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).

Congratulations to Caitlin!!

Caitlin has just received notification that she passed her USBC Silver Level Coaching Certification. She attended the three day course in January at Carolier Lanes in New Jersey. She has been a Bronze Level Coach for several years.

Good Sportsmanship

One of the attributes we hope the bowlers in NeJST will learn to cultivate is good sportsmanship.

The mental aspect of the sport of bowling is probably the most important part of developing into a good bowler. It encompasses learning to personally deal with frustration when bowling badly, with euphoria when bowling well, and interacting with other bowlers during it all.

This means you do not throw your bowling balls around - not into your bags, not across the concourse or parking lot.... not slamming fists into expensive equipment such as ball returns or scoring computers - those are not to be kicked either.... not throwing rosin bags, shoes, etc. anywhere.

You also do not quit a game / match unless you are injured and then you approach a tournament official with a request to withdraw.

Getting angry because you are not scoring well or are bothered by another bowler is not a reason to walk away from a game. Any bowler doing so will be disqualified from that tournament, forfeiting all points. In addition, as has been our practice, the bowler will be suspended from the next tournament or permanently, if the infraction merits.

Good sportsmanship should be a priority not just in bowling but in life in general

CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT Update

Our Championship Tournament will be held June 23 - 24 at Bowl-O-Rama, Newington, CT.

We were bumped from Chicopee by NEBA.

To be eligible to participate in this event a bowler must have entered at least SEVEN (7) of our regular season events.

The latest a bowler new to our tour may start and be eligible for this tournament is March 4th.

JR GOLD UPDATE

I have spoken with Peggy Kosinski at Jr Gold. She has reserved us the additional 10 spots...and informs me that it leaves us with 12 spots. I don't know where the other one comes from but we'll take it.

Therefore, we will have 4 spots available at each of the next three events (Norwich, Kingston, and Brockton). If any go unclaimed, they will be available at the following tournaments.

I would like all junior gold members, whether or not you intend to try to qualify or are already qualified, who will be attending the next three tournaments to show up for a meeting an hour before start time. Thanks

ATTN: JR GOLD MEMBERS NOT YET QUALIFIED FOR BUFFALO

According to Bowl.com there are only about 80 spots left nationally for the Buffalo tournament in July.

I would suggest that anyone still wanting to qualify for Buffalo comes to the Norwich tournament this coming Sunday. We will get as many qualified as possible this weekend and see if we need to get some spots reserved quickly.

Hopefully all the already qualified bowlers will come to support those that have not been as fortunate thus far.

Lets plan on having a strategy meeting at noon, before the tournament.

Link to Rogue's Gallery

I just realized that the link to the Rogue's Gallery was not working. It has been fixed.

If anyone has pictures they would like to share...e-mail them to me and I'll set up an album for them.

NeJST at Townline Ten-Pin 1/21/07

Our 12th tournament was held January 21st at Townline Ten-Pin, Malden, MA. 63 entrants averaged 173.

High series, 1311, was rolled by Jim Bosse (CT).

A perfect 300 was thrown by Gian Papa (RI), pictured to the left.

Eleven entrants in the Collegiate Boys Division averaged 185. Tony Bennett (MA) defeated Jim Bosse (CT) in the final match for the gold medal.

The Girls Division had six entrants who averaged 180. Jenn Boisselle (MA) averaged 200 and defeated Alexandra Kiesman (MA) for the win.

In the Junior Boys Division 14 bowlers averaged 173. Jalen Scott-Jones (RI) defeated Cameron Lawson for the top spot.

Four bowlers in the Junior Girls Division averaged 167. Amanda Labossiere (MA) defeated Kamariah Jackman (CT) for the gold.

19 entrants in the Major Boys Division averaged 182. David Lewis (RI) averaged 203 for the day and defeated Steve Stahursky (CT) for first.

The Prep Division again had a great turnout with 9 bowlers who averaged 137. Jose Santana (RI) defeated Vernon Billington (CT) for the gold medal.

Amanda Labossiere and Steve Stahursky advanced to the USBC Junior Gold Championship next June in New York.

Hoe Bowl Mardi Bob 1/14/07

The NeJST had the 11th tournament of the season at Mardi Bob in Poughkeepsie, NY. Mardi Bob management was wonderful, giving our bowlers their most difficult lane pattern thus far - a 40 foot, gutter to gutter, flat shot. With 67 entries the field average was 156.

Six entrants in the Collegiate Boys Division averaged 181. Jim Bosse (CT) averaged 196. Dan Quesnell (NY) had the high qualifying series with 1190. Jim defeated Dan in step-ladder 173-164 to win the gold.

The Girls Division had 9 entrants averaging 164. Caitlin McCaw (CT) had the high qualifying game of 246 and high average in her division with 182. Caitlin defeated Leigh Pratt (NY) 164-161 for first place.

15 entrants in the Junior Boys Division averaged 154. Teddy Bickert (NY) was high qualifier in this division with a 184 average. He fell to Chris Pruner (NY) who climbed the ladder from 6th place to garner the gold.

The Junior Girls Division had 4 entrants averaging 132. Kamariah Jackman (CT), who leads the Division MVP rankings, had a 160 average for the day, but was defeated in the final match by Liz Pratt (NY).

The Major Boys as usual was the largest Division of the event with 25 entrants who averaged 163. Alex Weglarz (NY) defeated Ryan Evans (MA) in the final match to win the gold, with an average of 192 on the day.

Eight entrants in the Prep Division averaged 124. High qualifier Corrado Marone (NY) defeated Tommy Tkacz (CT) to win his first gold medal of the season.

Advancing to the USBC Jr Gold Championship in Buffalo next July were Stephanie Brockway (NY), Kyle Rasmussen (CT), Jeremy Lavoie (CT), and Charles Bonis (NY).

Bloomfield Electric Co. Renews Sponsorship

Bloomfield Electric Co. has again sponsored our scholarship fund with a generous check of $300.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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??????

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.

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.

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.

New NeJST Rogue's Gallery

Check out the link to the right! I'll get more pix posted shortly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.....