Scholarships Awarded at Winter Break Tournament

The Mystery Score was hit during the first squad of the tournament by both Bobby Pacuk and Jadee Scott-Jones, both of RI. They did not hit the mystery score during the 4th game so they split half the jackpot getting $6 scholarship each. The Mystery Score Jackpot will begin at $26 next tournament.

One bracket was run. Kalvin Chin (MA) won a $30 scholarship and Danny Khuu (MA) finished second for a $10 scholarship.

Prep Division (11 and under) winners were:
1st place and $100 scholarship - Jadee Scott-Jones (RI)
2nd place and $50 scholarship - Tyler Bartee (CT)

Junior Division (12-15) winners were:
1st place and $250 scholarship - Chris Colella (MA)
2nd place and $125 scholarship - Jason Brunelle (MA)
3rd place and $75 scholarship - Josh Regnier (CT)
4th place and $50 scholarship - Nick Jenson (CT)

Open Division (16-21) winners were:
1st place and $250 scholarship - Danny Khuu (MA)
2nd place and $125 scholarship - Ryan Evans (MA)
3rd place and $75 scholarship - Caitlin McCaw (CT)
4th place and $50 scholarship - Rai Doblmeier (RI)

Advancing to Winter Break Match Play Are ....

PREP DIVISION --
TOMMY TKACZ -- 1058 -- CT
JADEE SCOTT-JONES --1 037 -- RI
JACKIE EVANS -- 1033 -- MA
TYLER BARTEE -- 973 -- CT
JOSHUA MCCART -- 944 -- NY

JUNIOR DIVISION --
JASON BRUNELLE -- 1342 -- MA
CHRIS COLELLA -- 1296 -- MA
NICK JENSEN -- 1260 -- CT
STEPHEN ROGERS -- 1235 -- NY
MATTHEW RICHARD -- 1237 -- MA
JOSHUA REGNIER -- 1183 -- CT
PETE DIXON -- 1145 -- CT
NICOLE TRUDELL -- 1086 -- RI

OPEN DIVISION --
MICHAEL LEYVA -- 1346 -- CT
DANNY KHUU -- 1330 -- MA
RYAN EVANS -- 1315 -- MA
TYLER ALSTON -- 1300 -- CT
CAITLIN MCCAW -- 1298 -- CT
DEANNA OUTLAND -- 1297 -- RI
RAI DOBLMEIER -- 1285 -- RI
ALEXANDER RAEDEL -- 1253 -- MA

Changes made to Junior Team USA selection process

The following is a "news release" posted on bowl.com.

If these changes do become the actual selection process this year will be the last year NeJST will conduct Jr. Gold Qualifiers.

It is one thing for USBC to manipulate the adult team membership by appointing pros and making a mockery of the qualifying process. Now they intend to do the same with Jr Gold.

The Jr. Gold National Championship won't be the National Championship. Only 4 members of each of the teams are guaranteed to come from the actual Championship. "Adult" bowlers if they meet USBC's new age requirement and bowl in the Team Trials can become Jr Team Members. It doesn't say they have to meet any of the other youth membership requirements (like not having bowled for cash.)

12/17/2007

By Kevin Hazaert
USBC Communications

Junior Team USA, the U.S. national junior bowling team and feeder program for Team USA, will expand to 20 players in 2009 - allowing more elite youth bowlers the opportunity to further develop their skills and represent their country.

The majority of Junior Team USA (comprised of 10 males and 10 females) will continue to be established at the previous year's United States Bowling Congress Junior Gold Championships, which brings together over 1,500 of the country's best youth bowlers vying for scholarships and U.S. Junior Amateur titles.

However, new for 2009, additional players will be selected through the USBC Team USA Trials (beginning with the 2009 event), which is held annually in January to help determine Team USA.

"Expanding Junior Team USA will give more of the top young athletes in our sport exposure to the elite coaching and training they will receive in the program," USBC Team USA High-Performance Director David Garber said. "By adding individuals from the USBC Team USA Trials as well, we will be able strengthen Junior Team USA with even more promising talent."

Selection process for Junior Team USA 2009:

• Top four male and top four female finishers at the 2008 USBC Junior Gold Championships, which will be held July 5-11 in Detroit.
• Two males and two females, chosen by the National Selection Committee, from the pool of remaining match play advancers at the 2008 USBC Junior Gold Championships.
• Top two males and top two females who are age 20 or under as of Jan. 1, 2009, at the 2009 USBC Team USA Trials (dates and location TBD), provided they are not already on Junior Team USA 2009. These four athletes can be either USBC Youth or Adult members as long as they meet the age requirement.
• Two males and two females, chosen by the National Selection Committee, from a pool of athletes that were either match play finalists at the 2008 USBC Junior Gold Championships or who are age 20 or under as of Jan. 1, 2009, and competed at the 2009 USBC Team USA Trials (dates and location TBD). These four athletes can be either USBC Youth or Adult members as long as they meet the age requirement.

Also beginning in 2009, the Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON) Youth Championships (formerly American Zone Youth Championships) will be held on odd-numbered years.

"Previously, Junior Team USA members in odd-numbered years didn't have the chance to bowl in either the World or PABCON Youth Championships since they were held in the same calendar year," Garber said. "Now athletes on Junior Team USA will have a competition to strive for each year."

The 2008 PABCON Youth Championships is tentatively scheduled to be held next September in Lima, Peru.

Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor.....

shall cause us to cancel a tournament. The 12th tournament of the year will take place at Westgate Lanes, Brockton, MA on Sunday. I'm driving up this afternoon, spending the night.

Hope to see all of you tomorrow.

DEL LANES

October 7th found us at Del Lanes, Delmar, NY. As usual, they put out a fairly difficult lane condition for us. Dan Quesnell of Kingston, NY, rolled the high game and series of the event, 242 and 1218, respectively.

