded coverage for the sport of bowling in our web site, http://bght.blogspot.com
This column is written by consultant to the professional Sport of Bowling Ed Townsend. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have High Honor roll scores or tournament information or results, please call Ed at 439-8177 or send an e-mail to him at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Our Web page can be read at http://bght.blogspot.com
As bowlers approach a new year its time to think about what effect competitive conditions reap on a bowler’s equipment.
Not too worry because bowlers now have access to the Powerhouse, an industry leader in ball maintenance products, that has released it’s definitive Powerhouse Ball Surface Management Kit. “Bowlers are always in need of more information about the maintenance and performance options in their high performance equipment. especially when bowling for extended periods on various lane patterns as in a tournament setting. This all-in-one kit is the perfect way to hit all of those needs,” said Powerhouse brand manager Jeff Ussery. The Powerhouse Ball Surface Management Kit is a competitive bowler’s dream package, designed to keep his or her arsenal reacting at the top of its game. This all-inclusive kit includes the best of the brand’s ball maintenance products with a new instructional DVD geared towards consumer use of Powerhouse products. In addition, the liquid products in the kit fit neatly in a storage container designed to minimize spills. For more information, visit www.powerhousebowling.com.
A helpful item for all bowlers in the new year.
A Happy and Healthy New Year to all our bowling friends and readers.
Just a reminder that we offer an expanded coverage for the sport of bowling in our web site, http://bght.blogspot.com
This column is written by consultant to the professional Sport of Bowling Ed Townsend. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have High Honor roll scores or tournament information or results, please call Ed at 439-8177 or send an e-mail to him at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Our Web page can be read at http://bght.blogspot.com
BOWLTV EXPANDS ITS VIDEO PROGRAMMING LINEUP
The United States Bowling Congress announced the
release of a four-pack of exclusive programming in its online video
section, bowlTV on bowl.com.
The footage, shot at Bowlfest, held in conjunction with the 2007 USBC
Masters, features this content:
*A classic rivalry is revived as PBA legends Marshall Holman and Mark
Roth square off in Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers.
*The competition goes international as 20-time pro titlist Carolyn
Dorin-Ballard grapples with Colombian phenom and 2005 World Ranking
Masters champion Clara Guerrero.
*PBA stars Bob Learn, Jr., Mike Machuga, Parker Bohn III, Brian Voss,
Chris Barnes, Norm Duke and Carmen Salvino wow the crowd in a trick-shot
showdown.
*The first public appearance of the 2008 Team USA Dream Team, a force
featuring the best in bowling’s amateur - and for the first time ever
- professional athletes.
To find this content, click on bowlTV from the main page. Click on the
USBC Programs/Info channel and find this content under 2007 Bowlfest.
Since its rollout last summer, bowlTV, a free bowl.com online video
service, has become the industry’s most diverse source of online
bowling programming. In just six months, more than 50,000 visitors have
stopped by bowlTV to see on-demand programming not available anywhere
else.
“A lot of bowling fans have said, 'why can't we have a bowling
channel, like golf and tennis have?’” said USBC Vice President of
Marketing and Communications Tom Clark. “Well maybe bowlTV is it.
It's an on-demand video service with original programming, tips from
pros and Team USA members, classic bowling matches and news and
information coming from the USBC, accessed for free on bowl.com. It will
get bowling fans closer to the game, help their games and provide plenty
of online entertainment.”
BowlTV offers tips from pros like Professional Bowlers Association star
Chris Barnes and the elite athletes of Team USA, including Diandra
Asbaty, Derek Eoff and Stefanie Nation. Exclusive footage takes viewers
inside USBC’s premier events and visitors can learn about USBC’s
work as the sport’s national governing body.
Programming lineup:
Tips Channel: PBA star Chris Barnes coaches fellow professional athlete
and NBA standout Chris Paul and our elite athletes are featured in this
channel’s Team USA tips section.
Tournaments Channel: One of the highest trafficked sections on bowlTV,
this channel offers an inside look at USBC tournaments through
interviews and ads, plus you’ll find yourself on the lanes in the
thick of the competition.
Credibility Channel: The USBC Specifications and Certification team
looks at the technical side of the sport and equipment.
Sport Bowling Channel: Find out what goes on behind the scenes on the
PBA Tour with PBA star Chris Barnes’ v-log from each Tour stop. Have
you been stung by the Scorpion? This channel’s expert oil pattern
analysis will give bowlers a leg up in the PBA Experience league.
USBC Programs and Information Channel: Get to the core of what USBC’s
all about. From legislative sessions to leadership messages, this
channel keeps you informed on the workings of the sport’s governing
body.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,
ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides
programs and services to more than 2.6 million adult and youth members
and enhances the bowling experience.
Bowl with US
The United States Bowling Congress announced the
release of a four-pack of exclusive programming in its online video
section, bowlTV on bowl.com.
The footage, shot at Bowlfest, held in conjunction with the 2007 USBC
Masters, features this content:
*A classic rivalry is revived as PBA legends Marshall Holman and Mark
Roth square off in Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers.
