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For Ladies Only
There is an exclusive club in Waco, and it’s for the ladies only. USBC certified women bowlers can become eligible anytime and anywhere in a USBC certified event. That would be the 600 Club.
The time was this past weekend and the place was Ft. Worth in the State Mixed Tournament. Welcome the two newest members of the 600 Club.
Sarah Cross: 233, 216, 171…… 620
Mycha Combs: 157, 214, 246……607
Great bowling, not to mention this accomplishment done at a state tournament— WOW. Keep it with you and bring it home.
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Hall of Fame Banquet
Honoring our 2009 inductee, David Light.
Make plans to attend on Saturday November 14th at
the Hewitt VFW.
Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased through any board member or send an e-mail to strike@wacobowling.com
This is always a great time for bowlers to come together and honor one of our own for accomplishments on and off the lanes.
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Steven Rosecrants Hits First 800 Series
On Tuesday Night Early Bird League, at Lake Air Lanes, Steven Rosecrants hit his first 800 series.
Scores: 279, 268, 257….. 804
With this honor score, Steven will be receiving a ring from USBC.
Great bowling and congratulations.
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Alex Reed Memorial Tournament Winners
SLIDE SHOW
After this past weekend, I think it would be safe to say there will be another one next year. The First Annual Alex Reed Memorial Scholarship Tournament was a huge success. The guarantee payout of $5000 in scholarship money jumped to $7000 in actual scholarship money paid.
For the opening ceremony of the tournament, father of the tournaments’ namesake, Damon Reed along with the Waco Youth bowlers, threw out the first ball.
Then it was game on for the kids. They battled for a spot in the finals on Sunday.
Here are the winners:
Boys Handicap 1. Jacob Mitchell 2. Clay Mitchell 3. Jordain Adair 4. Justin Lara 5. Jeffry Vaughan 6. Tony Krupa
Girls Handicap 1. Mary Maule 2. Mallory Holder 3. Adel Wahner 4. Jordan Chamblee 5.DeAnna Hopkins 6. Christina Martin
Boys Scratch 1. Drake Revels 2. Heath Fletcher 3. Nick Wilson 4. Chris Signo 5 Blaise Fletcher
Girls Scratch 1. Devin Revels 2. Coutrney Hopkins
Sure, this tournament was great for the kids and will grow in the future. But, I suspect the real winners were the ones who supported this tournament, local merchants with their gifts for a silent auction and purchased advertising on the sweeps, folks from out of town- like Roger & Kit Haverland bringing their experience in helping with the tournament, last but not least- YOU the Waco league bowler for joining in the 50/50 raffles the past few weeks. The Saturday night side of the tournament will have a separate post.
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Randy Stone
This has been, so far, a four week saga. It may not be over yet. Randy bowls in the Doris Miller League on Wednesday night at AMF Westview. I now have some series scores to show the journey.
Sept. 9th 223. 264, 278— 765
Sept. 16 205,300,224—729
Sept. 23 300,300,236—836
Sept. 30 253, 300, 278— 831
Randy has bowled one 300 game previous to this season and the 836 series is his highest yet.Currently, Randy is carrying a whopping 263 average. The bar has been raised and a new standard set. Great bowling and we wish you continued great bowling.
Thanks to Julia Halve for sending me these scores.
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Free Practice Time
AMF has made good on their word on free practice for league bowlers. That’s for ALL leagues, whether USBC certified or house league.
Free practice time at AMF Lake Air are at: Sundays 5pm - 7pm Thursdays 6pm - 8pm
Free practice time at AMF Westview are at: Mondays 6pm - 8pm Sundays 6pm -8pm
Take advantage of this, get some swings in. It will pay off in your league play and increase average.
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Alex Reed Memorial Youth Tournament Set
The 1st Annual Alex Reed Memorial Youth Scholarship Tournament is set for October 10-11 at AMF Waco Westview Lanes. This tournament is open to all USBC certified Youth bowlers, of all ages.
$5000 Guaranteed Payout
Saturday- squads are at 9:00am and 1:00pm Sunday- Round Robin Finals start at 9:00 am .
Entry forms are available at www.wacobowling.com or at AMF Westview and Lake Air Lanes.
