Monday, December 25, 2006
2006 - 2007 SCHEDULE still to go
Abc = ABC National shot
Ss = sport shot
Nh = not house shot
11. JAN 14 -nh (1 PM)-- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY-- HOE BOWL MARDI BOB-- 45 TAFT--- 845-471-1820
12. JAN 21 -nh (1 PM)-- MALDEN, MA-- TOWN LINE TEN-PIN-- 665 BROADWAY --- 781-324-7120
13. FEB 4 - (1 PM)-- SPRINGFIELD, VT-- PLAZA BOWL-- CHESTFIELD ST --- 802-885-5087
14. FEB 11 (1 PM)-- NORWICH, CT-- NORWICH 10-PIN-- 188 W TOWN ST--860-889-3361
15. FEB 25 (1 PM)-- KINGSTON, NY-- HOE BOWL ON HILL-- 644 3 CHESTER ST--- 845-338-1414
16. MAR 4 -ss (1 PM)-- BROCKTON, MA-- WESTGATE LANES-- 65 WESTGATE DR--- 508-583-1297
17. MAR 18 -ss (1 PM)-- EAST HARTFORD, CT-- SILVER LANES-- 748 SILVER LANE--- 860-569-2990
18. MAR 25 –abc (1 PM)-- RAYMOND, NH-- STRIKERS EAST-- 4 ESSEX DR--- 603-895-9501
19. APR 8 (1 PM)-- KEENE, NH-- YANKEE LANES-- 477 PARK AVE--- 603-352-5537
20. APR 15 –ss (1 PM)-- FISHKILL, NY-- FISHKILL BOWL-- RT 82--- 845-896-7830
21. MAY 6 -ss (NOON)-- WHITE RIVER JCT, VT-- U. R. FUN & GAMES--BOWLING LA--- 802-296-2442
22. MAY 13 (1 PM)-- WINDSOR LOCKS, CT-- BRADLEY BOWL-- E. GRASSO TPK--- 860-623-2597
Divisions, ages as of 8/1/06: Collegiate Boys – 18-21 Open Girls – 15-21 Major Boys – 15-17
Junior Girls – 12-14 Junior Boys – 12-14 Prep (boys + girls) – 11 and under
Entry fee: $20…6 games qualifying…step-ladder finals for top 5 in each division…awards to top 3 finishers…
optional $5 scholarship brackets
BEST Tournament qualifiers pay an additional $12. 1 in 10 participants qualify for national tournament in June, 2007.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Returning Sponsor!
S. B. C., Inc. has again generously supported our organization with a contribution to the scholarship fund in the amount of $1,500.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Litchco's Hot Shot of the Week
This winner of Litchco's Hot Shot of the Week for the S. Windsor Ten-Pin tournament is Brittany Reid. Brittany is from Enfield, CT and is bowling in the Junior Girls Division. Over five (5) tournaments on both house and sport conditions, she had established a 124.5 average. On Ten-Pin's tough condition she managed a very respectable 140 for the day. 15.5 pins over average!
Nice bowling, Brit.
Nice bowling, Brit.
RESULTS FROM S. WINDSOR TEN-PIN
We have been having a fine year. Over the past four events we have had an average of 63 entries per tournament. This week was a tough shot. Only two bowlers averaged 200 for the day, Rebekah Diers and Jimmy Stenson, both of Kingston, NY.
Christopher Michael won the Jr. Gold Qualifier and will advance the the National Tournament in Buffalo, NY, next June.
Leigh Pratt won her spot in next June's BEST Tournament in Maple Shade, NJ.
Prep Division: Two Connecticut boys received the medals in this division. Tyler Dante Bartee (l) received the silver and Tommy Tkacz (r) the gold.
Jr. Boys Division: Nick Jenson (CT) [r] climbed most of the ladder to garner the gold. Chris Colella (MA) [l] finished with the silver medal.
Jr Girls Division: Kamariah Jackman (CT) [r] did a very nice job climbing the whole ladder to defeat divisional high qualifier Amanda Labossiere (MA) [l] for the gold.
Collegiate Boys: Jimmy Stenson (NY) [l] was high qualifier for the division with a very nice 1249 series but fell to Tony Bennett (MA) [r] in the final step-ladder match.
Major Boys: These two CT boys endured a field of 23 bowlers for the day. In the final match Kyle Rasmussen [r] won the gold leaving Christopher Michael [l] with the silver.
Girls Division: Rebekah Diers had the highest series for the day with a 1282. The final match was really close but Rebekah managed to edge out Leigh Pratt for the gold 203 - 200.
Christopher Michael won the Jr. Gold Qualifier and will advance the the National Tournament in Buffalo, NY, next June.
Leigh Pratt won her spot in next June's BEST Tournament in Maple Shade, NJ.
Prep Division: Two Connecticut boys received the medals in this division. Tyler Dante Bartee (l) received the silver and Tommy Tkacz (r) the gold.
Jr. Boys Division: Nick Jenson (CT) [r] climbed most of the ladder to garner the gold. Chris Colella (MA) [l] finished with the silver medal.
Jr Girls Division: Kamariah Jackman (CT) [r] did a very nice job climbing the whole ladder to defeat divisional high qualifier Amanda Labossiere (MA) [l] for the gold.
Collegiate Boys: Jimmy Stenson (NY) [l] was high qualifier for the division with a very nice 1249 series but fell to Tony Bennett (MA) [r] in the final step-ladder match.
Major Boys: These two CT boys endured a field of 23 bowlers for the day. In the final match Kyle Rasmussen [r] won the gold leaving Christopher Michael [l] with the silver.
Girls Division: Rebekah Diers had the highest series for the day with a 1282. The final match was really close but Rebekah managed to edge out Leigh Pratt for the gold 203 - 200.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
New Sponsor - Litchco's Precision Pro Shop
Litchco's Precision Pro Shop, located at Bradley Bowl in Windsor Locks, CT is now sponsoring Litchco's Hot Shot of the Week. This award, consisting of bowling accessories, is available to NeJST members only and honors the bowler who, at the previous tournament, bowled the most number of pins over average.
Litchco's will also be sponsoring the members' honor score award shirts.
Litchco's will also be sponsoring the members' honor score award shirts.
Friday, December 08, 2006
North Bowl this Sunday
This will be our first tournament at North Bowl. It will most likely be our last.
I spoke with the manager this morning. He insisted that we never discussed lane conditions (not true) and he informed me that, not only is it not in "his best interest" to put out a sport shot for us, that he does not intend to re-oil for us after his morning leagues. Sorry guys.
I spoke with the manager this morning. He insisted that we never discussed lane conditions (not true) and he informed me that, not only is it not in "his best interest" to put out a sport shot for us, that he does not intend to re-oil for us after his morning leagues. Sorry guys.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Results from Auburn...
70 bowlers competed on November 12th. 49 boys averaged 171.58 . 21 girls averaged 162.79. This was a field average of 168.95. Six bowlers averaged over 200 during qualifying.
The Prep Division fielded 11 bowlers who averaged 134.5. The high game of 189 and high series of 1012 were rolled by Jadee Scott-Jones (RI). However, Jose Santana (RI) defeated her in step-ladder to take the gold medal. Gazmine Mason (RI) won the bronze medal.
The Major Boys Division fielded 25 bowlers who averaged 174.8. Shane Reid (CT) rolled the high game of 268. David Lewis (RI) and Marcus Erickson (MA) both averaged over 200 for the 6 qualifying games with series of 1220 and 1216, respectively. Marcus garnered the gold medal. David won the silver. And Matt Peter (MA) finished with the bronze medal.
The Jr Girls Division fielded 8 bowlers who averaged 150.2. Amanda Labossiere (MA) had a 202 game and Nicole Trudell (RI) a 1093 series to lead the division. Step-ladder results were gold to Amanda, silver to Nicole, and bronze to Kamariah Jackman (CT).
9 bowlers comprized the Jr Boys Division averaging 177.9. Justin Avylla (MA) was high qualifier with a 245 game and 1187 series. He was defeated in step-ladder by Chris Colella (MA) for the gold medal. Darrin Borges (MA) received the bronze medal.
The Girls Division saw 8 competitors who averaged 182.6 during qualifying. Deanna Outland (RI) rolled the high game of 267. Leigh Pratt led the division with a 1249 series. However, Brittany Garcia (NH) steamrolled over everyone on her way up the ladder rolling consecutive games of 212, 222, 242, and 213 wresting the gold medal from Leigh. Amie Tomblin (NH) finished with the bronze medal.
The Collegiate Boys Division had 9 entries whose qualifying average was 190.3. Rai Doblmeier (RI) threw the 2nd 300 game in NeJST history. Tony Bennett (MA) lead the division with the day's high series of 1317. Medalists were Jim Bosse (CT) gold, Tony silver, and Rai bronze.
The Mystery Score Game was instituted. The computer picks a random score between 100 and 225. Entry to the game is $3 ($1 goes to the general scholarship fund - $2 goes to the game jackpot). If the Mystery Score is hit during the 4th qualifying game, the entire jackpot is won. If the score is hit during any other qualifying game, one-half the jackpot is awarded as scholarship and the other half is carried forward to the next tournaments. Amie Tomblin won half the beginning jackpot .
The Prep Division fielded 11 bowlers who averaged 134.5. The high game of 189 and high series of 1012 were rolled by Jadee Scott-Jones (RI). However, Jose Santana (RI) defeated her in step-ladder to take the gold medal. Gazmine Mason (RI) won the bronze medal.
The Major Boys Division fielded 25 bowlers who averaged 174.8. Shane Reid (CT) rolled the high game of 268. David Lewis (RI) and Marcus Erickson (MA) both averaged over 200 for the 6 qualifying games with series of 1220 and 1216, respectively. Marcus garnered the gold medal. David won the silver. And Matt Peter (MA) finished with the bronze medal.
The Jr Girls Division fielded 8 bowlers who averaged 150.2. Amanda Labossiere (MA) had a 202 game and Nicole Trudell (RI) a 1093 series to lead the division. Step-ladder results were gold to Amanda, silver to Nicole, and bronze to Kamariah Jackman (CT).
9 bowlers comprized the Jr Boys Division averaging 177.9. Justin Avylla (MA) was high qualifier with a 245 game and 1187 series. He was defeated in step-ladder by Chris Colella (MA) for the gold medal. Darrin Borges (MA) received the bronze medal.
