New Bowling Season Starting On September 19th!!

Welcome back everyone!

The 2015-2016 bowling season will start this year on Saturday, September 19th at 6:20 p.m.  It was decided at the team selection Captain's meeting that we would push our start date up a week because there were many bowlers that would miss the first night. That will give everyone the chance to get over to Olympic Lanes and shoot a few practice games if you want and start the season off with a bang!

We have some new bowlers joining us this year making a well rounded league of 24 bowlers, however, we are not closing the doors just yet!  There are more folks that may be interested in joining us so we are looking to expand to 32 bowlers and 8 teams of 4 instead of 6!  Get the word out to your family and friends to come and join us this season!

At a meeting held on Sunday, August 30th (also Ted's birthday), the following teams were chosen:

Team # 1:  Ed Troicke, Mark Johnson*, Ken Comtois, Lynne Weir

Team # 2:  Jeff Lind, Julie Lind, Charlie Magee, Sally Premo*

Team # 3:  Josh Kendall, Mary Magee, Tim Hannah*, Freddie Wedro

Team # 4:  Ted Hudson, Bruce Ottmer, Jim Wedro, Alex Nagy*

Team # 5:  Elliott Pratt, Dean Heald, Jim Weir, Alice Hudson

Team # 6:  Jack Fitzpatrick, Clare Brockley*, Brian Gawlowski, Kay Gawlowski

*denotes new bowler :)

This year's handicap will be based on 100% of the difference between the two teams competing, meaning that of the two teams that are bowling together, only one team will receive handicap so that both of those teams start out even.

As far as other "need-to-know" information before we start ...
1.  Weekly dues are $17/week.  If you get three weeks behind, you will NOT be allowed to participate in any of the jackpot games (Jim Weir will continue to run pins over & Ted Hudson will continue to run cards).

2.  Sanction dues ($17) are to be paid the first night of bowling.  You will also need to fill out your sanction application on that night.

3.  The next two weeks are double pay weeks to cover those nights of bowling and the last two weeks of the season.  You will be allowed 6 weeks to catch up your envelope without penalty.

4.  We will continue to follow the two-lane courtesy rule when bowling.  Please look both ways when you are up so that you don't find yourself "running up" on the player to your left or right. 

5.  Pre-bowling will be allowed if you know you will be unable to attend during a regular bowling session.  You must contact your team captain or a league officer to come and watch/verify your scores.  Please let us know if you will be pre-bowling.  You will still be responsible for your regular dues.

There will be lots more to post as we start the season. Remember to save this blog to your favorites so you can stay up to date on all the news!!

Ed tops the league in last night of regular competition!

The last week before the final position night of the season puts ED TROICKE back on top as Bowler-of-the-Week.  Ed shot 255-720 to sit in that seat once again!  Congratulations!

Other bowlers deserving recognition were ... Audrey Wright 186, Lynne Weir 234-531, Bruce Ottmer 152, Mary Magee 146, Dean Heald 198, Jim Weir 193, Jack Fitzpatrick 208, Josh Kendall 255-687, Jeff Lind 246-684 and Liz Pratt 226.

Saturday is POSITION NIGHT -- Teams will be bowling for team placement spots and everyone has this last chance to bowl their best to earn individual award money.  The prize fund pot is considerably larger this year, so you will see an increase in your envelopes even though you may be in last place!  Good Luck and Good Bowling!!

NEXT WEEK (April 18th) is our final night of bowling for the season.  It is our annual HI LOW (high average bowler + low average bowler becomes a team).  You are reminded to bring $17 CASH for the tournament.  Jackpots will also be offered as always.  Based on the number of teams bowling we will pay out at least 4 spots for top bowling and 1 spot for the low team.  Prizes will be paid out after the tournament.

WEEK 31 Results 

WEEK 30 Results 

WEEK 29 Results 

Jack in the top spots for two weeks! Ted takes BOTW in week 28!

WEEK 27
Jack Fitzpatrick was able to squeeze past Jeff and Josh to hold the Bowler of the Week spot!! Jack shot 237-660 nudging out Jeff's 254-658 and Josh's 233-658!  Nice bowling you three!

Other bowlers who were top notch this week were: Liz Pratt 218-629, Rebecca Hoyt 164-453, Ken Comtois 222, Lynne Weir 174-509, Julie Lind 161-474, Brian Gawlowski 202, Freddie Wedro 160-471, and Dean Heald 234.

This week will begin the final 5 weeks of bowling for this season.  Week 6 will be the Hi-Lo Tournament and end of season banquet.

See the standing sheets for WEEK 27 HERE

WEEK 28
Congratulations to our Bowlers-of-the-Week TED HUDSON (247, 209, 235 = 691) and JACK FITZPATRICK (246, 221, 213 = 680)!

Other Top Bowlers include ... Brian Gawlowski 211-593, Mary Magee 157, Freddie Wedro 160, Josh Kendall 253-621, Ed Troicke 279-653, and Charlie Magee 205.

