Pictured Is Mandy Etem Cirigliano, Center, With Her Bowl For The Cure Volunteers.
Bowl For The Cure Has Another Successful Fund Raiser - Courtesy Of Mandy Etem Cirigliano.
Phoenix - - - A huge thank you to everyone who rolled, donated, sponsored, and lent a helping hand! We're absolutely thrilled to announce yet another record-breaking year! In 2023, we had an incredible 59 teams participate in our bowling event, and together, we raised an impressive $23,000 for Bowl for the Cure!
We couldn't have done it without your unwavering support, and we're so grateful for how we've grown together over the years. Keep your eyes peeled for what we have in store next year – we can't wait to continue this journey with all of you!
Debi Etem Jolene Etem LaBeau Shawna Strause Vickie Musolino Jana Wayne Brickey Rosine Marschke Kyndle Tooke Farrell Lynette Tucker, Heidi Woods, Jennifer Cain, Chris DeMarco
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Tucson Metro USBC Update
By Mark Kerr, President
Tucson - - - I want to welcome all the new bowlers taking part in Tucson’s established and new leagues in the 2023-24 season, as well as welcome back the established bowlers taking part in the leagues in the bowling centers in the Tucson area.
It has been a busy time for Tucson Metro USBC since the last update, holding three tournaments and supporting a fourth.
I want to congratulate Cory Knop with Ready to Strike Bowl on the successful, third annual Pay-It-Forward Tournament, held September 16 at Bowlero Tucson, which raised $9350 for Tucson’s youth bowling programs! Tucson came together and paid it forward for the future of bowling, our youth bowlers!
I want to thank everyone who took part in the Senior/Not Senior, aka Sports Shot Sweeper Tournament, held September 23, at Cactus Bowl and congratulations to Shawn Whitelaw, who won the Sweeper and the free entry into the 2024 Tucson Metro USBC Masters Tournament.
Tucson Metro USBC appreciated the comments on the Sweeper, publicizing the bowling pattern, which was Winding Road, for it and the Senior/Super Senior Masters events. We want to give bowlers the information and the opportunity to try the pattern out before these events, as well as the Masters and Queens and will continue to do so.
On Sunday, September 24, the inaugural Tucson Metro USBC Super Senior Masters took place at Cactus Bowl and congratulations to Tucson Metro USBC Hall of Famer, Steven Hiscox for winning the first tournament and congratulations on his win. A big thank you to all the Super Senior bowlers who came out and took part. You helped to make this a success and a permanent part of the schedule.
The next week, September 30 – October 1, the Tucson Metro USBC Senior Masters took place, also at Cactus Bowl. Bowlers turned out and competed in qualifying on Saturday, September 30 and double elimination match play on Sunday, October 1.
After qualifying and a long day of match play, Tucson Metro USBC Hall of Famer and Super Senior, Kary Harris, won the Senior Masters, defeated defending champion John Cook. Conditions were challenging and Kary won the event bowling his first 200 game in the last game of his match with John Cook. Congratulations Kary!
On the weekend of November 18-19, the Tucson Metro USBC Senior Women’s Tournament will take place at Cactus Bowl. For more information, go online to tucsonmetrousbc.com, or Tucson Metro USBC’s Facebook page.
During this time, Tucson’s bowling family became aware of a tragic accident that had befallen one of its promising youth bowlers, Keith Ylvisaker. Keith was in an accident in Las Vegas, Saturday September 30, that left him unconscious and had to have brain surgery. He is in the ICU and still not awake but his vitals are well and stable.
Tucson’s bowling family is coming together and helping Keith and the family. A GoFundMe page has also been set up so the bowling community can show their support of this great young bowler.
Keith is part of the Cactus Junior Bowling Program, also known as the Cactus Mafia (Family), and he bowled and was a success on the JBT (Junior Bowlers Tour), who at their recent event, raised funds to help Keith and his family during this time. On November 11-12, the JBT will be in the Old Pueblo at Bowlero Tucson. For more information, go online to bowljbt.com.