The Girls Division saw 8 competitors who averaged 182.6 during qualifying. Deanna Outland (RI) rolled the high game of 267. Leigh Pratt led the division with a 1249 series. However, Brittany Garcia (NH) steamrolled over everyone on her way up the ladder rolling consecutive games of 212, 222, 242, and 213 wresting the gold medal from Leigh. Amie Tomblin (NH) finished with the bronze medal.
The Collegiate Boys Division had 9 entries whose qualifying average was 190.3. Rai Doblmeier (RI) threw the 2nd 300 game in NeJST history. Tony Bennett (MA) lead the division with the day's high series of 1317. Medalists were Jim Bosse (CT) gold, Tony silver, and Rai bronze.
The Mystery Score Game was instituted. The computer picks a random score between 100 and 225. Entry to the game is $3 ($1 goes to the general scholarship fund - $2 goes to the game jackpot). If the Mystery Score is hit during the 4th qualifying game, the entire jackpot is won. If the score is hit during any other qualifying game, one-half the jackpot is awarded as scholarship and the other half is carried forward to the next tournaments. Amie Tomblin won half the beginning jackpot .
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
USBC CHANGES YOUTH ELIGIBILITY RULES!!!
11/21/2006
By Mark Miller
USBC Communications
The United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors has approved the modification of Youth Membership Eligibility Rule 400, effective immediately, to expand the awards deemed acceptable under the terms of USBC Youth membership. In addition to previously allowed symbolic awards, USBC Youth members are now eligible to be awarded bowling equipment, gift certificates, apparel and other merchandise prizes with a total value not greater than $500 in any one event, excluding scholarships.
The modifications also allow for USBC Youth members to compete in singles competition where cash and/or bonds are awarded, as well as merchandise prizes exceeding $500 in total in any one event, but must waive rights to these awards by signing and completing the USBC Prize Waiver form prior to their participation in that competition.
Acceptance of awards of cash or bonds of any amount or any merchandise prizes with a total value higher than $500 per event remain prohibited for youth members under USBC's revised Rule 400. Violations of the terms of Rule 400 could result in the loss or suspension of youth membership.
There also remains no limit on the value of scholarships that can be awarded in youth competition. The scholarship funds from USBC certified events and leagues will continue to be required to be deposited with USBC's SMART program. USBC Youth members may be awarded scholarships from singles competition in which cash and/or bonds are awarded.
"The USBC Board determined that the former Rule 400 placed unnecessary restrictions on everyone associated with USBC Youth membership and concluded the best course of action to alleviate this issue was to modify Rule 400 effective immediately," USBC President Michael Carroll said.
The previous version of Rule 400 intended to protect the current and future interscholastic sports eligibility of USBC Youth members through the most restrictive interpretations and limitations. The USBC Board concluded that placing these restrictions on all USBC Youth members was unnecessary due to the lack of uniform eligibility standards for interscholastic sports nationally.
"The new structure of USBC allows for addressing of significant issues to be handled in an expedited manner," said USBC Chief Executive Officer Roger Dalkin. "The previous version of Rule 400 placed undue and unintended restrictions on USBC Youth members, league and association coordinators and proprietors. The USBC Board modified Rule 400 to address these restrictions and expand acceptable awards that promote and enhance the participation in youth bowling."
The USBC Board concluded that compliance with local/state interscholastic eligibility rules and policies is the responsibility of the individual member and his/her legal guardian. However, USBC will continue to educate USBC Youth members and their legal guardians that competing in USBC certified competitions and acceptance of some awards now acceptable under Rule 400 could jeopardize individual member's interscholastic sports amateur eligibility.
These changes do not affect the USBC Youth High Score Awards program.
"USBC's Youth membership program, certified tournaments and leagues, as well as USBC's dedication to the growth of high school and collegiate bowling, offer youth of all ages many choices to be active in the sport of bowling," said Mitch Mitchell, chairman of the USBC Youth Committee.
For the full wording and/or interpretation of the USBC youth eligibility Rule 400 and more information, contact USBC's Rules department at (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3155.
USBC Communications
The United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors has approved the modification of Youth Membership Eligibility Rule 400, effective immediately, to expand the awards deemed acceptable under the terms of USBC Youth membership. In addition to previously allowed symbolic awards, USBC Youth members are now eligible to be awarded bowling equipment, gift certificates, apparel and other merchandise prizes with a total value not greater than $500 in any one event, excluding scholarships.
The modifications also allow for USBC Youth members to compete in singles competition where cash and/or bonds are awarded, as well as merchandise prizes exceeding $500 in total in any one event, but must waive rights to these awards by signing and completing the USBC Prize Waiver form prior to their participation in that competition.
Acceptance of awards of cash or bonds of any amount or any merchandise prizes with a total value higher than $500 per event remain prohibited for youth members under USBC's revised Rule 400. Violations of the terms of Rule 400 could result in the loss or suspension of youth membership.
There also remains no limit on the value of scholarships that can be awarded in youth competition. The scholarship funds from USBC certified events and leagues will continue to be required to be deposited with USBC's SMART program. USBC Youth members may be awarded scholarships from singles competition in which cash and/or bonds are awarded.
"The USBC Board determined that the former Rule 400 placed unnecessary restrictions on everyone associated with USBC Youth membership and concluded the best course of action to alleviate this issue was to modify Rule 400 effective immediately," USBC President Michael Carroll said.
The previous version of Rule 400 intended to protect the current and future interscholastic sports eligibility of USBC Youth members through the most restrictive interpretations and limitations. The USBC Board concluded that placing these restrictions on all USBC Youth members was unnecessary due to the lack of uniform eligibility standards for interscholastic sports nationally.
"The new structure of USBC allows for addressing of significant issues to be handled in an expedited manner," said USBC Chief Executive Officer Roger Dalkin. "The previous version of Rule 400 placed undue and unintended restrictions on USBC Youth members, league and association coordinators and proprietors. The USBC Board modified Rule 400 to address these restrictions and expand acceptable awards that promote and enhance the participation in youth bowling."
The USBC Board concluded that compliance with local/state interscholastic eligibility rules and policies is the responsibility of the individual member and his/her legal guardian. However, USBC will continue to educate USBC Youth members and their legal guardians that competing in USBC certified competitions and acceptance of some awards now acceptable under Rule 400 could jeopardize individual member's interscholastic sports amateur eligibility.
These changes do not affect the USBC Youth High Score Awards program.
"USBC's Youth membership program, certified tournaments and leagues, as well as USBC's dedication to the growth of high school and collegiate bowling, offer youth of all ages many choices to be active in the sport of bowling," said Mitch Mitchell, chairman of the USBC Youth Committee.
For the full wording and/or interpretation of the USBC youth eligibility Rule 400 and more information, contact USBC's Rules department at (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3155.
HOW DID THEY GET THIS POWER????
Will the delegates have the opportunity to vote to approve or reject this action at the next USBC Annual Meeting?
No. In accordance with Article IV, Section E, Item 12, the USBC Youth rules are under the control of the USBC Board and not the delegates.
Now they have complete control over the millions in scholarship money and no one can take it away from them.
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN??????
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Bradley Bowl Results - 10/29/06
Girls Division: Won by Leigh Pratt (NY), Amie Tomblin (NH) 5th, Karrie Stockley (ME) 4th, Alley Kiesman (MA) 2nd, and Jenn Boisselle (MA) 3rd
Jr Girls Division: Kamariah Jackman (CT) 2nd, Ashley Reid (CT) bowling left handed because she has a broken right thumb 4th, Brittany Reid (CT) 3rd, and Liz Pratt (NY) 1st.
Preps: Jackie Evans (MA) 4th, Tommy Tkacz (CT) 1st, Vernon Billington Jr (CT) 2nd, Baj'on Williams (CT) 5th, and Chelsea Hall (CT) 3rd.
Collegiate Boys Division: Matt Brockett (CT) 2nd, Ali Dihmes (CT) 3rd, Jim Bosse (CT) 4th, and Tony Bennett (MA) 1st.
Jr Boys Division: Kai Merola (CT) in his first NeJST tournament placed 1st, Nick Jensen (CT) 2nd, Chris Colella (MA) 3rd, Jacob Colliano (NY) 5th, and Stephen Rogers (NY) 4th.
Major Boys Division fielded 31 bowlers. Jason Burger (NY) rolled the first 300 in NeJST history! Shane Reid (CT) placed 2nd. David Rice (VT) 5th. Jeremy Lavoie (CT) 4th. Evading our photographer were Kyle Rasmussen (CT) 3rd and Mike Kluth (CT) also in his first NeJST tournament placing 1st.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Maine Fish Market Restaurant
Maine Fish Market Restaurant, East Windsor, CT, started by the Vamvilis family in 1980 and currently operated by brothers Nick & John, is our newest sponsor. A link to their web-site is under the sponsor heading. This restaurant is one of MY favorites.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Strikers East Division Finalists
Al Major presented Jim Bosse his 299 Youth Sport ring...the 6th and final presented by USBC...for the game he rolled in Florida during the Jr Gold Championship Tournament.
Collegiate Boys: in back - David Miller (MA) 2nd, Ali Dihmes (CT) 3rd, Stephen Hardy Jr (NH) 5th...in front - Danny Khuu (MA) 4th, and Jim Bosse (CT) 1st.
Jr. Boys - Tyler Brooks (NH) 2nd, Justin Avylla (MA) 3rd, Darrin Borges (MA) 1st, Cody Reichenberger (VT) 4th, & Cameron Lawson (VT) 5th
Girls Division: Julianne Belsky (MA) 5th, Brittany Garcia (NH) 3rd, Alexandra Kiesman (MA) 4th, Mindy Hardy (NH) with her 1st win, and Jenn Boiselle (MA) 2nd.
Jr Girls Division: Tiffany Currier (NH) 2nd, Brittany Reid (CT) 3rd, and Jessica Evans (MA) with her 1st division win.
Major Boys Division: Derek Hamm (MA) 4th, Mike Ciampi (VT) 5th, Shane Reid (CT) 1st, Ryan Evans (MA) 2nd, and Jesse Pacheco (MA) 3rd.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Langs Lanes Results
Our third event of the year at Lang’s Lanes, Cranston, RI saw a field of 74 bowlers. This was the highest scoring lane condition the bowlers have tackled.
With 17 in the Collegiate Boys Division 8 advanced to the finals. High qualifying series was Jim Bosse’s (Berlin, CT) 1365. Kris Chin (Brookline, MA) def Dion Baker (Providence, RI), Ali Dihmes (Bridgeport, CT), and Randy Hagemoser (N. Kingstown, RI) to advance to the step-ladder.
