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Hey There!!!How About a New Ball, Bag, Shoes!!!!!
Charlie Vestal is starting a Total Package League at Westview on Sunday July 12..Meeting is at 6:00 and bowling begins at 6:30….This league runs 13 weeks for $13.00 per night..AND at the completion each bowler will receive a new urethane ball, new shoes…and a new bag!!! This is great for a bowler just starting out or an old timer (like me) who just might need some new stuff..This is a short summer league where fun is the main goal..You do not need a team(we will find you one) or you can bring along friends and family and have your own team..REMEMBER all bowlers in this league will get a new ball, bag, and shoes….sign up now by calling or dropping by Westview Lanes..Call Charlie at Westview at 254 772-6600. If you have any questions please call.
Also get ready for the Fall leagues starting in late August…sign up now at either AMF house. Lake Air 254 776-1717 or Westview 254 772-6600.
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Off to Vegas
There are many Waco bowlers heading off to the USBC National open tournament in Las Vegas the next two weeks. I will be bowling Thursday and Friday this week. Let us know how you scored, what the conditions were like. Any good stories from the casinos? Good luck to all and let us hear from you….
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Tragedy in Waco Bowling World
The Waco bowling family suffered a tragic loss Friday with the death of a youth bowler. Seventeen year old Alex Reed was killed in a car crash around noon.Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reed family…I am sure that I speak for all of us Damon, if you need anything at all just ask any member of the Waco bowling family…..Having to bury a child is the most horrible thing any parent has to do…Again our prayers are with you and your family…GOD BLESS YOU….
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Wed Trio League to start May 20
Hello everyone…The schedule on AMF Lake Air has been changed…The Wed Trio League will start next Wed May 20, with a meeting at 7:30 and bowling at 8:00.This is a 3 person mixed( meaning ladies are encouraged to bowl)league so find a couple of friends and come on out and bowl with us…If you don’t have a team please show up as there are always teams needing bowlers..this is a short summer league and in the past has been good competitive fun….Any questions please call me or Steve King…..
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Lake Air Lanes Summer Schedule
Before a new season, AMF will make a pamphlet with all the leagues available in Waco, at both houses. Not this year. I picked a summer schedule up at Lake Air and yes, it did have their schedule and a blank page. Here is the summer schedule at Lake Air. I’ll be back with the schedule at Westview. You can click on this to make it bigger.
For those starting out. There are a couple of uncertified leagues to get you started with the stuff you need to enjoy the sport of bowling. AMF will have a “Total Package League” on Monday and Thursday. They both start at 6:15 on 5/25 and 6/04
If you want to bowl with your kids, there is the “Madagascar” league on Sunday. It will start at 1:45 on 6/07. This is a Youth/Adult league with 4/team.
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Youth Bowler Going to SFA
As I was driving to go bowl one evening this week, I heard someone honk their horn. I looked in the rearview mirror and saw a head sticking out of a window pointing me to pull over. I recognized Andy Rosenkranz and pulled over. He handed me a newspaper, from a stack, called “The Enterprise”, serving the Bosqueville and China Spring area. The proud father opened up to a page showing a picture of him, daughter Ashli, and proud mother Shelli. The picture showed Ashli Rosenkranz signing a letter of intent to Stephen F. Austin University on a bowling scholarship. The 2009-2010 season will be the first year of the SFA bowling program. As a founding member of the SFA bowling program, we wish her all the best as a “Lumberjack” and congratulations.
Photo- Clint Hancock
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Your Website
. . . WWW.WACOBOWLING.COM
How many times have you seen this here. If the print is in blue, it is a link and you can click on it to get there. I will spread some through this article for you to try.
I have found out that some that read this blog did not know we have had a website for a year now. It is a simple, informative and easy to navigate.
For now, the front page is for getting new members. This is a great time to join USBC, just in time for summer leagues and membership will be good until August 2010. That’s added value. The real value comes with the “member rewards”. There are too many to be listed here, so check out the website.
One of the highlights of the website is the BOWLING FORUM. This is the place for you to use. There is a classifieds section to buy or sell equipment. League section, Advice section, participate in polls, and free advertising for merchants in the bowling business.
Right now in the classified section there are a couple of bowling bags, a 4 ball roller and a 3 ball roller. Also, some top performing bowling balls- all 14 lbs. There is even a slot for the national tournament in Vegas for sale.
One of the largest usage comes in TOURNAMENT time, when scores are posted after each day’s competition. The front page is like a billboard with easy links to other pages. But, did you know???— That your website has the names of all our HALL OF FAME members, LIFE MEMBERS, your associations BOARD OF DIRECTORS (each board member and officer’s name has an email link). The events page will have links to state and national tournaments for entry forms and results. Plus our local events, such as our Champions Gala.
Looking at the bottom of the front page, there are a couple of pictures/logos. The logos are of the charities our association supports. The Susan G. Komen “Bowl for the Cure” and BVL “Bowlers to Veterans Link”. Pictures do say so much, in this case, not enough. Each of the logos are a link to each of their respective websites.