*The competition goes international as 20-time pro titlist Carolyn
Dorin-Ballard grapples with Colombian phenom and 2005 World Ranking
Masters champion Clara Guerrero.
*PBA stars Bob Learn, Jr., Mike Machuga, Parker Bohn III, Brian Voss,
Chris Barnes, Norm Duke and Carmen Salvino wow the crowd in a trick-shot
showdown.
*The first public appearance of the 2008 Team USA Dream Team, a force
featuring the best in bowling’s amateur - and for the first time ever
- professional athletes.
To find this content, click on bowlTV from the main page. Click on the
USBC Programs/Info channel and find this content under 2007 Bowlfest.
Since its rollout last summer, bowlTV, a free bowl.com online video
service, has become the industry’s most diverse source of online
bowling programming. In just six months, more than 50,000 visitors have
stopped by bowlTV to see on-demand programming not available anywhere
else.
“A lot of bowling fans have said, 'why can't we have a bowling
channel, like golf and tennis have?’” said USBC Vice President of
Marketing and Communications Tom Clark. “Well maybe bowlTV is it.
It's an on-demand video service with original programming, tips from
pros and Team USA members, classic bowling matches and news and
information coming from the USBC, accessed for free on bowl.com. It will
get bowling fans closer to the game, help their games and provide plenty
of online entertainment.”
BowlTV offers tips from pros like Professional Bowlers Association star
Chris Barnes and the elite athletes of Team USA, including Diandra
Asbaty, Derek Eoff and Stefanie Nation. Exclusive footage takes viewers
inside USBC’s premier events and visitors can learn about USBC’s
work as the sport’s national governing body.
Programming lineup:
Tips Channel: PBA star Chris Barnes coaches fellow professional athlete
and NBA standout Chris Paul and our elite athletes are featured in this
channel’s Team USA tips section.
Tournaments Channel: One of the highest trafficked sections on bowlTV,
this channel offers an inside look at USBC tournaments through
interviews and ads, plus you’ll find yourself on the lanes in the
thick of the competition.
Credibility Channel: The USBC Specifications and Certification team
looks at the technical side of the sport and equipment.
Sport Bowling Channel: Find out what goes on behind the scenes on the
PBA Tour with PBA star Chris Barnes’ v-log from each Tour stop. Have
you been stung by the Scorpion? This channel’s expert oil pattern
analysis will give bowlers a leg up in the PBA Experience league.
USBC Programs and Information Channel: Get to the core of what USBC’s
all about. From legislative sessions to leadership messages, this
channel keeps you informed on the workings of the sport’s governing
body.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,
ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides
programs and services to more than 2.6 million adult and youth members
and enhances the bowling experience.
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Just in time for the holidays--USBC's bowlTV unveils a new video programming package featuring scenes from Bowlfest, held in conjunction with the 2007 USBC Masters. Don't miss this four-pack of exclusive programming:
A classic rivalry is revived as PBA legends Marshall Holman and Mark Roth square off in MLB's Miller Park.
The competition goes international as 20-time pro titlist Carolyn Dorin-Ballard grapples with Columbian phenom and 2005 World Ranking Masters champion Clara Guerrero.
PBA stars Bob Learn, Jr., Mike Machuga, Parker Bohn III, Brian Voss, Chris Barnes, Norm Duke and Carmen Salvino wow the crowd in a trick-shot showdown.
The first public appearance of the 2008 Team USA Dream Team, a force featuring the best in bowling's amateur -- and for the first time ever -- professional athletes.
bowlTV now boasts more than 100 on-demand videos.
Watch Shannon O'Keefe's historic performance in the US Women's Open
Bookmark bowlTV now and stay tuned!
Just in time for the holidays--USBC's bowlTV unveils a new video programming package featuring scenes from Bowlfest, held in conjunction with the 2007 USBC Masters. Don't miss this four-pack of exclusive programming:
A classic rivalry is revived as PBA legends Marshall Holman and Mark Roth square off in MLB's Miller Park.
The competition goes international as 20-time pro titlist Carolyn Dorin-Ballard grapples with Columbian phenom and 2005 World Ranking Masters champion Clara Guerrero.
PBA stars Bob Learn, Jr., Mike Machuga, Parker Bohn III, Brian Voss, Chris Barnes, Norm Duke and Carmen Salvino wow the crowd in a trick-shot showdown.
The first public appearance of the 2008 Team USA Dream Team, a force featuring the best in bowling's amateur -- and for the first time ever -- professional athletes.
bowlTV now boasts more than 100 on-demand videos.
Watch Shannon O'Keefe's historic performance in the US Women's Open
Bookmark bowlTV now and stay tuned!
RESEARCH COMPLETE ON USBC BOWLING BALL MOTION STUDY
The United States Bowling Congress has completed its pioneering two-year study of bowling ball motion and how advanced, high-tech equipment may influence lane conditions and scoring in the sport.
The USBC Bowling Ball Specifications Task Force - formed in 2005 and comprised of USBC research engineers and technical volunteers from several bowling ball manufacturing companies - is now analyzing the research data results. The task force plans to meet in February 2008 to discuss the data further. USBC expects to release complete research results to the public next spring.
