PROUDLY PUBLISHED BY NNNewsewsews All the bowling news that’s fit to print in the Bowling Capital of the World VOL. 2, NO. 5 JANUARY 2018 McKay Event Raises Nearly $11,000 Proceeds benefit Karmanos and Hall of Fame The 27th Annual Tom McKay Pro- On the other end of the spectrum round up the balls. Am Invitational (formerly the Steve Ken Lotito and Bill Dewid ended up in Much thanks to the McKay Com- Cruchon Memorial Pro-Am) was held last place, which will put their names mittee and the MDUSBC Board for in December at Sterling Lanes in Ster- on the toilet seat. their support of the event. Members ling Heights and nearly $11,000 was The top eight teams won a bowling of the McKay Committee are Scott raised for two charities. ball. The bowling balls were donated Barker, Roy Biggs, George Bresinski, This event began in 1990 organized by manufacturers and pro shops in Ken Charrette, Tom McKay, Scott by Tom McKay, Ken Charrette and the support of the cause. Thanks to all and McLeod, John Vorpagel and Kevin late Lou Ivancik to raise money in a great deal of thanks to Kevin Wojcik Wojcik. Steve Cruchon’s name to fight can- and Chris Wissinger for working with Next year’s event is scheduled for cer and honor Cruchon with a memo- the manufacturers and pro shops to early December at Sterling Lanes. rial at the national Bowling Hall of Fame. While the causes are the same the event was re-named several years Bercier claims Women’s Series at Superbowl ago. Twenty-eight doubles teams gath- Valerie Bercier of Spring Lake won ered for some friendly competition and the Metro Detroit USBC (MDUSBC) raising money for Karmanos Cancer Women’s Series event with a 246-184 Institute and the International Bowling win over Lisa Bishop of Redford at Hall of Fame and Museum. After three Superbowl in Canton. Bercier took games of qualifying the top eight home the top prize of $500, while teams squared off in single-game Bishop settled for $250. single-elimination match play to deter- Bercier was the top qualifier in the mine who would be the champions. field of 37, with a four-game total of Greg Sierzan and Don Szachta 882. She started a little slow with 185, paced the qualifying field with 1,435. but caught fire with games of 232, 228 The Sierzan-Szachta duo won their and 237 to top the field and earn the first match, but lost their second to fin- top seed for match play. In match play Champion Valerie Bercier (r) is congratulated by ish fourth. This was a turnaround from she beat Robin Orlikowski of Grand MDUSBC President John Vorpagel (c) and runner-up Lisa Bishop the previous year when they finished Rapids 246-216 and Sekeithia last on the toilet seat. Walters-Wright of Eastpointe 224-191 Qualifying second were Harold to advance to the championship Orlikowski (202), Ashley Denard of Complete results are available at Alcini and Steve Charrette with 1,387. match. She averaged 228.3. Southfield (200) and Sarah Dorow of www.mdusbc.com under “Tourna- They won their first two matches to Bishop qualified third with a steady Midland (193). ments” and Women’s Series page. advance to the finals. 838 with a high game of 228. She Steve Krywy and Dave Blahovec earned a bye in the first round then LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS qualified fourth with 1,351 and won beat Nicole Wilson of Livonia 224-208 their first two matches to face Alcini and Jennifer Maples of Southfield 215- FOR 2018 STATE TOURNAMENT and Charrette in the finals. 190 on her way to the finals. Bishop The match was close but the averaged 208.7. The Metro Detroit USBC will host the 2018 Michigan State USBC WBA Krywy-Blahovec team prevailed with With the win Bercier took the lead Women’s Championship at Airway Lanes and Century Bowl in Waterford. a 466-437 victory over Alcini-Charrette in the season long cup standings with to take home the championship. 212 points, followed by Bishop (205), MDUSBC will be responsible for conducting the 50/50, brackets and jackpots for the run of the tournament. The tournament starts in February and ends in In this issue May. Regular Columns Features From the Editor - page 2 Michelle Mullen’s tips - page 4 MDUSBC is looking for volunteers to assist in these responsibilities. Personal Perspective - page 3 Jeff Richgels - page 8 (Ann)ouncements - page 5 Phil Goodman - page 9 There are also tournament staff positions available. Honor Scores - page 10 Bob Johnson - page 11 If you are interested, please contact the MDUSBC office at (248) 443-2695. Page 2 Bowling Showcase News January 2018 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Metro Detroit USBC Tournament Season here, get ready 28200 Southfield Rd. Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 443-2695 tial and last name. Do you know how are eligible for $10 per team orga- Web: www.mdusbc.com From the Editor many J. Smith’s there are in the nized. Spots can be paid for by check Mark Martin, Editor Mark A. Martin MDUSBC? Believe it or not there are made out to MDUSBC, VISA or 365 of them. MasterCard. The prize ratio will be at MDUSBC John Vorpagel, President least 1 in 10 entries. Association Manager League secretaries when you get George Bresinski, VP this letter about the bowlers get the For the Women’s Championship Richard Banks information requested and mail or fax there are two average divisions (165 Ann Block it back to us. We want to make sure and under and 166 average and up). Penny Breen everyone is accounted for. The cost is $25 per person per event Michael DeRousie Now that the calendar has turned and a $5 all-events fee. The Women’s Debra Dickerson to 2018, it’s tournament time!!! Here’s Championship is open to all female Shane Ferris a few to consider. members of the MDUSBC who Libbi Fletcher The Masters will be held at bowled at least 21 games in the 2016- Mark Hurttgam Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, lo- 17 season in the Metro Detroit USBC Patricia Klix cated at 4200 Allen Rd. The date for or have 21 games or more in the cur- Ashley Krywy qualifying is Jan. 27 with match play rent season in MDUSBC as of the time Martha Marshall on Jan. 28. of bowling. Tammy Quinn The entry fee is $150 with a first For the Open Championship the Kurt Suokas prize of $2,500, second place $1,250 cost is $25 per person per event and Randy Tambourine and final match play spot pays $300 a $10 all-events fee. There is an op- based on 120 entries. Andrew Ander- tional scratch feature in all of the For more information on It is critical that league secretaries son of Holly is the defending cham- events at a cost of $10 per person per reserveddates and times contact return the December 31st average pion. event. The Open Championship is Michigan Women’s Association Man- sheets for adult leagues and Decem- The field will be limited to the first open to all members of the MDUSBC ager Sharon Schildroth at (616) 635- ber 1st and 31st average sheets for 160 entries so it is critical for return- who bowled at least 21 games in the 2032. youth leagues to the MDUSBC office. ing entrants to send their entry fee and 2016-17 season in the Metro Detroit The Michigan State USBC Open This information is used when verify- blank in as soon as it is received. USBC or have 21 games or more in Championship will begin Jan. 13 at ing the results of the various MDUSBC The Senior Masters will be held at the current season in MDUSBC as of Fairlanes in Grandville and Westgate tournaments. If you haven’t sent it in Mayflower Lanes in Redford, located the time of bowling. Bowl in Comstock Park. yet simply mail or fax the form to us. at 26600 Plymouth Rd. The date for In the Open Championship bowlers The cost is $25 per person per The fax number is (248) 443-2690. qualifying is Feb. 10 with match play can bowl as many times as they wish event and a cost of $10 for all-events. Along with the December sheets a on Feb. 11 & 17. in the team, doubles and singles The optional actual division prize list list of bowlers registered in their Bradley Gray of Farmington Hills is events. They can even bowl with the is $10 per person per event. league who had not paid their mem- the defending champion. The entry fee same exact lineup twice, but only cash For information on reserved dates bership fees in any league according is $120 with a first prize of $2,000, once with that lineup. To bowl other and times call MSBAAssociation Man- to our records. second place $1,000 and the final times a team can compete by chang- ager Richard Loughlin at (517) 788- While many of these have been match play spot $250 based on 120 ing two bowlers. In doubles the same 9135 or cell (517) 914-5437. resolved some are still lingering. There entries. two players can bowl together twice, Entry blanks for both tournaments are many reasons why this situation Both events are sponsored by but only cash one. In singles, a bowler are available in your local bowling cen- may have occurred. Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and Turbo Tech.