Chip's blog

Lane Reaches 100,000 Pins At 2023 OC

Pictured Is: Dennis And Beverley Lane.

Story And Photo Courtesy Of Bowl.Com.

RENO, Nev. – Dennis Lane of Kingsport, Tennessee, describes himself as a steady and consistent bowler, but the list of accomplishments he’s accrued across more than 50 years suggests he's consistently striking and performing to his best alongside many of the top names in the sport’s long and storied history.

Picking Up The Spares May 16,2023

Pictured Is: Tucson Metro Board.

'Bowling Boot Camp' Courtesy Of Kristi Smith-Thompson. 

Mesa - - - Looking for a summer youth league. Mesa Strikers will begin their "Bowling Boot Camp" June 3rd. This will be our 4th summer where we devote our summer to building our skills. Each week our coaches will be working with the kids to build consistency and confidence in their bowling. We will offer sports patterns as well as regular house, for those who'd like to challenge themselves further.

18th Annual USBC Convention News And Notes

     Pictured Are Delegates At The 18th Annual USBC Convention In Las Vegas. 

     By Michael 'Chip' Begg

     Managing Editor - thetenpinexpress. com                                            

     Director Mesa Metro Association                                                                                               

    18th Convention news and notes.             

     USBC Certifies String Pinsetters:

Picking Up The Spares May 2, 2023

Megan Enright Of Mesa, Rolls 726 Series At Women's OC In Las Vegas. Text And Photo Cortesy Of Bowl.Com. 

Las Vegas - - - What a performance from Megan Enright of Mesa, Arizona! She just rolled games of 243, 228 and 255 for a 726 series to take over the top spot in Ruby Singles! Fantastic bowling, Megan!

She also moved to the top of the standings in Ruby All-Events with 1,878! She had 615 in doubles and 537 in team at South Point.

She bowled singles and doubles on April 28.

String Pinsetters To Be Certified On August 1, 2023

Story And Photo Courtesy Of Bowl.com. 

ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress released a new research report on string pinsetters and the USBC Equipment Specifications Committee has approved final specifications based on the research. USBC will certify string pinsetters and string pin bowling as an independent category of equipment and competition effective August 1, 2023. The final specifications reduce the string length to a minimum of 54 inches.
 
Under those final specifications, key findings of this 2023 report include: