Notes on what is currently happening around YOUR association
Aug 10, 2019
- The 50th Annual California State Senior Open Championship is happening in Modesto this year. It is spread over 5 weekends starting October 19th.
So there are plenty of opportunites to fit your schedule. However, the entry deadline is fast approaching - September 1st.
You can go to their website (HERE),
or go to our Tounaments page and get the entry form and rules.
Aug 1, 2019
- Well; It is now the 1st of August. The start of another bowling season. As such, just a quick note and reminder to all.
1) Adult Standard membership dues are now $25 ($13 USBC, $2 state, and $10 local).
2) USBC Rule 18 goes into effect TODAY. What does that mean? Glad you asked. As per the USBC rule book
(available HERE):
Rule 18 – Bowling Ball - Altering Surface
While bowling in USBC competition, a bowling ball cannot:
a. Have the surface altered by the use of an abrasive.
b. Be cleaned with any liquid substance or cleaning agent.
c. Have any foreign material on it including, but not limited to, powder, rosin, marker or paint.
All bowling balls so altered or cleaned must be removed from the competition.
Note: Should a foreign substance appear on the outer surface of a bowling ball which cannot be removed with a dry towel,
an approved cleaner may be used with consent from a league or tournament officer.
So... ONCE COMPETITION BEGINS (which is defined as the 1st ball thrown for score by any participant) ...
use a CLEAN, DRY, towel ONLY.
3) League Officers, Secretary/Treasurer: Please become familiar with all items in USBC rule 102.
4) USBC Rule 102e, Duties of the Secretary - Item 5:
Be responsible for a record of the scores bowled by all team members and substitutes, and report scores that are eligible
for USBC, state & local association awards.
a. Submit a completed award application within 20 days.
b. Notify the local association manager or authorized representative within 48 hours of scores
that are eligible for USBC honor score recognition.
Item 9: Furnish a list of individual averages to the local association manager, when requested, [and within 15 days of the end of the league.]
The list must show the full names and ID numbers of all bowlers who competed in the league, the number of games bowled,
total pinfall and average for each bowler.
Note that games bowled for Sweepers and Position Rounds must be included in the computation of the bowlers average.
And... as per chapter 8 of the rules - For those no-thumb or two-handed bowlers out there - Is a bowling ball with a thumb hole thrown by a no-thumb or two-handed bowler legal?
For the 2019-2020 season, a bowler who doesn't use the thumb during a delivery, can either have a thumb hole or a balance hole but not both.
If the ball has a thumb hole but the bowler doesn't use it, then as long as it meets static balance of 3 ounce top weight, 1 ounce side weight and
1 ounce finger/thumb weight and does not have an interchangeable device for the thumbhole, the ball is allowed.
If the ball has both a thumb hole and a balance hole, the bowler needs to plug at least one of them.
Beginning August 1, 2020, a bowler who doesn’t use the thumb during a delivery cannot have a thumb or a balance hole.
If the ball does, it is illegal and games are subject to forfeiture. All holes drilled must be used for gripping purposes on every delivery.
July 13, 2019
Here is a shot of our Youth representation at the California State Youth Championships.
Leatherneck Lanes youth and coaches in blue, Surf Bowl youth and coaches in green.
July 10, 2019
- Congratulation to Andy Neeman & Russell Fitzpatrick. Both shot 300 in the 610 Scratch league at Surf Bowl.
July 8, 2019
- Well... The 2019 California State Adult Tournament is now over. And while officials are busy checking the results, at the moment - UNOFFICIALLY...
Congratulations to Justine Schmeiser - Currently 4th in the Open All Events, Handicap Division with a score of 2213.
And congratulations to Justine Schmeiser & Steve Johnson. Currently 2nd in the Open Doubles, Handicap Division with a score of 1461.
June 30, 2019
- Official results were posted for the California State Helen Duval Veterans tournament (BVL).
Congratulations to Lorelei Medina. She is the California State Champion - Adult Women (Division C).
Congratulations to Keith Genovese. He finished 2nd - Adult Men (Division A).
Congratulations to Glenn Teal. He finished 2nd - Youth Boys (Division B).
Congratulations to Christopher (CJ) Schaffer. He finished 2nd - Youth Boys (Classified Division).
And to all of our other Association representatives in that tournament. Very well done by all!
June 23, 2019
- We just received word that the USBC has suspended the requirement for a minimum of 3 units of oil per lane. Thus, your results may vary.
June 6, 2019
- OFFICIAL results for the Association's Fun tournament are up.
June 1, 2019
- The OFFICIAL results of the Association Championship are posted.