Parents, be sure to bring your equipment. Saturday night, there will be a “red pin” bowling benefit with a $500 Big Shot lane, made possible by Steven L. Little, DDS and Zachary S. Schwab, DDS. Send them a “thank you” at www.little-schwab.com for their support.
Alex Reed died in a tragic car accident this past May. He was a student at China Spring High School and one of our own Youth Bowlers. Click HR 2872 and read how our great state of Texas has honored him and his family.
Any questions about the tournament, e-mail- wacoyouthbowlers@yahoo.com
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Fall Leagues are Underway
The fall leagues have started and most of them have some openings. There is Men”s Majors(Men only) at Lake Air on Wednesday. Doris Miller Mixed on Wednesday at Westview and various mixed leagues every night. Monday night at Lake Air is a ladies league.
* It is not too late to join up and have tons of fun**.
It doesn’t matter what your average is as all leagues in Waco are handicap leagues. If you are interested in bowling call Charlie Vestal at 772-6600 or call either center….Westview 772-6600 or Lake Air 776-1717…Of course you can always contact Steve or myself and we will be glad to get you on a team……LET’S US HEAR FROM YOU AND LET’S GO BOWLING!!!!!!!
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Someone Left the Lilly!!!
Rumor has it that a well known Waco bowler/blogger left the “Lilly” during the Men’s Majors Wednesday night at AMF Lake Air….wonder how many pins he got on his spare attempt…..
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AMF Reaches Out
The Greater Waco USBC hosted the annual League President & Secretary Workshop this past Sunday. AMF had an impressive showing of representatives attending. The district manager, Donnie Griffin drove in from Dallas to speak with us.Also attending were the entire AMF Waco mgmt. staff— General Manager Wendy Caughenbaugh, Lake Air Manager Katie Franks, Westview Manager Jana Kelly.
Donnie was excited about the AMF $500,000 national in league tournament. Details are at AMF centers, but he said it was basically a pins over average tournament, with the finals in Las Vegas.There are four divisions, so bowlers of all averages can participate.
On the local level- league bowlers can practice for $1.69 per game. Also, there will be two hours during the week where league bowlers can practice for FREE. These will be fluctuating times, and I will do my best to keep you informed on when these times are.
In an effort to grow leagues, AMF has a formula for contributing an extra $10 per number of bowlers in your leagues over last year. This can pay to grow your league.
And the best news of all:::: NO INCREASE IN LINEAGE !!
Also, all leagues will be set up by AMF’s newest employee and our Greater Waco Assoc. President, Julia Halve. This will provide smooth setup and operation of your leagues.
Fall leagues are starting soon. Get on one, good bowling and high scoring.
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Fun Fall Leagues Starting Soon
Hello everyone…The new fall leagues are beginning to form at both houses here in Waco.There are many types of leagues for all kinds of bowlers…There are ladies only, men only, mixed leagues and Saturday morning junior leagues.There are several times and days available. All leagues operate under the handicap system which means you do not have to worry about where your average rates with other bowlers. The handicap system evens up the scoring making it more competitive for all…Most of the fall leagues begin to form the week of August 24 and all have openings. So come on out and join up(we will find you a team) or get some friends and relatives together and make up your own team….Please call Charlie Vestal at 772-6600 if you have any questions, or call either Lake Air at 776-1717 or Westview 772-6600 or contact Steve or myself and We will help you get on a league…… LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE LANES!!!!!!!!!
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Denis Comer Shoots First Perfect Game
Wednesday Night Trio at Lake Air Lanes, Denis Comer bowled his first 300 game. With that done, Denis said “I’m glad that monkey is off my back”.This is an honor score and he will get a ring from USBC commemorating the occasion. Wednesday Trio is a summer league with four games in a series. Denis did have a great night of bowling with a 942 for his 4 game series total, averaging 235 for the night. Join me in congratulating Denis in his first 300 game, Oh, and Denis, don’t let it be the last one. Great Bowling!!
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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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Great job Steven! Proud of you man!
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Way to go to all players, you are all champions To Blaise and Heath Fletcher, Great job guys…I am proud of both of you and knew that you would be one of the best. Be sweet as always and I’ll see you the next time ya’ll are
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Unbelievable Stoner!!!!! Great bowling!
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Way to go Stone…Heard rumor that you have been bowling real well lately….Keep up the good work… Also if anyone has any great bowling accomplishments they want to share on here please do so yourself or call Steve or myself and we will put
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