Medalists were:
Collegiate Division: Dan Quesnell, gold - Ali Dihmes (CT), silver - Drew Brow (NY), bronze
Girls Division: Liz Pratt (NY), Ashlee Rundle (NY), and Tricia Matthews (NY)
Junior Boys Division: Josh Regnier (CT), Stephen Rogers (NY), and Jeremy Janusz (NY)
Junior Girls Division: Rebecca Pratt (NY), Ashley Reid (CT), and Brianna Amidon (MA)
Major Boys Division: Alex Weglarz (NY), Chris Leahy (NY), and Shane Reid (CT)
Prep Division: Joshua McCart (NY), Dakota Fleury (VT), and Maeson Cooper (NY)

Junior Gold qualifiers were Brianna Amidon and Dan Quesnell. Josh McCart won the Litchco's Hot Shot of the Week for scoring more pins over his average than any other NeJST member during this tournament.

This weekend

will find us at Hoe Bowl on the Hill in Kingston, NY. Hope to see most of you there.

Contact Phone Number

The contact phone number listed on all our printed schedules will be / has changed. NetzeroVoice is discontinuing their service as of December 15th. So I've switched to Skype.

The new number is 860-967-0632.

Tournament Entries May Be Paid Thru PayPal

I've set up an account with PayPal. Anyone wishing to utilize this method of payment of for pre-paid entries (i.e. Winter Break Tournament) can use nejst@netzero.net for the e-mail.

Winter Break Scholarship Tournament

Below is a preliminary flyer for a scholarship tournament to be held during winter break - squad times should accomodate any bowlers also wishing to enter Bradley Bowl's Holiday Scratch Tournament or JBTSW's Las Vegas Main Event.

Do we carry scores over from qualifying to match play or not?
Comments anyone?

NORTHEAST JUNIOR SCRATCH TOUR

Winter Break Scholarship Tournament

December 29-30, 2007

AMF Silver Lanes
748 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT
860-569-2990

Saturday, December 29^th: Squads 11 AM, 3 PM, & 7 PM - All entrants bowl a 6 game block across 12 lanes. The high qualifier in each division in each squad and the next five highest qualifiers in each division from all squads combined advance to Sunday’s match play.

Sunday, December 30^th: 10 AM – Match play will consist of eight head-to-head matches. Winners of matches will receive 30 bonus points. In case of a tie, each bowler will receive 15 bonus points.
losers receive no bonus points. The top four bowlers in each division at the end of the
eight matches will advance to the stepladder finals to determine the champion.

Previous day’s scores carry forward. / Previous day’s scores do not carry forward

1. All USBC 2007-08 playing and tournament rules are in effect unless otherwise listed in these rules.

2. Any person aged 21 and under as of 8/1/07 who has NEVER bowled in any competition where cash is offered as a prize may enter.

3. The tournament is scratch singles (no handicap). Re-entries allowed.

4. Three Divisions: Preps (ages 11 and under), Juniors (ages 12-15), and Open (ages 16 – 21)

5. DRESS CODE: No hats. Proper bowling shirts and pants/skirts are required. No jeans. The Tour Director reserves the right to require entrants to correct any offensive or improper attire before continuing participation.

6. BOWLING BALLS not meeting USBC standards concerning weight balance, hardness, or scuffing during competition are subject to removal for the remainder of the tournament. Bowlers are permitted to use USBC approved non-abrasive cleaners or polishes during competition.

7. HIGH SCORE AWARDS: Only NeJST members will be eligible for high score awards.

8. CONDUCT: The Tour Director may warn or disqualify bowlers for unsportsmanlike or disruptive conduct. The Tour Director reserves the right to refuse any entry. The Tour Director and/or Bowling Center Management may remove any coach or spectator for disruptive conduct and, if necessary, suspend them from attending future tournaments.

9. ENTRY FEES: $35 - Expenses/Awards $5, Lineage $18, Scholarships $12. Re-entries will be $30

Please complete the entry form on the reverse side and submit by December 20, 2007.
Late entries postmarked, or paid, after that date will be $45. Mail to NeJST c/o Kathi McCaw, 116 Sidney Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110.

10. OTHER OPTIONAL FEES: $5 for scholarship brackets each day. $3 for mystery score game each day. $5 for shoot-out Sunday only.

11. Scholarship fees are returned 100%. Based on 30 entries per division: $150 for first, $100 for second, $60 for third, and $50 for fourth. Scholarship amounts listed are estimates until posted at the Tournament

12. SCORECARDS: There will be 1 score sheet for each pair of lanes. It will be the "A" bowler's responsibility to record all the scores. It will be the responsibility of each bowler to verify that his/her score is recorded correctly. It will be the responsibility of the last bowler to finish on the pair to bring the score sheet to the tournament desk after each game so that scores can be tabulated. After the finals start, all scores are final.

13. BOWLER SEATING AREAS may only be occupied by the bowlers on that specific pair, or by directors. No coaches, parents, or spectators permitted in the settee area. No flash photography is permitted during competition.

14. LANE SCHEDULING is determined by random draw. After each game, bowlers will move a predetermined number of lanes to the right.

15. TIES for higher seeded players will be broken by highest game rolled during qualifying. Ties for seeding into the finals, or in a finals match, are decided by a 9th/10th frame roll off. Bowlers start on the lane on which they just finished.

16. PRE-TOURNAMENT PRACTICE: Paid practice games on any lane are permitted before the start of the tournament, based on lane availability by the host center.

17. PRACTICE BALLS: Before the first game of qualifying only, bowlers will receive approx. 8 minutes of practice on their starting pair only. No practice balls are permitted between games.

