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USBC Junior Gold Competition
Doesn’t Violate NYSPHSAA Rules
FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – Reacting to questions about amateur status and participation in USBC youth tournaments, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has issued an interpretation that during the 2011-12 school year, participation in a USBC North Point Junior Gold Qualifier and/or qualifying for and participating in the USBC North Pointe Junior Gold Championship will not violate the NYSPHSAA Amateur Rule.
The NYSPHSAA rule states, in part, that a student athlete forfeits his or her amateur status in a sport by “competing for money or other compensation (allowable travel, meals, and lodging expenses may be accepted)”. With this interpretation, the NYSPHSAA is saying that USBC Junior Gold competition is permissible under its rules.
Representatives from NYSPHSAA and USBC will be working together to ensure participation in these types of events will not violate high school eligibility rules and regulations.
Rab's Country Lanes in Staten Island to Host
2012 NYS Open Senior Championships
on October 6-7, 13-14
More Details and the Entry Form Coming Soon!
State Tournament Update
Team Captains, Scratch Bowlers
Urged to Get Those Entries in Right Away
JANUARY 31, 2012 – We have several important developments and updates to share with you as we approach “tournament time” at the state level. The New York State USBC has been receiving entries for all four of its state championships in March, April and May, and also has received numerous reservations for the NYS USBC Women’s Senior Singles Championships which are scheduled for August.
22ND NYS MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP
March 24, Owego Bowl, Owego (outside of Binghamton) – UPDATE -- FEB. 17, 2012 -- We have had many inquiries about this year's NYS Masters, but only a handful of bowlers have signed up thus far. Please send in your entry forms and check or call the NYS USBC office to reserve your spot on one or two qualifying squads as soon as possible. Qualifying squads are scheduled for 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. The entry fee is $95 and re-entry (one re-entry is allowed) is $85. The winner will receive a guaranteed first prize of $2,500 and a paid entry to the 2013 USBC Masters. This year’s Masters is being sponsored by A.L. George, distributor of Coors Light. CLICK HERE for an entry form.
The tournament oil pattern will be the same one used at the 2009 Bowling This Month Tournament – a 39-foot pattern with a 1:1 ratio across the entire lane. Owego Bowl has wood lanes and wood approaches.
Brackets will be conducted during the qualifying squads (Games 1-2-3, 2-3-4 and 3-4-5). Please note that there is a dress code for this event.
76TH ANNUAL NYS WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 14-15, 20-22, 28-29, May 5-6, 19-20, Midway Lanes, Vestal (outside of Binghamton) – UPDATE - FEB. 17, 2012 -- We've passed the 500 mark for entries, and there still is time to enter -- although many dates and squad times are unavailable. Remember, we've extended the deadline to enter to March 1! Team captains looking to enter before the March 1 deadline can call the NYS USBC office to check on date/squad availability. CLICK HERE for an entry form. Hotel and other pertinent information is listed on the Tournaments page.
88TH ANNUAL NYS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 14-15, 21-22, 29-29, May 5-6, Spare Time, South Glens Falls – UPDATE -- FEB. 17, 2012 -- The NYS USBC office is receiving numerous phone calls from team captains wishing to reserve their squad times. We will continue to take phone reservations, but request that all entry forms and fees be paid within 10 days after making the reservations. If team captains fail to do this, they run the risk of losing those reservations to teams submitting paid in full entries. Open to men and women, this five-person team, doubles and singles competition has grown the past two years and we’re hoping that trend continues. Bowlers are encouraged to submit their entry forms and fees right away to secure the dates and squad times they prefer. CLICK HERE for an entry form. Go to the Tournaments page for hotel information.
41ST ANNUAL NYS QUEENS CHAMPIONSHIP
April 21, Sunset Lanes, Kirkwood (outside of Binghamton) – UPDATE -- FEB. 17, 2012 -- We now have 78 entries -- 56 in the Open Division and 22 in the Classified (194-and-under) Division -- all on the 1 p.m. squad. That means there is room for 12 more bowlers on the 1 p.m. squad. Any additional entrants will be placed on the 10 a.m. squad. Watch for email confirmations (and mail confirmations to those without an email address). To see an updated list of confirmed entries and starting lane assignments, please go to the Tournaments page. Entries close on March 21. CLICK HERE for an entry form.
We will be using the 2011 USBC Queens oil pattern. Sunset Lanes features wood lanes and wood approaches. Entries close on March 21.
32ND NYS WOMEN’S SENIOR SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 17-19, 24-26, Hoe Bowl Catskill Lanes, Catskill – CLICK HERE for an entry form and go to Tournaments page for an updated list of hotels and rates.
If you have any questions about any of our tournaments, please contact Mike Pettinella, association manager, at 585-343-3736 or by email at bowlny300@yahoo.com.
Around NYS
Fundraiser Supports Cancer Research
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
The New York State USBC is conducting a 30-day fundraiser, based on the New York State Nightly Lottery Number, to benefit cancer research and Pathway to the Cure efforts. You can help us in this charitable campaign by purchasing one or more tickets (a maximum of 1,000 tickets are available).
