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56 LANE STATE-OF-THE-ART-BOWLING CENTER OPEN 24 HOURS • SPECIAL GROUP RATES FOR BOWLERS FROM FROM 10 Room Minimum. Rates are per room/per night + 9% tax. Single to quad occupancy. All group policies apply. $ $ Offer expires January 26, 2006.2007 Not valid with any other specials. Based on availability. Rates subject to change. 69 39 Excludes holidays and Super Bowl Weekend. FRI-SAT SUN-THURS No energy surcharge. California SINCE 1940 67th Year In Publication BOWLINGNewsThursday, August 17, 2006 11459 E. Imperial Hwy., Norwalk, CA 90650 • P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com Office: 562-807-3600 • Fax: 562-807-2288 High Roller, Storm & Field of 16 Set For USBC Roto Grip Partner Women’s Challenge For 3 More Years LAS VEGAS—High Roller Event brings women’s bowling to prime time television Inc. is pleased to announce that the Las Vegas based tournament GREENDALE, Wis.—The highlight compelling stories in organization has extended it’s field of 16 women bowlers has hopes of putting together the sponsorship agreement with 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood been finalized for the United most successful made-for-TV Storm Products, the Brigham States Bowling Congress showcase of women’s bowling City, UT based manufacturer of (562) 421-8448 Women’s Challenge, which will possible.” Storm & Roto Grip high perfor- be taped in two days during In addition to the on-lane mance bowling balls. The agree- National Bowling Week (Aug. competition, ESPN2’s cameras ment, originating in 2001, now 26-Sept. 1) at the Fashion Show will follow the athletes through runs through 2009. Saturday Mall in Las Vegas. the mental and physical prepa- “For the past 6 years, Storm, “Killer B Promotions” is the rations required to be competi- Roto Grip & High Roller have High Roller’s Brad Edelman and Storm’s Dave No-Tap owner and producer of the tive at the highest level and onto offered scratch bowlers the most Symes extend their partnership through 2009! Women’s Challenge, which is a the single-lane installation that innovative and competitive made-for-TV event. Its unique will be specially constructed in events in the industry,” said Edelman says that this part- cessful and longest running Sept. 2nd format, which features an invi- the middle of the Fashion Show High Roller’s Brad Edelman. nership, combined with their re- megabuck tournaments in the tation-only field, will be con- Mall. The lane will be installed “Together again over the next 3 cent 3-year extension at Sam’s world, says Dave Symes, Vice tested on a specially-con- by Kegel, the official lane main- years, we will strive to improve Town, makes it easy for bowlers President of Marketing for structed lane and aired on ESPN2 tenance provider for USBC tour- on this great base, providing the to keep High Roller events on Storm. “The High Roller staff is 5 PM over five consecutive Monday naments, and will feature the bowlers with even better bowl- their bowling calendar. outstanding and we look forward nights beginning Sept. 11. company’s new Edge lane sur- ing equipment and tourna- “Storm is very happy to be to a bright future with the true Entry Fee:$40 Bowling stars and USBC face. ments!” associated with the most suc- “King of the Megabucks”. spokespeople Diandra Asbaty, The first four 90-minute tele- Carolyn Dorin-Ballard and Kim casts will feature head-to-head Sidepots Terrell will headline the talented competition with the winner Forest Lanes Fero Williams Palos Verdes list of players for the unique from each show competing in the Optional competition. fifth telecast to determine the Bowls Good The USBC became involved champion. Along with the unique Six Gamer WWPB Open as a sponsor for the Women’s single-lane venue, the event also 6 Games Challenge because of the atten- will have a retro feel to it since Sat., Aug. 19 On Either Coast tion the television exposure will the lane will not have the tradi- TAMARAC, FLORIDA — This Weekend bring to women’s bowling and tional mechanical pinsetter found LAKE FOREST — Saturday, Fero Williams of Gardena, Cali- the sport in general. This will be in modern bowling centers. In- August 19th Forest Lanes will fornia and his partner Martin by Lori Yamasaki Choose Your the first presence for women’s stead, the pins will be set up be running their monthly Scratch Bedford of Gasport, New York PALOS VERDES—The la- bowling in the national spotlight manually to enhance the unique- Six Gamer. Check-in starts at finished second in the 44th Lee dies of the Western Women Pro- since the Professional Women’s ness of the competition. 