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Your membership in the United States Bowling Congress helps grow the sport in more ways than you might imagine. Hear USBC members such as Kim Terrell-Kearney, Chris Barnes and 2008 USBC Senior Masters Champion Kenny Parks explain the many benefits that accompany your USBC membership, and how the growth of the sport depends on the participation of members like you. From its support of charities to shortened league seasons for busy youth and much more, the USBC has your best interests covered.
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The United States Bowling Congress launched its new Internet-based system for processing youth league bowlers on Monday, Aug. 17.
The new system will process membership, awards and averages for youth bowlers starting with the 2009-10 season. WinLABS will no longer be available to process youth leagues.
Because the new method is an Internet-based system, associations and bowling centers will be able to process their youth membership from any computer with Internet access. The system also will allow for a more efficient means of system upgrades throughout the year without the need for software downloads. USBC staff is continuing to evaluate the processing system and more features will be available in the near future.
If you have questions or feedback with the online system, contact USBC at 1-800-514-BOWL ext. 8973.
Before using the new system, please take time to read the Quick Reference Guide to familiarize yourself with the process. While the guide is not a user reference manual, it should provide answers to several scenarios you might encounter.
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To connect to the new youth processing system, click here.
If you have questions or feedback, contact USBC at 1-800-514-BOWL (2695).
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2010 USBC Hall of Fame Ceremony Set for International Bowling Campus prior to U.S. Women's Open Finals
When members of the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame class of 2010 are enshrined, they will do so in a setting befitting the country's major sports. That's because the 2010 induction ceremony will be held outdoors May 12 at the International Bowling Campus.
Inductions will take place in the afternoon before the live stepladder finals for the U.S. Women's Open that evening on the lanes of the International Training and Research Center . That event will be broadcast on ESPN2.
"Our goals in moving the inductions to Arlington are to spotlight the new International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame and International Bowling Campus while possibly growing the event into something big every year," said USBC Vice President-Media Pete Tredwell. "The inspiration for this idea comes from the annual baseball and pro football ceremonies. Those venues allow for large crowds and major media coverage. Plus having it the same day as the U.S. Women's Open brings more focus to both events."
The 2010 event also will include a formal dinner in downtown Fort Worth on May 11. Fans will be able to purchase tickets to be with the new and past hall of famers and other dignitaries with the proceeds going to the IBM/HF.
The Veterans and Meritorious Service part of the class of 2010 will be announced in November with the Superior Performance inductees to follow in December or January.
Named for the fifth president of the Women's International Bowling Congress, the award annually recognizes an outstanding bowling leader who has made invaluable contributions to local and state associations as an innovator, creator and mentor of adult programs. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 1.
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Named for the seventh president of the Women's International Bowling Congress, the award annually recognizes organizations and individuals who have made important contributions to bowling by being motivators, visionaries, leaders and innovators. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 1.
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The award annually recognizes an outstanding bowling center proprietor for his/her enthusiastic support of local and state bowling associations and of national programs. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 1.
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The USBC Board of Directors, based on recommendations by the USBC Youth Committee, approved several major changes to the structure of current USBC Youth programs. As participation in youth sports is on the rise in America, the changes set forth for USBC Youth programs will attract more youth bowlers to participate in certified league play.
The changes will affect how memberships are processed, offer a new short-season membership product, restructure the awards program and lower the maximum age for youth bowlers. Learn More.
Josie BasharaJosie Bashara of Livonia, Mich., certainly can be described as tournament-tested.
The 18-year-old right-hander claimed the girls all-events title for Division II at the 2008 USBC Youth Open Championships, which brings together youth bowlers from all over the world. In 2007, she took home the Metro Detroit USBC Junior Masters title on the challenging PBA Chameleon oil pattern.
Bashara also has involved herself in other aspects of bowling, and serves as the assistant director of the Sunday Youth Classic Masters traveling league.
Currently, Bashara attends Schoolcraft College in Livonia where she is studying sports marketing. She recently took a break from her busy schedule to answer a few questions for BOWL.com
Are there any bowlers you look up to? Do you try to model your game after them? What is it about their game that you like?
Stefanie Nation! I absolutely love her. I met her through a friend, Ronnie Sparks, and I’ve followed her bowling ever since. We’ve become good friends and try to talk on a weekly basis. I try to stay positive like her. She has a great mental and physical game. I want to follow in her footsteps someday. It’s always been my dream to become a role model just like her.
Do you have a coach? How long have you worked with them? Has it made a big difference?
