Hello Master Bowler,

Our AGM will be held on June 27, 2020 at 11:00 am.  We are still determining the medium that will be used to have the meeting.  If meeting in person, it is possible it will be limited to the first 50 registrants.  Please keep this day open.

The meeting could possibly be held in Red Deer.  If you intend on attending, please RSVP to Rita Poruchny at mbaofalberta@gmail.com as we are limited to 50 people at this stage.

Please watch your emails or monitor our site http://www.mbaofa.ca.  We will let you know as we watch the progress of the Covid-19 situation.  Keep well.

Rita Poruchny, Office Manager

Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the board has decided to postpone the May AGM until further notice.  We will notify members of the new date once we are able to reschedule it.

Proposed Master Bowlers Association of Alberta Bylaw Changes

For review and approval at the MBAofA AGM, May 2020

The proposed edits are highlighted in yellow for your convenience

Proposed MBAofA Bylaw Edits March 2020

Tournament Division

The tournament division men and ladies have completed their final tournaments.

Congratulations are going out to Halea Kohel who won the 5^th tournament with a score of 2241. This is her third win overall. Also Heidi Mapstone won the 6^th tournament with a score of 2259, her third win as well.

On the men’s side Tim Wiseman won the 5^th tournament with a score of 2531, his sixth win. Adam Weber was the winner of the 6^th with a score of 2358, this fifth win.

Great bowling everyone!

Congratulations to the following Tournament Division bowlers who have now qualified for Nationals:

Ladies singles representative is Jennifer Smith of Calgary.

The men’s singles representative is Tim Wiseman of Sherwood Park.

The ladies team is made up of Heidi Mapstone, Larissa Long, Kelsey Wilton, Jennifer Baker and Bonnie McDonald. Coaching the ladies will be Harvey Pocza.

The tournament men’s team consists of Adam Weber, Erik Kjos, Dexter Wiseman, Robert Wolfson and Bobby Kyte. The men’s coach will be Mike Lacoursiere.

Congratulations to everyone and best of luck to all of you heading to the St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Teaching and Senior Division Results – Provincial Tournament

The Teaching and Senior Division completed their provincial tournaments. The teams have been chosen to attend Nationals. Congratulations to all bowlers!

The Teaching Division had 46 men and 45 ladies at Holiday Lanes on March 14 and 15. Here are the winners who will represent Alberta in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Ladies:

Coach: Gail Versteegt

Men:

Coach: Bob Stirling

Twenty-eight seniors bowled in the Senior Division. They bowled in Edmonton at Bronx Bowl. The following will represent Alberta in St. John’s.

Senior Team:

Coach: Tom Stevenson

Tournament Dates – 2020 – 2021

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 – September 27, 2020

Tournament #2 – November 8, 2020

Tournament #3 – January 10, 2021

Tournament #4 – February 21, 2021

Teaching Prov. – March 20 & 21, 2021 – Edmonton

Senior Prov.     – March 20 & 21, 2021 – Location TBA

Tournament Division:

Tournament #1 & 2 – Oct. 17 & 18, 2020 – Edmonton

Tournament #3 & 4 – January 2 & 3, 2021 – Central

Tournament #5 & 6 – March 20 & 21, 2021 – Calgary

Master/Youth Tournament: October 17 & 18, 2020 – Paradise Lanes – Calgary

Master/YBC: March 7, 2021 – Heritage Lanes – Red Deer

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Kerry

Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer. (6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer – 403-346-2010)

If you are planning on attending the AGM and are using your GPS to find it, it will not likely recognize Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Please use Waskasoo Park as your destination for GPS purposes.

Please note that this may need to be postponed due to Covid-19. You will be advised.

A message from Kelly Cornelius:

As we approach the final tournaments of the year, as the Alberta Travel Coordinator i want to give you the heads up that due to the costs to go to Newfoundland this year and that Alberta is hosting nationals next year, any one making the national contingent this year will be responsible to pay half of the cost of their first shirt which will amount to $40. If you want a second shirt, the cost is $80. Both of these amounts are payable before you leave this Sunday. Payment is by cash or cheque only and your shirts will not be ordered without payment up front. There will be no per diems this year. You also will need to pay for your elimination draw tickets that are $20 each. Bowlers will be given 2 each and coaches will be given 3. Thank you for your understanding.