We still have a tie for the top team at Week 28!  Jim Wedro's team has dropped to third place with the other teams close behind.  Four more weeks until the final POSITION NIGHT of the season!  Good luck to everyone tonight!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE -- Get your envelopes caught up by next week.  We don't want to be chasing anyone down in the last few weeks of bowling.  Thank you!

See the standing sheets for WEEK 28 HERE

Three Weeks of Stats Highlighting Many Bowlers!

Sorry that these last couple of weeks haven't been posted.  I have been quite busy with life in general :(  You will find the link to each of the weeks after the last paragraph, so make sure to check each one of them out.

After practice this last week, League President Jack Fitzpatrick made an important announcement stating that each team captain is now required to make sure the scores written on the score sheet match the scores on the screen BEFORE each screen is advanced to the next game.  When the scores match, please initial that you (the team captain) have verified the scores on the sheets.

We will start with the results of the most recent week ...

WEEK 26: Lots of accomplishments after this week's bowling!  Congratulations to JOSH KENDALL for his 290-740 and ED TROICKE for his 256-757!  Bowler-of-the-week kudos to both of these gentlemen as well as to TED HUDSON for his 234-672!

Other bowlers accomplishing great scores were: Ken Comtois 223, Jim Wedro 215, Jeff Lind 203, Kay Gawlowski 155, Liz Pratt 243, Dean Heald 235-591, Lynne Weir 204, Julie Lind 181-518, Jim Weir 200 and Jack Fitzpatrick 208.

Click HERE to read the standing sheets for WEEK 26!

WEEK 25: Congratulations to Jeff Lind (657) and Ed Troicke (656) for becoming Bowlers of the Week again this week!

Other top bowlers included: Josh Kendall 235-633, Brian Gawlowski 219, Jack Fitzpatrick 204, Mary Magee 145, Dean Heald 224, Ted Hudson 235-603, Lynne Weir 226-569, and Ken Comtois 207.

It was decided at the meeting before bowling that current officers will remain the same with the exception of Sgt. at Arms.  Kay Gawlowski will be holding that office next season.  We also voted to have a similar dinner on the last night of bowling to the Christmas Party.

Click HERE to read the standing sheets for WEEK 25!

WEEK 24 (Mid-Half Position Night): Congratulations to two of our bowlers who squeaked theirselves to the top spot this week -- JEFF LIND 245-684 and DEAN HEALD 246-665,  Congratulations to both of you!

Other top bowlers include... Josh Kendall 245-667, Ed Troicke 213, Brian Gawlowski 207, Freddie Wedro 155, Ted Hudson 204, Charlie Magee 201-579, Liz Pratt 206, and Lynne Weir 211-576!

Please note that there will be a league meeting BEFORE we start bowling tonight!

Click HERE to read the standing sheets for WEEK 24!

Ed and Josh Earn Bowler of the Week status - with Dean Heald and Jack Fitzpatrick!

Lots of good scores reported last week by the top Bowlers of the Week scoring 755 (Ed Troicke) and 709 (Josh Kendall)!  Congratulations!

In addition, Bowler of the Week kudos also goes to Dean Heald 225-661 and Jack Fitzpatrick 224-648!  Congratulations to you gentlemen as well!

Other bowling achievements:  Jeff Lind 279-666, Alice Hudson 172, Ted Hudson 214-609, Ken Comtois 237, Kay Gawlowski 160, Liz Pratt 223-619, and Brian Gawlowski 216.

Saturday, February 14th is the first POSITION NIGHT for the second half. The standings are close - so Bowl Great and secure your spot!

Click here to see standings for WEEK 23!

Lots of bowlers with top scores!

Congratulations to ED TROICKE our official "Bowler-of-the-Week"  Ed shot 279-717 to hold that spot.  Other bowlers who should receive special recognition for their outstanding bowling are KEN COMTOIS 257-681 and JEFF LIND 235-679, both just shy of a 700 series!

Naming some accomplishments by our other fine bowlers: Mary Magee (113 average) 145-412, Matt Hoyt 213, Josh Kendall 244, Audrey Wright 166-494, Alice Hudson 180, Lynne Weir 204, and Jack Fitzpatrick 233-632.

Next week - FEBRUARY 14th - is the first 2nd Half POSITION ROUND!  That's when we may see a major change in the standings.  It's so close now, it could be any team's chance to reach that top spot!

Check out WEEK 22's standing sheets HERE!

Many share Bowler-of-the-Week Kudos!

Congratulations to JEFF LIND who earned the Bowler-of-the-Week kudos with 254-710, however, there were three other bowlers deserving of Bowler-of-the-Week honors ...

Alice Hudson threw a solid 235 game (her highest ever) and 589 series; Freddie Wedro (129 average) came out of the gate with 207 and Brian Gawlowski who shot 245, 225, 202 for a near 700 finish at 672. Congratulations to all of you!

Other top bowlers deserving recognition: Dean Heald 223-571, Ted Hudson 226-655, Josh Kendall 245, Ed Troicke 257-697, Liz Pratt 203-603, Audrey Wright 169 and Lynne Weir 209-548!

To see the standing sheets from WEEK 21 - just click HERE!