ALBERTA FINISHES STRONG AT NATIONALS

We are very happy to congratulate our Alberta teams and singles who achieved much success at the Nationals in Sudbury in July.

Congratulations to both the Teaching Ladies team and the Tournament Men’s team on their 1^st place finishes.

The Tournament ladies team finished in 2^nd place, while the Senior Division team took 8 points in each of their last 3 games to make a huge comeback, going from last place to 3^rd place.  Congratulations to both of these teams!

Our Teaching Men’s team finished in 7^th place.

From our Teaching division, we would like to congratulate Julie Morrison on her silver medal in the ladies singles event!  Rob Carbrey of Alberta was 6^th on the men’s side of the Teaching singles division.

In the Tournament Division singles, both Bonnie Olson and Aaron Arndt finished 7^th in their events.

Very warm congratulations to Georgette Lafreniere of the Senior Division for her bronze medal finish in the Pins Over Average event!  Georgette was +174, only 12 pins behind second place and only 76 pins behind first.  Great bowling Georgette!

We would also like to congratulate John Drnasin of the Senior Division.  John finished with the high average for the Senior bowlers with a 246.5. This is the second year in a row that John has held that honor.  He was also high average last year with a 223.9 average.  Great bowling John!

Alberta placed second overall for the aggregate standings.

A heartfelt thanks goes out to Eric Andersen for stepping in to coach the Senior Division team on short notice.

Congratulations to all of the bowlers who represented Alberta at this year’s Nationals!!

AGM DRAW WINNER

Congratulations to Brian Rossetti on winning a new pair of Dexter bowling shoes sponsored by Sanders Pro Distributors.  Those who attended the Annual General Meeting had their name put in the draw and were eligible to win.  The meeting was held May 30, 2010, in Red Deer.

SENIOR DIVISION QUALIFYING FORMAT

It has been requested that a description as to how the Senior Division team is decided at the Provincials be provided to the bowlers.

The following is a copy of this description from the Standing Rules and Policy of the Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta:

In the Senior Division a Master must choose to bowl either scratch or pins over average. For Masters bowling pins over average, the average used shall be a 40 game tournament average. If the Master Bowler does not have 40 games in the Master’s tournament play, their league average shall be used, or a composite average of league and tournament shall be used until the 40 games in Masters tournament play bowled. For Masters bowling scratch a total pinfall basis shall be used.

The Senior Division shall consist of eight (8) Zones. They shall bowl four (4) tournaments of eight (8) games each. The best three (3) out of four (4) tournaments shall be used to determine the Senior Division members advancing to the Provincial finals.  Each zone will advance all pins over average Masters who are a plus.   Scratch division is the top 50% only.  Masters from each zone shall advance to a provincial round. Seniors advancing to the Provincial shall bowl based on their qualifying format; either POA or scratch. The Provincial round shall consist of sixteen (16) games bowled over two (2) days. The National team shall be made up of combined pins over average and scratch Seniors. The ratio of Pins Over Average to Scratch members will be based on total participants in each division.

a) in the event of a tie in the senior division provincial final positions, a one-game roll-off will take place. For the pins over average participants, the winner will be determined by the bowler who bowls the highest pins over average.  For the scratch participants, the highest score will determine the winner.

b) in the Senior Division Pins Over Average side, if the first two qualifiers are of the same gender, then the third position would go to the highest POA of the opposite gender.

FEE INCREASE

Due to the Proprietor lineage rate increasing to $5.00/ line this year, the fees at the tournaments will be $65.00 this year.

Bowlers under 25 years of age will be charged $35.00 for tournament fees.

LATE RENEWAL FEE

Please note that the late fee of $10.00 if renewal fees are not paid by September 30^th of the current bowling season.

This is to allow all of the renewal forms to be processed in a timely manner in order that results and information can be sent out quickly following the tournaments.

MASTER/YOUTH TOURNAMENT

Included with this newsletter you will find an entry form for the Master/Youth Tournament.  These entry forms are to be forwarded to Maria Wood. Maria’s information is included on the entry form.

The Master/Youth Tournament will be held this year on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Paradise Lanes in Calgary.  Please note that there are 2 shifts available this year at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.!!

INFORMATION FROM OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Included with this newsletter is some information from Fran Clarke, our Technical Director for the MBA of A.

Fran has included general information on  “What is a community Coach”, How does one become a Community Coach”, etc.

This information gives a good overview on what is now required to become a coach.

MBA of A PINS

Enclosed you will find the newest design of the Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta pin.  These pins are being distributed to all of the current members of the Association.  We hope you enjoy wearing it!

