Saturday, August 30, 2008

Monce New Gold Coach

The United States Bowling Congress has added Bill Monce to its most elite group of professional coaches, certifying him as a USBC Gold level coach. Monce, a coaching specialist for the USBC Coaching program in Greendale, Wis., and former collegiate bowler, becomes just the 31st USBC Gold coach in the world. He currently is the youngest Gold coach at age 35.

Storm and Roto Contest Winner Announced

Storm Products and Roto Grip announce the GRAND PRIZE WINNER of their drawing from the 2008 USBC tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In all over 2,000 entries were received. The winner of the drawing will receive a FREE entry into the 2009 USBC tournament held in LAS VEGAS, NV. This prize package is worth $855! The winner of this year's drawing is Shannon Winchell of Auburn, WA!

Track adds Kloss


Exempt bowler, Chad Kloss, has signed on as a member of the Track Inc. Tour staff. Kloss joins two-year Track staff member, Mitch Beasley, for the 2008-09 season which begins at the World Championships, October 19-26.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Kerry Wood's Strike Zone Celebrity Bowling Tournament

wood ballKerry Wood, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs baseball team hosted his annual fundraiser in Chicago on August 4, 2008 to benefit The Organic School Project at the 10 Pin Bowling Lounge. Ontheballbowling.com, LLC staff was on hand to fit and drill Wood with the first celebrity personalized fundraiser bowling ball featuring the Kerry Wood's Strike Zone Celebrity Bowling Tournament logo on one side and the ontheballbowling.com logo on the other.

Ebonite's Mid Performance

Bowlers looking for the most bang for their dollar have found two winners in Ebonite’s new lower mid-price balls, Clash Turquoise/Purple and Bash Black/Red.

“The original Clash and Bash have been great sellers for our brand as bowlers are finding them to be great performers at a budget conscious price,” said Ed Gallagher, Ebonite brand manager. “The new Clash and Bash additions offer the performance adjustments to fill out the holes in one’s arsenal.”

Clash Turquoise/Purple offers the unique aesthetic appeal bowlers want along with good performance when it matters most. The new Clash provides more backend motion than the original Clash. Its turn to the pocket is an entire board sooner and it’s razor sharp. Clash Turquoise/Purple is available in 10-16 pounds.

Bash Black/Red is a lot longer down lane that the original Bash because of its high RG and low differential. In addition to length, the modified asymmetric core provides a much smoother approach to the pins. Bash Black/Red is available in 10-16 pounds.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

New Mexico Open

The $32,000 NEW MEXICO OPEN expects more than 150 bowlers to host center Tenpins & More in Rio Rancho, August 13-17. It will be the richest event held in the US this week, according to tournament director, Steve Mackie, who recruited more than $18,000 in added sponsor's money, in spite of the weak economy.

Qubica AMF International Family Bowling Tournament

BPAA's QUBICA AMF INTERNATIONAL FAMILY TOURNAMENT (IFT) concluded last weekend at Don Carter's All Star Lanes in Baton Rouge with a state sweep as the winners in both the Parent-Youth and Parent-Teen were from Montana. Scholarships totaling $70,000 were distributed. 66 teams from 27 states, as well as Canada competed. Pros Norm Duke and Mike Machuga gave tips and delighted the huge crowd of participants and spectators. "It's the best event we are associated with." was the high praise from Duke. The INTERNATIONAL FAMILY TOURNAMENT celebrated its 33rd year.