The goal of the study is to better understand the motion of bowling balls using scientific research and data analysis. As the sport's national governing body, USBC undertook the research working cooperatively with bowling manufacturers. One impetus for the study is that over the past 20 years, bowling's credibility has been compromised in part due to technological advancements that have greatly affected scoring in the sport.
"USBC is concerned that technology has overtaken player skill in determining success in the sport of bowling," said USBC Technical Director Neil Stremmel. "Now that the research phase is complete, the task force looks forward to further analysis and discussion prior to releasing the results to the public."
The testing process officially started in summer 2006 after the formation of the USBC Bowling Ball Specifications Task Force. That group has framed the research project, deciding which bowling ball layouts and lane oil patterns are to be used.
A total of 59 particle and reactive resin bowling balls were used for the research study being conducted in the USBC testing center in Greendale, Wis., which includes eight lanes in a climate-controlled building. USBC's robotic ball thrower - nicknamed "Harry" - was used to roll the test balls. The data was measured using "Super C.A.T.S." (Computer Aided Tracking System) to record the velocity of the bowling balls as they were rolled down the lane. The Super C.A.T.S. system is made up of 23 small electronic sensors installed on the lanes.
USBC engineers and technicians have performed more than 150 tests and have conducted several hundred multiple linear regressions to analyze the data.
USBC is committed through that ball research to maintaining the highest standards for credibility and integrity for bowling. In fulfilling that pledge, USBC is launching a re-evaluation of all components of the System of Bowling, which includes lane surfaces, lane conditions, bowling balls and pins. USBC also has formed task forces to deal with issues and standardization of lane surfaces and lane conditioners/cleaners.
"The ultimate goal of USBC research is to strike a better balance between player skill and technology," Stremmel said.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services to more than 2.6 million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience.
The USBC Equipment Specifications and Certification testing facility is the world's premier bowling research center. Within the eight-lane center in a climate-controlled building, team members regulate and standardize bowling equipment by concentrating on pin and product testing, research work, bowling center certifications and lane dressing inspections. The team of engineers, technicians and support staff provides lane-conditioning support for a variety of tournaments and Sport Bowling events. Since the mid-1980s, Equipment Specifications and Certification also has approved products for international competition such as the World Tenpin Bowling Association and the Federation Internationale des Quilleurs.
The United States Bowling Congress has completed its pioneering two-year study of bowling ball motion and how advanced, high-tech equipment may influence lane conditions and scoring in the sport.
The USBC Bowling Ball Specifications Task Force - formed in 2005 and comprised of USBC research engineers and technical volunteers from several bowling ball manufacturing companies - is now analyzing the research data results. The task force plans to meet in February 2008 to discuss the data further. USBC expects to release complete research results to the public next spring.
The goal of the study is to better understand the motion of bowling balls using scientific research and data analysis. As the sport's national governing body, USBC undertook the research working cooperatively with bowling manufacturers. One impetus for the study is that over the past 20 years, bowling's credibility has been compromised in part due to technological advancements that have greatly affected scoring in the sport.
"USBC is concerned that technology has overtaken player skill in determining success in the sport of bowling," said USBC Technical Director Neil Stremmel. "Now that the research phase is complete, the task force looks forward to further analysis and discussion prior to releasing the results to the public."
The testing process officially started in summer 2006 after the formation of the USBC Bowling Ball Specifications Task Force. That group has framed the research project, deciding which bowling ball layouts and lane oil patterns are to be used.
A total of 59 particle and reactive resin bowling balls were used for the research study being conducted in the USBC testing center in Greendale, Wis., which includes eight lanes in a climate-controlled building. USBC's robotic ball thrower - nicknamed "Harry" - was used to roll the test balls. The data was measured using "Super C.A.T.S." (Computer Aided Tracking System) to record the velocity of the bowling balls as they were rolled down the lane. The Super C.A.T.S. system is made up of 23 small electronic sensors installed on the lanes.
USBC engineers and technicians have performed more than 150 tests and have conducted several hundred multiple linear regressions to analyze the data.
USBC is committed through that ball research to maintaining the highest standards for credibility and integrity for bowling. In fulfilling that pledge, USBC is launching a re-evaluation of all components of the System of Bowling, which includes lane surfaces, lane conditions, bowling balls and pins. USBC also has formed task forces to deal with issues and standardization of lane surfaces and lane conditioners/cleaners.
"The ultimate goal of USBC research is to strike a better balance between player skill and technology," Stremmel said.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services to more than 2.6 million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience.
The USBC Equipment Specifications and Certification testing facility is the world's premier bowling research center. Within the eight-lane center in a climate-controlled building, team members regulate and standardize bowling equipment by concentrating on pin and product testing, research work, bowling center certifications and lane dressing inspections. The team of engineers, technicians and support staff provides lane-conditioning support for a variety of tournaments and Sport Bowling events. Since the mid-1980s, Equipment Specifications and Certification also has approved products for international competition such as the World Tenpin Bowling Association and the Federation Internationale des Quilleurs.
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