18. FINALS PRACTICE: Finalists may use the practice lane (if available) while waiting for their upcoming matches. If available, all finalists will receive 5 minutes of practice on their finals pair before the finals begin. Oncoming bowlers receive 2 practice balls on each lane for each following match.

_________________________________________________________________________________

Northeast Junior Scratch Tour Winter Break Scholarship Tournament,

December 29-30, 2007

Name: _________________________________

Address:_________________________________ Amount paid: ______________

_________________________________

Phone: (___)___________________________ Division : Preps - Juniors - Open (Please circle one)

TOWN LINE TEN-PIN, Malden, Ma 9/30/07

BRATTLEBORO BOWL

September 23rd found us at Brattleboro Bowl, Brattleboro, VT for our 3rd tournament of the season. Our bowlers found themselves faced with the PBA Shark pattern again.


Prep Division (l-r): Josh McCart (NY), Jackie Evans (MA) placed 2nd, Anthony Swenson (MA) placed 1st, and Dakota Fleury (VT) placed 3rd. Jackie rolled the high numbers for this divsion with a 175 game and 823 series.




Collegiate boys (l-r): Jon Kalbfus (NY), Josh Grabiec (CT), Gold medalist Danny Khuu (MA), Silver Medalist Ali Dihmes (CT), Ryan Evans (MA), and Bronze medalist Michael Masse (MA). Jon rolled the 208 high game. Ali had high series with 1092.




Girls Division (l-r): Erica Masse (MA) bronze, Julianne Belsky (MA), Liz Pratt (NY) silver, and Leigh Pratt (NY) gold. High qualifying game and series (208 and 1077) were thrown by Leigh.






Junior Boys Division (l-r): Steve Pyrcz (CT) finished 2nd, Cameron Lawson (VT) 1st, and Josh Regnier (CT) 3rd. Cameron rolled the high game (209) and series (967) for the division.






Junior Girls Division (l-r): Bethany Duchowny (NY), Rebecca Pratt (NY) gold, Ashley Reid (CT) bronze, and Brianna Amidon (MA) silver. Brianna rolled the highs for this division of 236 and 1076.



Major Boys (l-r): silver medalist David Rice (VT), gold medalist Kyle Rasmussen (CT), bronze medalist Marcus Erickson (MA) , Nick Jensen (CT), Matt Peter (MA), Ryan Erickson (MA), David Thomas (MA), Nate DeGray (CT), and Cameron Carrier (VT). David rolled the high game (221) and series (1154) in qualifying.

Hoe Bowl Mardi Bob

The second NeJST tournament of the season was held 9/16/07 at Hoe Bowl Mardi Bob, Poughkeepsie, NY on a difficult 40 foot gutter to gutter lane condition. 37 bowlers competed with a field average of 152.57

Six Collegiate Boys (aged 18-21) averaged 164.7 with a high game of 213 by Dan Quesnell, Kingston, NY, and high series of 1034 by Josh Grabiec, Fairfield, CT. Medalists were Josh Grabiec (gold), Bobby Micklick, Highland, NY (silver), and Jonathan Kalbfus, Wappingers Falls, NY (bronze).

Four Girls (aged 15 -21) averaged 143.8 with a high game of 204 by Liz Pratt, Troy, NY, and high series of 1006 by Leigh Pratt, Troy, NY. Medalists were Leigh Pratt (gold), Liz Pratt (silver), and Rosanne Jansen, Kingston, NY (bronze).

Five Junior Boys (aged 12-14) averaged 150.7 with a high game of 208 by Anthony Santostefano, Wappingers Falls, NY, and high series of 1009 by Josh Regnier, Enfield, CT. Medalists were Anthony Santostefano (gold), Josh Regnier (silver), and Christopher Dziengiel, Pine Bush, NY (bronze).

Five Junior Girls averaged 137.4 with a high game of 201 by Brianna Amidon, Pittsfield, MA, and high series of 928 by Tory Jansen, Kingston, NY. Medalists were Tory Jansen (gold), Bethany Duchowny, Charlton, NY (silver), and Brianna Amidon (bronze).

14 Major Boys (aged 15-17) averaged 162.2 with a high game of 245 by T. J. Bailey, Hopewell Junction, NY, and high series of 1170 by Alex Weglarz, Schaghticoke, NY. Medalists were David Rice, Shaftsbury, VT (gold), Alex Weglarz (silver), and T. J Bailey (bronze).

Three Prep Boys/Girls (aged 11 and under) averaged 116.2 with a high game of 160 and high series of 870 by Ross Whitehead, Walden, NY. Medalists were Ross Whitehead (gold), Maeson Cooper, Troy, NY (silver), and Joshua McCart, Hoosick Falls, NY (bronze).

Josh Regnier won the Mystery Score Jackpot ($32 scholarship). The jackpot will begin accruing again next tournament. The Shoot-Out was won by Shaun Mitchell, Port Ewen, NY, who receives a $45 scholarship.

Shaun Mitchell and Tory Jansen were the advancers of the Junior Gold qualifiers.

Litchco's Hot Shot of the Week Award Starts Today

Beginning with today's tournament at Brattleboro Bowl, Litchco's Pro Shop will be awarding their Hot Shot of the Week Award. This award goes to the NeJST member with 12 or more games who shots the most pins over their average for the tournament.

Our Third Season Opener....

was at AMF Chicopee Lanes, Chicopee, MA on September 9th. 49 bowlers turned out for the event - 36 boys and 13 girls.
The Collegiate Boys Division fielded 8, Junior Boys Division 6, Major Boys Division 20, Girls Division 5, Junior Girls Division 4, and Prep Boys/Girls Division 7.
Chicopee Lanes put out a difficult PBA Shark pattern on the lanes. The field average was 158.22 with boys averaging 158.61 and girls 157.17. Due to time constraints with early evening leagues step-ladder finals were on a house condition. The field average game then was 165.