May 9, 2019
- Congratulation to Amy Shaw for her 1st 300 game. Shot in the Lousy Bowlers league at Bowlero San Marcos.
Guess they'll kick you out of the league now, huh! 😜
May 6, 2019
- OK. I am back from the 2019 USBC Convention which was held last week in Las Vegas. Your Association was entitled to 4 delegates to vote on various
USBC Board positions and proposed legislation. In attendance and representing you were your President (David Schaffer), Association Manager (Karen Salazar),
Director Nancy Arvanitis, and myself.
First up, after 3 days of networking and attendance to cover all the workshops and seminars, was the election to fill 3 positions
on the USBC Board of Directors. The initial list of four (4) candidates, and a brief synopsis of their respective credentials can be found
here.
A 5th candidate (Mr. Richard Ramsey) was added to the slate after the convention program was produced.
There were 898 Delegates, 21 Athlete Delegates, 36 Hall of Fame Members, and 17 USBC Board of Directors eligible to vote (972 total).
By plurality vote (in order of votes received); Anthony Colangelo (637 votes), Bo Goergen (629 votes), and Lowell Lovgren (582 votes) were elected.
Rich Foran received 396 votes, and Richard Ramsey received 263 votes.
Back on February 12, 2019 I provided a link to all of the legislation that was going to be voted upon at the USBC National Convention.
If you are interested in reading the full legislative slate, that link is
here.
Playing Rule (League and Tournament) changes require a simple majority vote of the delegates. Bylaws changes require a 2/3 vote of the delegates to approve.
Without further adieu, results of voting on the various legislative proposals was as follows:
- Chapter 4, League Rules, Rule 102e, Duties of the Secretary, Item 9: Approved 836 to 20.
Basically, this change requires league secretaries to "furnish a list of individual averages to the local association manager when requested,
and within 15 days of the end of the league."
- Chapter 4, League Rules, Rule 108b, Without Cause: Rejected 697 to 148.
- Chapter 4, League Rules, Rule 122, Meetings: Rejected 729 to 112.
- Chapter 6, Tournament Rules, Rule 319a, Conditions that Apply: Rejected 737 to 114.
- Bylaws, Article VI, Meetings, Section A., Annual Meeting: Rejected 726 (85%) to 125 (15%).
- Bylaws, Article VIII, Amendments: Approved 652 (77%) to 194 (23%).
A new second paragraph was added to state: "If an amendment does not receive 25% of votes for approval at an Annual Meeting,
that same amendment, and any amendment where the intent closely resembles the defeated amendment, may not be re-submitted for consideration
at the next Annual Meeting."
- Bylaws, Article VII Meetings, Section A., Annual Meeting, Item 3: Approved 767 (90%) to 84 (10%).
This proposal allows "state delegates to determine if hall of fame members should have voting rights at the state annual meeting."
- Bylaws, Article IV, Membership and Dues: Rejected 510 (60%) to 336 (40%).
Please note that all approved legislation takes effect on August 1, 2019.
A recap of the 2019 USBC Convention can be found
here.
Be sure to read the next entry.
YOU elect the delegates for next years (2020) state and national USBC conventions at
the Association Open Meeting Sunday, May 19th.
Or, perhaps YOU would like to run for election as one of the Delegates and attend the conventions!
April 27, 2019
- FYI --- This years Annual Open Meeting is set. It will happen on Sunday, May 19th at Grand Slam Pizza, 1910 Shadowridge Dr #101, Vista, CA 92081.
The Open Meeting will begin at 11 AM. Upon conclusion of the meeting, the Hall of Fame inductions will be held.
The luncheon will begin at 1 PM ($10 per person). There is plenty of parking and plenty of room for everyone.
Information will be coming to all league secretaries soon. The results of legislation voting at the USBC convention will be covered,
as well as changes affecting our Association. Elections for several Officer and Board of Director positions will be conducted.
Elections for Delegates to next years California and USBC conventions will also take place.
Want to see some changes? Be a part of it. Get involved. ATTEND the ANNUAL OPEN MEMBERSHIP MEETING.
Just a reminder to League Secretaries, as most leagues are now wrapping up their winter season, averages need to be turned into the
Association Manager with 15 days of the end of the league.
For those that may not be aware of it... this is the only time averages are reported (End of League). No more Jan 1st, no more Apr 15th, or anything else.
Just once per year, at the end of the season.
April 25, 2019
- Congratulation to Mike Stadler for his 299 game in the Losey Bowlers league at Bowlero San Marcos.