So, use the website and invite someone to come “Bowl With Us”
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Youth Bowling Video
I have had several requests to provide a link to the video from the City of Waco Broadcast Services on their local sports feature- Youth Bowling.
Here is the link to watch the video: Waco Youth Bowling
This is worth a look or two. These kids represented themselves and the Youth Assn. extremely well. Thanks to WCCC for an excellent job on this video. After you watch the video, be sure to comment and thank them for the feature.
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Waco Celebrates its Champions
Saturday night, the members of the Greater Waco USBC celebrated the Champions from the Waco City Open and Waco City Women’s Tournaments at the 2nd Annual Greater Waco Assn. USBC Champions Gala held at the Hewitt VFW.
Deb Jacobs and Jimmy Generals were crowned City Champions.
All other event and division Champions can be seen at: www.wacobowling.com/Gala2.htm This was a fantastic event for all bowlers. With the national tournaments being held in Las Vegas and Reno this year, the gala had a casino theme It was full of recognition, awards and even some entertainment.
And a special thanks to Wiethorn Catering for the great food and service to our association’s event.
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David Light Elected to Hall of Fame
Congratulations to my blog partner, David Light on his election to the Hall of Fame. David was elected last night at our annual open meeting of the Greater Waco Assoc. USBC.
His resume is quite lengthy with his accomplishments on the lanes and service to the bowling community. Some of the highlights include a 810 series, 300 game, several 700 series, served as 1st Vice President on Austin and Temple associations, President on the Waco Bowling Assoc., house coordinator for two different state tournaments, coached junior bowlers from 1968 to 1995 and is currently voluntarily assisting for the MCC bowling classes.
David has always been dedicated and passionate to the game of bowling and always looking for ways to grow the sport. Please join me in congratulating David Light, our newest inductee to the Greater Waco Association USBC Hall of Fame.
Banquet will be held later this year, check here or the “events” page at www.wacobowling.com for date.
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What Now? Tournaments are Over!
Now that the main events, Waco City Tournaments, are over, we still have lots to do besides going to our leagues every night.
We, the bowlers of Waco, have a meeting to attend. The annual Open Meeting of the Greater Waco Assn. This is the bowlers meeting to vote on your representation of board members, hall of fame candidates, and hear the state of our association. Make plans to attend Tuesday March 24, 6:30PM at Lake Air Lanes.
The 2nd Annual Champions Gala will be held on Saturday March 28. This is a celebration of our tournament champions, Waco bowling, and just plain fun (with good food). Tickets are now on sale, $15.00, and will not be sold at the door. Check the “Events” page at www.wacobowling.com for details.
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Bowlers Are Concerned about AMF Conditions
I am seeing a lot of comments on here and hearing from a lot of you about all the problems that both houses here in Waco are having. I agree that there are tons of mechanical issues, personel issues, building issues and more. I also know that the local managment here in Waco have absolutely no control of these and cannot solve these problems.Believe me I have tried for the last several years but in a huge corporation the local folks rarely have any say in anything.. I would suggest that if you are unhappy with AMF…please go to their website WWW.AMF.COM and file a complaint OR call 1 800 342 5263 and voice a complaint…. Remember…the local managment, as nice and willing as they are, have no control to do anything……
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Arthur Edwards Upgrades
After an excellent performance during our Waco City Open Tournament with an honor score of 299, it just was not perfection. However, on Wednesday night during the Mens Majors league, Arthur reached the perfect score in his second game with a 300. Way to go Arthur! He will be upgrading to a sweet 300 ring from USBC for the occasion.
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Tournament Results Complete
While the complete final results are up at the association website, they are not official yet. You can see the complete tournament results at: www.wacobowling.com
A few highlights of the tournaments winners: Waco City Open Champion will be Jimmy Generals with a total winning score of 2125. He was followed by Brian Rinehart 2085 and Jose Flores 2056.
Jimmy teamed up with Jose Flores and took the doubles championship with 1394.
Division 2 bowler Robert L. Webb Jr. had the highest singles event score with 736 series-(wow)
Taking the team event Henson Business Products shot 3186.
In the Women’s Tournament, Deb Jacobs will capture the Women’s City crown. In the All-Events division 2 Janice Howard, division 3 Kay Dowell, division 4 Janice Vick, division 5 Kerri Niemeyer.
Winning the women’s doubles championship were Deb Jacobs and Julia Halve
Team winners: the only team in the Waco City Women’s Tournament to qualify to be in Division 1 was a team called Change is Good. Division 2 Marx-A-Lot, division 3 Adam’s Ribs, division 4 Rollin’ For Fun, Division 5 Texas Tornadoes, senior division Ladies Of Leisure.
Congratulations to all the champions. Be sure to mark your calander for the 2nd Annual Champions Gala on March 28.