The Collegiate Boys Division averaged 173.8. High qualifier was Ryan Evans, Acton, MA with 1174 for the six games. High qualifying game of 217 was rolled by Alexander Raedel, Dartmouth, MA. Step-ladder average for the division was 185.9. Alex threw the high match play game of 245 in the final match to clinch the gold medal. Silver medalist was Ryan. Bronze medalist was Danny Khuu, Brockton, MA.

The Junior Boys Division qualifying average was 147.1. High qualifier was Jalen Scott-Jones, Riverside, RI with 1028. He also had the high game of 195. The division's average during match play was 162.8. Jalen won the gold. Michael Barbone, Newton, MA took the silver medal. Stephen Rogers, Poughkeepsie, NY took the bronze.

The Major Boys Division averaged 161.3 during qualifying. High qualifier was Shane Reid, Enfield, CT with 1144. The high qualifying game of 245 was rolled by Chris Moseley, Stoughton, MA. The match play average was 180.3. Alex Weglarz, Schaghticoke, NY won the gold medal from Shane by rolling a 300. David Rice of Shaftsbury, VT went home with the bronze medal.

The Girls Division had a 168.7 qualifying average. Leigh Pratt, Troy, NY was high qualifier with 1126 and had the high game of 210. The girls averaged 160.4 during match play. Amanda Labossiere, Buzzards Bay, MA took gold; Leigh, silver; and Amie Tomblin, Milford, NH, bronze.

The Junior Girls qualifying average was 152.2. Nicole Trudell, Coventry, RI was high qualifier with 1158 and had the high game of 220. This group averaged 151.5 during match play. Gold medalist was Ashley Reid, Enfield, CT. Nicole finished with the silver. Bronze went to Brittany Reid, Enfield, CT.

The Prep Boys/Girls Division averaged 133.7 during qualifying. High qualifier was Jadee Scott-Jones with 990. The 191 high game was thrown by Jackie Evans, Acton, MA. The match play average was 124.3. Medalist were Nick Sauve, Mansfield, MA, gold; Jadee, silver; and Jackie, bronze.

Fifteen bowlers vied for three spots in the USBC Jr. Gold Championship to be held in the Detroit area next July. Advancers are Leigh Pratt (NY), Shane Reid (CT), and Alex Weglarz (NY).

Become a NeJST Member!

Membership is optional.
It is $20 a year.
Members receive a plaque on which to display their medals, renewing members may opt for a tournament record book instead. Members are also eligible for awards for honor scores, Litchco's Hot Shot of the Week awards, and a $3 credit towards the entry fee for the Championship tournament for each tournament entered more than seven.

New Sponsor - North Pointe Insurance Group

I am very happy to announce that North Pointe Insurance Group, sponsor of the North Pointe $100,000 High School Championship Tournament, has made a generous donation to our scholarship fund.

Ryan Evans Wins $7,500 Scholarship in National High School Tournament

Buffalo (the Jr Gold Championship) didn't turn out as well as Ryan Evans (Acton, MA) had hoped, only came in 432nd. However his family did manage to have a nice time and vacation. While in Buffalo they learned about the North Pointe Insurance $100,000 High School Singles Championship, a tournament for High School Seniors graduating this past June being held in Michigan July 24 - 26.

A top prize of $15,000 was offered to both the top girl and top boy. They took the top 24 boys and top 24 girls from Tuesday, and the Top 24 boys and 24 girls from Wednesday giving them the top 48 for each the girls and boys division to continue on to bowl six more games on Thursday. After the six game block they cut the field down to the top 16. So they got home from Buffalo and turned around headed to Michigan.

Ryan had been in the cut until game five, holding on to the last spot. Then his ball fell off his hand at the line onto his ankle bone. After a momentary mental melt-down, he finished the game with a 199, out of the sixteenth spot by five pins. Still dealing with his ankle he managed to fight back rolling a 203 in his last game to take the 16th qualifying spot. At this point he was guaranteed to earn at least $300 in scholarships as they paid out $300 to 44th-48th place.

In match play, competing against the 9th place qualifier, Ryan came out of the gate with a 235 against a 224. The next game Ryan came out with the first nine in a row and shot a 279 against a 254. His third match he met up with the number one seed of the tournament. He came out of the gate with the first seven in a row and shot a 252 against a 182. This one was difficult to watch as the number one seed just couldn't get anything to fall after he had been doing so well. The next match Ryan shot a 267 against a 232 and found himself in the finals against a boy Ryan had bowled with on Wednesday. Up until the 8th frame Ryan was leading by one pin, a great match, then he threw a ball that got away and leaving a greek church which cost him the match. Ryan shot a 182 and Richard shot a 224. Richard Novak of MN won the $15,000 and Ryan brought home $7500 in scholarships.

The tournament is sponsored by North Pointe Insurance Company and the bowling association that hosts this is the BPAA. A link to their site: www.bpaa.com