Next year’s Nationals will be held from June 27 (travel day)-July 3, 2011 in Gatineau, Quebec

The Teaching and Senior Divisions have completed their Provincial tournament with the following bowlers qualifying for the National team:

TEACHING DIVISION                                                  SENIOR DIVISION                                             

Ladies–Coach–Bob Stirling       Men-Coach-Gerry Anderson          Coach-Rick Wagner

Julie Morrison                  Rob Carbrey                Georgette Lafreniere

Bobbi-Lyn Hanton          Jerry Budnyk               Sue Oktaba

Keri Schaffer                    Richard Wagner          Leo Lafreniere

Kelly Budd                         Steve Leckie                 John Drnasin

Colleen Estey                     Brian Sudbury            Steve Tchir

Julie Morrison and Rob Carbrey will also be representing Alberta as our Teaching Division singles competitors.

As noted in the previous newsletter, the following Tournament Division bowlers have qualified for Nationals:

Ladies singles qualifier is Bonnie Olson of Hylo.

The men’s singles qualifier is Aaron Arndt of Calgary.

The ladies team is made up of Dianne Violini, Jennifer Marshall, Tara Seitz, Annette Campbell and Tracy Smith.  Coaching the ladies will be Mike Lacoursiere.

The tournament men’s team consists of Gary Baird, Mark Johnstone, Perry Gillam Tom Stevenson and Brad Wilton.  The men’s coach will be Lynn Howell.

Congratulations to everyone and best of luck to all of you at the Nationals!!

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer.

Remember that all attendees at the meeting will have their name put in a draw for a pair of Dexter Shoes!!

Tournament Dates – 2010-2011

The following are tentative tournament dates for next season.

More information will follow in the August newsletter regarding tournament sites and times.

Teaching & Senior Divisions:  Tournament #1 – October 3, 2010

Tournament #2 – November 14, 2010

Tournament #3 – January 9, 2011

Tournament #4 – March 13, 2011

Teaching Prov.  – April 9 & 10, 2011

Location TBA

Senior Prov.      – April 9 & 10, 2011

Location TBA

Tournament Division: Tournament #1 & 2 – Oct. 30 & 31, 2010 – Calgary                   Tournament #3 & 4 – Jan. 8 & 9, 2011–Central Alberta

Tournament #5 & 6 – March 12 & 13, 2011 – Edmonton

Master/Youth Tournament: October 17, 2010 – Calgary

Master/YBC: March 20, 2011 – Heritage Lanes – Red Deer

“INVITATION” to All Alberta Coaches

Included with this newsletter is an information letter as well as a “resume” form with regards to the 2010 Summer Youth Bowling Camp.  Please take the time to read it and submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested.

Please note that the application deadline of April 30, 2010 has been extended.

BFA Youth Camp

August 5-8, 2010

Calgary, Alberta

A great opportunity to apply your coaching skills and learn a few new ones.

A truly rewarding experience.

Please send your resume to

BFA Office

Percy Page Center

11759 Groat Road

Edmonton, Alberta  T5M 3K6

Phone:  1-780-422-8251

Fax:   1-888-728-2695

E-mail: bpaa@bowling.ab.ca

Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta

March 2010

Tournament Division – Tournaments 5 & 6

Dianne Violini finished her season on a high note, winning both tournament 5 and 6 this season.  Dianne bowled a 2231 and a 2201.

With these two victories, Dianne has won 48 Provincial Master’s tournaments in her career.  An incredible feat!  Congratulations Dianne.

The fifth tournament in the men’s tournament division was won by Greg Gigliuk of Red Deer winning his 8^th Master’s tournament with a score of 2351.

Gary Baird rolled a 2304 to win the sixth tournament and capture his 6th tournament victory.

Congratulations to all of the winners!!

Tournament Division Singles & Teams Set for Nationals

Congratulations go out to the following Tournament Division bowlers who have qualified for the Nationals in Sudbury:

Ladies singles qualifier is Bonnie Olson of Hylo.

The men’s singles qualifier is Aaron Arndt of Calgary.

The ladies team is made up of Dianne Violini, Jennifer Marshall, Tara Seitz, Annette Campbell and Tracy Smith.  Coaching the ladies will be Mike Lacoursiere.

The tournament men’s team consists of Gary Baird, Mark Johnstone, Perry Gillam Tom Stevenson and Brad Wilton.  The men’s coach will be Lynn Howell.

Congratulations to all of the Tournament Division bowlers and coaches representing Alberta at the Nationals!

Teaching Division – Tournament 4

Congratulations go out to Kim Weinkauf of Lloydminster winning the North Teaching Ladies Division tournament #4 with a +382!!

Richelle Thomson of Calgary won the South Teaching Ladies tournament with a +176.

