PROUDLY PUBLISHED BY NNNewsewsews All the bowling news that’s fit to print in the Bowling Capital of the World VOL. 4, NO. 2 OCTOBER 2019 Bowlero Corp. purchases the PBA Bowlero Corp, the world’s largest to be a champion for bowling in the owner and operator of bowling cen- entertainment world, enhancing the ters, announced today its purchase experience for the over 28 million of the Professional Bowlers Associa- guests who visit their bowling centers tion (PBA), the pinnacle of profes- each year,” said Clark. “They’ve sional bowling since 1958. The pur- transformed the game for a new gen- chase brings unprecedented innova- eration of competitors and enthusi- tion to the sport as it combines asts, and with this acquisition we will Bowlero’s industry expertise with the build on our current momentum and PBA’s global talent pool and fan base, create more opportunities for our which together will elevate the sport players and fans.” of bowling to new heights. “Millions of Americans love to bowl Under the new agreement, and love to watch professional bowl- Bowlero Corp establishes itself as the ing,” said Bill Wanger, FOX Sports the Go Bowling! PBA Tour, PBA In- world who watch the PBA on FOX, first media company in the sport, EVP, Head of Programming & ternational Tour, PBA Regional Tour, as well as CBS Sports Network, and dedicated to growing and enhancing Scheduling.“Bringing Bowlero, the PBA Women’s Regional, and PBA50 who follow PBA activities through the the PBA experience. All scheduled PBA, and FOX Sports together allows Tour events. The 2019 season PBA’s OTT platform, Flo Bowling, For tournaments and programming will us to elevate the sport and meet a marked the 60th consecutive year of more information on the PBA, please continue, with plans to build upon key large and increasingly growing audi- nationally-televised competition, visit PBA.com. initiatives including the PBA’s ence demand.” reaching bowling fans around the groundbreaking FOX Sports partner- Financial terms of the agreement ship, featuring enhanced telecasts were not disclosed. To learn more with new technology and deeper about the PBA, please visit PBA.com. Eight Junior Gold bowlers receive storytelling, while bringing an en- Dahms Sportsmanship Award gaged community of fans further into About Bowlero Corp the fold. Bowlero Corp is the largest owner ARLINGTON, Texas – Eight bowlers who participated in the 2019 Junior Bowlero Corp Chief Customer and operator of bowling centers in the Gold Championships presented by the Brands of Ebonite International have Officer Colie Edison will serve as the world, with more than 300 locations, been selected to receive the David Dahms Sportsmanship Award. CEO; PBA Commissioner Tom Clark across the U.S., Mexico and Canada The award winners were determined by the International Bowling Cam- will continue in that role. specializing in corporate and private pus Youth Committee based on nominations received from competitors dur- “The PBA is rich with history and events as well as league and retail ing the Junior Gold Championships held in the Detroit area this past sum- home to the top players in the sport, bowling. The company’s portfolio of mer. with thousands of members and mil- bowling center brands include The David Dahms Sportsmanship Award is given to competitors who best lions of fans throughout the world,” Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, AMF Bowl- exemplify sportsmanship, leadership, positive attitude and enthusiasm dur- said Edison. “This acquisition is about ing Co., and Brunswick Zone, serv- ing the Junior Gold Championships and is awarded to one male and one leveraging resources to give the PBA ing over 28 million guests each year. female participant in each division. Tour the support and funding it de- For more information, please visit Each U12 award winner receives a 50-point scholarship while the U15, serves, building value for dedicated BowleroCorp.com. U17 and U20 recipients each receive a 100-point scholarship. The 2019 members nationwide, and expanding winners: the brand’s overall visibility.” About The PBA 12 and under division Clark said the acquisition is a ma- The PBA is an organization of Connor Reaney, Mount Vernon, Ill. jor step forward for the PBA and a more than 3,000 members from 30 Pilar Swinson, Lilburn, Ga. watershed moment for the sport it- countries who compete in a multi- 15 and under division self. “Bowlero Corp has proven itself level competition program each year: Seth Colling, Chattanooga, Tenn. In this issue Mya Williams, Brighton, Colo. 17 and under division From the Editor - page 2 Jeff Richgels - page 8 Ryan Toffoli, Miami Personal Perspective - page 3 Honor Scores - page 9 Taylor McBride, White Lake, Mich. (Ann)ouncements - page 3 Mythbusters - page 10 20 and under division