I’ve had help from a few people from our center. I went to see Lou Marquez, a USBC Gold coach, before Junior Gold in 2008. I was having problems coming out of the ball, and he easily fixed it. My dad also has helped me a lot. He originally got me into bowling. He has helped me a lot when it comes to picking new equipment. I started doing things on my own by watching other bowlers and picking up on certain things.
How do you prepare for tournaments?
When I have a big tournament coming up, like Junior Gold, I like to get a lot of rest. I usually don’t practice too much either because I don’t want to wear myself out. When I’m actually at the center and waiting to start, I usually get a pep talk from my mom, which helps. I’ve never been nervous at a tournament.
What’s your most memorable tournament experience? What made it so special?
My most memorable tournament experience was at the Metro Detroit USBC Junior Masters in 2007. I qualified third, which was shocking to me since I really didn’t bowl like I wanted to, and advanced to the stepladder. In the stepladder, I had to bowl against some close friends of mine, which was difficult, but I had to put it behind me and just bowl. I ended up having some great games and was really proud of my accomplishment.
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Stefanie NationDespite winning a title in her debut appearance on a PBA Women’s Series telecast and making two additional telecasts later in the same season, something was still missing for Stefanie Nation—something that only Team USA could help her regain.“The biggest thing for me was going from team to individual bowling. The only person you have to rely on is yourself,” Nation says of her transition from collegiate bowling at the University of Central Florida, where the Striking Knights fell just short of a national title in 2006 when they lost to Lindenwood in the title match, to bowling professionally.“I am so excited to bowl the Women’s World Championship, knowing that there are people behind me that are going to pick me up no matter what happens. When you’re out there alone it’s just you, there’s nobody there to pick you up on things like missed spares.”As much as Nation may have grown to value a team ethic at UCF, though, nothing instills Nation with a sense of something bigger than herself more powerfully than bowling with Team USA.“I just got chills thinking about it,” Nation says. “It is such a sense of pride to know that there are millions at home that we are representing, and that when we win medals, the country wins medals. It is not about us—it is about bowling.”The country won another medal on Nation’s watch recently when she took home the gold in the singles event of the 2009 Women’s World Championships on July 30, 2009.Read More
Rhino PageBy the time Rhino Page gathered his ball to set up for one more strike after throwing the front 11 on TV at the 2009 Japan Cup, he had no idea that he was throwing one short for $100,000.“My jaw dropped when they told me I had won that money,” Page recalls of the aftermath of bowling the first-ever televised 300 game in Japan Cup History. But even the thrill of holding a $100,000 check with his name on it does not rival the excitement Rhino anticipates as he prepares to bowl with Team USA for the sixth time.“Money and PBA titles are great,” Rhino concedes, “but when you’re in a foreign country and you have ‘USA’ on your back and you’re on that gold medal stand, you feel so much pride.”After making history at the Japan Cup and recording the most sensational rookie year in the 50 years of the PBA’s existence in the 2007-2008 season, there is a lot to be proud of in Rhino’s life these days. For all the accolades on his resume, though, one of his proudest achievements has nothing to do with bowling.A feisty youth bowler who was hotly competitive in everything he did—“even if it was a simple card game,” Rhino says—Rhino worked as hard to become a great bowler as he did to become a great person, struggling to soften a temper that provoked his parents to withdraw him from a junior tournament mid-match for kicking a ball return.“I had such a bad temper as a kid. It had to do with that competitiveness. When things don’t go your way you don’t know how to deal with it,” Rhino says.“It is easy to learn how to win, but not so easy to learn how to lose.”With talent such as all-time PBA titlist Walter Ray Williams, Jr. and reigning PBA Player of the Year Wes Malott in his corner on Team USA this year, though, losing is likely the last thing on Rhino Page’s mind.Read More
Shannon O'KeefeBy now, many are aware of Shannon O’Keefe’s achievements as a Gold-Medalist at the 2007 Women’s World Championships and a five-time member of Team USA. What few people may know, though, is that the origin of those achievements is found in one of the most unlikely places imaginable—a pair of shoes.The daughter of a former professional bowler, it was not until O’Keefe turned 16 that she first decided to join her brother on the lanes as her body began to suffer the consequences of a determined softball career in which, at just 15 years old, she finished among the top 160 at the 1996 U.S. Olympic softball team trials.“My Dad took me to Dick’s Sporting Goods and got me a teal plastic ball, and then I looked up and saw this pair of white Lind’s shoes with a teal toe,” Shannon explains.“I am not spending $150 just so you can look cute in a sport you’re not even good at,” her father said.“That was all I needed,” Shannon reflects years later. “As soon as you tell me I can’t do something, I will work at it until I prove you wrong.”Though Shannon’s father surely considers himself proven wrong by now, Shannon aims to prove much more, seeking to “win all the majors,” a goal inspired after she finished as runner-up at the 2007 Women’s U.S. Open in Reno. As for the father who once dared to doubt her?“He is one of my best friends,” Shannon says. “He has been with me on this journey from day one. To have somebody in your corner with you like that, I am very blessed.”Read More