Match 1: Tony Bennett (Worcester, MA) def Kris Chin 257 - 195
Match 2: Tony Bennett def Danny Khuu (Brockton, MA) 221 – 213
Match 3: Matt Brockett (CT) def Tony Bennett (silver medal) 182 – 165
Match 4: Jim Bosse def Matt Brockett 181 – 138 for the gold medal.
The Girls Division qualifying was led by new-comer Jenn Boisselle (Winchester, MA) with 1260
Match 1: Brittany Garcia (Amherst, NH) vs Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA) 197 - 158
Match 2: Brittany Garcia vs Amie Tomblin (Milford, NH) 213 - 162
Match 3: Brittany Garcia (3rd) vs Leigh Pratt (Troy, NY) 187 - 212
Match 4: Leigh Pratt (1st) vs Jenn Boisselle (2nd) 224 - 204
Justin Avylla (New Bedford, MA) led the Jr Boys Division with 1200 for the six qualifying games.
Match 1: Stephen Rogers (Poughkeepsie, NY) vs Chris Colella (Templeton, MA)148 - 153
Match 2: Chris Colella vs Darrin Borges (New Bedford, MA) 155 - 233
Match 3: Darrin Borges vs Nick Jensen (Windsor, CT)(3rd) 181 - 154
Match 4: Darrin Borges (2nd) vs Justin Avylla (1st) 178 – 194
Amanda Labossiere (Buzzards Bay, MA) led the qualifying in the Jr Girls Division with 1165.
Match 1: Jessica Evans (Acton, MA) vs Rebekah Varin (W Warwick, RI) 116 - 111
Match 2: Jessica Evans vs Kamariah Jackman (E.Hartford, CT) 162 - 157
Match 3: Jessica Evans (3rd) vs Nicole Trudell (Coventry, RI) 158-164
Match 4: Nicole Trudell (2nd) vs Amanda Labossiere (1st) 203 - 223
Having 20 in the Major Boys Division, we had 8 advance to the finals. Ryan Evans (Acton, MA) had the highest qualifying series of the day with a nice 6 game total of 1389.
David Touranjoe (Old Lyme, CT) in his first NeJST tournament def Tyler Alston (E. Hartford, CT), Steven Strawderman (Cranston, RI), and Matt Peter (Mansfield, MA)
Match 2: David Touranjoe vs Derek Hamm (Raynham, MA) 147 - 212
Match 3: Derek Hamm vs Greg Andrews (Taunton, MA) 242 - 224
Match 4: Derek Hamm vs Jarrod Clark (N Attleboro, MA) (3rd) 212 - 192
Match 5: Derek Hamm (2nd) vs Ryan Evans (1st) 200 – 201
An even dozen competed in the Prep Boys/Girls Division. Jadee Scott-Jones (Riverside, RI) rolled the 963 high qualifying series.
Match 1: Tori Whetstone (Prov., RI) vs Thomas Morrision (Prov., RI)144 - 92
Match 2: Tori Whetstone vs Vernon Billington (Middletown, CT)145 - 158
Match 3: Vernon Billington vs Gazmine Mason (Cranston, RI) (3rd) 159 -0122
Match 4: Vernon Billington (1st) vs Jadee Scott-Jones (2nd) 202 – 139
The Jr Gold Qualifier advanced two bowlers to the national tournament to be held in Buffalo, NY next July. They were Jenn Boisselle and Jim Bosse.
With 17 in the Collegiate Boys Division 8 advanced to the finals. High qualifying series was Jim Bosse’s (Berlin, CT) 1365. Kris Chin (Brookline, MA) def Dion Baker (Providence, RI), Ali Dihmes (Bridgeport, CT), and Randy Hagemoser (N. Kingstown, RI) to advance to the step-ladder.
Match 1: Tony Bennett (Worcester, MA) def Kris Chin 257 - 195
Match 2: Tony Bennett def Danny Khuu (Brockton, MA) 221 – 213
Match 3: Matt Brockett (CT) def Tony Bennett (silver medal) 182 – 165
Match 4: Jim Bosse def Matt Brockett 181 – 138 for the gold medal.
The Girls Division qualifying was led by new-comer Jenn Boisselle (Winchester, MA) with 1260
Match 1: Brittany Garcia (Amherst, NH) vs Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA) 197 - 158
Match 2: Brittany Garcia vs Amie Tomblin (Milford, NH) 213 - 162
Match 3: Brittany Garcia (3rd) vs Leigh Pratt (Troy, NY) 187 - 212
Match 4: Leigh Pratt (1st) vs Jenn Boisselle (2nd) 224 - 204
Justin Avylla (New Bedford, MA) led the Jr Boys Division with 1200 for the six qualifying games.
Match 1: Stephen Rogers (Poughkeepsie, NY) vs Chris Colella (Templeton, MA)148 - 153
Match 2: Chris Colella vs Darrin Borges (New Bedford, MA) 155 - 233
Match 3: Darrin Borges vs Nick Jensen (Windsor, CT)(3rd) 181 - 154
Match 4: Darrin Borges (2nd) vs Justin Avylla (1st) 178 – 194
Amanda Labossiere (Buzzards Bay, MA) led the qualifying in the Jr Girls Division with 1165.
Match 1: Jessica Evans (Acton, MA) vs Rebekah Varin (W Warwick, RI) 116 - 111
Match 2: Jessica Evans vs Kamariah Jackman (E.Hartford, CT) 162 - 157
Match 3: Jessica Evans (3rd) vs Nicole Trudell (Coventry, RI) 158-164
Match 4: Nicole Trudell (2nd) vs Amanda Labossiere (1st) 203 - 223
Having 20 in the Major Boys Division, we had 8 advance to the finals. Ryan Evans (Acton, MA) had the highest qualifying series of the day with a nice 6 game total of 1389.
David Touranjoe (Old Lyme, CT) in his first NeJST tournament def Tyler Alston (E. Hartford, CT), Steven Strawderman (Cranston, RI), and Matt Peter (Mansfield, MA)
Match 2: David Touranjoe vs Derek Hamm (Raynham, MA) 147 - 212
Match 3: Derek Hamm vs Greg Andrews (Taunton, MA) 242 - 224
Match 4: Derek Hamm vs Jarrod Clark (N Attleboro, MA) (3rd) 212 - 192
Match 5: Derek Hamm (2nd) vs Ryan Evans (1st) 200 – 201
An even dozen competed in the Prep Boys/Girls Division. Jadee Scott-Jones (Riverside, RI) rolled the 963 high qualifying series.
Match 1: Tori Whetstone (Prov., RI) vs Thomas Morrision (Prov., RI)144 - 92
Match 2: Tori Whetstone vs Vernon Billington (Middletown, CT)145 - 158
Match 3: Vernon Billington vs Gazmine Mason (Cranston, RI) (3rd) 159 -0122
Match 4: Vernon Billington (1st) vs Jadee Scott-Jones (2nd) 202 – 139
The Jr Gold Qualifier advanced two bowlers to the national tournament to be held in Buffalo, NY next July. They were Jenn Boisselle and Jim Bosse.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
We're off to a Great Start
Our second season is off to a great start. Our first event, on a sport condition , September 10th at AMF Chicopee Lanes, Chicopee, MA saw 52 entrants from all the states in the Northeast and New Jersey. Divisional step-ladder results were as follows:
Collegiate Boys: Stephen Hardy Jr. (NH) defeated Randy Hagemoser (RI) 174-151, then Jim Bosse (CT) def Stephen Hardy 219-138, then Chris Page (RI) in a 9th & 10th frame roll-off after a 181-181 tie, Danny Khuu (MA) def Jim Bosse 214-209 to garner the gold medal.
Girls: Brittany Garcia (NH) def Alley Kiesman (MA) 160-156, then Stephanie Howard (CT) 205-161, then Amie Tomblin (NH) 222-154. Leigh Pratt (NY) stopped Brittany’s climb up the ladder with a 181-167 win for the gold medal.
Junior Boys: Darrin Borges (MA) def Justin Avylla (MA) 178-157, Nick Jensen (CT) def Borges 191-157, Chris Colella (MA) def Jensen 163-138 and Ryan Ventillo (NY) 172-171 for the division win.
Junior Girls: Brittany Reid (CT) def Carly Cross (NY) 136-112 and Jessica Evans (MA) 92-88 to be defeated by Ashley Reid 116-128 for the gold.
Major Boys: With 20 in the division 8 qualified for the finals. Tim Steward (NY), Akeem Campbell (CT), Ryan Evans (MA), and Alex Weglarz (NY) rolled a one game match with the winner to advance to meet 4th place qualifier Michael Ventillo (NY). Ryan def Ventillo 186-156. Dave Rice (VT) then def Evans 156-154, Shane Reid (CT) 185-140, and Greg Andrews (MA) 254-192 for 1st place.
Prep Division was won by Tommy Tkacz (CT) with Vernon Billington (CT) placing 2nd.
The Junior Gold qualifier saw Shane Reid and Leigh Pratt winning their spots in the Jr. Gold National Championship next July in Buffalo, NY.
The second tournament, September 17th at Lores Lanes, New Milford, CT presented the bowlers with a 38 foot flat oil pattern.
Medalists were as follows:
Collegiate Boys: Gold – Jim Bosse (CT), Silver – Danny Khuu (MA), Bronze – Tony Bennett (MA)
Girls: Gold – Chrissy Johnson (CT), Silver – Leigh Pratt (NY), Bronze – Stephanie Howard (CT)
Jr. Boys: Gold – Chris Colella (MA), Silver – Kevin Ryan (CT), Bronze – Nick Jensen (CT)
Jr. Girls: Gold – Kamariah Jackman (CT), Silver – Liz Pratt (NY), Bronze – Rebecca Pratt (NY)
Major Boys: Gold – Shane Reid (CT), Silver – Jeremy Lavoie (CT), Bronze – Lou DiGirolamo (NJ)
Preps: Gold – Tommy Tkacz (CT), Silver – Vernon Billington (CT)
In the Jr. Gold qualifier Ali Dihmes (CT) advances to the national tournament.
Our next tournament will be October 1st at Langs Lanes, Cranston, RI at 1PM. It is also scheduled to be a sport condition.
Collegiate Boys: Stephen Hardy Jr. (NH) defeated Randy Hagemoser (RI) 174-151, then Jim Bosse (CT) def Stephen Hardy 219-138, then Chris Page (RI) in a 9th & 10th frame roll-off after a 181-181 tie, Danny Khuu (MA) def Jim Bosse 214-209 to garner the gold medal.