Tickets are only $3 each and entitle the purchaser to have a chance to win one or more of 31 cash prizes. The winning number will be determined by the state lottery nightly number. Daily awards are $25 with $100 being awarded on March 17 and $50 being awarded on March 20. All winners will be paid by check, and the final list of winners will be published on this website.
To obtain a ticket or tickets, contact any NYS USBC director (see Officers page) or Association Manager Mike Pettinella at bowlny300@yahoo.com or 585-343-3736.
In fact, February is Bowl for the Cure® month. Associations and members alike can help support the fight against breast cancer by going to USBCSportstore.com, and browsing the Bowl for the Cure® apparel. For a limited time, USBC has included a Bowl for the Cure® gift pack that includes a hat, t-shirt and bracelet for only $30. USBC donates 25 percent of sales of all Bowl for the Cure® merchandise directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
CORNING BOWLERS RAISE $4,000: Nearly 200 people turned out for a Bowl for the Cure benefit at Crystal Lanes in East Corning last month and, in the end, more than $4,000 was raised for the charity. “This was the most successful ‘Bowl for the Cure’ event we’ve ever had,” said organizer Linda Morrell, speaking to a reporter from the Corning Leader.
The Twin Tiers has been active in this event for 10 years, and has raised approximately $55,000 during that time, organizers said.
Jamie Madison and Brad Garrett won the mixed doubles tournament, which drew 98 teams.
ROCHESTER USBC WBA TO INDUCT TWO: The Rochester USBC Women’s Bowling Association has announced that Jeanne Paiko for outstanding achievement and Dorothy “Dottie” Guinan for meritorious service will be inducted into its Hal of Fame on May 16 at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Airport.
Also, Dolores Bieck and Marilyn Sands will be the recipients of the 2012 Rochester USBC WBA League Leadership Award.
INTERSTATE TEACHERS TOURNEY MARCH 31-APRIL 1: The 63rd annual Interstate Teachers Bowling Tournament is scheduled for March 31 and April 1 at Classic Lanes in the Buffalo suburb of Kenmore.
According to Louis Marcantonio of Niagara Falls, executive secretary-treasurer of the organization, all educational employees, including retirees, from elementary, secondary and collegiate institutions are eligible to participate. A USBC-certified tournament, there will be competition in team, doubles, singles and six-game combine. For more information or to obtain an entry form, contact Marcantonio at 716-284-9313.
Youth Team, Pepsi Regional Competition
Takes Place in February through March
Regional competition in the NYS USBC Youth Team Championships is set for February and March, while regional action in the Pepsi Championships takes place in March and April throughout the state. Download entry forms for the Youth Team and Adult-Junior Doubles Tournaments by clicking on the links below:
Youth Team Championship entry forms for each Region and corresponding rules.
Adult-Junior Doubles Championship entry form.
Here is the information about the Pepsi USBC Youth Championships for each Region in the state:
Pepsi Youth Championships information.
New York State USBC Partners
With YES to Provide School Grants
JANUARY 6, 2012 -- ARLINGTON, Texas - The New York State USBC is partnering with the Youth Education Services (YES) Fund to provide grants to schools in New York.
The grants, which will be in the form of in-school bowling grants and high school assistance grants, will be awarded by the YES Fund to schools in New York. The New York association has donated $37,000 toward the project.
"We are very pleased that bowling officials in New York have decided to reach out and help young bowlers in their state," International Bowling Campus Managing Director of Youth Development Chad Murphy said. "These funds will help raise awareness of the sport and help high school programs in the state of New York."
The donation will fund two in-school bowling grants and two high school assistance grants each year over the next five years. Selections will be made by the YES Fund as qualified applications are received.
"This is a very exciting time for our state association, and youth bowlers in our state will benefit from this arrangement," New York State USBC President Priscilla "Pat" Zonneville said. "This will help fuel the future of youth bowling in the state of New York."
Officials in New York also have created the New York State Youth Education Services Fund and additional monies within that fund will be used to award the state's existing scholarship program.
The YES Fund is a joint initiative of the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America and the United States Bowling Congress. The YES Fund also is supported by its founding partners Brunswick, Columbia 300, Ebonite, 900 Global, Hammer, North Pointe Insurance, QubicaAMF, Roto Grip, Storm and Track.
Go to BOWL.com/yesfund to learn more about the YES Fund.
Who Wants to Help?
A call for leaders across the state to voluntarily assist the NYS USBC in its effort to promote bowling through fair, competitive tournaments and worthwhile, effective programs and services.
DECEMBER 20, 2011
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES (“REPS”)
The NYS USBC is recruiting one or two people in each of the state’s 10 regions – see Regional Map on the Officers page of this website -- to provide valuable assistance to the state’s bowling operation in the capacities listed below. These ambassadors not only will enhance the NYS USBC’s level of service, but also will become familiar with the administration of bowling on the state level, potentially paving the way for them to become NYS USBC officers and directors in future years.
a. Help distribute state tournament entry forms, flyers and other materials generated through the NYS USBC office.
b. Represent the NYS USBC (when requested) at local association meetings, local Hall of Fame and Awards gatherings and at other events as warranted.
c. Help communicate NYS USBC directives and “news” – such as new programs, coaching clinics, workshops – and help get the word out about the value of regularly visiting our website – www.bowlny.com.
d. Help promote NYS youth scholarships and other youth initiatives and activities.
e. Help identify potential Hall of Fame or Special Award nominees and assist in the nomination process when necessary.
f. Be our “eyes and ears” at the regional and local level, provide information and insight as we strive to improve communication with and service to our membership.
g. Assist at NYS Open, Women, Senior and Youth Tournaments as requested by the state’s association manager.