Nick HoganNick Hogan of Oakdale, Minn., is no stranger to being seen at a bowling center. The 20-year-old right-hander has been on the lanes since he could walk, and it certainly shows.Hogan, who was named to the 2008-09 Saint Paul USBC Youth All-City Team, is a regular force at Minnesota Junior Bowlers Tour events. In the current MJBT season, he recorded his first victory at the November event and has two other top-five finishes. Hogan also has a 299 game to his credit.Hogan, who works in the pro shop and as a shift leader at AMF Saxon Lanes, recently took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for BOWL.com.What’s your favorite thing about bowling competitively with a team? How does your coach help you stay together as a team? How do you communicate with your teammates on the lanes?My favorite thing is getting together with my friends on Saturday morning and having a good time. I like the pressure of bowling anchor for the team. My dad is our coach, and two years ago he encouraged me to stay in the youth program instead of moving up because I would have more fun, and you can only be in the youth program once. My teammates and I communicate by having fun and always encouraging each other to do well.Are there any bowlers you look up to? Do you try to model your game after them? What is it about their game that you like?I look up to my dad, Rick Hogan. I try to model myself after his approach to the game. He always keeps his composure and takes every shot seriously during competition. He is also a great spare shooter and has the ability to adapt on different lane conditions. He also has the ability to change ball reactions with speed and hand/wrist positions.Who got you started in bowling and what’s your favorite thing about the game? What keeps you hooked on bowling?My family has owned and operated bowling centers for most of my life, so bowling has been something I’ve done since I could walk. My favorite thing about the game would probably be bowling in tournaments, since I get to see all of the different styles that other bowlers have. I stay hooked because it’s a lifestyle, since I’ve grown up in bowling centers.Tell us about your 299 game. What was going through your head as the strikes kept adding up? Were you nervous, excited or both?I really didn’t have anything going through my head. I became oblivious to my surroundings and all of the people who were watching. When I finished, I was excited, but also a bit disappointed that I didn’t get the 300.Read More
Danielle McEwanDanielle McEwan of Stony Point, N.Y., made the most of her summer in 2009. McEwan finished her senior year at North Rockland High School with an individual victory at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Championships, while helping the Red Raiders to a third-place team finish. She followed that performance with a semifinals appearance at the USBC Junior Gold Championships in Indianapolis.The 18-year-old right-hander capped her summer by winning the girls division of the Teen Masters in Las Vegas.McEwan recently took a break from her studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University to answer a few questions for BOWL.com.How often do you practice? What do you usually work on when you practice?
Bryce Rose PetraccoroBryce Rose Petraccoro of Lavallette, N.J., is well on her way to big things in bowling. The 12-year-old already has a USBC Junior Gold Championships appearance under her belt. She has worked with renowned coaches like Diandra Asbaty and Del Ballard Jr. She has even started a bowling club at her school. Most importantly, she has accomplished all of this while maintaining a 4.0 grade-point average at Lavallette Elementary School.Petraccoro’s high series is 653. She has 224 game and 583 series on Sport-certified lane conditions.Petraccoro recently took a break from her busy eighth-grade schedule to answer a few questions for BOWL.com.What do you think is the best way to get kids into the bowling center and onto the lanes? What do you tell your friends about bowling?It’s easy to get kids on the lanes. When I moved to my new school, they didn’t have any bowling, so I started a club. We have so much fun at Paydrome, and this year we’ll have over 50 members!I tell my friends everything about bowling, like how much fun it is to go to different centers and bowl each weekend. Mondays at school, we talk about the tournaments! I show them all my bowling stuff, like pictures with pros, signed pins, trophies and oh yes, mom and dad’s favorite, the scholarship money!Do you have any coaches? How long have you worked with them? Has it made a big difference in your game?Over the years I have worked with a lot of coaches. I have attended pro clinics with Parker Bohn III, Diandra Asbaty, Richard Shockley, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard and Del Ballard Jr. Every coach I have worked with has helped me get better. I have a special place in my heart for coach Ryan Scott West. My dad has been there for me since I was a pee wee. He keeps me focused and positive. He says the right things at the right time when I’m not doing well.How often do you practice? What do you usually work on when you practice?Unfortunately, I cannot get to the lanes as often as I’d like to, but I still do other things related to bowling. I exercise, spend time on BOWL.com and play other sports to keep me agile. When I do get the chance to go and practice, I break my time into two parts. After I’m done stretching, the first part I work on is my strike ball and target (second arrow) using each of my two 12-pounders, one shiny and one dull. The second part I work on is my spares. I use a plastic ball and play straight at my key pins. Before I leave, I try to hit all my key pins in order without missing!What do you like the most about tournaments like the Junior Gold Championships? How do you prepare for tournaments?What I like about tournaments like the Junior Gold Championships is that you get to compete with the best of the best, and it’s a great chance to experience what it will be like when I get to be in high school, college and if I pursue my career in bowling, joining the pros.I prepare for tournaments a certain way before the event begins. The night before, I eat curly macaroni with my dad’s special tomato sauce. The next morning, I eat a nice, healthy breakfast, make sure my iPod is fully charged and then I’m on my way to the tournament listening to my favorite songs. Once I arrive at the event, I check in and say hello to all the familiar faces that I see. About 15 minutes before the tournament begins, I stretch to make sure my whole body is loosened up and ready to bowl.Read More
Natalie GoodmanNatalie Goodman of O’Fallon, Ill., has composed quite a resume while bowling at O’Fallon Township High School. As she begins her junior year, she hopes to lead the Panthers back to the Illinois High School Association Girls Bowling State Finals.
The 16-year-old left-hander had a memorable sophomore season, placing third individually at the IHSA finals and helping the Panthers to a sixth-place finish in the team event. She became the first sophomore to win the Southern Illinois High School Bowling Conference Bowler of the Year honors.
Her strong bowling continued into the summer months as she made it to the semifinals of the USBC Junior Gold Championships in Indianapolis in July and followed it up with a quarterfinals appearance at Teen Masters in Las Vegas.
Goodman, who also has a 299 game, recently took a break from her busy schedule to answer a few questions for BOWL.com
What’s your favorite thing about bowling competitively with a team? How does your coach help you stay together as a team? How do you communicate with your teammates on the lane?
My favorite thing about bowling with a team is the energy we give each other. We feed off each other, giving the team confidence. We support each other, which enhances our team chemistry and helps us bowl well. Our coach helps us stay together by letting us have a voice in what is going on and encouraging us to help each other out. When it comes to communicating with the team, I try to encourage them to throw the best shots they can. If a mistake is made, we try to suggest a solution. Our team is all about helping and supporting each other.
What’s your most memorable tournament experience? What made it so special?
One of my most memorable tournament experiences was bowling Junior Gold this past summer in Indianapolis. Being one of only 10 girls out of 524 to bowl over 1200 (1233) the first day was a really big accomplishment and put me in fourth place for the day. I ended up 60th overall, but after the first day, I knew for sure I could bowl with the best high school and collegiate bowlers in the country.
Are there any bowlers you look up to? Do you try to model your game after them? What is it about their game you like?
I met a 12-year-old boy named Anthony Simonsen this summer at Teen Masters in Las Vegas. He bowls two-handed. He’s extremely talented, and I’m inspired by his many accomplishments, such as an 800 series and 300 games. When it comes to professionals, I look up to Bill O’Neill. I met him last year at Teen Masters. He has come so far in the past year and has really made a name for himself. It’s nice to see good things happen to a good guy. I also admire pros for their outstanding spare shooting, but I don’t exactly try to model my game after any particular bowler because I am my own person with my own style.
Who got you started in bowling and what’s your favorite thing about the game? What keeps you hooked on bowling?
I always tagged along when my dad bowled during the week when he was in the Air Force. I was much younger and living in South Carolina. As soon as we moved to Illinois, my dad enrolled my brother and me in a Saturday morning bowling league. I still bowl in the same leagues with the friends I bowled with when I was 8 years old.
My favorite thing is when you feel the ball come off of your hand and you know it’s the perfect shot. It’s really cool when you just know it and then the ball crushes the pins. I never get tired of that feeling or hearing the sound of a strike. Along with that, putting together a string of strikes is one of my favorite things about bowling.
The thing that keeps me hooked on bowling is the experiences I’ve had and the friendships I’ve developed with the people who love the sport as much as I do.
