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Large-Scale Tournaments on the Way Back

Large-Scale Tournaments on the Way Back

The True Amateur Tournament recently was able to conduct a successful tournament in Las Vegas, and two of the larger state bowling tournaments now are under way.The Illinois State USBC is staging its 124th Open Championships and 92nd Women’s Championships on most weekends from Feb. 27 through May 2.Park Lanes in Loves Park is hosting the open tournament, while Cherry

BCSC Names Gary Forman Interim Executive Director

BCSC Names Gary Forman Interim Executive Director

Industry veteran Gary Forman has been named interim Executive Director of the Bowling Centers of Southern California.Forman, who is in the process of selling Fountain Bowl in Fountain Valley, California, with his business partner, Dave Osborn, has served on the BCSC Board of Directors for 26 years, and is a two-term past President of the trade association.“As an association, we

USBC National High Average, Series Awards announced for 2019-2020 season

USBC National High Average, Series Awards announced for 2019-2020 season

Winners of the National High Average and High Series Awards for the 2019-2020 season were announced Monday by USBC.

Simonsen Earns Top Seed for Tournament of Champions TV Finals

February 27, 2021

Simonsen Earns Top Seed for Tournament of Champions TV Finals

BY JEF GOODGERFrançois Lavoie defeats Tom Smallwood in a roll-off for the fifth spotJupiter, Fla.—Seven-time PBA Tour champion Anthony Simonsen will bowl for the 2021 Kia PBA Tournament of Champions title Sunday, Feb. 28, live at 1 p.m. ET on FOX Broadcast Channel. With a 239 average over 48 games, Simonsen earned the top seed for the stepladder finals and

Bowling ambassador, longtime USBC Convention attendee John Simanella dies at age 97

February 27, 2021

Bowling ambassador, longtime USBC Convention attendee John Simanella dies at age 97

Ohio's John Simanella, often described by USBC Convention organizers and staff as a symbol of the event over the last decade, died Friday at age 97.

Registration set to begin for 2022 USBC Open and Women&amp;#39;s Championships

February 25, 2021

Registration set to begin for 2022 USBC Open and Women's Championships

USBC announced that registration for the 2022 Open and Women's Championships will open as scheduled, each with a new fee structure that will improve prize fund-to-expenses ratios.

With their Visas Now Approved, Verity Crawley and Daria Pajak Look Toward PWBA Tour Return

February 24, 2021

With their Visas Now Approved, Verity Crawley and Daria Pajak Look Toward PWBA Tour Return

It may have been a long and winding road from where they were to where they finally have gotten, but neither England’s Verity Crawley nor Poland’s Daria Pajak are complaining about that now.@The former Webber International teammates each were devastated to have to sit out the PWBA Kickoff Classic in January after their visas were not renewed. But, over the

Collegiate Ticker - Feb. 24, 2021

February 24, 2021

Collegiate Ticker - Feb. 24, 2021

The Wisconsin-Whitewater men and Iowa Central Community College women picked up victories Saturday at the Golden Eagle Invite in Rockford, Illinois.

Ambitious president helps rebuild local USBC association in North Carolina

February 24, 2021

Ambitious president helps rebuild local USBC association in North Carolina

Sharon Pratt knew there was more she could do for bowling and where she could find the tools that would help her facilitate one of the greatest comebacks in the sport's history.

Without Power or Water for Three Days as Temperatures Plunged, Clara Guerrero Got Creative

February 22, 2021

Without Power or Water for Three Days as Temperatures Plunged, Clara Guerrero Got Creative

PWBA Tour champion Clara Guerrero's exercise bike never came in so handy as it did last week. The reason for that has nothing to do with fitness.Guerrero lives with husband Josh Kubiak in Pflugerville, Texas, where the overnight low fell to 6 degrees after daybreak on Feb. 16. The couple spent three straight days without power or water."What a rough