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GREENDALE, Wis.—So that it can maintain current programs * Developing a Parks and Recreation and summer camps program FAIRLAWN—Chris Collins and services and be able to develop new ones to benefit its members * Developing Sport Bowling to where the program’s lane conditions (Fayetteville, N.C.) became the and the sport overall, the United States Bowling Congress will be fourth bowler this season to cap- are the standard for competitive bowling ture his first career title as he enacting a new national dues structure for the 2006-07 season. * Increasing System of Bowling studies as part of integrity of the knocked off PBA Hall of Famer National adult dues will move from $8 to $10, while once ap- game issues Walter Ray Williams Jr., 245- 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood proved, national youth dues will go from $8.50 to $9.50. The new * Creating the USBC Store, a one-stop source for USBC merchan- 201, to win the 2006 Pepsi adult dues already have been approved by the USBC Board, while dise Championship at AMF Riviera (562) 421-8448 the new youth dues, recommended by the USBC Youth Committee, Among the planned programs USBC hopes to institute are: Lanes in Fairlawn, Ohio. will be voted on by the USBC Board in April. * Increasing awareness with other youth non-sport organizations Collins, who joined Wes The new adult dues structure will go into effect with summer * Better understand the profile of potential youth members Malott, Mike Machuga and Sean Saturday leagues that start after March 15 and for any members joining USBC * Developing a new national youth tournament Rash in winning their first titles, and purchasing a 2006-07 membership after that date. If the USBC defeated two bowlers with a * Offering more instructional opportunities for youth combined 62 titles on Sunday. Board approves the new youth dues, they go into effect Aug. 1. * Partnering with the bowling proprietors to increase youth partici- Collins took down 22-time titlist No-Tap “This decision emphasizes the new direction of needing to use pation in youth programs Norm Duke, 215-183, in the all of our revenue sources to help develop new programs and grow * Using elite athletes and celebrities to promote USBC semis before denying Williams the sport,” said USBC Chief Executive Officer Roger Dalkin. “While * Developing/implementing programs to prepare youth bowlers for his 41st career title. April 8th it is important to make sure USBC members continue benefiting active participation at the local, state and national levels. directly from our programs and services, we also need to balance All of these programs are in addition to regular USBC services such that with the need to create programs that help youth, grow the as: standardized rules and regulations, internationally-recognized 6 PMPM6 sport, support research and generally do what is right for bowling.” official averages, awards, lane certification, league supplies, league/ Increased non-dues revenue has helped provide nearly $10 of tournament prize fund bonding protection, eligibility to compete in service to each member for what currently is an $8 membership. local, state and national USBC championships and other USBC- Entry Fee:$40 The new dues structure will allow USBC to continue to serve mem- certified tournaments; youth scholarship opportunities; and adult bers well plus fund such betterment of the sport programs like and youth leadership opportunities. coaching, high school, collegiate, Team USA and equipment testing. For more information on the new dues structure, visit Sidepots “The old philosophy of our parent organizations (American www.bowl.com. Bowling Congress, Women’s International Bowling Congress, Young Editors Note: Who didn’t see this coming? Now is the time for all Optional American Bowling Alliance and USA Bowling) of charging just what bowlers to express their opinions on the new dues increase. Send it costs to serve our members was not a solid value equation,” your comments to the Bowling News by fax (562) 807-2288 or email: Dalkin said. “If you can’t improve your sport, provide help when [email protected]. We will be glad to publish and 6 Games necessary or generally support worthy projects, then your organi- forward your comments. Chris Collins zation has little value to the bigger picture of bowling. I don’t think that is what our members want for USBC.” WCST-Ebonite All Star Doubles With A Williams has now been un- This will be the first change in adult national dues in six years successful in all five of his at- and the first in youth national dues in seven years. Local associa- Full Squad of 48 Teams Getting Ready tempts to tie Earl Anthony’s all- tions have the option of increasing local dues up to $10 to fund local time Tour titles record. After Check Out programs. For Rancho Bowl In Santa Maria, CA winning the 2004 Uniroyal Tire The new dues structure also will help USBC address what is Classic in Nov. 2004, Williams expected to be a $5 million budget deficit in the 2005-06 season. dropped his next four matches For The Weekend of March 25-26, 2006 on television, all last season. He Our Website That still is a $3 million savings from the more than $8 million by Dick Sanders was making his first TV appear- projected deficit that would have occurred had ABC, WIBC, YABA SANTA MARIA—The WCST Ebonite All Star Doubles, made ance of the season last week in and USA Bowling remained separate. These savings were largely up of doubles teams of seniors and junior ages. This one squad Fairlawn, and looked destined to obtained through consolidation of the administrative costs to fund tournament of 48 teams will be bowling at Rancho Bowl in Santa finally catch Anthony after dis- Cal-Bowl.com governance of the merging organizations. Reducing the number of Maria, CA, on the week-end of March 25-26, 2006. The teams patching of Steve Jaros, 247-207, board members and eliminating executive level management posi- must have at least one senior on the team, the ages for the men, 45 in the semis. tions and other duplications like the conventions and rules and by- and up, and for the ladies, ages 40 and up. No Team may have two In the title match, Williams laws books also were contributing factors. junior ages on a team. The Junior ages are for the men, 44 and under, still looked locked in with strikes and for the ladies, 39 and under. A junior must bowl with a senior. Some of the savings were utilized for the development of a mar- in the first three frames. Things Cancellations do occur, and as of this article, there were 4 teams on took a quick turn, however, as keting/sponsorship area, enhanced public relations efforts and other the stand-by list. They are taken on a first come first serve reserva- Williams could not figure out the FRIDAFRIDAFRIDAYYY new initiatives. The results have been dramatic with major articles tion basis. left lane. Williams left a 1-2-4- in national publications, big increases in bowl.com visits, the publi- The Check In Time for this squad is Saturday, March 25th at 10 washout in the 4th, which he cation of one of the country’s largest circulation sports magazines, 9:00AM, Bowling starts at 10:00AM. There will be two 5 game picked up, but then left a 4-7-10 NONONO---TTTAPAPAP US Bowler, monthly e-mail blasts to both members and volunteers, team blocks with an hour break for lunch after the 1st block. Side split in the 6th frame and opened increased advertising sales, Web seminars and multiple airings of Action will be Team, Senior and Junior High Game, Series and 10th to give Collins the lead. As 3 GAMES USBC’s public service announcement. This has resulted in more Game Super Side-Pots , all separate pay-offs. Brackets for all three Collins was striking at will, Wil- people than ever being aware of bowling and of USBC. mentioned categories. liams again struggled on the left The field of 48 teams will be cut to 10 teams in the finals on Every Friday Some other initiatives that have started under USBC include: lane, this time leaving a 2-4-5-8 Sunday, March 26th, to start at 8:30AM. The tournament will pay and opening as the 8-pin stood At 1:00 PM * Enhancing of the bowl.com Web site to make it THE place to go one team cash place for every three teams entered. On Friday, up. Collins’ struck five straight for bowling news March 24th, there will be an open 5 game singles sweeper to start at times in frames 5-9 to clinch an * Creating a new, expanded average-based awards program that guar- 3:00PM.