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Morgan BrownMorgan Brown of East Brunswick, N.J., has proven her dedication to the sport of bowling and has no plans of slowing down as she hits the lanes for her junior year at East Brunswick High School.
The 16-year-old right-hander has quickly made a name for herself, being named an All-Central Jersey first-team member and receiving third team all-state honors in her sophomore year. She has also been named one of the top high school prospects by Bowlers Journal International the past two seasons.
Brown has been able to balance her impressive bowling with just as impressive marks in school. Even though she practices nearly every day, she has been able to maintain a 4.0 grade-point average.
Brown recently took a break from her busy schedule to answer a few questions for BOWL.com.
Who got you started in bowling and what’s your favorite thing about the game? What keeps you hooked on bowling?
I first started bowling when I was 7 years old. My mom signed my sister and me up for a league. I really enjoy the challenge and pressure you feel when each frame counts. Nothing is as exciting as having to strike out in order to win a game. I also love the fact that even when I bowled my lowest game of the season (127), I went back that very same night to figure out what went wrong and shot my first 300 game. This shows that even when I performed so poorly, I am able to regroup, stay focused and come back strong. If a change is needed, I will make the necessary change. I love that a simple adjustment can make all the difference.
How often do you practice? What do you usually work on when you practice?
I try to practice about five or six games a day. If I miss my practice time, I tend to make up for it during my next session. These sessions usually focus on anything I may be struggling with at the time. That can range from things like timing issues, equipment comfort or anything else that may need improvement. I also like to work on spare-shooting drills where I focus on making the 7 and 10 pins, in addition to other multi-pin spares that tend to give me trouble during competition.
What’s your favorite thing about bowling competitively with a team? How does your coach help you stay together as a team? How do you communicate with your teammates on the lanes?
My favorite thing about bowling competitively with a team is the energy boost from the pressure of a close game. There’s a rush when your team is so close to winning, while at the same time, on the edge of losing. The shot that puts your team ahead is like nothing else. Mr. Elias, our coach, helps us stay together as a team by supporting us in any situation. Whether we strike or split, he is always there for us. On the lanes, I always try to support my teammates by helping them any way I can. I’ll offer advice or try to keep them focused and calm. I do the best I can to get everyone pumped up so our team is confident.
What’s your most memorable tournament experience? What made it so special?
My most memorable tournament experience happened this past season at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association finals. Our team had a great day as we all shot above our averages and had a great showing for Group IV. Even though we didn’t win, we had the best finals showing of all the Greater Middlesex Conference teams. It was such an accomplishment because we were the underdogs and had lost several starters from the previous season. Our team came together and put forth a great effort.
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Mary WellsMary Wells of Westerville, Ohio, has accomplished a lot in only one year of bowling at Westerville Central High School. As she starts her sophomore campaign, she looks to bring the Warhawks back to the Ohio High School Bowling State Tournament.The 15-year-old right-hander helped the Westerville Central girls reach the state finals for the first time on their way to a sixth-place finish during the 2008-09 season. Wells carried a 206 average throughout the season, which included a 278 game. She was named Rookie of the Year and MVP for Westerville Central.Wells was able to prepare for the upcoming season by bowling the USBC Junior Gold Championships in Indianapolis in July. She advanced to the semifinals, where she finished 35th.Wells recently took a break from her busy schedule to answer a few questions for BOWL.com.How often do you practice? What do you usually work on when you practice?I practice several times a week, depending on school related things. Most of the time, I’m able to practice five times a week. During these times, I practice many things. At the moment, it is mostly spares.Do you have any coaches? How long have you worked with them? Has it made a big difference in your game?I have had many coaches. Some have been for a long time and others just recently as I have begun to progress. My mom has been my coach since I was little. She is one of the main reasons I started the sport. But besides her, there is Jeff Robinson, who is also one of our coaches for high school. I have been working with him for a couple of years now. Then, there is the most recent, Ron Hatfield. We just started working together about eight months ago, and my game has progressed a bunch.What’s your favorite thing about bowling competitively with a team? How does your coach help you stay together as a team? How do you communicate with your teammates on the lanes?I would have to say my favorite thing about bowling competitively with a team would be having people with you. It makes it a lot less nerve-racking. Our coach keeps us focused and in line but still lets us have fun. I personally communicate with my teammates by just encouraging them. I hate when there is negative talk going on.What’s your most memorable tournament experience? What made it so special?My most memorable tournament would have to be the first tournament I won, which was the Sweet Sixteen tournament. This was so special to me because it was the first year I started bowling in tournaments competitively.Read More
Chris BardolThe Men’s Collegiate Spotlight is currently featuring Robert Morris University of Illinois junior Chris Bardol. A two-time National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association All-American and the 2007-08 NCBCA Rookie of the Year, Bardol is poised to lead a very talented Eagles team into the Intercollegiate Team Championships. After making its first ITC appearance last season, RMU started off their 2009-10 campaign with a victory at the Midwest Collegiate Championships in Wauwatosa, Wis. Prior to the season, Bardol earned a spot on Junior Team USA after finishing fourth at the USBC Junior Gold Championships held in Indianapolis.
