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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

Second round continues in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

Second round continues in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

The second round of the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge continues, and it's time to see which contenders will advance in the Tournament Firsts and Head-to-Head quadrants.

2019-2020 Dexter High School All-American Bowling Team selected

2019-2020 Dexter High School All-American Bowling Team selected

The 2019-2020 team features two bowlers from last season’s team, and three juniors are among the 10 high school bowlers selected for this year’s squad.

Second round underway in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

Second round underway in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

The second round of the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge is underway, and it's time to see which contenders will advance in the Record Moments and Participation/General OC Milestones quadrants.

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

2020 OC Bracket Challenge - Head to Head

2020 OC Bracket Challenge - Head to Head

We've seen some amazing and head-turning performances at the USBC Open Championships. Now, it's time to pick between some of those performers in the Head-to-Head portion of the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge.