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bowlovercanceraz Has Another Successful Fund Raiser - From Mandy Etem Cirigliano. 

Phoenix - - - Huge thank you to all who supported Bowl Over Cancer Arizona!

We've tallied things up, and we're SO close to hitting our goal of $25,000 this year! With a few more donations coming in, we’ll make it! While I had to step back a bit this year and missed seeing many of you, my heart is filled with gratitude for everyone who made this possible.

USBC continues investing in local leaders through Association Leadership Academy; 2025 schedule announced

Donovan Grubaugh

October 29, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress succeeds when local and state associations are flourishing, and the Association Leadership Academy (ALA) has proven to be a valuable asset in helping these associations improve upon what they know and further their services to the bowling community.

Gilbert - - - Pictured are some of the 81 youth bowlers, who came out to bowl. In the third annual, 'Welcome Back Youth' fun tournament. The event was held on Sunday October 28, at Bowlero Gilbert. Photo is courtesy of the MMA.

Prior to this event, Bowlero Gilbert also hosted a PBA Jr. regional event. This event, a West Regional Qualifier took place on October 18-19-20.   

Chandler - - - Congratulations to Kyle Ponzo winner of the Agent Ong Open “Strikes Back” and the $10,000 first place prize. Pictured with Kyle is his father, Gary, and tournament host Carl Ong.

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Thompson Tournament News - From Kristi Smith - Thompson.

Story And Photo Courtesy Of PBA.com

JOHN JANAWICZ NAMED 2024 PBA50 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

OCTOBER 17, 2024 NOLAN HUGHES

SFT News Courtesy Of SFT.

Phoenix - - - We kicked off the 2024 Fall Quarterly Circuit (October - December) today, October 13, at Bowlero Christown. We would have a nice turnout with 87 total entries (63 qualifying and 24 parlays) paying out over $4,200 in main and side event prizefunds.

The players bowled on a tough 37ft PBA Bat oil pattern. We would see some high scores but it would only take bowlers shooting a few pins over their average to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Story And Photo From PBA.com.

LAS VEGAS BREAKS THROUGH TO WIN FIRST PBA ELIAS CUP TITLE

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 NOLAN HUGHES

Elliott makes her mark as 2024 PWBA Rookie of the Year

Donovan Grubaugh

September 05, 2024

Story And Photo Courtesy Of Bowl.com.

ARLINGTON, Texas- Crystal Elliott of Palm Bay, Florida, began her Professional Women’s Bowling Association career at the GoBowling! Twin Cities Open in Eagan, Minnesota, by making the stepladder finals, finishing fifth.

It was only the beginning for her.

Breakout season propels Sin Li Jane to 2024 Player of the Year honors.

Donovan Grubaugh

September 12, 2024

Story And Photo From Bowl.com.

ARLINGTON, Texas- Malaysia’s Sin Li Jane came back to the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour with no expectations and simply wanted to enjoy the journey. That journey led her to winning 2024 PWBA Player of the Year honors thanks to a dominant season that included four titles, including two majors.

Pictured Are: Finalist From Via Linda SFT Event. Photo Courtesy Of SFT.

SFT News - Courtesy Of SFT. Hicks Picks Up First Title At Via Linda.

Scottsdale - - - We were at Bowlero Via Linda today, September 15, for a 2-squad tournament. We would see 82 total entries (54 qualifying and 28 parlays) paying out over $4,500 in main and side event prizefunds.