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PROUDLY PUBLISHED BY NNNewsewsews All the bowling news that’s fit to print in the Bowling Capital of the World VOL. 2, NO. 8 APRIL 2018 MDUSBC Junior Masters titles decided Stephanie Schalk and Zakarey Geer victorious at Mayflower Lanes Zakarey Geer of Madison Heights Drake Bazzy of Flat Rock defeating prevailed in the boy’s division and Mark Meade of Waterford 188-177. Stephanie Schalk of Roseville won the David Winters of Livonia beat Bazzy girl’s division of the Metro Detroit 221-195 before falling to Kujawa 231- USBC Junior Masters at Mayflower 217. Lanes in Redford. Brooke Puckett of Roseville started Geer was the top qualifier for the the girl’s stepladder with a 205-151 stepladder finals after qualifying with victory over Grace Meyer of Oxford. a six-game total of 1,469. He beat Puckett then fell to Schalk 167-144. Jacob Kujawa of Sterling Heights 226- The event was a USBC Junior Gold 171 for the title. Kujawa qualified sec- qualifying event. Puckett earned the ond with 1,296. girl’s spot, while Geer and Kujawa Schalk beat top seed Alexandria earned the boy’s spots. Smigiel of Clinton Township 218-202 A total of 89 youth bowlers partici- MDUSBC Junior Masters Girl’s winner Stephanie Schalk (rc) to win the girl’s title. Schalk qualified and Boy’s winner Zakarey Geer (lc) are congratulated by pated in the scratch event, 71 boys MDUSBC Association Manager Mark Martin (c) second with 1,242, while Smigiel’s and 18 girls. and girl’s runner-up Alexandria Smigiel (r) and boy’s runner-up Jacob Kujawa (l) score of 1,251 paced the girls. Sponsor of the MDUSBC Junior The boy’s stepladder began with Masters is Turbo 2-N-1 Grips. Orlikowski goes back-to-back Catchpole successfully defends in Women’s Series Senior Queens title Defending Robin points. There is one event remaining champion Teresa the matches leading up to the finals Orlikowski of where points are tripled. Catchpole of she beat Denise Mintz of Canton 69- Grand Rapids re- Bishop, second in the Cup stand- Macomb won the 56 in a three-frame rolloff after tying peated her Febru- ings, was the top qualifier with 961 and Metro Detroit at 201 and Krista Winbigler of ary win by winning a high game of 266. In match play she USBC Senior Macomb 215-189. Schultz cashed for the Metro Detroit easily dispatched Lauren Krywy of Queens with a $150, Winbigler $125 and Mintz th USBC (MDUSBC) Sterling Heights 242-170 and Nicole 279-247 triumph $100.This was the 11 year of the Women’s Series Harrison of Shelby Township 247-192 over Sandra MDUSBC Senior Queens. Initial quali- Sunday with a 267-214 triumph over on her way to the finals. She averaged Schultz of fying was done by senior women 50 Lisa Bishop of Redford at Westland 237.7. Macomb at Shore Lanes in St. Clair years of age and older with their ac- Bowl in Westland. Orlikowski cashed Lisa Bishop (515), Brandie Reamy Shores. tual all-events of the recently com- for $500 and Bishop took home $250. (443), Ashley Denard of Southfield Catchpole was top qualifier for the pleted MDUSBC Women’s Champi- Orlikowski qualified third in the field (438) and Haley Lundy of Windsor stepladder finals with a four-game to- onship. The top bowlers advanced to of 29, with a four-game total of 907. (428) round out the top five in the Cup tal of 928 on games of 249, 227, 215 the qualifying finals. Her high game in qualifying was 250. standings. and 237. As the top seed, she had to Other cashers for $75 each were In match play she beat January run- Next month’s event will be at Ford wait for the challenger to emerge. She Toary Taylor of Redford, Michelle ner-up Brandie Reamy of Livonia 224- Lanes in Dearborn Heights on Sun- took home the top prize of $200. Turner of Detroit, Clystine Henderson 184 and December champion Valerie day, April 8. Schultz qualified fourth with 829. In of Detroit and Juana Torres of Detroit. Bercier of Spring Lake 246-226 to Complete results are available at advance to the finals. She averaged www.mdusbc.com under “Tourna- This could be your opportunity 234.8. Orlikowski now has a 47 point ments” and Women’s Series page. lead in the Cup standings with 562 of a lifetime Metro Detroit USBC is seeking motivated self-starting individuals with excel- In this issue lent marketing skills to recruit and close sponsorships for tournaments, events Regular Columns Features and Bowling Showcase. From the Editor - page 2 Michelle Mullen’s tips - page 4 Successful candidates will work on commission only basis with flexible hours Personal Perspective - page 3 Jeff Richgels - page 8 and days. (Ann)ouncements - page 5 Phil Goodman - page 9 This is a perfect opportunity for those that love bowling and have that knack Guest Column - page 9 Bob Johnson - page 11 for selling bowling. Honor Scores - page 10 Interested parties should contact Mark Martin at 248.443.2695 ext. 100. Page 2 Bowling Showcase News April 2018 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Metro Detroit USBC Another season winding down 28200 Southfield Rd. Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 443-2695 senior women’s all-city teams. This is $15 by calling the Association office Web: www.mdusbc.com a very laborious task and your help is at (248) 443-2695. From the Editor Mark Martin, Editor Mark A. Martin needed. For the men’s and senior USBC CONVENTION men’s categories games of 298, 299 The United States Bowling Con- John Vorpagel, President MDUSBC and 300 receive points as does all 800 gress annual convention will be held George Bresinski, VP Association Manager series. For the women’s and senior from April 23-26 in Reno. During this Richard Banks women’s categories games of 279 time delegates elected from their re- Ann Block and better and series above 700. In spective local and state associations Penny Breen order that we don’t miss any honor will vote on legislation affecting Michael DeRousie scores in the calculations please con- leagues, tournaments and bylaws in Debra Dickerson tact the MDUSBC office if you think addition to electing three new mem- Shane Ferris we’re missing some of yours. bers of the board of directors. Addi- Libbi Fletcher TOURNAMENT CHECKS tionally there will be several work- Mark Hurttgam Prize checks for the Women’s and shops to inform the delegates about Patricia Klix Open Championship were mailed to happenings at USBC. Ashley Krywy the team captains on March 29. Prize Representing the MDUSBC at the Martha Marshall checks for the Senior Team Tourna- annual convention will be Ann Block, Tammy Quinn ment were mailed to the team cap- George Bresinski, Mike DeRousie, Kurt Suokas tains on April 3. Congratulations to all Libbi Fletcher, Mark Hurttgam, Vera Randy Tambourine of the winners. Johnson, Michael Lewis, Martha YOUTH AWARDS BANQUET Marshall, Jessica Tyler, John Vorpagel The MDUSBC Youth Awards ban- and Doug Williams. This completes my 22nd complete AVERAGES quet will be held on Sunday, June 3 at Anyone else that would like to be season as your Association Manager. Just a reminder to league secre- DeCarlo’s Banquet Center at 1 p.m. appointed a delegate please contact It is a pleasure to serve all of the mem- taries, the averages to be submitted The banquet will honor youth tourna- the MDUSBC office. bers and thank you for being a mem- are the FINAL average of the league. ment award winners, honor scores, ber of the Metro Detroit USBC and the This includes any special contests or scholarship winners and all-city recipi- ======================== United States Bowling Congress. playoffs. Additionally league secretar- ents. Tickets are $15 and can be or- Another season is nearly in the ies are requested to submit a copy of dered from the Association office at books. I hope you’ll consider sharp- the final sheet of the league for our (248) 443-2695. ening yours skills over the summer by records when filing the final averages. AWARDS RECEPTION joining a USBC certified summer The cooperation of all is critical to The Metro Detroit USBC Associa- league and getting ready for another complete this process and make sure tion will conduct their adult awards exciting fall season. the records are accurate. ceremony at DeCarlo’s Banquet Cen- Bowling Showcase will start up ALL CITY TEAMS ter on Tuesday, June 12. Dinner will again on the Saturday after Labor Day. This is the time of year that we work be served first buffet style from 5:30 We hope you’ve enjoyed the show, in on and finalize the process for the until 7 p.m. followed by the awards fact tell your friends and family about men’s, senior men’s, women’s and presentations. Tickets are available for it. Bowling TV Schedule Saturday, April7-10a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Saturday, May5-10a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Merri-Bowl region - Round 1 Merri-Bowl region - Finals Saturday, April 14 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Sunday, May6-1p.m. ESPN Merri-Bowl region - Semi-Finals PBA League Semi-Finals Sunday, April 15 - 1 p.m. ESPN Saturday, May 12 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase USBC Masters Bowling Showcase Challenge Finals Saturday, April 21 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Sunday, May 13 - 1 p.m. ESPN Magazine Edition PBA League Finals Sunday, April 22 - 1 p.m.