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 .
Sunday, November 26, 2006
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.
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