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2007 - 2008

DATE - TIME -STATE,TOWN - CENTER - PHONE # - LANE COND
9/2/07-            LABOR DAY
9/9/07-  1 PM- CHICOPEE,MA - AMF CHICOPEE LANES - 413-592-9161 - SHARK
9/16/07- 1 PM- POUGHKEEPSIE,NY - HOE BOWL MARDI BOB - 845-471-1820 - 40' GUT-GUT
9/23/07- 1 PM- BRATTLEBORO,VT - BRATTLEBORO BOWL - 802-257-1177 - SPORT
9/30/07- 1 PM- MALDEN,MA - TOWN LINE 10-PIN - 781-324-7120 - HOUSE
10/7/07- 1 PM- DELMAR,NY - DEL LANES - 518-439-2224 - US OPEN
10/14/07-          PRO-AM - RAYMOND, NH
10/21/07-1 PM- RAYMOND,NH - STRIKERS EAST - 603-895-9501 - SPORT SHOT
10/28/07-1 PM- S. WINDSOR,CT - S. WINDSOR 10-PIN - 860-289-5486 - SPORT
11/11/07-1 PM- SPRINGFIELD,VT - SPRINGFIELD BOWL - 802-885-5087 - HOUSE
11/18/07-1 PM- CRANSTON,RI - LANGS AMF - 401-944-0500 - ? SPORT SHOT
12/2/07- 1 PM- KINGSTON,NY - HOE BOWL ON HILL - 845-338-1414 - TBD
12/9/07- 1 PM- BARRE,VT - TWIN CITY LANES II - 802-476-6181 - SPORT
12/16/07-1 PM- BROCKTON,MA - WESTGATE LANES - 508-583-1297 - NOT HOUSE
12/23/07-          CHRISTMAS
12/30/07-          NEW YEARS
1/6/08-  1 PM- CATSKILL,NY - CATSKILL HOE BOWL - 518-943-4980 - SPORT
1/13/08- 1 PM- S WINDSOR,CT - S. WINDSOR 10-PIN - 860-289-5486 - TBD
1/20/08- 1 PM- DOVER,NH - DOVER BOWLING CTR - 603-742-9632 - PBA SHOT
1/27/08- 1 PM- CRANSTON,RI - CRANSTON BOWL - 401-467-8850 - HOUSE
2/3/08-            SUPER BOWL
2/10/08- 1 PM- NORWICH,CT - NORWICH BOWLING - 860-889-3361 - SPORT
2/24/08- NOON- PLAINVILLE,CT - LAUREL LANES - 860-747-1657 - CHAMELEON
3/2/08-  11am- GARDNER,MA - GARDNER 10-PINS - 978-632-0010 - VIPER
3/16/08- 1 PM- E HARTFORD,CT - AMF SILVER LANES - 860-569-2990 - SPORT
3/23/08- 1 PM- KEENE,NH - YANKEE LANES - 603-352-5537 - SPORT
3/30/08- 1 PM- SPRINGFIELD,VT - SPRINGFIELD BOWL - 802-885-5087 - HOUSE
4/13/08- 1 PM- AUBURN,MA - AUBURN AMF - 508-791-5700 - PBA SHOT
4/20/08- 1 PM- FISHKILL,NY - FISHKILL LANES - 845-896-7830 - SPORT SHOT
4/27/08- 1 PM- RAYMOND,NH - STRIKERS EAST - 603-895-9501 - SPORT SHOT
5/4/08-  NOON- WRJ,VT - U.RIVER FUN & GAMES - 802-296-2442 - SPORT
5/11/08- 1 PM- NEWINGTON,CT - BOWL-O-RAMA - 860-666-5411 - HOUSE
6/28-29/08-         CHAMPIONSHIP & BASH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE MESSAGE BOARD - LINK TO IT IS LOCATED TO THE LEFT

Collared Shirts Are Mandatory Dress

Just a reminder to all returning and new bowlers...collared shirts are mandatory dress at all NeJST events.

I will not be having any shirts "in stock" this year. Too much aggravation hauling them around everywhere.

I will take orders for shirts. $30 for an NeJST logo shirt with last name on back.

They are available in the following colors: black, ash, kelly green, white, bimini blue (medium shade), cobblestone (brownish), forest green, heather grey, ivy (dark), navy, red, sand, lake blue, maroon, pink, and orange.

If you would like a shirt, leave me a message with the color, size, and name desired on the back...

Kathi

BRITTANY FINISHES 14TH AT JR GOLD!

Brittany Garcia had a very successful tournament. She bowled very consistently with series of 1109 (88th place), 1161 (29th), 1164 (18th), 1139 (15th) and 1136 (14th).

Brittany went to Buffalo with the goal of finishing in the top 30.

Tony Bennett made the boys' semi-finals but placed 36th...22 pins out of the cut for the finals.

Great bowling folks.

2007 BASH Results

1st - $300 - Tony Bennett, MA
2nd - $190 - Kyle Rasmussen, CT
3rd - $115 - Dave Rice, VT
4th - $90 - Alex Weglarz, NY
5th - $60 - Ryan Evans, MA

Match play: (2 games, total pins)
10th - Ryan Evans - 192-257=449
9th - Jonathan Kalbfus - 177-187=364
8th - Shane Reid - 217-217=434
7th - Leigh Pratt - 191-173=364

7th - Ryan Evans - 213-186=399
6th - Jeremy Lavoie - 180-210=390
5th - Caitlin McCaw - 190-202=392

(best 2 out of 3 games)