Girls: Brittany Garcia (NH) def Alley Kiesman (MA) 160-156, then Stephanie Howard (CT) 205-161, then Amie Tomblin (NH) 222-154. Leigh Pratt (NY) stopped Brittany’s climb up the ladder with a 181-167 win for the gold medal.
Junior Boys: Darrin Borges (MA) def Justin Avylla (MA) 178-157, Nick Jensen (CT) def Borges 191-157, Chris Colella (MA) def Jensen 163-138 and Ryan Ventillo (NY) 172-171 for the division win.
Junior Girls: Brittany Reid (CT) def Carly Cross (NY) 136-112 and Jessica Evans (MA) 92-88 to be defeated by Ashley Reid 116-128 for the gold.
Major Boys: With 20 in the division 8 qualified for the finals. Tim Steward (NY), Akeem Campbell (CT), Ryan Evans (MA), and Alex Weglarz (NY) rolled a one game match with the winner to advance to meet 4th place qualifier Michael Ventillo (NY). Ryan def Ventillo 186-156. Dave Rice (VT) then def Evans 156-154, Shane Reid (CT) 185-140, and Greg Andrews (MA) 254-192 for 1st place.
Prep Division was won by Tommy Tkacz (CT) with Vernon Billington (CT) placing 2nd.
The Junior Gold qualifier saw Shane Reid and Leigh Pratt winning their spots in the Jr. Gold National Championship next July in Buffalo, NY.
The second tournament, September 17th at Lores Lanes, New Milford, CT presented the bowlers with a 38 foot flat oil pattern.
Medalists were as follows:
Collegiate Boys: Gold – Jim Bosse (CT), Silver – Danny Khuu (MA), Bronze – Tony Bennett (MA)
Girls: Gold – Chrissy Johnson (CT), Silver – Leigh Pratt (NY), Bronze – Stephanie Howard (CT)
Jr. Boys: Gold – Chris Colella (MA), Silver – Kevin Ryan (CT), Bronze – Nick Jensen (CT)
Jr. Girls: Gold – Kamariah Jackman (CT), Silver – Liz Pratt (NY), Bronze – Rebecca Pratt (NY)
Major Boys: Gold – Shane Reid (CT), Silver – Jeremy Lavoie (CT), Bronze – Lou DiGirolamo (NJ)
Preps: Gold – Tommy Tkacz (CT), Silver – Vernon Billington (CT)
In the Jr. Gold qualifier Ali Dihmes (CT) advances to the national tournament.
Our next tournament will be October 1st at Langs Lanes, Cranston, RI at 1PM. It is also scheduled to be a sport condition.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
MVP & BOWLER OF YEAR AWARDS
I have received a sponsorship committment for year end scholarship awards - Divisional Most Valuable Player (MVP) and an overall Bowler of the Year.
Points will be awarded as follows: (unless I change my mind in a day or two)
1. Each participant will receive 10 points for entering a tournament.
2. Points will be awarded based on the bowlers position at the end of qualifying.
For Divisions with 5 to 14 entries: 1st - 10, 2nd - 7, 3rd - 5, 4th - 3, and 5th - 2.
For Divisions with 15 to 25 entries: 1st - 20, 2nd - 16, 3rd - 13, 4th - 10, 5th - 7, 6th - 5, 7th - 3, and 8th - 2.
For Divisions with more than 25: 1st - 28, 2nd - 24, 3rd - 20, 4th - 16, 5th - 13, 6th - 10, 7th - 7, 8th - 5, 9th - 3, and 10th - 2.
3. Points will be awarded based on the the bowler's final position finish as follows:
1st - 50, 2nd - 40, 3rd - 35, 4th - 30, 5th - 25, 6th - 24, 7th - 23 on down to 24th - 6
4. Every 10th tournament entered will be worth double points.
The Collegiate Boys, Girls, Major Boys, and Junior Boys Divisions MVP awards will be $125 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd.
Junior Girls and Prep Divisions winners will receive $100.
The bowler with the most points overall, regardless of division, will be awarded the Bowler of the Year Award and $300.
Points will be awarded as follows: (unless I change my mind in a day or two)
1. Each participant will receive 10 points for entering a tournament.
2. Points will be awarded based on the bowlers position at the end of qualifying.
For Divisions with 5 to 14 entries: 1st - 10, 2nd - 7, 3rd - 5, 4th - 3, and 5th - 2.
For Divisions with 15 to 25 entries: 1st - 20, 2nd - 16, 3rd - 13, 4th - 10, 5th - 7, 6th - 5, 7th - 3, and 8th - 2.
For Divisions with more than 25: 1st - 28, 2nd - 24, 3rd - 20, 4th - 16, 5th - 13, 6th - 10, 7th - 7, 8th - 5, 9th - 3, and 10th - 2.
3. Points will be awarded based on the the bowler's final position finish as follows:
1st - 50, 2nd - 40, 3rd - 35, 4th - 30, 5th - 25, 6th - 24, 7th - 23 on down to 24th - 6
4. Every 10th tournament entered will be worth double points.
The Collegiate Boys, Girls, Major Boys, and Junior Boys Divisions MVP awards will be $125 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd.
Junior Girls and Prep Divisions winners will receive $100.
The bowler with the most points overall, regardless of division, will be awarded the Bowler of the Year Award and $300.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Jr Gold Qualifiers
As most of you are already aware, we have received certification for Jr Gold Qualifiers for the up-coming season. The schedule, rules, and entry blanks can be obtained on our message board. (See link to the left.) Unlike our scholarship tournaments, these qualifiers request pre-payment at least a week in advance of the tournament.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
New Plaques for Members
$20 membership includes one of the plaques pictured above on which you can affix your medals, a laminated membership card, a $3 reduction of Championship Tournament entry fees for each tournament more than 7 in which the member participates, and other miscellaneous awards to be determined.....
Monday, July 03, 2006
2006 Championship & BASH Pictures
Collegiate Division
1st - Kyle Shivers, Red Hook, NY….2nd - Chris Page, Cumberland, RI….3rd - Tony Bennett, Worcester, MA
Girls Division
1st - Alexandra Kiesman, Attleboro, MA…2nd - Caitlin McCaw, W. Hartford, CT…3rd - Amie Tomblin, Milford, NH
Junior Boys Division
1st - Christopher Colella, Templeton, MA…2nd - Tim Steward, Ghent, NY…3rd - Cameron Lawson, E. Barre, VT
Major Boys Division
1st - Jim Bosse, Berlin, CT…2nd - Danny Khuu, Brockton, MA…3rd - Gregory Andrews, Taunton, MA
Junior Girls Division............................. Prep Division
Junior Girls Division:
1st - Ashley Reid, Enfield, CT…2nd - Jessica Evans, Acton, MA….
Prep Division:
1st - Jackie Evans, Acton, MA…2nd - Brittany Reid, Enfield, CT
BASH
1st - Kyle Shivers (NY),
2nd - Jim Bosse (CT), and
3rd - Greg Andrews (MA)
1st - Kyle Shivers, Red Hook, NY….2nd - Chris Page, Cumberland, RI….3rd - Tony Bennett, Worcester, MA
Girls Division
1st - Alexandra Kiesman, Attleboro, MA…2nd - Caitlin McCaw, W. Hartford, CT…3rd - Amie Tomblin, Milford, NH
Junior Boys Division
1st - Christopher Colella, Templeton, MA…2nd - Tim Steward, Ghent, NY…3rd - Cameron Lawson, E. Barre, VT
Major Boys Division
1st - Jim Bosse, Berlin, CT…2nd - Danny Khuu, Brockton, MA…3rd - Gregory Andrews, Taunton, MA
Junior Girls Division............................. Prep Division
Junior Girls Division:1st - Ashley Reid, Enfield, CT…2nd - Jessica Evans, Acton, MA….
Prep Division:
1st - Jackie Evans, Acton, MA…2nd - Brittany Reid, Enfield, CT
BASH
1st - Kyle Shivers (NY),
2nd - Jim Bosse (CT), and
3rd - Greg Andrews (MA)
Monday, June 26, 2006
CHAMPIONSHIP & BASH RESULTS
COLLEGIATE BOYS - $1,480 -
1ST $490 (PLUS BEST ENTRY,VALUE $100) - Kyle Shivers (Red Hook, NY)
2ND $370 - Chris Page (Cumberland, RI)
3RD $220 - Tony Bennett (Worcester, MA)
4TH $180 - Dan Quesnell (Kingston, NY)
5TH $120 - Ali Dihmes (Bridgeport, CT)
GIRLS - $1,360 -
1ST $450 (PLUS BEST ENTRY, VALUE $100) - Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA)
2ND $340 - Caitlin McCaw (W. Hartford, CT)
3RD $200 - Amie Tomblin (Milford, NH)
4TH $160 - Chris Belsky (Attleboro, MA)
5TH $110 - Karrie Stockley (Charleston, ME)
JUNIOR BOYS - $1,505 -
1ST $500 (PLUS BEST ENTRY, VALUE $100) - Chris Colella (Templeton, MA)
2ND $375 - Tim Steward (Ghent, NY)
3RD $230 - Cameron Lawson (E. Barre, VT)
4TH $180 - Stephen Rogers (Poughkeepsie, NY)
5TH $120 - Cody Reichenberger (VT)
JUNIOR GIRLS - $365 -
1ST $225 - Ashley Reid (Enfield, CT)
2ND $140 - Jessica Evans (Acton, MA)
MAJOR BOYS - $2,000 -
1ST $700 (PLUS BEST ENTRY, VALUE $100) - Jim Bosse (Berlin, CT)
2ND $500 - Danny Khuu (Brockton, MA)
3RD $300 - Greg Andrews (Taunton, MA)
4TH $240 - Ryan Evans (Acton, MA)
5TH $160 - Will Romaine (Riverside, CT)
PREP BOYS/GIRLS - $390 -
1ST $240 - Jackie Evans (Acton, MA)
2ND $150 - Brittany Reid (Enfield, CT)
The Bash, with 30 entries, awarded six spots as follows:
1st - $300 - Kyle Shivers (Red Hook, NY)
2nd - $220 - Jim Bosse (Berlin, CT)
3rd - $185 - Greg Andrews (Taunton, MA)
4th - $150 - Shawn Hagan (Winthrop, MA)
5th - $130 - Dan Quesnell (Kingston, NY)
6th - $100 - Ryan Evans (Acton, MA)
Junior Gold spots for the 2007 tournament in Buffalo, NY were earned by Dan Quesnell (NY) and Greg Andrews (MA).