April 10, 2019
- Congratulation to Chris Watson for his 203 game and a 472 series, shot in the Magic Men's league at Bowlero San Marcos.
Outstanding job. But now your 121 average is history.
Apr 2, 2019
- Congratulation to Rick Riggin for his 300, shot in the Justin Phillips 410 Scratch Doubles league at Leatherneck Lanes.
Mar 22, 2019
- Woo Hoo!!! FINALLY !!! Those who bowl (or want to bowl) at Leatherneck Lanes are now able to get a 1 YEAR pass!!!
The process is still the same and they still require the same information. However, by using the bowling center as the sponsor,
they can request the 1 year for you. Contact Leatherneck Lanes (760 725-6109) for more information.
Mar 17, 2019
- Just a reminder. For those intending to bowl the Adult/Youth Twosome tournament at Leatherneck Lanes on April 6th,
please be sure to get your visitor pass NOW!. Don't wait. Failing that, please contact
David Schaffer for more information.
Mar 15, 2019
- Congratulation to Matt Heyer for his 300, shot in the Vegas Friends league at Leatherneck Lanes.
Mar 7, 2019
- Woo Hoo. The wait is over. The entry form for the Association Championship is UP!
Mar 2, 2019
- The USBC is going to adjust the squad schedules for the 2020 USBC Open Championship. The full story can be found
here.
- In another interesting piece of news, it seems that ONCE AGAIN, bowling will miss the cut for inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympic games.
The organizing committee for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games has instead announced that they will recommend breakdancing, surfing,
skateboarding and sport climbing as the four sports they will recommend to the International Olympic Committee for inclusion in the 2024 Games.
SERIOUSLY? Sport climbing has a larger participation and interest base than bowling? At any rate, the full story is
here.
Feb 25, 2019
- Results of the Adult Royal Finals are up. Still waiting on the overall results, financials, and the Youth.
- I've added a few more Honor Scores that I have become aware of. Congratulations to Danny Sustaita & Randy Veach for their 300's at Surf last Wednesday.
Congratulations to Kyle Andrews & Lloyd Burleson for their 300's in the Adult Royal Masters.
Feb 16, 2019
- There is a new twist on a phone phishing scam that is going around.
Basically, it is a robotic call that says it is from your wireless provider and that your account has been suspended.
So... in the interest of keeping our bowlers informed, the link to the full story is
here. It will give you the scoop on how the scammers are trying to steal your information, and ultimately your money.
As usual, the bottom line is: If you do NOT recognize the phone number... DO NOT ANSWER THE CALL. Let it go to voice mail.
And if you do take the call.... Just because you are talking to a real person does NOT meant that they work for that company.
DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE. A real company WILL NOT request it in this manner.
I really do not like posting these types of things on our site. However, knowing that some of our members have been taken in,
I feel it is better to be forewarned and forearmed.
Feb 12, 2019
- Ok sports fans, the USBC has published the proposed legislative items that will be voted upon at the USBC Convention (Apr 29 - May 2).
There are 3 league rules (LR), 1 tournament rule (TR), and 4 Bylaws (B) being proposed.
The decision on whether to adopt or reject these proposals is determined by the vote of all the delegates attending the convention.
The delegates you elected to represent the members of this Association at this years convention are
David Schaffer,
Nancy Arvanitis,
Nick Barnett,
and Steve Johnson.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that your representatives hear from YOU, the members, as to how you would like us to vote on these items.
While the USBC provides a "Recommendation" of how to vote, at the end of each proposal, IT IS NOT MANDATORY, or BINDING upon the delegates.
So... without further delay, the following link with show you what is on the USBC plate for this convention. Please click
here.
After you've enjoyed the reading, please send your delegates an email telling them how you believe EACH proposal should decided. Accept or Reject.
- In addition, there are 4 candidates slated for consideration on the USBC Board of Directors election. You can read about them
here
Feb 9, 2019
- Official results of the Feb 2nd 500/600 Clubs Vegas Potpourri tournament are up.
- I have added a few more pictures of our Hall of Fame members. Thank you so VERY much to Diane Veach for the pictures. If anyone else happens to have any pictures of our Hall of Fame members, PLEASE send me a copy.
Feb 1, 2019
- Congratulaitons are in order. Six months after having knee surgery, Mr. Bruce Pederson is officially BACK!
Bowling in the Senior Retired Division of the World Military Bowling Championships (Jan 21-25) in Las Vegas, he is now the proud owner of an IRS form 1099 for next years taxes.