5th - Ryan Evans - 245-202-192
4th - Alex Weglarz - 203-227-246

4th - Alex Weglarz - 169-197-217
3rd - Dave Rice - 243-172-221

3rd - Dave Rice - 201-180
2nd - Tony Bennett - 233-190

2nd - Tony Bennett - 279-212
1st - Kyle Rasmussen - 193-178

2007 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Collegiate Boys -
1^st - $650 (plus 2008 BEST entry), Rai Doblmeier, RI
2^nd - $390 - Danny Khuu, MA
3^rd - $230 - Tony Bennett, MA
4^th - $185 - Alex Raedel, RI
5^th - $125 - Ali Dihmes, CT
Girls -
1^st - $650 (plus 2008 BEST entry) - Caitlin McCaw, CT
2^nd - $390 - Jennifer Boisselle, FL
3^rd - $230 - Leigh Pratt, NY
4^th - $185 - Brittany Garcia, NH
5^th - $125 - Missy Collins, CT
Junior Boys -
1^st - $690 (plus 2008 BEST entry) - Darrin Borges, MA
2^nd - $415 - Justin Avylla, MA
3^rd - $245 - Christopher Colella, MA
4^th - $200 - Stephen Rogers, NY
5^th - $130 - Nick Jensen, CT
Major Boys -
1^st - $1,000 (plus 2008 BEST entry) - Ryan Evans, MA
2^nd - $700 - Kyle Rasmussen, CT
3^rd - $420 - Dave Rice, VT
4^th - $350 - Alex Weglarz, NY
5^th - $200 - Jeremy Lavoie, CT
6^th - $130 - Shane Reid, CT
7^th - $100 - Jonathan Kalbfus, NY
Junior Girls -
1^st - $335 - Amanda Labossiere, MA
2^nd - $210 - Nicole Trudell, RI
3^rd - $125 - Kamariah Jackman, CT
4^th - $100 - Liz Pratt, NY
5th - $75 - Ashley Reid, CT

Prep Boys/Girls -
1^st - $440 - Tori Whetstone, RI
2^nd - $275 - Jadee Scott-Jones, RI
3^rd - $165 - Ross Whitehead, NY
4^th - $130 - Vernon Billington, Jr, CT
5^th - $90 - Jackie Evans, MA

DRESS CODE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP / BASH

no hats

PROPER BOWLING SHIRTS AND PANTS ARE REQUIRED.

girls may wear skorts.

no jeans.

no shorts.

NeJST’s Second Season

275 junior bowlers participated in our 22 regular season tournaments.

223 boys and 52 girls.

Of 41 Collegiate Boys Rai Doblmeier, Warwick, RI, had the high average on sport conditions of 197 and the high blended average of 197. Ben Rund, Medway, MA, had the high average of 208 on house conditions. Rai had the division’s high game, 300, and series, 1359. Overall the division’s sport average was 182 for 734 games, house average was 192 for 424 games, with a blended average of 186.

26 bowled in the Girl’s Division during the season. Alexandra Kiesman, Attleboro, MA, had a 197 high sport condition average and the high blended average of 198. Leigh Pratt, Troy, NY, had a 200 for high house condition average. Alley & Caitlin McCaw, W. Hartford, CT, share high game, 269. Jenn Boisselle, Winchester, MA, had the high series of 1310. Overall the division’s sport average was 173 for 597 games, house average was 183 for 454 games, with a blended average of 177.

55 Junior Boys participated. Justin Avylla, New Bedford, MA, had high average on sport conditions of 183 and the high blended average of 186. Chris Colella, Templeton, MA, had high house shot average of 198. Chris had the division’s high game of 288. The 1275 high series was rolled by Darrin Borges, New Bedford, MA. Overall the division’s sport average was 161 for 698 games, house average was 181 for 560 games, with a blended average of 171.

Of the 14 Junior Girls, Amanda Labossiere, Buzzards Bay, MA, had high sport (179), high house (193), and high blended (185) averages, high game (257), and high series (1245). Overall the division’s sport average was 146 for 378 games, house average was 156 for 304 games, with a blended average of 151.

The Major Boys Division had 102 bowlers. Alex Weglarz, Schaghtico, NY, had high sport shot average with 194, high house average with 207, and high blended average of 198. 300 games were rolled by Jason Burger, Delmar, NY, and Gian Papa, RI. Greg Andrews, Taunton, MA, also had an honor score with a 290 game. Overall the division’s sport average was 168 for 1,512 games, house average was 188 for 1,147 games, with a blended average of 177.

Jadee Scott-Jones, Riverside, RI had a high average of 167 on sport conditions and 165 for the high blended average of the 37 Prep bowlers. Ross Whitehead, Walden, NY, had the highest house average of 166. Tori Whetstone, Providence, RI, had the division’s high game and series, 218 and 1091, respectively. Overall the division’s sport average was 133 for 494 games, house average was 143 for 408 games, with a blended average of 137.

52 qualified for the Junior Gold National Championship in Buffalo, NY, in July. Five have already qualified for the 2008 Junior Gold National Championship in the Detroit, MI, area next year.

19 bowlers also earned full or partial entries into the BEST Tournament that will be held June 16-17 in Maple Shade, NJ.

66 bowlers attended at least seven of the 22 regular season events to qualify for our second Championship Tournament.

Entry Fees For Championship & BASH

Entry fees for the NeJST Championship and BASH must be post-marked on or before May 31st to avoid a $20 late fee.

More 2007 Jr Gold Spots Available

We have been contacted by a tour in Florida offering us four spots they will not be able to use.

This Sunday's tournament at Bradley Bowl in Windsor Locks will be a 2007 qualifier. Please get the word out as this is really short notice.....

CONGRATULATIONS REBEKAH!!!

Unfortunately McKendree fell to Wichita State during the Championship. However..

"McKendree's Rebekah Diers was named the tournament's most valuable player and was joined by Maier, Penn State's Lauren Sohmer and Central Florida's Brigette Harrelson and Michelle Carcagente on the all-tournament team."(Quoted from Bowl.com)

20TH EVENT AT FISHKILL BOWL

40 bowlers braved the N'oreaster blustering though the region to take part in the 20th regular season tournament on April 15th in Fishkill, NY. I think this was the hardest lane condition we've faced this season... believe they said it was the "TOC Shot".

The high qualifying series of 1065 was thrown by Kyle Rasmussen who averaged 178 for the day. During the 6 games of qualifying only four 200 games were recorded. The 219 high game of the day was rolled by Bobby Micklick during the finals.

Statistics for the day...Collegiate Boys averaged 168,
Girls averaged 156,
Junior Boys 144,
Junior Girls 142,
Major Boys 155,
Preps 141
Most of our Mass. bowlers were competing in that state's Pepsi Tournament. Scratch Division winners were Amanda Labossiere and Tony Bennett. Congratulations!