$50 scholarships were awarded to each of this year's divisional Bowlers of the Year...Collegiate Boys - Kyle Shivers (NY)...Girls - Alley Kiesman (MA)...Major Boys - Shane Reid (CT)...Jr Boys - Stephen Rogers (NY)...Jr. Girls - Ashley Reid (CT)...Preps - Jackie Evans (MA)
During the first day of qualifying, 9 games on a short oil pattern, the high game of 258 was rolled by Shawn Hagan (MA) and high series, 1817, by Jim Bosse (CT). During the second day, 6 games on a long oil pattern, the high game of 238 was thrown by Caitlin McCaw (CT) and high series of 1236 by Shawn Hagan.
1ST $490 (PLUS BEST ENTRY,VALUE $100) - Kyle Shivers (Red Hook, NY)
2ND $370 - Chris Page (Cumberland, RI)
3RD $220 - Tony Bennett (Worcester, MA)
4TH $180 - Dan Quesnell (Kingston, NY)
5TH $120 - Ali Dihmes (Bridgeport, CT)
GIRLS - $1,360 -
1ST $450 (PLUS BEST ENTRY, VALUE $100) - Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA)
2ND $340 - Caitlin McCaw (W. Hartford, CT)
3RD $200 - Amie Tomblin (Milford, NH)
4TH $160 - Chris Belsky (Attleboro, MA)
5TH $110 - Karrie Stockley (Charleston, ME)
JUNIOR BOYS - $1,505 -
1ST $500 (PLUS BEST ENTRY, VALUE $100) - Chris Colella (Templeton, MA)
2ND $375 - Tim Steward (Ghent, NY)
3RD $230 - Cameron Lawson (E. Barre, VT)
4TH $180 - Stephen Rogers (Poughkeepsie, NY)
5TH $120 - Cody Reichenberger (VT)
JUNIOR GIRLS - $365 -
1ST $225 - Ashley Reid (Enfield, CT)
2ND $140 - Jessica Evans (Acton, MA)
MAJOR BOYS - $2,000 -
1ST $700 (PLUS BEST ENTRY, VALUE $100) - Jim Bosse (Berlin, CT)
2ND $500 - Danny Khuu (Brockton, MA)
3RD $300 - Greg Andrews (Taunton, MA)
4TH $240 - Ryan Evans (Acton, MA)
5TH $160 - Will Romaine (Riverside, CT)
PREP BOYS/GIRLS - $390 -
1ST $240 - Jackie Evans (Acton, MA)
2ND $150 - Brittany Reid (Enfield, CT)
The Bash, with 30 entries, awarded six spots as follows:
1st - $300 - Kyle Shivers (Red Hook, NY)
2nd - $220 - Jim Bosse (Berlin, CT)
3rd - $185 - Greg Andrews (Taunton, MA)
4th - $150 - Shawn Hagan (Winthrop, MA)
5th - $130 - Dan Quesnell (Kingston, NY)
6th - $100 - Ryan Evans (Acton, MA)
Junior Gold spots for the 2007 tournament in Buffalo, NY were earned by Dan Quesnell (NY) and Greg Andrews (MA).
$50 scholarships were awarded to each of this year's divisional Bowlers of the Year...Collegiate Boys - Kyle Shivers (NY)...Girls - Alley Kiesman (MA)...Major Boys - Shane Reid (CT)...Jr Boys - Stephen Rogers (NY)...Jr. Girls - Ashley Reid (CT)...Preps - Jackie Evans (MA)
During the first day of qualifying, 9 games on a short oil pattern, the high game of 258 was rolled by Shawn Hagan (MA) and high series, 1817, by Jim Bosse (CT). During the second day, 6 games on a long oil pattern, the high game of 238 was thrown by Caitlin McCaw (CT) and high series of 1236 by Shawn Hagan.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
STANDINGS AFTER 9 GAMES OF QUALIFYING
The championship standings for the four divisions that began qualifying today and for the BASH are posted on the message board.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
NeJSTs Inaugural Season
223 junior bowlers participated in our 22 regular season tournaments.
176 boys and 47 girls.
Of 37 Collegiate Boys Matt Deuire, Kingston, NY, had the high average on sport conditions of 210 and the high blended average of 211. Kyle Shivers, Red Hook, NY had high average of 207 on house conditions.
26 bowled in the Girl’s Division during the season. Leigh Pratt, Troy, NY, had a 188 high sport condition average. Caitlin McCaw, W. Hartford, CT, had a 208 for high house condition average. Blended average high was 195 held by Alexandria Kiesman, Attleboro, MA.
52 Junior Boys participated. Chris Colella, Templeton, MA, had high average on sport conditions of 176. Chris Layton, Beacon, NY, had high house shot average of 197 and the high blended average of 189.
Of the 6 Junior Girls, Ashley Reid, Enfield, CT, had high sport (146), high house (157), and high blended (150) averages.
The Major Boys Division had 82 bowlers. Connor LeClair, Athens, NY, had high sport shot average with 197 and high blended average of 201. Jim Bosse, Berlin, CT, had a 214 high house condition average.
Taylor LeClair, Athens, NY, had high averages on sport and house conditions, 153 and 166, respectively, of the 20 Prep bowlers. Rebecca Pratt, Troy, NY, had the highest blended average in the division of 162.
Divisional Bowler of the Year Awards, based on points accumulated during the 22 tournaments, have been won by the following:
Collegiate Boys – Kyle Shivers
Girls ----------------- Alexandria Kiesman
Junior Boys ------- Stephen Rogers, Poughkeepsie, NY
Junior Girls -------- Ashley Reid
Major Boys -------- Shane Reid, Enfield, CT
Preps ---------------- Jacqueline Evans, Acton, MA
33 qualified for the Junior Gold National Championship in Florida in July. Five have already qualified for the 2007 Junior Gold National Championship in Buffalo, NY, next year.
14 bowlers also earned full or partial entries into the BEST Tournament which will be held this coming weekend in Maple Shade, NJ.
49 bowlers attended at least 7 of the 22 regular season events to qualify for our first Championship Tournament.
176 boys and 47 girls.
Of 37 Collegiate Boys Matt Deuire, Kingston, NY, had the high average on sport conditions of 210 and the high blended average of 211. Kyle Shivers, Red Hook, NY had high average of 207 on house conditions.
26 bowled in the Girl’s Division during the season. Leigh Pratt, Troy, NY, had a 188 high sport condition average. Caitlin McCaw, W. Hartford, CT, had a 208 for high house condition average. Blended average high was 195 held by Alexandria Kiesman, Attleboro, MA.
52 Junior Boys participated. Chris Colella, Templeton, MA, had high average on sport conditions of 176. Chris Layton, Beacon, NY, had high house shot average of 197 and the high blended average of 189.
Of the 6 Junior Girls, Ashley Reid, Enfield, CT, had high sport (146), high house (157), and high blended (150) averages.
The Major Boys Division had 82 bowlers. Connor LeClair, Athens, NY, had high sport shot average with 197 and high blended average of 201. Jim Bosse, Berlin, CT, had a 214 high house condition average.
Taylor LeClair, Athens, NY, had high averages on sport and house conditions, 153 and 166, respectively, of the 20 Prep bowlers. Rebecca Pratt, Troy, NY, had the highest blended average in the division of 162.
Divisional Bowler of the Year Awards, based on points accumulated during the 22 tournaments, have been won by the following:
Collegiate Boys – Kyle Shivers
Girls ----------------- Alexandria Kiesman
Junior Boys ------- Stephen Rogers, Poughkeepsie, NY
Junior Girls -------- Ashley Reid
Major Boys -------- Shane Reid, Enfield, CT
Preps ---------------- Jacqueline Evans, Acton, MA
33 qualified for the Junior Gold National Championship in Florida in July. Five have already qualified for the 2007 Junior Gold National Championship in Buffalo, NY, next year.
14 bowlers also earned full or partial entries into the BEST Tournament which will be held this coming weekend in Maple Shade, NJ.
49 bowlers attended at least 7 of the 22 regular season events to qualify for our first Championship Tournament.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
SPORT SHOT PRACTICE
South Windsor Ten-Pin, S. Windsor, CT , home of this year's NeJST Championship & BASH Tournaments, will put out a sport shot every Friday evening from 6pm to 10pm for y'all to practice on. The cost will be $15 for 2 hours of practice. They will start next Friday, May 19th and continue thru June 30th.
This is a great opportunity for those of you who would like some pratice prior to our Championship and Jr. Gold Nationals.
This is a great opportunity for those of you who would like some pratice prior to our Championship and Jr. Gold Nationals.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Our First Season is Drawing to a Close...
I received the annual financial statements and current year (8 months) income/expense reports on Jr Gold and SMART. These have been posted on the message board for all to download and peruse. I did ask for 7/31/05 income/expense reports for those two which Mr. Dalkin has said he’ll get right out to us.
Our next to last tournament is this coming Sunday, May 7th, at Upper River Fun & Games, White River Junction, VT. We will be selling raffle tickets for the RotoGrip balls and bags (drawing to be held in June at the Championship).
We can hold Jr Gold qualifiers for the 2007 tourney in Buffalo at all the remaining tournaments, including the Championship, if there is enough interest.
Those of you who have qualified for this year’s Jr Gold National Tournament please make sure you have submitted your paperwork to the national office. If, for any reason you are not going to be able to go to Ft. Lauderdale, please let me know ASAP so that your spot can be given to someone else. I believe the deadline for any substitutions is May 15th.
Our last regular season event will be held, as usual, on Mother’s Day, May 14th, at Bradley Bowl, Windsor Locks, CT. I would like to hold a meeting after the tournament to discuss and vote on issues and possible changes for the next season. I hope to have next season’s schedule ready by this date.
Our next to last tournament is this coming Sunday, May 7th, at Upper River Fun & Games, White River Junction, VT. We will be selling raffle tickets for the RotoGrip balls and bags (drawing to be held in June at the Championship).
We can hold Jr Gold qualifiers for the 2007 tourney in Buffalo at all the remaining tournaments, including the Championship, if there is enough interest.
Those of you who have qualified for this year’s Jr Gold National Tournament please make sure you have submitted your paperwork to the national office. If, for any reason you are not going to be able to go to Ft. Lauderdale, please let me know ASAP so that your spot can be given to someone else. I believe the deadline for any substitutions is May 15th.
Our last regular season event will be held, as usual, on Mother’s Day, May 14th, at Bradley Bowl, Windsor Locks, CT. I would like to hold a meeting after the tournament to discuss and vote on issues and possible changes for the next season. I hope to have next season’s schedule ready by this date.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Received these two e-mails from USBC
Received these two e-mails today:
First…..