In the men’s North Teaching Division, Jim Roth of Fort Saskatchewan lead the way with a +211, while Kevin Meyers of Calgary took the win in the South with a +336.

Congratulations to all of the teaching divisions winners.  Great bowling!!

Senior Division – Tournament 4

In the final Senior Division tournament, Carol Holmgren of St. Paul won the Pins Over Average division with a +147.

Marty Bush of Edmonton took the final win of the season in the Senior’s Scratch division with a score of 1948.

NOTE:  If you have qualified for the Provincials in the Teaching and Senior Divisons, your name will appear above the black line on the results. The cost of the Provincial Tournament is $70.00 for the weekend in both the Teaching and Senior Divisions.

Please contact your Provincial Tournament Directors if you are UNABLE

to attend the Provincial tournament.

Teaching Division contact is Jerry Budnyk – e-mail Jerry at thisbuds4u8@hotmail.com or phone at 780-472-9075

Senior Division contact is Georgette Lafreniere at 780-645-4570

Senior Division Scratch bowlers – it is very important that you inform Georgette if you will NOT be attending Provincials as the next person in line will be given the opportunity to attend and will need to be contacted

Senior Division Provincial Information

The Senior Division Provincials are being held April 10 & 11, 2010 at Holiday Bowl in Lethbridge.  The start times will be Saturday, April 10 @ 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 @ 9:00 a.m.  Holiday Bowl is located #A 2825 2^nd Avenue South in Lethbridge.  The phone number there is 403-328-2855.

The following is a list of hotels starting closest to Holiday Bowl:

Quality Inn & Suites (Close to Casino) – 4070 2^nd Ave. South–403-331-6440 – $95.99 + 11% tax  (less than 1 mile)

Sandman Hotel – 421 Mayor Magrath Drive–403-328-1111-$94.00 + 11% tax (less than 1 mile)

Coast Inn & Suites – 526 Mayor Magrath Drive-403-327-5701 (less than 1 mile)

Holiday Inn & Suites –120 Stafford Drive S – 403-394-9292 (1.75 miles)

Days Inn – 100 3^rd Ave South–403-327-6000-$96.79-$109.99 + 11% tax

(2.67 miles)

Ramada Hotel – 2375 Mayor Magrath Drive S – 403-380-5050 (2.69 miles)

Lethbridge Casino – 3756 2^nd Avenue South

Teaching Division Provincial Information

The Teaching Division Provincials are being held at Chinook Lanes in Calgary -  B75 6455 Macleod Trail South – 403-252-5747, on April 10 & 11,2010.  Start times are Saturday, April 10 @ 4:00 p.m. (this is a change in time from the previous newsletter), and Sunday, April 11 @ 9:00 a.m.

Coaching Resumes

You can still hand in your coaching resume for Teaching and Senior Divisions.

The deadline for resumes is before the first ball is thrown on the last day of the Provincial tournament.

Assessment Fee for Non-Participating Masters

Please note that any non-participating Master who wishes to coach at the National level will be required to pay a $300.00 assessment fee.

Master/YBC Tournament

The annual Master/YBC Provincial tournament was held on March 21, 2010 at Heritage Lanes in Red Deer,with a full 40 teams competing.

Congratulations to the girl’s team from Ambassador Lanes in Lacombe.  Alyssa Lentz, Robyn Freelove, Jasmine Hindman and Master bowler Sheila Talbot bowled a +545 to win the girl’s division.  Finishing in 2^nd place were the girls from Fairview Bowl in Calgary with a +469 and in 3^rd was the girl’s team from St. Albert bowl in St. Albert with a +369.

In the boy’s division the winning team was from Thorncliffe/Greenview in Calgary.  They had a total of +304l.  Congratulations to Logan Antaya, Adam Handy, Quintin Antaya and Master bowler Bill Roffel.  2^nd and 3^rd place went to Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek and St Albert Bowl, St. Albert.  Chinook lanes rolled a +266, with the St. Albert boys finishing only 11 pins behind at a +255.

Youth Camp Notice

The Alberta Youth Bowling Camp will be held from August 5-8, 2010, at Mount Royal College in Calgary. If you are interested in coaching or assisting in this very worthwhile and rewarding camp, please contact Grady Long in Edmonton at

780-499-1266.

AGM Date

The date for this year’s AGM is Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer (6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer – 403-346-2010).

National Dates

The dates for the 2009 Master’s Nationals are from June 29-July 5, 2010 in Sudbury, Ontario.  June 29 & July 5 are travel days.

Congratulations to our winners of the 3rd tournament in the Teaching and Senior Divisions. 