Bowling, Etc. - page 5 Bob Johnson - page 11 Dalton Kilner, Louisville, Ky. Kiara Abanto, Rock Hill, S.C. Page 2 Bowling Showcase News October 2019 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Things to attend to in your league Metro Detroit USBC 28200 Southfield Rd. prize fee portion of your weekly fees rated properly. If there is a cut being Lathrup Village, MI 48076 From the Editor to teams that finish in the top one- taken from the jackpots by the col- (248) 443-2695 Mark A. Martin third or top one-half of the league. lectors this should be made clear to MDUSBC League officer salaries should be those bowlers who pay their money. Web: www.mdusbc.com Association Manager specified in the league bylaws. If they If there is any question regarding the Mark Martin, Editor are not it is something that needs to operation of the jackpots the board be addressed for next year. League of directors should get the answer George Bresinski, President officer salaries should be based on and see to it that everything is being Libbi Fletcher, VP either the number of teams or the run properly. Richard Banks number of bowlers. This way the of- The league board of directors has Ann Block ficers get compensated for increased a huge responsibility to make sure Michael DeRousie number of teams and the league gets the league remains strong and main- James Horton protected if there are less teams than taining the league in the spirit that it Mark Hurttgam expected. was intended by the membership. Patricia Klix Generally league secretaries and This is a key ingredient to that re- Ashley Krywy treasurers should be paid in the sponsibility. Stephen Krywy neighborhood of $20 to $30 per team Martha Marshall or $3 to $5 per bowler for the sea- LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Kurt Suokas son. This amount may change also FOR 2020 STATE TOURNAMENT Randy Tambourine if the bowling center is doing the The Metro Detroit USBC will host John Vorpagel league sheets. If the bowling center the 2020 Michigan State USBC Open Top reasons to be a member With the season already several is doing the league sheets, league Championships at Merri-Bowl in Livo- of the Metro Detroit USBC weeks in it’s time to attend to some secretaries should receive less. nia and Westland Bowl in Westland. 1. Average Recognition items such as the prize list. The bottom line is that leagues MDUSBC will be responsible for 2. Bonding of league funds USBC Rule 117a specifies that the should try to keep their expenses to conducting the 50/50, merchandise, 3. Rules of the game league prize committee shall submit a minimum in order to maximize the brackets and jackpots for the run of 4. League issue resolution one or more prize lists for consider- return to the bowlers. the tournament. The tournament 5. Equipment standards ation within five weeks after the start starts in January and ends in May. 6. Bowling Showcase of the season. While there is not pen- JACKPOTS MDUSBC is looking for volunteers 7. Tournaments alty to non-compliance the longer a There was a time in this great sport to assist in these responsibilities. 8. Coaching league waits to resolve this issue po- of ours when competition derived If you are interested, please con- 9. Charities tentially the worse it can get. Many from league bowling was enough to tact the MDUSBC office at (248) 443- 10.Bowling Showcase News leagues specify in their league bylaws satisfy the competitive juices in all of 2695. that prize money is paid on a per point us. Times have changed, however 11.Awards basis and in this case this rule has not necessarily for the better. 12.Member Rewards already been addressed. For those In many leagues today the cost to leagues that have no such protocol enter all of the optional jackpots has for prize lists in their bylaws this become greater than the actual cost needs to get done. to compete in the league (weekly Speaking of prize lists, when de- fees). As a result the “total” cost to veloping a prize list make sure it’s not compete in the league has become too top heavy. Making a prize list too more than many bowlers can afford top heavy isn’t necessarily in the best resulting in both loss of bowlers and interest of the league. Just because members. your team finishes on top doesn’t Under USBC Rule 103b(1) the Bowling TV Schedule necessarily mean that your prize league board of directors has con- money should cover all of your ex- trol of activities within the league penses for the entire year. Bowlers which would include jackpots. Saturday, Oct. 5 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase need to remember that part of the The league board of directors Adult Challenge - Rosebowl (Monopoly) vs Waterford weekly fee you pay goes for lineage should review each of the jackpots Saturday, Oct.