Dear Kathi:
The dues increase is the first in seven years for youth bowlers. I don't think
that is unreasonable, and I am sure there is not much that youth can buy these
days that has not increased in seven years. Also please note that the national
dues for youth is now below that of adults. We have not decrease the awards
that are available, just change the type of award to comply with high school
athletic eligibilities.
Relative to the NCAA rules, there are many athletes competing in NCAA sports
other than bowling that could be impacted by bowling scholarships they win. Not
to get into a long explanation, but an athlete in track, who is receiving
scholarship money for bowling from any group other than the NGB could be
declared ineligible under the bylaws of NCAA. Has anyone been declared
ineligible, the answer is technically yes. A number of bowlers at some NCAA
schools had to go through an appeal process to retain their eligibility. NCAA
granted those requests based on the short time frame the sport has been
recognized. As we become more established and understand the rules, the NCAA
will be less lenient with bowlers.
I am not familiar with the particular youth to which you refer, but I would
guess that after competing in the adult ranks he filed an appeal with USBC
outlining the circumstances and a request to reinstate his youth status.
Obviously, based on what you said we granted that request. Such a process is
allowed under our rules in certain circumstances.
The high school "membership" program was developed to track high
school bowlers, because state high school rules indicate that a sport cannot
mandate the joining of a sports organization as a requirement of participation.
Thus, to encourage those schools and conferences that choose not to certify the
competition, a basic high school membership program was developed that includes
on line registration, a recognition program of medals and a copy of Youth
Bowler. The "membership" does not make the athlete eligible for any
USBC Certified competition, it only covers them in high school matches. This
allows us to communicate and encourage those athletes that may not be bowling in
other youth activities to bowl in local youth bowling programs and join USBC as
a regular youth member.
Kathi, I can list all of the reasons to certify a tournament, but any tournament
can choose not to certify and still use the rules, the averages, the assistance
of USBC if there are rules issues, and more. If the only reason you think to
certify is awards, then USBC still has the complete recognition program in
place, with a simple modification of the honor scores to medals and
certificates. I sure would hate to have a bowler qualify for an award and then
the tournament tries to certify after the fact for the benefit of that bowler.
And unfortunately the USBC will be viewed as the one not protecting the youth,
even though the tournament director chose not to certify over the ring issue.
By copy of this response I am asking Bud Kempen to forward the financial
information to me to email to you.
Roger A. Dalkin, CEO
United States Bowling Congress
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129
Phone: 800/514-2695 Ext. 3201
Direct: 414/423-3201
Fax: 414/421-1194
Email: roger.dalkin@bowl.com
>>> "Kathi McCaw" <kathimccaw@netzero.com> 4/28/2006
10:37 PM >>>
Roger:
I look forward to receiving the financial information on Monday.
I don't think you'll be able to convince me that the loss of the rings for honor
scores is a good move on your part. Some families cannot afford the cost of the
rings. You are planning to increase dues, yet are decreasing the awards
available.
When my daughter was looking at colleges, I made it my responsibility to find
out what the NCAA rules were. Only girls bowl under NCAA auspices. Who has been
denied NCAA eligibility for accepting YABA awards? Even USBC doesn't stick to
their own rules...I was furious to find out last year that some boys who had
"gone adult" and won $$$ were allowed to supposedly return the money
and regain their junior status...one then went on to win scholarship money at
Jr. Gold.
I also read last night that unsanctioned high school bowlers are being allowed
to "register" with USBC and received the paper and be eligible for the
awards without actually paying for sanctioning. Is this correct?
I still don't see any advantage to sanctioning tournaments any longer. Care to
list some?
Kathi McCaw
NeJST
And secondly……….
Dear Kathi:
My apologies but a personal matter has arisen that requires me out of the office
this afternoon. I will be forwarding the financial information tomorrow. Thank
you for your understanding in this delay.
Roger A. Dalkin, CEO
First…..
Dear Kathi:
The dues increase is the first in seven years for youth bowlers. I don't think
that is unreasonable, and I am sure there is not much that youth can buy these
days that has not increased in seven years. Also please note that the national
dues for youth is now below that of adults. We have not decrease the awards
that are available, just change the type of award to comply with high school
athletic eligibilities.
Relative to the NCAA rules, there are many athletes competing in NCAA sports
other than bowling that could be impacted by bowling scholarships they win. Not
to get into a long explanation, but an athlete in track, who is receiving
scholarship money for bowling from any group other than the NGB could be
declared ineligible under the bylaws of NCAA. Has anyone been declared
ineligible, the answer is technically yes. A number of bowlers at some NCAA
schools had to go through an appeal process to retain their eligibility. NCAA
granted those requests based on the short time frame the sport has been
recognized. As we become more established and understand the rules, the NCAA
will be less lenient with bowlers.
I am not familiar with the particular youth to which you refer, but I would
guess that after competing in the adult ranks he filed an appeal with USBC
outlining the circumstances and a request to reinstate his youth status.
Obviously, based on what you said we granted that request. Such a process is
allowed under our rules in certain circumstances.
The high school "membership" program was developed to track high
school bowlers, because state high school rules indicate that a sport cannot
mandate the joining of a sports organization as a requirement of participation.
Thus, to encourage those schools and conferences that choose not to certify the
competition, a basic high school membership program was developed that includes
on line registration, a recognition program of medals and a copy of Youth
Bowler. The "membership" does not make the athlete eligible for any
USBC Certified competition, it only covers them in high school matches. This
allows us to communicate and encourage those athletes that may not be bowling in
other youth activities to bowl in local youth bowling programs and join USBC as
a regular youth member.
Kathi, I can list all of the reasons to certify a tournament, but any tournament
can choose not to certify and still use the rules, the averages, the assistance
of USBC if there are rules issues, and more. If the only reason you think to
certify is awards, then USBC still has the complete recognition program in
place, with a simple modification of the honor scores to medals and
certificates. I sure would hate to have a bowler qualify for an award and then
the tournament tries to certify after the fact for the benefit of that bowler.
And unfortunately the USBC will be viewed as the one not protecting the youth,
even though the tournament director chose not to certify over the ring issue.
By copy of this response I am asking Bud Kempen to forward the financial
information to me to email to you.
Roger A. Dalkin, CEO
United States Bowling Congress
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129
Phone: 800/514-2695 Ext. 3201
Direct: 414/423-3201
Fax: 414/421-1194
Email: roger.dalkin@bowl.com
>>> "Kathi McCaw" <kathimccaw@netzero.com> 4/28/2006
10:37 PM >>>
Roger:
I look forward to receiving the financial information on Monday.
I don't think you'll be able to convince me that the loss of the rings for honor
scores is a good move on your part. Some families cannot afford the cost of the
rings. You are planning to increase dues, yet are decreasing the awards
available.
When my daughter was looking at colleges, I made it my responsibility to find
out what the NCAA rules were. Only girls bowl under NCAA auspices. Who has been
denied NCAA eligibility for accepting YABA awards? Even USBC doesn't stick to
their own rules...I was furious to find out last year that some boys who had
"gone adult" and won $$$ were allowed to supposedly return the money
and regain their junior status...one then went on to win scholarship money at
Jr. Gold.
I also read last night that unsanctioned high school bowlers are being allowed
to "register" with USBC and received the paper and be eligible for the
awards without actually paying for sanctioning. Is this correct?
I still don't see any advantage to sanctioning tournaments any longer. Care to
list some?
Kathi McCaw
NeJST
And secondly……….
Dear Kathi:
My apologies but a personal matter has arisen that requires me out of the office
this afternoon. I will be forwarding the financial information tomorrow. Thank
you for your understanding in this delay.
Roger A. Dalkin, CEO
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Responses from USBC
Here are two e-mails received from Roger Dalken, CEO at USBC
The first:
Dear Kathi:
Thanks for the information. I'll try to provide you with the information you requested. Please understand that an auditor does not look at every account and every transaction, but does tests on the process. The audited financial statements of USBC are published annually and are in the delegates' book distributed at convention. Do you want the audited financials sent electronically in PDF form?
What I actually think you are looking for is the budget breakdown for the Junior Gold, the list on investment instruments used for SMART, and the expenses charged buy USBC to manage SMART. I just want to verify this before I send you something you don't want.
The second:
Dear Kathi:
I will get the information and forward it to you Monday.
In answer to your questions, we have to administer a program nationwide and to set individual standards based on state or even local athletic eligibilities would be virtually impossible.
The only change that has some impact is the change of the ring or watch to a medal and certificate. The recognition by the national organization is still there, just the form has been modified to comply with athletic eligibility requirements. Parents or the athlete still has the option to buy the ring.
The scholarships have not been abandoned or outlawed, only that once the youth qualifies for the scholarship it is administered by the National Governing Body of the sport. the NCAA does not want to monitor, review or approve multiple independent organizations within a sport to be sure they comply. The NCAA simply, as a result of their bylaws, assigns the responsibility of administering scholarships to the NGB to assure compliance.
Thus, the recognition is still there, the scholarships are still available. we are simply trying to protect youth against potential eligibility issue as bowling becomes more recognized as a sport.
The first:
Dear Kathi:
Thanks for the information. I'll try to provide you with the information you requested. Please understand that an auditor does not look at every account and every transaction, but does tests on the process. The audited financial statements of USBC are published annually and are in the delegates' book distributed at convention. Do you want the audited financials sent electronically in PDF form?
What I actually think you are looking for is the budget breakdown for the Junior Gold, the list on investment instruments used for SMART, and the expenses charged buy USBC to manage SMART. I just want to verify this before I send you something you don't want.
The second:
Dear Kathi:
I will get the information and forward it to you Monday.
In answer to your questions, we have to administer a program nationwide and to set individual standards based on state or even local athletic eligibilities would be virtually impossible.
The only change that has some impact is the change of the ring or watch to a medal and certificate. The recognition by the national organization is still there, just the form has been modified to comply with athletic eligibility requirements. Parents or the athlete still has the option to buy the ring.
The scholarships have not been abandoned or outlawed, only that once the youth qualifies for the scholarship it is administered by the National Governing Body of the sport. the NCAA does not want to monitor, review or approve multiple independent organizations within a sport to be sure they comply. The NCAA simply, as a result of their bylaws, assigns the responsibility of administering scholarships to the NGB to assure compliance.
Thus, the recognition is still there, the scholarships are still available. we are simply trying to protect youth against potential eligibility issue as bowling becomes more recognized as a sport.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
E-Mail I have sent to USBC
Gentleman:
I have been running junior tournaments in the Northeast for the past five years.
I have been using SMART until just recently...