You have got to go see some of the other names for teams at the website. By the scores you know we are serious and passionate about our sport, by the team names you know we have a sense of humor and like to have fun. If you are not involved in bowling, I invite you to come Bowl With Us.
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Waco City Tournaments Ends With Two Honor Scores
The Waco City Tournaments ended this weekend. During the three weekend event, there were two Honor Scores earned.
On his way to winning the Division 1 singles event Arthur Edwards had one of his games at a 299, leaving a stone 8 pin on his last shot.
Just a few minutes later Brian Boswell shot the only 300 game of the tournament.
Congratulations to these two tournament honor score bowlers. Our national governing body, United States Bowling Congress, will be sending them awards for their honor achievement. You can see what they have to choose from at: www.bowl.com/awards/main.aspx
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The Race Continues
Saturday afternoon completed the singles/doubles events for the Waco City Tournaments. The race to the Waco City Open Champion took an interesting twist. Brian Rinehart now leads and finishes with a total of 2085. A familiar name in the bowling community, Jimmy Generals, has positioned himself to take the lead with a 650+ series in the team event on Sunday. If you will remember, Jimmy was runner-up for the championship last year.
Arthur Edwards, winner of last year’s Division 2 singles, showed his maple moxy by leading this year in Division 1, with a 705. Arthur bowled in the Division 2 doubles event with Gerald Gardner and they took the lead with 1324.
Final event of the tournament is Sunday March 1st at 1:00pm at Lake Air Lanes. Complete results will be posted afterward. All results are unofficial until final audit of scores and declared by the tournament director.
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New Leaders After Week 2
After the Sunday singles/doubles event, there are new names at the number one spots in the Waco City Tournaments.
In the Waco City Open Tournament Terry Williams took over the lead for the race to the City Championship with at total pin fall of 2014
In the Women’s City Tournament Deb Jacobs, last year’s Division 1 winner, is again in the number one spot with a total score of 2085.
Check the top 10 in each event and each division at: www.wacobowling.com
Remember, next weekend is the last one of all the Waco City Tournaments. The singles/doubles will be on Saturday at Westview and the tournaments will end with the team event on Sunday at Lake Air Lanes.
Most of the association directors were bowling this weekend in the tournament. On behalf of your associations board of directors, I would like to thank each of our hard working volunteers for a smooth operation during the tournaments.
Also, while you are at our website, take a look at the Events page to get information on the 2nd Annual Champions Gala.
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Not Ho-Hum—- Jose Flores Triplicate
Years ago, I worked at a place (most of you know where) and we were setting records daily and weekly for a six week period. It was my second year in this unit and I was excited about the accomplishments. After the third week of this, the company e-mail stated “ho-hum another record for this unit” as if it were a passing thought.
Yes, Jose has a number of accomplishments, especially here lately but,there is nothing ho-hum about consistent excellence in performance and continuing accomplishments. Friday night at Lake Air Lanes, Jose Flores bowled three games with the same score in each.
A triplicate.
That in itself is hard enough to do, no matter what the score is. Another difficult and rare score to bowl is an 800 series. You could imagine both feats, but you could have seen both when Jose bowled 267 in three games for a 801 series.
I think he is still warming up for the tournament. Jose will finish the tournament with the singles/doubles competition next Saturday at Westview Lanes. You do not want to miss this, so be there.
You can keep posted on all tournament results at: www.wacobowling.com
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One Down Two to Go
The complete results are posted for the first weekend of competition for the Waco City Open and Women’s Tournaments.
See all the results at : www.wacobowling.com
The road the the City Open Champion has been paved by Jeffrey Owens with a 1909 total.
Margaret Hool leads the Womens Tournament Division 1 with 1958 total.
We will see how this holds up during the next two weekends of the tournaments. Again, a big THANK YOU to the volunteers who worked both squads on Sunday.
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DAY 1 Tournament Results Posted (Team)
It was just the start of the 2nd Annual Waco City Open and Women’s Tournaments at Lake Air Lanes with one squad scheduled for team event. This is a first for the Greater Waco Assoc.USBC, running both the Women’s and the Open Tournaments at the same time. Everything ran very smooth.
A HUGE THANKS go to all the volunteers who were there to enable a smooth running of the tournaments.
Results are now posted at our website, and will be updated at the end of every day’s competition. www.wacobowling.com
Sunday Feb. 15 will be at Westview Lanes with the Singles/Doubles competition. We will have two squads and some results for All-Events will be posted.
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Youth Tournament Results
Such high security on these results for 2 weeks are now finally out.You can see the complete results here: www.wacobowling.com/YouthTourny.pdf
I invite everyone to take a look at our future competitions’ results and consider this a preview of how the Waco Open and Women’s tournaments results will be shown this year.
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Hello Steven, My name is christole coleman i bowl with donna conaway on monday nights. She told me that you know a bowling alley in Austin thats the best place to have a ball drilled. Im going to Austin july 11 and i plan to buy a new ball and have them
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