12:30 and pins come down for Evans Tournament of the Ameri- fessional Bowlers will be headed Vacation League Bowling Association ceased op- “This event is much bigger practice at 1:00 P.M. sharp. cas (Doubles Division). to Palos Verdes Bowl this week- erations in 2003. than the 16 women involved,” The $50 entry fee pays for 120 competitors from 13 end for a two-day format event. “This event will be a much- said Asbaty, the USBC Youth lineage and prize fund. Optionals countries bowling on lanes com- We’ll hit the lanes Saturday af- Starts August 18th needed boost for women’s bowl- spokesperson. “It’s for every include sidepots, blocks, and posed of both wood and syn- ternoon, August 19 at 1pm for ing, and hopefully it will lead to little girl out there who wants to brackets. Multiple ways to win. thetic lane panels. The first 26 two 5-game qualifying blocks. future opportunities for all of the be a professional bowler and does If you have seen the list of feet was synthetic, and the last Finalists will return Sunday 7PM talented women bowlers look- not have that opportunity. If past participants, you know you 34 feet was wood. morning, August 20 at 10am for ing for a stage to compete,” this event is successful, every- had better bring your best game! Competition at the Tourna- round robin match play finals to USBC Chief Executive Officer one wins. It is simply a way to Mario will be on hand to sign- ment of the Americas is divided determine a champion. See Ad Page 8 Roger Dalkin said. “Ultimately, get the ball rolling in hopes of in or answer questions, 949-770- into adult, senior and junior di- Any scratch women bowlers it could also be a vehicle to show creating a successful professional 0055. visions, and the bowlers will interested in participating in this the marketing potential of bowlers tour for women.” Forest Lanes is easy access compete in singles, doubles, weekend’s event may contact women’s professional bowling.” For player bios and complete off the 5 freeway (where it meets mixed doubles and four-person Laurie Soto at 661-713-4945 or FRIDAY The field also will include coverage of the USBC Women’s the 405) at Bake Parkway. mixed team competition. Med- Lori Yamasaki at 310-473-0548. USBC Team USA members Challenge, please visit bowl.com. “Map Quest” is a good bet. als also will be awarded for indi- As always, information and tour- Lynda Barnes, Stefanie Nation, vidual all-events and national all- nament details are available at NO-TAP Shannon O’Keefe and Shannon events based on the 36-game www.wwpb.com. This year’s Pluhowsky, former Team USA performance of all four team event will be sponsored by Class 3 GAMES member Kassy Golden, former Ozzie’s Mixed Scotch Doubles At members. Beginning this year, Seven Clothing. The WWPB Every Friday PWBA stars Leanne Barrette, the junior will be divided into thanks Mike Anzivino and Kendra Gaines, Cara Linbrook Bowl Saturday August 19th two groups, age 12-15 and 16- Leanna Harada for their contin- At 1:00 PM Honeychurch, Liz Johnson and 19. ued support! Cathy Dorin-Lizzi and interna- ANAHEIM — Linbrook Bowl- This tournament is MIXED Tournament competition con- Be sure to check the Bowl- tional standouts Clara Guerrero, ing Center is home to Ozzie’s — SENIOR — SCOTCH tinues Thursday with mixed ing News and the WWPB $15 ENTRY FEE Robin Orlikowski and Sara Senior Mixed Scotch Doubles DOUBLES. You must bring doubles, beginning at 9:30 a.m. website for details on our next Includes Singles, 3-6-9 Vargas. and the welcome mat will be out your own partner! For complete coverage of the events. Don’t forget to look for “As in any invitational event, on Saturday, August 19th. Linbrook Bowling Center is Tournament of the Americas, details on our annual Mission Sidepots, Insurance unfortunately there will be wor- Check-in starts at 11:30 A.M. located at 201 South Brookhurst please log on to bowl.com. Hills Mixed Doubles tournament thy participants excluded,” and the first 50 couples will take in Anaheim. Keep this number So far, Fero Williams is the scheduled for November 18-19 & Scratch Series Dalkin added. “Killer B Promo- to the lanes at 12:30 P.M. handy — 714-774-2253. only Californian listed. 2006. tions used a criteria to select play- 3-6-9 = 187.00 ers based on bowling skill, di- versity, marketability and to www.californiabowlingnews.com Forest Lanes 6 Gamer Entry Fee: 1PM • Saturday, August 19th $50.00 $300.00 1st Place Guaranteed OPTIONAL - Sidepots $6 - Blocks $4 - Brackets $5 • Call Mario at (949)770-0055 for more info. Page 2 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, August 17, 2006 Teams 6 And 8 California USBC Association PROFESSIONAL Battle For Forest 9th Annual Princess Singles Tournament 3’s Seg.