I am more than concerned about the operations of the USBC organization. I have
previously requested an accounting of the SMART program and the Jr. Gold
National Championship. I wanted a copy of the audited statements. I was told I
couldn't have them. It is really audacious to try to strong arm me into
investing my junior bowlers scholarship money in your fund without any assurance
that it will be well managed.
I also think the allocated portion of Jr. Gold entry fees to expenses is
absolutely exorbitant....$104,000, give or take, to run a tournament...not
counting entry fees for survivors, doubles and team events, and opening and
closing ceremonies and membership fees of $25/$30 per member (whether or not
they qualify for the tournament)...come on.
Last year the entry fee allocation for Jr. Gold was 50-50-50. 50x1500=75,000
plus other fees. How that could not be sufficient is beyond me. Scholarships
awarded were $50,000. What happened to the other $25,000? I assume that is the
$25,000 you have so generously added to this year's purse.
I work hard to provide a decent amount of scholarship dollars for my bowlers
without just handing it over to anyone with carte blanche in management of if. I
provide nearly the only chance the junior bowlers in New England have to qualify
for Jr. Gold.
There seems to be a strong undercurrent of displeasure with USBC with the
revision of your non-awards program. There is no high school bowling in
Connecticut or most of New England. And I see no prospect of it in the near
future. Without the rings/medals/scholarship dollars to recognize their
achievements, what is the advantage to them for me to continue sanctioning my
tournaments?
Kathi McCaw
Northeast Junior Scratch Tour
I have been running junior tournaments in the Northeast for the past five years.
I have been using SMART until just recently...
I am more than concerned about the operations of the USBC organization. I have
previously requested an accounting of the SMART program and the Jr. Gold
National Championship. I wanted a copy of the audited statements. I was told I
couldn't have them. It is really audacious to try to strong arm me into
investing my junior bowlers scholarship money in your fund without any assurance
that it will be well managed.
I also think the allocated portion of Jr. Gold entry fees to expenses is
absolutely exorbitant....$104,000, give or take, to run a tournament...not
counting entry fees for survivors, doubles and team events, and opening and
closing ceremonies and membership fees of $25/$30 per member (whether or not
they qualify for the tournament)...come on.
Last year the entry fee allocation for Jr. Gold was 50-50-50. 50x1500=75,000
plus other fees. How that could not be sufficient is beyond me. Scholarships
awarded were $50,000. What happened to the other $25,000? I assume that is the
$25,000 you have so generously added to this year's purse.
I work hard to provide a decent amount of scholarship dollars for my bowlers
without just handing it over to anyone with carte blanche in management of if. I
provide nearly the only chance the junior bowlers in New England have to qualify
for Jr. Gold.
There seems to be a strong undercurrent of displeasure with USBC with the
revision of your non-awards program. There is no high school bowling in
Connecticut or most of New England. And I see no prospect of it in the near
future. Without the rings/medals/scholarship dollars to recognize their
achievements, what is the advantage to them for me to continue sanctioning my
tournaments?
Kathi McCaw
Northeast Junior Scratch Tour
Chuck states it well...please read
To all our junior bowlers and their families,
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is in the process of making changes in their rules that will affect all junior bowlers. The JBT thinks most of these rules are not in the best interest of junior bowling and we are fighting for what we think is right. If you visit http://www.bowl.com/ most of the changes are explained there.
Our biggest concerns/complaints involve:
1) Beginning next season, the USBC will REQUIRE all certified tournaments to use their banking system (it's called SMART) for scholarship money. The JBT has always handled it's own scholarship money since we began awarding scholarships in the late 1980's and has had no problems. If we use SMART, we will receive less or possibly NO interest on the money they hold. This interest is crucial in helping add to the prize list of many of our special events in which you compete. This is not fair to you!
2) Beginning next season, the USBC will ELIMINATE rings, watches, etc that are awarded for honor scores such as 300, 800 and 700 for girls. They believe these awards may endanger your eligibility in other sports. It sure hasn't stopped football, basketball and other high school sports teams from awarding rings to their champions. This has not been a problem in the past and we feel they are trying to fix something that isn't broken. This is one less set of awards available to you even though the sanction fee is set to INCREASE. These rings, etc. will be available for you to PURCHASE if you "earn" one.
3) If the JBT (and other organizations) refuse to allow USBC to earn interest on our money, our events will not be certified by the USBC. We are trying to find a way to work with the USBC to avoid this from happening, but it doesn't look promising. We are not willing to sacrifice prize money from YOUR special events by allowing USBC to keep the interest earned on JBT scholarship funds.
4) If we are not certified, we will not be permitted to run Junior Gold qualifying events next season during our regular events. We are also trying to find a solution to this problem, but the best we can hope for is a few events to be run, which will results in fewer of our bowlers qualifying for the Junior Gold tournament in Buffalo next July.
The Junior Bowlers Tour is not alone in their stance against these changes. Almost all similar organizations around the country are disappointed and outraged at what USBC is doing to the tournament groups, leagues, local associations, bowling centers and MOST OF ALL the junior bowlers.
Please make yourself aware of what is happening that threatens the quality of junior bowling everywhere. There is a message board which has started a thread about this subject. Please read it and feel free to comment. (don't be confused by the name of the link)
BallReviews.com - Bowling Balls, Bowling Ball, Bowling Ball Reviews, BowlingBalls, Bowling Ball Review
The two people we have been dealing with regarding these issues are the CEO of USBC, Mr. Roger Dalkin and Mr. Gary Brown, also of the USBC. If you feel the need to voice your concerns to them after understanding the situation, they can be reached at:
Roger.Dalkin@bowl.com
Gary.Brown@bowl.com
Although we expect you will be as outraged as we are once you are completely aware of the situation, we urge you to show these men the respect their position deserves should you decide to contact them.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. We felt you should know what is happening behind the scenes that will affect all of us.
Chuck Pezzano Jr., Director
Junior Bowlers Tour
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is in the process of making changes in their rules that will affect all junior bowlers. The JBT thinks most of these rules are not in the best interest of junior bowling and we are fighting for what we think is right. If you visit http://www.bowl.com/ most of the changes are explained there.
Our biggest concerns/complaints involve:
1) Beginning next season, the USBC will REQUIRE all certified tournaments to use their banking system (it's called SMART) for scholarship money. The JBT has always handled it's own scholarship money since we began awarding scholarships in the late 1980's and has had no problems. If we use SMART, we will receive less or possibly NO interest on the money they hold. This interest is crucial in helping add to the prize list of many of our special events in which you compete. This is not fair to you!
2) Beginning next season, the USBC will ELIMINATE rings, watches, etc that are awarded for honor scores such as 300, 800 and 700 for girls. They believe these awards may endanger your eligibility in other sports. It sure hasn't stopped football, basketball and other high school sports teams from awarding rings to their champions. This has not been a problem in the past and we feel they are trying to fix something that isn't broken. This is one less set of awards available to you even though the sanction fee is set to INCREASE. These rings, etc. will be available for you to PURCHASE if you "earn" one.
3) If the JBT (and other organizations) refuse to allow USBC to earn interest on our money, our events will not be certified by the USBC. We are trying to find a way to work with the USBC to avoid this from happening, but it doesn't look promising. We are not willing to sacrifice prize money from YOUR special events by allowing USBC to keep the interest earned on JBT scholarship funds.
4) If we are not certified, we will not be permitted to run Junior Gold qualifying events next season during our regular events. We are also trying to find a solution to this problem, but the best we can hope for is a few events to be run, which will results in fewer of our bowlers qualifying for the Junior Gold tournament in Buffalo next July.
The Junior Bowlers Tour is not alone in their stance against these changes. Almost all similar organizations around the country are disappointed and outraged at what USBC is doing to the tournament groups, leagues, local associations, bowling centers and MOST OF ALL the junior bowlers.
Please make yourself aware of what is happening that threatens the quality of junior bowling everywhere. There is a message board which has started a thread about this subject. Please read it and feel free to comment. (don't be confused by the name of the link)
BallReviews.com - Bowling Balls, Bowling Ball, Bowling Ball Reviews, BowlingBalls, Bowling Ball Review
The two people we have been dealing with regarding these issues are the CEO of USBC, Mr. Roger Dalkin and Mr. Gary Brown, also of the USBC. If you feel the need to voice your concerns to them after understanding the situation, they can be reached at:
Roger.Dalkin@bowl.com
Gary.Brown@bowl.com
Although we expect you will be as outraged as we are once you are completely aware of the situation, we urge you to show these men the respect their position deserves should you decide to contact them.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. We felt you should know what is happening behind the scenes that will affect all of us.
Chuck Pezzano Jr., Director
Junior Bowlers Tour
Monday, April 24, 2006
Results of Tournament at Fishkill Bowl
46 bowlers (37 boys and 9 girls) competed in 5 divisions. The field average was 192.7 on a house shot.
In the Prep Division Taylor LeClair (Athens, NY) defeated Brittany Reid (Enfield, CT) 169-134 then Corado Marone (Poughkeepsie, NY) 161-131 for the gold medal.
Christopher Layton (Beacon, NY) climbed the ladder defeating Andrew Golding (Pleasant Valley, NY) 243-211 and Sean Finlay (Fishkill, NY) 189-178 only to fall to Craig Alexander (Rye Brook, NY) and win the bronze medal. Shane Fleury (Plainfield, VT) defeated Craig 248-203 for the win in the Junior Boys Division.
The Major Boys Division had the largest field for this event with 18 competitors. Brian Dyksinski (Poughkeepsie, NY) scaled the step-ladder in dramatic fashion. He defeated Jacob Bersch (Chatham, NY) 257-199, then Danny Khuu (Brockton, MA) 227-175, then T. J. Bailey (Hopewell Junction, NY) 234-186, and finally, for the win, Scott Alexander (Rye Brook, NY) 246-194.
Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA) won the Girls Division. Stephanie Brockway (Wappingers Falls, NY) finished 2nd with Christine Belsky (Attleboro, MA) 3rd.
Jim O'Connor (Wappingers Falls, NY) took gold in the Collegiate Boys Division. Dan Quesnell (Kingston, NY) received the silver medal. Josh Parthree (S. Easton, MA) earned the third place bronze.
In the Prep Division Taylor LeClair (Athens, NY) defeated Brittany Reid (Enfield, CT) 169-134 then Corado Marone (Poughkeepsie, NY) 161-131 for the gold medal.