(L)Collegiate Boys: Artie Mays (NY) 2nd and Ali Dihmes (CT) 1st

(R) Girls Division: Caitlin McCaw (CT) 2nd, Jessica Newman (NY), Stephanie Brockway (NY) 3rd, and Alexandra Kiesman (MA) 1st













(L) Jr Boys Division: Joseph Ayala 2nd, Anthony Santostefano 1st, and Chris Dziengiel 3rd. All three are from NY.

(R) Prep Division: Jesse Lent 3rd, Ross Whitehead 2nd, and Corrado Marone 1st. These three are also residents of NY.

The Major Boys Division, as usual, was the largest. Eight advanced to the finals.
T.J. Bailey (NY), Shane Reid (CT), Bobby Micklick (NY), Steve Stahursky (CT), James Clark (NY), Kyle Rasmussen (CT) 1st, D.J. Quesnell (NY) 2nd, and Tim Steward (NY) 3rd.





The final regular season events take place in May. On the 6th we have a noon start at Upper River Fun & Games, White River Junction, VT. This will be a double point tournament. The last, as has become our custom, will be on Mother's Day at Bradley Bowl, Windsor Locks, CT beginning at 1 PM

NeJST was at Yankee Lanes, Keene, NH

on April 8th (Easter) for the 19th tournament of the season. 50 bowlers representing every state in our region participated in this double point event. The center management put out their "Classic League Shot" expecting lower scores than what our juniors rolled. Nine bowlers averaged over 200. The high series of 1359 was thrown by Rai Doblmeier. The high game of 282 was rolled by Derek Hamm.

A few statistics - to compare to the results of our next tournament at Fishkill - Collegiate Boys averaged 198, Girls 184, Jr Boys 181, Jr Girls 156, Major Boys 186, and Preps 156.

Prep Division finalists with Al Major: Jackie Evans (MA) 3rd, Tori Whetstone (RI), Jose Santana (RI) 1st, Jadee Scott-Jones (RI), and Gazmine Mason (RI) 2nd.










Major Boys Division finalists: David Rice (VT) 3rd, Nathan Dupiney (MA), Derek Hamm (MA) 2nd, Jonathan Kalbfus (NY), and Alex Weglarz (NY) 1st









Junior Girls Division finalists: Tiffany Currier (NH) 3rd, Nicolle Trudell (RI) 2nd, Jessica Evans (MA), Amanda Labossiere (MA) 1st, and Kamariah Jackman (CT)









Junior Boys Division finalists: Chris Colella (MA) 2nd, Justin Avylla (MA) 1st, Kyle Rasmussen (CT), Jalen Scott-Jones (RI), and Cameron Lawson (VT) 3rd.









Girls Division finalists: Alexandra Kiesman (MA) 3rd, Karrie Stockley (ME), Brittany Garcia (NH) 1st, Mindy Hardy (NH), and Jennifer Boisselle (MA) 2nd.









Collegiate Boys Division finalists: Steven Hardy Jr (NH) 3rd, Danny Khuu (MA), Tony Bennett (MA) 2nd, Alexander Raedel (RI), and Rai Doblmeier (RI) 1st.

18th Tournament at Strikers East, Raymond, NH

The NeJST returned to Raymond, NH, on March 25th for the 18th event of the regular season. The high qualifying series of 1359 was rolled by Eric Brown (CT). The high game of the day, as well as a new personal high, was Chris Colella's (MA) 288.

In the Collegiate Boys Division Tim Brown (CT), in his first tournament, made match play defeating Steven Clement (MA) 178-146, and Andrew Twarog (MA) 223-204, and Steve Hardy, Jr. 247-205, only to fall to Ben Rund (RI) 212-246 in the final match.

Alexandra Kiesman (MA) garnered the gold in the Girls Division with Brittany Garcia (NH) taking silver and Amie Tomblin (NH) bronze.

In the Junior Boys Division, Chris Colella (MA) placed 1st, Cody Reichenberger (VT) 2nd, and Tyler Armour (VT), in his first NeJST appearance, 3rd.

Amanda Labossiere (MA) took the gold medal in the Junior Girls Division, Tiffany Currier (NH) got silver, and Kamariah Jackman (CT) bronze.

As usual the largest field of the day was the Major Boys with 14 entrants. Michael Leyva (CT) climbed the ladder defeating Ryan Evans (MA), Keenan Collins (CT), Shane Reid (CT), and Eric Brown (CT) to finish with the gold medal.

Vernon Billington (CT) won the Prep Division with Jackie Evans (MA) second.

There are four events left in our regular season. The next tournament will be held April 8th...Easter Sunday...at Yankee Lanes, Keene, NH beginning at 1PM. Double points will be awarded to all participants.

The Championship Tournament and BASH will be held June 23 & 24th at Bowl-O-Rama, Newington, CT. As of this date 42 bowlers have qualified for the Championship. Anybody can enter the BASH. Flyers for both tournaments can be downloaded from our message board.

Silver Lanes, E. Hartford, CT 3/18/07

43 bowlers competed in the 17th Northeast Junior Scratch Tournament of the season held at AMF Silver Lanes, E. Hartford, CT on March 18th. Nick Demaine, Silver's lanesman, said it wouldn't be an easy shot. Alexandra Kiesman (MA) was the only bowler to average over 200 during qualifying rolling a nice 1248. Danny Khuu had a 268 for the day's high game.














(l to r) Tori, Jadee, and Ross
We had a field of 10 in the prep division with representatives from RI, NY, MA, and CT. Tori Whetstone climbed the step-ladder defeating Jackie Evans (MA) 200-143, Gazmine Mason (RI) 166-138, Ross Whitehead (NY) 173-133, and finally Jadee Scott-Jones (RI) 198-192 to win the gold medal.