The Master Bowlers Association of Alberta are hosting a fundraiser Casino and need volunteers.

The casino is being held June 25 and 26, 2020 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Anyone interested in helping can  sign up using the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040948a4a82aa1ff2-masters

Please contact Jamey Sudbury at saskberryjam@gmail.com or 403-650-9185 if you require further information.

Teaching and Senior Division Results – 4^th Tournament

Joleen Dalby of Edmonton won the 4^th North Division Ladies tournament with a +275. In the South, Rhonda Bowden of Calgary won with a +318.

On the men’s side William Jubinville of Edmonton won the North with a +214. Paul St. Yves from Drumheller was the South winner with a +358.

In the Senior POA Division, Peggy Indoe of Edmonton won with a +261.

In the Senior Scratch Division, Tim Smith of Cold Lake won with a score of 2104.

Congratulations to all of the Teaching and Senior Division winners! Best of luck to everyone at the upcoming Provincials.

Remember, if your name appears above the black line on the results sheet, you have qualified for Provincials (please see results page).

Make sure that you have sent in your averages as of February 23, 2020. Dorry or Rhod require them for teaching and Bev requires them for the seniors by March 6, 2020.

If you have qualified to bowl and you do not plan to attend, please let your Tournament Director know no later than March 8. This makes it much easier for setting up the tournament

Teaching Division contacts are Rhod Hubbard (men) at hubardr@shaw.ca and Dorry Mielke (ladies) milkydm@hotmail.com .

Your Senior Division Director is Bev Gigliuk. Bev’s e-mail is bgigliuk@gmail.com .

Upcoming Teaching and Senior Division Provincials

With the Teaching and Senior Division Provincials just around the corner, here are a few of reminders.

* Dorry and Rhod have asked that you please check in for the Teaching Division by 8:30.

* The cost for both Teaching and Senior Divisions will be $100.00 for the weekend, regardless of

your age.

* Please remember that if you qualify for the National Team, you will be required to

purchase 2 elimination draw tickets ($20 each) and $40.00 for the shirt, so bring a bit of extra cash to take care of this.

Coaching Resumes

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

Please forward your resumes to your Provincial Teaching Division or Provincial Senior Division Director, or to the MBA of A office.

Your Teaching Division Director contact is Rhod Hubbard and Dorry Mielke. Rhod’s e-mail is hubardr@shaw.ca or phone at 403-279-5310. Dorry’s email is milkydm@hotmail.com or phone at 780-472-9075.

Your Senior Division Director is Bev Gigliuk. Bev’s e-mail is bgigliuk@gmail.com or phone at 403-340-8961.

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 $500.00 assessment fee.

Annual YBC Scholarship Tournament

Bowl Alberta is also holding their annual Youth Scholarship Tournament.  This is to be held May 16 & 17, 2020 at Chinook Bowladrome in Calgary.  This tournament is a scratch/handicap event, including singles, doubles, and 3 player teams.

For more information on either of these tournaments, please contact your local proprietor or the Bowl Alberta office at (780) 422-8251.

Tournament Dates – 2020 – 2021

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 – September 27, 2020

Tournament #2 – November 8, 2020

Tournament #3 – January 10, 2021

Tournament #4 – February 21, 2021

Teaching Prov. – March 20 & 21, 2021 – Edmonton

Senior Prov.     – March 20 & 21, 2021 – Location TBA

Tournament Division:

Tournament #1 & 2 – Oct. 17 & 18, 2020 – Edmonton

Tournament #3 & 4 – January 2 & 3, 2021 – Central

Tournament #5 & 6 – March 20 & 21, 2021 – Calgary

Master/Youth Tournament: October 17 & 18, 2020 – Paradise Lanes – Calgary

Master/YBC: March 7, 2021 – Heritage Lanes – Red Deer