Christopher Layton (Beacon, NY) climbed the ladder defeating Andrew Golding (Pleasant Valley, NY) 243-211 and Sean Finlay (Fishkill, NY) 189-178 only to fall to Craig Alexander (Rye Brook, NY) and win the bronze medal. Shane Fleury (Plainfield, VT) defeated Craig 248-203 for the win in the Junior Boys Division.
The Major Boys Division had the largest field for this event with 18 competitors. Brian Dyksinski (Poughkeepsie, NY) scaled the step-ladder in dramatic fashion. He defeated Jacob Bersch (Chatham, NY) 257-199, then Danny Khuu (Brockton, MA) 227-175, then T. J. Bailey (Hopewell Junction, NY) 234-186, and finally, for the win, Scott Alexander (Rye Brook, NY) 246-194.
Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA) won the Girls Division. Stephanie Brockway (Wappingers Falls, NY) finished 2nd with Christine Belsky (Attleboro, MA) 3rd.
Jim O'Connor (Wappingers Falls, NY) took gold in the Collegiate Boys Division. Dan Quesnell (Kingston, NY) received the silver medal. Josh Parthree (S. Easton, MA) earned the third place bronze.
19 at Lowell Lanes L
#19 at Lowell Lanes, Lowell, MA on April 9th
27 bowlers competed…21 guys and 6 gals.
The Prep and Junior Girl Divisions were uncontested with gold medals being
awarded, respectively, to sisters Jackie and Jessica Evans.
Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA) won the Girls Division defeating Brittany
Garcia (Amherst, NH) 255-224 in the final match of the step-ladder. Karrie
Stockley (Charleston, ME) was 3rd.
Cameron Lawson (E. Barre, VT) defeated Cody Reichenberger (VT) 200-197 to
win the Junior Boys Division. Keith Poulin (Manchester, NH) placed 3rd.
In the Major Boys Division, Ben Lester (Wallkill, NY) worked his way up the ladder only to be defeated by
Mike Ciampi (Barre, VT) 153-188. Derrick Hamm (Raynham, MA) took the
bronze medal.
Billy Trudell (Coventry, RI) defeated Chris Page (Cumberland, RI) 191-160 to
garner the gold medal in the Collegiate Boys Division. Lenny Ernst (Brockton,
MA) got the bronze.
27 bowlers competed…21 guys and 6 gals.
The Prep and Junior Girl Divisions were uncontested with gold medals being
awarded, respectively, to sisters Jackie and Jessica Evans.
Alexandra Kiesman (Attleboro, MA) won the Girls Division defeating Brittany
Garcia (Amherst, NH) 255-224 in the final match of the step-ladder. Karrie
Stockley (Charleston, ME) was 3rd.
Cameron Lawson (E. Barre, VT) defeated Cody Reichenberger (VT) 200-197 to
win the Junior Boys Division. Keith Poulin (Manchester, NH) placed 3rd.
In the Major Boys Division, Ben Lester (Wallkill, NY) worked his way up the ladder only to be defeated by
Mike Ciampi (Barre, VT) 153-188. Derrick Hamm (Raynham, MA) took the
bronze medal.
Billy Trudell (Coventry, RI) defeated Chris Page (Cumberland, RI) 191-160 to
garner the gold medal in the Collegiate Boys Division. Lenny Ernst (Brockton,
MA) got the bronze.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Changes for our Second Season
Please check the message board for changes I'm considering for next season. There are a few polls set up.
Please look at them and place your votes for your preferences....
Hope to see most of you today at Fishkill...except for those of you competing in the first weekend of Ct's Pepsi Finals....good luck to you (Caitlin, Kyle, Adam....etc)
Please look at them and place your votes for your preferences....
Hope to see most of you today at Fishkill...except for those of you competing in the first weekend of Ct's Pepsi Finals....good luck to you (Caitlin, Kyle, Adam....etc)
Sunday, April 02, 2006
18th Event of the Season at Silver Lanes
46 entries…38 boys…8 girls…on a sport condition…field average was 167.55.
Collegiate Boys division was won by Billy Trudell (RI) in a 9th and 10th frame roll-off with Tony Bennett (MA). Anthony Valentine (CT) took 3rd place.
Leigh Pratt (NY) eked out a win over Amie Tomblin (NH) 176-175 to win the Girls Division. Brittany Garcia (NH) placed 3rd.
Tim Steward (NY) defeated new-comer Tyler Alston (CT) to take the gold medal in the Junior Boys Division. Stephen Rogers (NY) won the bronze medal.
The Junior Girl Division was again un-contested. Jessica Evans (MA) got the gold.
With a field of 18, 8 Major Boys advanced to the finals. Jim Bosse (CT) prevailed for the division win. Steve Stahursky (CT) finished 2nd. Floyd Prince (NY) 3rd.
Corrado Marone (NY) in his second tournament defeated Taylor LeClair (NY) for the Prep Division gold. Jackie Evans (MA) placed 3rd.
34 bowlers are now qualified for the Championship Tournament June 24-25.
59 others can still qualify for the tournament.
The BASH is open to everyone.
Collegiate Boys division was won by Billy Trudell (RI) in a 9th and 10th frame roll-off with Tony Bennett (MA). Anthony Valentine (CT) took 3rd place.
Leigh Pratt (NY) eked out a win over Amie Tomblin (NH) 176-175 to win the Girls Division. Brittany Garcia (NH) placed 3rd.
Tim Steward (NY) defeated new-comer Tyler Alston (CT) to take the gold medal in the Junior Boys Division. Stephen Rogers (NY) won the bronze medal.
The Junior Girl Division was again un-contested. Jessica Evans (MA) got the gold.
With a field of 18, 8 Major Boys advanced to the finals. Jim Bosse (CT) prevailed for the division win. Steve Stahursky (CT) finished 2nd. Floyd Prince (NY) 3rd.
Corrado Marone (NY) in his second tournament defeated Taylor LeClair (NY) for the Prep Division gold. Jackie Evans (MA) placed 3rd.
34 bowlers are now qualified for the Championship Tournament June 24-25.
59 others can still qualify for the tournament.
The BASH is open to everyone.
Friday, March 24, 2006
NeJST Shirts
Anyone interested in ordering any shirts, please let me know. They are $30 each with names on the back.This was the first sample of the logo we're using on our shirts. I favor the lighter color over the darker. The two colors change based on the color of the shirt.
I am not stocking up on them....I'll take pre-paid orders.
Shirts are available in the following colors:
black, ash, kelly green, white, bimini blue (medium shade), cobblestone (brownish), forest green, heather gray, ivy (dark green), navy, red, sand, lake blue, and maroon. Oh yes, we did find an orange shirt also.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
NeJST at Westgate La
43 bowlers from CT, MA, NH, NY, RI, and VT competed March 19th in Brockton, MA.
(Chris Page, Billy Trudell, & Randy Hagemoser)
In a first, the Collegiate Boys Division had the largest field with 14 entrants. Chris Page (RI) did a fine job of climbing the ladder defeating Brandon Medina (RI) 207-180, then Carl Egbe (MA) 192-185, then Randy Hagemoser (RI) 234-166, before falling to Billy Trudell (RI) 196-256 in the final match.
(Deanna Outland, Alley Kiesman, and Christine Belsky)
Alexandra Kiesman (MA) defeated Deanna Outland (RI) to clinch the gold for the Girls Division. Other finalists were Christine Belsky (MA) 3rd, Katy Vabalas (CT) 4th, and Brittany Garcia (NH) 5th.
(Ryan Evans, Danny Khuu, & Gregory Andrews)
Rai Doblmeier (RI) made a valiant effort to advance to the finals of the Major Boys Division rolling a 299 for his final qualifying game but still fell short. Greg Andrews (MA) defeated Mike Ciampi (VT) 236-198 and Derek Hamm (MA) 201-166 then lost to Danny Khuu (MA) to take the bronze. Danny went on to win the gold defeating Ryan Evans (MA) 178-150. Danny also won the Junior Gold qualifier earning a spot in the 2007 Junior Gold Championship Tournament to be held in Buffalo, NY.
(Matt Peter, Cody Reichenberger, & David Lewis)
David Lewis (RI) won gold in Junior Boys Division. Cody Reichenberger (VT) received silver and Matt Peter (MA) bronze.
Nicole Trudell (RI) was unopposed in the Junior Girls Division. Congratulations to Nicole for winning the RI Girls Pepsi Tournament earlier this month.
(Tori Whetstone, Gazmine Mason, & Jadee Scott-Jones)
First in the Prep Division was Jadee Scott-Jones. Second went to new-comer Tori Whetstone. Tori, who averages 84 in her weekly junior league, rolled a personal best 186 game. Gazmine Mason, also in her first NeJST competition, was third. All three are from RI.
(Chris Page, Billy Trudell, & Randy Hagemoser)
In a first, the Collegiate Boys Division had the largest field with 14 entrants. Chris Page (RI) did a fine job of climbing the ladder defeating Brandon Medina (RI) 207-180, then Carl Egbe (MA) 192-185, then Randy Hagemoser (RI) 234-166, before falling to Billy Trudell (RI) 196-256 in the final match.
(Deanna Outland, Alley Kiesman, and Christine Belsky)
Alexandra Kiesman (MA) defeated Deanna Outland (RI) to clinch the gold for the Girls Division. Other finalists were Christine Belsky (MA) 3rd, Katy Vabalas (CT) 4th, and Brittany Garcia (NH) 5th.
(Ryan Evans, Danny Khuu, & Gregory Andrews)
Rai Doblmeier (RI) made a valiant effort to advance to the finals of the Major Boys Division rolling a 299 for his final qualifying game but still fell short. Greg Andrews (MA) defeated Mike Ciampi (VT) 236-198 and Derek Hamm (MA) 201-166 then lost to Danny Khuu (MA) to take the bronze. Danny went on to win the gold defeating Ryan Evans (MA) 178-150. Danny also won the Junior Gold qualifier earning a spot in the 2007 Junior Gold Championship Tournament to be held in Buffalo, NY.
(Matt Peter, Cody Reichenberger, & David Lewis)
David Lewis (RI) won gold in Junior Boys Division. Cody Reichenberger (VT) received silver and Matt Peter (MA) bronze.
Nicole Trudell (RI) was unopposed in the Junior Girls Division. Congratulations to Nicole for winning the RI Girls Pepsi Tournament earlier this month.
(Tori Whetstone, Gazmine Mason, & Jadee Scott-Jones)
First in the Prep Division was Jadee Scott-Jones. Second went to new-comer Tori Whetstone. Tori, who averages 84 in her weekly junior league, rolled a personal best 186 game. Gazmine Mason, also in her first NeJST competition, was third. All three are from RI.
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