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BPAA to Suspend Member Dues for 2021

BPAA to Suspend Member Dues for 2021

The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America Board of Directors has voted to suspend national domestic dues for the 2021 season as its members continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.The suspension of dues will apply to BPAA domestic member centers in good standing as of Aug. 1, 2020, and applies only to national dues, as the BPAA national board does

PBA League Rescheduled for September 26-28; Players Drafted for Miami Waves and Phoenix Fury

PBA League Rescheduled for September 26-28; Players Drafted for Miami Waves and Phoenix Fury

PBA COMMUNICATIONSNew York, NY – The Professional Bowlers Association has completed its roster of 12 teams to compete in the 2020 PBA League Elias Cup with the addition of 10 of the world’s best female bowlers to the Miami Waves and Phoenix Fury.The 12 teams now split into two divisions, Carter and Anthony, and will take to the lanes at *Bayside

Ryan Ciminelli Announces Retirement from Full-Time PBA Tour Competition

Ryan Ciminelli Announces Retirement from Full-Time PBA Tour Competition

In a July 6 Facebook post, eight-time PBA Tour champion Ryan Ciminelli announced his retirement from full-time pro bowling, explaining in part that, "I’m heartbroken that I don’t feel like I can continue in this profession," but that, "I feel I’ve exhausted all the possibilities to extend my full time career."Among Ciminelli's eight titles was a major, the U.S.

California Governor Shuts Down Bowling Centers in 19 Counties

California Governor Shuts Down Bowling Centers in 19 Counties

Just weeks, and in some cases days, after reopening their doors following a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of California’s bowling centers on Wednesday were ordered to shut down again by Governor Gavin Newsom.The order was the result of what some have called “knucklehead behavior” by certain people who refused to wear masks in public or adhere to social distancing guidelines. It

The Next Step for Illinois Bowling Proprietors Could Be Court

The Next Step for Illinois Bowling Proprietors Could Be Court

In Illinois, proprietors frustrated with that state’s governor and his recent actions that place onerous restrictions on reopening their centers (see Cyber Report No. 1,115) have decided to take action.Here are excerpts from a recent letter to member centers issued by Illinois State Bowling Proprietors Association President Bill Brennan of Bluebird Lanes in Chicago:“It’s an understatement that we have

Tourney to Combine String and Free-Fall Machines

QubicaAMF Worldwide has announced that it will present the@QubicaAMF “Some Strings Attached” Invitational, the world’s first@combination string and free-fall tournament, which will take place at HeadPinz Entertainment Center in Naples, Fla., on July 25.The tournament will be bowled across 16 lanes, including eight equipped with EDGE String Pinspotters and eight equipped with free-fall machines. Entrants will bowl an equal number of qualifying games utilizing both types of

COVID-19 Forces Cancellation of Military Championships

COVID-19 Forces Cancellation of Military Championships

Yet another major bowling tournament has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects on travel and business capacity.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Brad Edelman, President of High Roller Inc., said, “I am extremely saddened and frustrated to announce that we are cancelling the 2020 August Military Team Classic… This painful decision didn’t come without hours and hours and days and days

Illinois Proprietors Face Unusual Reopening Restrictions

Illinois Proprietors Face Unusual Reopening Restrictions

Bowling center owners in Illinois are now being allowed to reopen by Governor J.B. Pritzker, but with perhaps the most unusual limitation yet seen in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Centers may open Friday at 9 a.m., but all will be limited to no more than 50 people at a time for bowling. The same limitation applies to an eight-lane center as

PBA League Adds Two All-Women's Teams; Draft to Be Held in July

PBA League Adds Two All-Women's Teams; Draft to Be Held in July

BY PBA COMMUNICATIONS(JUNE 23, 2020) - Today, the Professional Bowlers Association announces that two new, all-women's professional bowling teams will join the race for the 2020 PBA League Elias Cup, increasing the number of teams in this year’s event to twelve.The Phoenix Fury, managed by PWBA champion Kim Terrell-Kearney, and Miami Waves, managed by PBA champion Bob Learn Jr., will be

PODCAST: Team USA's Gazmine Mason Discusses Her Recent Efforts on Behalf of Black Lives Matter

PODCAST: Team USA's Gazmine Mason Discusses Her Recent Efforts on Behalf of Black Lives Matter

The national upheaval ignited in recent weeks by the deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks has once again brought the subject of race to the forefront in the national dialogue. One star within the sport of bowling who has been a very active participant in that dialogue is Team USA member, PWBA regional champion and collegiate national champion Gazmine