Name:
Chris Bardol
Age:
21
Year in school:
Junior
Hometown:
Brockport, N.Y.
Marital/dating status:
Single
High certified game:
300
High certified series:
822
Best collegiate tournament finish:
1st (twice) - 2008 Nittany Lion Kegler, 2009 Hoosier Classic
Bowling ball weight:
15
Favorite brand of bowling balls:
I don't have a particular favorite. I use whatever fills the gaps I have.
Favorite bowling ball of all time:
Gamebreaker, Toxic
ONE all-time best collegiate bowling memory
In only the second year of our school’s men’s program, we proved a lot of doubters wrong by finishing second in the Chattanooga sectional and qualifying for ITCs.
TWO biggest keys to collegiate bowling success
1. Communication is a must! Talk to your teammates about what they think is happening, and watch the teams (or individuals) who are bowling well.
2. Practice and determination
THREE things you bring with you to every tournament
1. Warm-ups (Mandatory for travel)
2. Equipment
3. Uniforms
FOUR collegiate bowlers you most respect and/or admire
1. Josh Blanchard
2. Brent Bowers
3. Derek Hartnell
4. Larry Brande
FIVE bowlers (past or present) that would make up your fantasy Baker team
1. Dan MacLelland
2. Josh Blanchard
3. Doug Kent
4. Bryan O'Keefe
5. Myself
SIX bowling balls you’d bring to ITCs or ISCs
1. Hammer Black Widow
2. Hammer Hot Sauce
3. Roto Grip Nomad Pearl
4. Roto Grip Cell Pearl
5. Storm Furious
6. Columbia White Dot
SEVEN deadly sins of collegiate bowling – what should collegiate bowlers avoid doing at all costs either on or off the lanes?
1. Arguing with a coaching decision
2. Bowling scared
3. Giving up
4. Not trusting yourself/teammates
5. Not following your GPS when you’re driving around
6. Worrying how other teams are doing instead of just focusing on your team
7. Folding like tacos
EIGHT of my favorite songs are
1. Lose Yourself - Eminem
2. Mockingbird - Eminem
3. Time of Your Life - Green Day
4. Don't Stop Believin’ - Journey
5. No Boundaries - Kris Allen
6. Over and Over - Nelly
7. Heart of a Champion - Nelly
8. Home - Daughtry
NINE of my favorite snack foods are
1. Bananas
2. Grapes
3. Scooby snacks
4. Mama Z's cookies
5. Goldfish
6. Popcorn
7. Rice Krispies
8. Pretzels
9. Oreos
TEN minutes before a big match, I can be found (doing what?)
I’m taping my fingers and high-fiving our girls’ team for good luck.
ELEVEN strikes in a row still makes me a little nervous (True or false)
True. You know that there is a large crowd of people watching, and you don’t want to let them down. The feeling never gets old but gets slightly easier to deal with each time.
TWELVE years from now, I hope to be ...
I hope to be bowling competitively and representing Team USA in international competition.
Stephanie MeltonThe Women’s Collegiate Spotlight is currently featuring Bellarmine University sophomore Stephanie Melton. She was a part of the 2008-09 Striking Knights team that advanced to its second consecutive Intercollegiate Team Championships appearance. Melton and company have started off the 2009-10 season on a strong note, recording three top-10 finishes. She is majoring in nursing and psychology.Name
: Stephanie Melton
Jeremy DixsonThe Men’s Collegiate Spotlight is currently featuring Saginaw Valley State University junior Jeremy Dixson. The Cardinals are looking to make it back to the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships finals, where they placed second to Wichita State last season. Dixson and company have shown that they are primed for a repeat performance by notching four top-five finishes so far this season, including a victory at their season-opening event at the American Heartland Intercollegiate Bowling Conference I in Beavercreek, Ohio. Dixson placed eighth individually at the AHIBC I, averaging over 208 for the event.Name:
Jeremy Dixson