Teaching Division
North Division Teaching Ladies-Leanne Handy of Grande Prairie +313
South Division Teaching Ladies-Amy Dillen of Ponoka +134
North Division Teaching Men-Vern Griesheimer of Edmonton +207
South Division Teaching Men-Dale Tulloch of Lethbridge +461

Seniors Division
Pins Over Average Division  – Sue Oktaba of Nobleford took the win with a +292
Scratch Division – John Drnasin of Chestermere had a 2103 to pick up the win in the Seniors Scratch division

Tournament Division  -  The tournament division have now completed their 3rd and 4th tournaments.
The ladies third tournament winner was Tara Seitz with a 2087.  This is Tara’s 2nd tournament victory with the Masters.

The winner of the fourth ladies tournament was Annette Campbell of Spruce Grove with a 2002.  This is Annette’s first tournament win with the Masters!!  Bonnie Olson of Lac La Biche was a close second with a 1997.

In the men’s division, Dexter Wiseman of Sherwood Park won the third tournament, and his 1st Master’s tournament, with a score of 2249.  Aaron Arndt finished second with 2227.   

Mark Johnstone of Edmonton took the fourth tournament in the men’s division with a score of 2255.  This is Mark’s 3rd tournament victory.  Victor Fobert was second with a 2235.

Congratulations to all of the winners!!

 NOTE TO TOURNAMENT DIVISION - The 5th tournament being held at Heritage Lanes on Saturday, March 13, 2010 is a 1:00 p.m. start

 

Senior Division Provincial Information
The Senior Division Provincials are being held April 10 & 11, 2010 at Holiday Bowl in Lethbridge.  The start times will be Saturday, April 10 @ 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 @ 9:00 a.m.  Holiday Bowl is located #A 2825 2nd Avenue South in Lethbridge.  The phone number there is 403-328-2855.
The following is a list of hotels starting closest to Holiday Bowl:
Quality Inn & Suites (Close to Casino) – 4070 2nd Ave. South–403-331-6440 – $95.99 + 11% tax  (less than 1 mile)
Sandman Hotel – 421 Mayor Magrath Drive–403-328-1111-$94.00 + 11% tax (less than 1 mile)
Coast Inn & Suites – 526 Mayor Magrath Drive-403-327-5701 (less than 1 mile)
Holiday Inn & Suites –120 Stafford Drive S – 403-394-9292 (1.75 miles)
Days Inn – 100 3rd Ave South–403-327-6000-$96.79-$109.99 + 11% tax (2.67 miles)
Ramada Hotel – 2375 Mayor Magrath Drive S – 403-380-5050 (2.69 miles)

Lethbridge Casino – 3756 2nd Avenue South (about 1/2 mile)

Teaching Division Provincial Information  -  The Teaching Division Provincials are being held at Chinook Lanes in Calgary -  B75 6455 Macleod Trail South – 403-252-5747, on April 10 & 11,2010.  Start times are Saturday, April 10 @ 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 @ 9:00 a.m.

Coaching Resumes – This is a reminder to get your coaching resumes updated.
The deadline for resumes for Teaching and Senior divisions is before the first ball is thrown on the last day of the Provincial tournament.
The deadline for the Tournament division is before the first ball is thrown on the morning of the final tournament.

Assessment Fee for Non-Participating Masters – Please note that any non-participating Master who wishes to coach at the National level will be required to pay a $300.00 assessment fee.

Pin Design Submissions Being Accepted – The Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta is looking for a new pin design for the 2010-2011 season.  Please submit your ideas to the MBA of A office.  The deadline for submissions will be March 15, 2010.

 Master/YBC Tournament  -  The annual Master/YBC Provincial tournament is being held on March 21, 2010 at Heritage Lanes in Red Deer.  This is great event that gives our youth bowlers a glimpse at what being a Master is all about.
Teams are made up of a bantam, junior and senior YBC bowler as well as a Master bowler.  We need Masters from all divisions to support this tournament!!
Entry information is being sent to the bowling centers and your proprietors should be running house rounds in the near future.  Please take the time to check it out and join in.  It really is a lot of fun for those who get involved!!

Youth Camp Notice  -  The Alberta Youth Bowling Camp will be held from August 5-8, 2010, at Mount Royal College in Calgary. If you are interested in coaching or assisting in this very worthwhile and rewarding camp, please contact Grady Long in Edmonton at 780-499-1266.

 AGM Date – The date for this year’s AGM is Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer (6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer – 403-346-2010).

National Dates – The dates for the 2009 Master’s Nationals are from June 29-July 5, 2010 in Sudbury, Ontario.  June 29 & July 5 are travel days.

Apology & Correction – My apologies go out to tournament division bowler Rob Price.  Rob won the first Tournament Division tournament this year with a 2130.  Rob is from Lethbridge, not Calgary, as shown in the previous newsletter.  Congratulations again Rob!!

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