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USBC Leadership Academy Rolls Into 2025

Submitted by Chip on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 17:20

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.

Picking Up The Spares October 29, 2024

Submitted by Chip on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 18:02

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.   

Picking Up The Spares October 22, 2024

Submitted by Chip on Tue, 10/22/2024 - 10:17

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Picking Up The Spares October 15, 2024

Submitted by Chip on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 18:01

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.

Elliott Claims 2024 PWBA Rookie Of The Year

Submitted by Chip on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 17:42

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.

Sin Li Jane Wins PWBA Player Of The Year Honors

Submitted by Chip on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 17:32

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.

Picking Up The Spares September 17, 2024

Submitted by Chip on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 16:10

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.