MMA 4th Annual Turkey Trot – Winners!
Men’s Division – Christopher Spinner
Women’s Division – Stephanie Sell
Photo Courtesy Of Leslie Marsh.
Event Bowled At Bowlero Mesa On November 17, 2024.
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Tucson Metro USBC Update
By Mark Kerr, President
Tucson - - -TOURNAMENT UPDATE: Bowlers from Tucson and across the state have taken to the lanes for the 62nd Annual Tucson Metro USBC Senior Open Championships and the 45th Annual Tucson Metro USBC Senior Women’s Championships at Cactus Bowl. Bowling began on the weekend of November 9-10 and will run through November 23-24.
Tucson Metro USBC is running the two tournaments concurrently, with separate prize funds and awards, so that bowlers have more options on dates to take part in the tournaments and helps Tucson Metro USBC oversee the events.
A total of 48 teams have entered the Senior Open Championships, an increase of 20%, and 19 teams have entered the Senior Women’s Championships, an amazing increase of 58% over last year’s event. Tucson Metro USBC thanks all the bowlers taking part to make this idea and approach a success!
During the first weekend of the Senior Women’s Championships, Bunnie Colwell bowled a 300 game during the Team Competition. This was Bunnie’s fourth sanctioned 300 and also, the first 300 bowled in the history of the Senior Women’s Championships.
Current standings are posted on our website, tucsonmetrousbc.com and our Facebook page and social media.
GETTING SANCTIONED: With the situation with Fiesta Lanes, Tucson Metro USBC can help bowlers who have not sanctioned for the 24-25 season get sanctioned.
Bowlers that bowl at Fiesta Lanes, who aren't able to sanction currently for this season, can receive assistance from Tucson Metro USBC to become sanctioned, most cases $29 for the standard membership or the other amounts for Life Memberships and other membership categories. For more information email am@tucsonmetrousbc.com on how to get sanctioned.
BVL IN HOUSE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT UPDATE: With the current, ongoing situation at Fiesta Lanes, the BVL in house tournament, January 12-25, 2025, is being rescheduled to a later date to be determined. Tucson Metro USBC will hold the BVL In House League Tournament. Updates in future articles, online and on social media.
GROUPER: Tucson Metro is thrilled to partner with Grouper, who offers those with an eligible health plan a chance to enjoy their USBC membership without the hassle of the USBC sanction fees.
If you're on a qualifying Medicare Advantage or Supplement plan, Grouper will cover your sanction fees, sending a check directly to you! This partnership is all about keeping you active and engaged in our vibrant bowling community at no cost for sanction fees.
Check your eligibility on the website and get ready to enjoy all the benefits of USBC, courtesy of this fantastic collaboration. Join now and make the most of this amazing offer!
To check eligibility, go online to: GrouperGroups.com/TucsonMetro.
CONGRATULATIONS: To Bryan Van Sickle, who bowled a 300 and 808 series in the Knights of Pythias League at Tucson Bowl on November 7.
To Ernie Vasquez, who bowled a 300 and 845 series in the Los Bullies Vegas Baby League at Cactus Bowl on October 25.
To D.J. Metcalf, who bowled a 300 game in the Bowlero Tucson Friday Night Vegas League at Bowlero Tucson on October 18.
To Rene Canez III, who bowled a 300 game in the Los Bullies Vegas Baby League at Cactus Bowl on October 18.
To Richard Rohrbough, who bowled a 300 game in the Thursday Traveling League at Tucson Bowl on October 17.
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Strike Force Tour News - Courtesy Of SFT.
Chandler - - - We were at AMF Chandler today, November 17, for a 3-squad tournament. We would see 93 total entries (69 qualifying and 24 parlays) paying out over $5,000 in main and side event prizefunds. The bowlers played on the 34ft PBA Wolf oil pattern. This house is a high friction house and we would see some higher scores throughout the day.
The Finals would see Bryton Bobbitt continue to put up higher scores as he would shoot 251 to take home his 2nd AHT SFT title and the $950.00 first place prize. Congrats to Payton Steele on second place for $500.00. Also, congrats to Allan Kudlock on third place for $350.00!
Thanks to everyone that came out today. Also, thanks to Shannon Fletcher and the staff at AMF Chandler for hosting us and providing great customer service. Thanks to Joshua Molloy and Michael Dragon for helping out today.
Tournament event summary and results will be online on our website soon. We’ll be back for our final tournament of the 2024 season at Bowlero Gilbert on December 1st.
Hope you all have a fun, safe Thanksgiving!
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E+BC Tournament News - Courtesy of Eric Carroll.
Union Hills - - - E&BC Classic Worlds Year End Event December 7th; Handicap Tournament Event Entry Fee $65.00; Prize Fund Incentive (PFI)(aka Progressive) $20.00; Collegiate and Youth bowlers entry fee is $45.00. There is only 1 Squad: Check in 10:30am - 11:30am w/ tourney play at 11:30am. Bowlers will bowl 1 game to determine position followed by 4 games head-to-head position round match-play with bonus pins. All totals ordered high to low. Cut to cashers finals 1 in 5. Finals/Cashers round will be 3 games position round match-play with 30 bonus pins. If you qualify, you cash. High game and series pots available. Eliminator and brackets available. We are also offer a scratch alibi side event at $20.00. Location: Bowlero/AMF Union Hills in Phoenix, AZ. When: Saturday, 12/7/24. You will be bowling on the E&BC Tournaments Goblin Shark Oil Pattern. We will be accepting Venmo up until 12/4/24. You can Venmo entry fee only ($65.00) to: @E-BCTournaments, Contact me via messenger for other options to pay entry fee prior to tournament date. Day of the event is cash only. Any questions, or if you'd like to sign up early you can email me at ebc_tournaments@yahoo.com.
If your name is not highlighted green on the average list PDF found at www.ebctournaments.com you may still bowl as long as there are spots available. We are only taking a maximum of 48 bowlers. Those who have their names highlighted in green are considered eligible and will be able to check in prior to any other bowler.
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