With games of 210, 234, 269 & 279 (248 average) in the Singles event, he placed 2nd out of 540 participants. He also finished in 2nd place in Individual All Events (542 participants), averaging 231 for the tournament.
In the doubles event, he and Steve Johnson finished in 16thplace out of 271 teams. They finished in 7th place in the Team event and 5thplace in the Team All Events.
Jan 26, 2019
- UN- Official results of the San Diego County Senior Doubles Bowling Club are
here.
Jan 9, 2019
- Results of the 500 Club's Singles Tournament are up. Nice to see Keith Genovesee pulling in a few bucks once again.
- Results of the 600 Club's Certified Singles Tournament are up.
Dec 31, 2018
- Ok. I've changed things AGAIN! If you find anything that doesn't work..... Please send
me an email and let me know. Thank you.
Dec 28, 2018
- OFFICIAL results for the November 17th BVL tournament are here.
Congratulations to ALL the winners. Good luck at the State tournament.
Dec 15, 2018
- Here is GREAT news. Youth bowlers Glen Teal and C. J. Schaffer received their certification as the USBC's TOP Youth Doubles Team for the 2017-2018 season. Glen bowled a 718 and CJ bowled 758 for a combined 1476 scratch total. Tops in the USBC. Well done gentlemen. Very well done.
Dec 9, 2018
- Official results for the Annual Doubles tournament are now up.
- It was a great turnout for the celebration of life for Tina Griffin on Sunday. Thank you to all the Family, and Friends!!!
Great food and great memories were shared by all.
Dec 4, 2018
- The 200/500/600 Club Dec 1th Christmas Friendship tournament results are here. Congratulations to Jennifer Talbot.
Nov 17, 2018
- Congratulations to Kennison Andrews for his 300 at the BVL tournament.
Nov 3, 2018
- The October 27th Avocado 600 Club Annual Open tournament results are
here. Congratulations to Matt Heyer & Elizabeth Counts.
Nov 2, 2018
- Congratulations to Joe Cipollini who rolled a 300 in the Vegas Friends league at Leatherneck Lanes. Nice job Joe.
- UN-Official results for the October 30th Senior Doubles Bowling Club tournament in Las Vegas are
here.
Check the Club's web page for the UN-Official Men's and Women's No Tap results.
Oct 25, 2018 - The Eagles have flown
- The Eagles have departed to their new home.
Members of Team Beav have escorted them to their new permanent homes where I am sure they will be dearly loved and cared for.
Thank you to all of you who were able to be there for the presentation.
- Again, CONGRATULATIONS to Del Hagen, Victoria Beaver, Leonard Beaver, Vanessa Beaver and Maurice Anderson - 2018 USBC Open Championships
Classified Division Team CHAMPIONS!
- And now that many of you know what an Eagle is, given that the 2019 USBC Open Championship tournament will be in Las Vegas
(read CLOSE TO HOME) running from March 9th - June 29th, for those that have never bowled in the Open Championship (OC)
you SHOULD get a team together and give that experience a chance. Who knows, you too could win an Eagle. Provided you can beat Team Beav.
Oct 20, 2018
- Official results for the October 7th Avocado 600 Club's Friendship tournament are here. Congratulations to Ladine Jones.
Oct 17, 2018
- Bowling on the same team (Bowlers Depot SM) in the number 2 and 3 spots, in the Magic Men's league at Bowlero - San Marcos,
Andrew McCluskey and Howard Stiles both shot 300 in the 1st game (Look). Congratulations gentlemen!
Needless to say, this certainly helped their team with a 1247 scratch game total.
Oct 16, 2018
- Congratulations to JJ Philips. He appropriatly shot his 1st 800 in the Justin Phillips 410 scratch league at Leatherneck Lanes
(here).
Well done JJ. I am sure your dad is smiling.
- The new season is well underway at all of our centers. And all centers have an incredible lineup of league choices available. Links to all the centers are available on the left. Check them out. Get a friend to join you and have even more fun.
Sep 23, 2018
- There was an INCREDIBLE turnout and show of support for the family of Justin Phillips Sr. Thank you to everyone for showing up. Thank you to everone who donated their time, efforts, food, gift certificates, coaching time, etc. Thank you to Dawn, Adella, Andy, Monty and everyone else. And of course thank you to the Phillips family for being there at such a difficult time in their lives. Our sincere condolences to the Phillips family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. My apologies for not being able to remember the names of everyone involved in making this something that Justin would be proud of.
I still can not figure out how Rick Riggings rigged so many raffel wins. 🤔
Sep 22, 2018
- Official results for the September 15th Senior Doubles tournament are
here.