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES (“REPS”)
Similar in scope and function to the Regional Ambassadors, Youth Ambassadors would primarily focus on the following:
a. promoting youth bowling;
b. helping to recruit new youth bowlers;
c. assisting at youth tournaments;
d. spreading the word about the NYS USBC scholarship program;
e. gaining experience necessary to move into leadership roles on the state level.
If you are interested in becoming a Regional or Youth Representative, please contact Mike Pettinella, NYS USBC association manager, at bowlny300@yahoo.com or 585-343-3736.
Hoefer, Redding, Solimine, Allen
to enter NYS USBC Hall of Fame
DECEMBER 16, 2011 – Four longtime members of the bowling community, representing Central New York, Western New York, the Hudson Valley and the Finger Lakes Region will be inducted into the New York State USBC Hall of Fame in June 2012.
The New York State USBC’s Hall of Fame committee has announced the selections of Robert Hoefer of Oswego and Gina Redding of Rochester in the Superior Performance category and Tom Solimine Sr. of White Plains and Patricia Allen of Ithaca in the Meritorious Service.
Induction will take place at the NYS USBC Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner on June 9 at The DoubleTree (formerly the Wyndham), 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse. The ceremony will commence with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Tickets for the dinner are $35 per person and can be obtained by contacting Mike Pettinella, NYS USBC association manager, at 585-343-3736 or by email at bowlny300@yahoo.com. Deadline to purchase tickets is May 25, 2012.
The NYS USBC Annual Meeting will commence with a Memorial Service at noon, followed by the meeting at 1 p.m., on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at The DoubleTree. To make room reservations, click on The DoubleTree ad on this website.
Hoefer – A 22-year participant in the NYS Open Championships, Hoefer has 15 800 series, 23 300 games and six 299 games. He placed first in the NYS Open Championships singles in 1990 and was a member of the first-place team in 2001 and 2002. Nationally, he was on team that placed first in All-Events at the 1994 ABC Tournament and locally, he won the Syracuse Post-Standard Masters in 1996 and 1997. He also was a member of the Syracuse team that in 1995 posted a 3,763 three-game series – the highest ever in the Syracuse USBC BA. Hoefer also became the second bowler in the history of the Syracuse USBC BA to roll two 300 games in one series (300-300-229—829 in 1993). Currently, he is the proprietor of Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego.
Redding – A participant in the NYS Women’s Championships for the past 18 years, Redding has two 300 games, 800 series, two 299 games, two 298 games and 64 700-plus series to her credit. She was a member of the state championship tournament first-place team in 2002 and placed fifth in the NYS Queens in 2009. She holds six Rochester city records, was named to the Rochester All-Star team four times and was inducted into the Rochester USBC WBA Hall of Fame in the spring of 2011. She has won numerous medals at the Empire State Games and has a pair of first-place finishes in the Rochester 700 Club Tournament.
Solimine – Dedication and commitment to youth bowling at the local, state and national levels put Solimine in select company. The longtime preside nt of the former NYS USBC Youth Association and current NYS USBC Youth Committee chair, Solimine has coordinated more than 1,000 tournaments over the past 30 years. His greatest accomplishment is the immensely successful NYS Adult/Junior Tournament (started in 1999) that averages more than 300 entries each year. Under Solimine’s leadership, more than $750,000 in scholarships has been awarded to NYS youth bowlers. He has served on the Young American Bowling Alliance Coca-Cola national committee, is a former president of the NYS Bowling Council and has held several leadership positions with the Westchester County USBC. He also was a Special Olympics volunteer and Empire State Games tourney director.
Allen – An influential part of the Tompkins County bowling scene for more than 50 years, Allen has served as a local association board member, youth bowling coach, tournament chair and co-chair – and bowler since the age of 16 in 1949.
She continues to bowl in the Wednesday Morning Glories League and continues participate and assist in all Ithaca USBC tournaments, as well as association events and fundraisers. She has won many awards from the Ithaca USBC for her service – including the men’s and women’s association Director of the Year in 1999. She has conducted coaching clinics for all ages, and has used her talent and knowledge to win multiple medals at the Empire State Senior Games over the past 23 years.
NYS USBC service award recipients for 2011-12 will be announced at a later date.
SEND YOUR MEMORIALS TO NYS USBC OFFICE
For our Memorials page, please submit names, place of residence and date of death of bowlers, family members of bowlers or friends of the bowling community who pass away to Mike via email or by U.S. mail to NYS USBC, 55 Edgewood Drive, Batavia, NY 14020.
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