Jr Boys Division: (l to r) Chris Colella (MA) earned the gold, Jonathan Sauve (MA) silver, and Joseph Arsenault (MA) bronze.













Jr. Girls Division: (l to r) Nicole Trudell (RI) fell to Amanda Labossiere (MA) 164-243 in the final match of the step-ladder. Ashley Reid, not pictured, won the bronze medal.

We would like to congratulate Nicole on her winning of the Girl's Scratch Division of the RI Pepsi Tournament.


(l to r) Jonathan Kalbfus, David Lewis, and David Rice
Major Boys Division: David Lewis (RI) climbed the ladder with some very nice bowling for the win - defeating Kenny Carney (NY) 258-194, Floyd Prince (NY) 258-201, David Rice (VT) 220-173, and Jonathan Kalbfus 192-170.














(l to r) Rai Doblmeier, Danny Khuu, and Dion Baker
In the Collegiate Boys Division we had our third ladder scaling of the day. Rai Doblemeier (RI) defeated Josh Parthree (MA) 182-151, Alex Raedel (RI) 237-148, Dion Baker 198-186, and Danny Khuu 235-172.

Congratulations are also in order for Rai for winning the Boy's Scratch Division of the RI Pepsi Tournament.













Girls Division: (l to r) Alexandra Kiesman (MA) finished in 1st place, Deanna Outland (RI) 2nd, and Caitlin McCaw (CT) 3rd.

USBC Intercollegiate Sectional Results

This past weekend USBC held their Intercollegiate Championship Sectionals across the country. Leigh Pratt (Western New England, MA), bowling in Allentown, PA, finished 1st in the women's singles. Rebekah Diers (McKendree, IL), competing in Fairview Heights, IL, finished 2nd in the singles. Both girls advance to the national event in May in Alabama.

Congratulations girls!

Qualifying for 2008 Jr Gold Championship

Beginning this weekend in Raymond, NH, we can qualify bowlers for the 2008 Jr Gold tournament if there is sufficient interest. As usual, we must have 6 bowlers to hold the qualifier and can advance 1 in 5. Entry fee, as usual, will be $50.

Double Points Tournaments

Advance notice....

Double points will be awarded at the following two tournaments:

April 8th - Keene, NH
and
May 6th - White River Junction, VT

WESTGATE LANES, Brockton, MA - 3/4/07

63 bowlers competed March 4th at Westgate Lanes, Brockton, Ma. The high series of 1311 was rolled by Danny Khuu (MA) who just eked out Jenn Boissell (MA) who rolled 1310. The high game of the day, 267, was thrown by Danny.

Our last four 2007 Jr Gold spots were awarded to Samantha Simpson (MA), Darrin Borges (MA), Joseph Mello (MA), and Jalen Scott-Jones (RI). For the remaining season tournaments we can qualify bowlers for the 2008 Jr Gold Championship if there is sufficient interest.


Kevin Thibeault (MA) (r) won the Prep Division gold medal in his first NeJST tournament. Gazmine Mason (RI) (l) won her first silver medal.

Vernon Billington (CT) received the Prep bronze.







The Jr Boys Division was an all Mass. finals. Pictured left to right respectively the medalists were Justin Avylla (bronze), Darrin Borges (silver), and Joseph Mello (gold).





Kyle Marcure (MA) (r) climbed the ladder from 6th qualifying position only to fall to Ryan Evans (MA) (l) in the championship match.

Greg Andrews (MA) finished in 3rd place.





Deanna Outland (RI) (l) defeated Jenn Boisselle (MA) (r) to win her first gold medal of the season.


Alley Kiesman (MA) earned the bronze medal.





Amanda Labossiere (MA) (l) won the Jr Girls Division. Not pictured, Kelly Strawderman (MA) placed 2nd. Nicole Trudell (RI) (r) finished in 3rd place.




Rai Doblmeier (RI) (l) won 5 matches to clinch the Collegiate Boys Division gold medal. Danny Khuu (MA) (r) placed second. Tony Bennett received the bronze medal for third place.

Hoe Bowl on the Hill 2/25/07

62 bowlers competed in our first tour event at Hoe Bowl on the Hill, Kingston, NY. While not putting out a true sport condition, the center management was surprised at how well the bowlers scored on the condition. The high qualifying series of 1372 was rolled by Jeff Werner (NY). Caitlin McCaw (CT) had the high game - 269.


Collegiate boys: Dan Quesnell (NY) (r) 1st; Chris Page (RI) center 2nd; Tim Joly (RI) (l) 3rd




Vera Wisniewski (CT) finished 3rd in the Girls Division


Leigh Pratt (NY) (r) defeated Caitlin McCaw (CT) (l) for the gold medal in the Girls Division 204 - 203.



Tyler Rocco (NY) defeated the 4th and 3rd place qualifiers to garner the bronze medal in the Jr Boys Division.

Nick Torres (NY) (r) defeated Teddy Bickert (NY) (l) to take the win in the Jr. Boys Division.




Rebecca Pratt (NY) (l) took the bronze medal for the Jr Girls Division. Liz Pratt (NY) (c) received the silver medal. And Kamariah Jackman (CT) (r) won the gold.



Floyd Prince (NY) worked his way up the ladder to land the bronze medal in the Major Boys Division.



Jeff Werner (NY) (l) defeated Alex Weglarz (NY) (r) for 1st place in the Majors.




Vernon Billington (CT) placed 3rd in the Prep Division.



Ross Whitehead (NY) (l) placed 2nd. And Jesse Lent (NY) (r) in his first NeJST tournament placed 1st.



And advancing to the Jr Gold National Championships in Buffalo, NY in July are Liz Pratt, Jeff Werner, Nick Torres (all of NY), and Will Romaine (CT).