The 2023-24 bowling season is underway in Tucson, and congratulations goes out to the following bowlers on their accomplishments:
Mario Ruiz, 300 game, Cactus Bowl, Flos Pro Mixed, September 26.
Robert Ylvisaker, 300 game, Fiesta Lanes, Park Avenue Jewelers Miller Lite League, September 27.
Matt Holmes, 300 game, Lucky Strike, Awesome 4 Some, October 2.
Anna Heichel, 789 series (personal Best), Fiesta Lanes, Ed Faulk League, October 6.
Steve Beinhorn, 300 game (twice), Fiesta Lanes, Fiesta Funtimers, October 3 and October 10.
Tim Jacob, 300 game and 823 series, Cactus Bowl, Flo’s Pro Mixed, October 10. Tim dedicated the game and series to Keith Ylvisaker, whose championship banner was on Tim’s pair.
Matt Hunt, 300 game, Cactus Bowl, IHOP Vegas League, October 12. Matt dedicated his 20th sanctioned 300 game to Keith Ylvisaker, whose championship banner was on the pair next to Matt’s.
Matt Klaer, 300 game, Cactus Bowl, IHOP Vegas League, October 12.
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SFT News - Courtesy Of SFT.
Hi SFT Bowlers!
The 2023 Summer Quarterly Circuit (July 2023 - September 2023) has come to a close and it was a close one with the Top 4 being decided at our last tournament of the quarter. The points and averages have been finalized, so here are your Top 4 quarterly circuit prize winners!
1st Place – Jeff Kraus – 965 points
2nd Place – Brandon T. Bailey – 875 points
3rd Place – Reggie Prince Elliott – 835 points
4th Place – Ernie Mendoza – 820 points
Quarterly Circuit Prizes
1st Place – 3 Free Main Entries, 2 Free Economy Parlays, Special Circuit Winner Polo, 20 raffle tickets and a Track High Performance bowling ball of choice.
2nd Place – 2 Free Main Entries, 1 Free Economy Parlay, 10 raffle tickets and 1 free plastic ball (with an option to upgrade to any Track bowling ball for $95.00).
3rd Place – 1 Free Main Entry, 1 Free Economy Parlay, 10 raffle tickets and Free one-year SFT membership ($30 value).
4th place – 1 Free Main Entry and 1 Free Economy Parlay.
All prized will be available at this weekend's tournament at Bowlero Christown as we will kick off the 2023 Fall Quarterly Circuit (September 2023 to December 2023).
If you are interested in our Season Points race, Quarterly Circuit races, and season schedule please see our website, aht.strikeforcetour.com, or click the link below.
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AZ State Senior Masters And Queens Event Cancelled For October 28-29 At AMF Tempe Village.
Tempe - - - Arizona State USBC is unfortunately postponing the AZ State Senior Masters and Queens slated for this weekend at AMF Tempe Village. New tournament date will be February 11, 2024 – Location TBA. Those that have registered can carryover for the new date or request a refund via email. We apologize for any inconvenience!
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News From CAUSBC.
Prescott - - - Entry forms for the 17th Annual CAUSBC Women's Tournament are now available at each bowling center (Antelope Lanes, Plaza Bowl, Shake, Rattle & Bowl and Starlite Lanes).
The tournament will be at Shake, Rattle and Bowl January 27/28, 2024.
Spread the word so we can have an even better turnout than last year.
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MPUSBC Now Accepting BVL Entries.
Phoenix - - - Metro Phoenix USBC BVL Tournament is now accepting entries. This years tournament will be November 11, 2023 at AMF Union Hills 1:00pm. Please click the link to download the entry form. This tournament will fill up quickly so get your entries in to the office ASAP to hold your spot! Online registration will also be available soon! No walk-ins will be accepted for this tournament! Visit MPUSBC.Org, for entry info.