Master Bowlers' Association of Alberta

The tournament division bowlers have now completed their final tournaments of the season.

Congratulations are going out to the following bowlers on their recent victories:

Kelsy-Lyn Wilton of Calgary won the 5th ladies tournament with a 2036. This is Kelsy’s 2nd win with the Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta. Jennifer Baker of Edmonton won her 7th set of stars when she rolled a 2094 for the final tournament of the season.

On the men’s side, Victor Fobert of Drayton Valley won the 5th tournament with a score of 2236. This is Victor’s 1st win!! Matt Schultz of Sherwood Park also collected his 7th set of stars, rolling a 2145 on the final day.

The tournament singles and teams are now set. The following bowlers will be representing Alberta at the Nationals as our Tournament Division Singles and Teams:

Ladies single – Jennifer Baker
Men’s single – Tim Wiseman

The ladies team is made up of Dianne Violini, Tracy Smith, Shauna Pirie-Laisnez, Kelsy-Lyn Wilton, and Pamela Wilson. Their coach will be Geoff Wilson.

The men’s team is comprised of Eric Kjos, Matt Schultz, Dexter Wiseman, Victor Fobert, and Gary Baird. Coaching the men will be Harvie Pocza.

Congratulations to all of the Tournament bowlers and coaches.

We have recently received the information for the National website. It will be http://mbacnationals.com

Good luck to everyone as you travel to Hamilton from June 27-July 3, 2015!!

Teaching Division – Tournament 4

Congratulations go out to Dorry Mielke of Stony Plain winning the North Teaching Ladies Division tournament with a +351.

Linda Seitz of Ponoka won the South Teaching Ladies tournament with a +279.

In the men’s North Teaching Division, Steven Petricivic of Grande Prairie lead the way with a +195, while Brad Burrell of Drumheller took the win in the South with a +206.

Senior Division – Tournament 4

In the final Senior Division tournament, Archie Toma of Ashmont won the Pins Over Average division with a +353.

Jim Linnen of Sherwood Park took the final win of the season in the Senior’s Scratch division with a score of 2055 .

Congratulations to all of our winners and to all of those who have qualified for Provincials!!

NOTE: If you have qualified for the Provincials in the Teaching and Senior Divisions, your name will appear above the black line on the results.

The cost of the Provincial Tournament is $84.00 for the weekend in both the Teaching and Senior Divisions. If paying with cash, please try to bring exact change. It will make it much easier for your directors if they don’t have to worry about the loonies for change. Thank you for your consideration.

All bowlers under the age of 25 will also be required to pay the full $84.00 to participate in this tournament.

Please contact your Provincial Tournament Director by March 13, 2015, if you are UNABLE to attend the Provincial tournament.

The Teaching Division contact is Rhod Hubbard – e-mail Rhod at hubardr@shaw.ca or by phone at 587-476-4276.

The Senior Division contact is Greg Gigliuk – e-mail Greg at
greg_gigliuk@transcanada.com or by phone at 403-352-9947.

Senior Division SCRATCH bowlers – it is very important that you inform Greg 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 Provincials

The dates for the Senior Division Provincials are Saturday, March 21, 2015, and Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Taber Bowling Centre. The start times will be Saturday @ 3:00 p.m. and Sunday @ 9:00 a.m.

The address for the Taber Bowling Centre is 5411 64 Avenue. The phone number is 403-223-8822.

You will be bowling 8 games each day. Alberta’s National Team will be finalized on Sunday and the winners will be asked to stay a little later to pick a coach, sign papers, and get sized up for shirts.

Also; don’t forget to bring extra Cash !!!!!

Senior Division Provincials Hotel Information for Taber:

Heritage Inn – 403-223-4424 – Web Saver – $96.00 + tax, includes breakfast. Web-saver must be booked on-line. Senior rate (55+) – $90.00 + tax. AMA – $92.00 + tax.

Super 8 – 403-223-8181 – $86.40 + tax for Seniors (65+), includes continental breakfast. Regular rate (under 65 yrs.) is $96.00 + tax, includes continental breakfast.

Teaching Division Provincial Information

The Teaching Division Provincials are being held at Holiday Bowl in Lethbridge on Saturday, March 21, 2015 @ 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 22, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m. Holiday Bowl is located at #A 2825 2nd Avenue South. The phone number there is
403-328-2855.

Teaching Division Hotel Information for Lethbridge:

Sandman Hotel – 403-320-9488 or 403-328-1111

Coast Hotels – 403—327-5701

Travelodge – 403-328-2366

Superlodge Lethbridge – 403-359-9078

Howard Johnson Express Inn – 403-327-4576

Lethbridge Lodge – 587-803-0542

Quality Inn & Suites – 403-331-6440

Super 8 – 403-406-0806

Hampton Inn & Suites – 403-942-2142

Econo Lodge & Suites–403-359-9122

Elimination Draw Tickets for National Qualifiers

Bowlers qualifying for the National team are required to sell 2 elimination draw tickets at the cost of $20.00 each. We encourage winners to pay this $40.00 at the time of qualifying. It is recommended that you bring an extra $40.00 with you to the Provincial tournament in the event that you qualify for the National team.

Coaching Resumes

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

Tournament Division coaching resumes must be handed in before the first ball is thrown at 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.

Youth Camp Notice

The Alberta Youth Bowling Camp will be held from August 6-9, 2015 in Red Deer at Heritage Lanes and the Red Deer College. 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.

Registration forms for the bowlers and coaches are available at your local bowling center, as well as posted on the BFA website at http://www.bowlfedab.ca

Registration for both bowlers and coaches must be received at the BFA office no later than April 30, 2015.

Adult All Events Tournament and Annual Youth Scholarship Tournament

Bowl Alberta is hosting an All Events tournament which will be held on the weekend of May 8-10, 2015 at Heritage Lanes in Red Deer. This is a scratch/handicap tournament including singles, doubles, and 4 player teams. This tournament is for adults and is much the same format as the Youth Scholarship Tournament. Entry forms have been sent to the bowling centres.

Bowl Alberta is once again holding their annual Youth Scholarship Tournament. This is to be held May 15-17, 2015 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 or toll free at 1-866-422-8252.

The Youth Scholarship Entry Forms are available at your local bowling centre.

AGM Date

The date for this year’s AGM is Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 12:00 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 2015 Master’s Nationals are from June 27-July 3, 2015 in Hamilton. June 27 & July 3 are travel days with bowling starting on June 29, 2015.

Shirley Kultgen and Brian Sudbury will be teaching a Community Sport Initiation clinic in Medicine Hat on Sunday, April 26.

The full information package can be found here.

Ernie McLellan will be hosting a Tournament Officials Clinic (formerly Judge of Play) in Sherwood Park on Friday, March 13. The clinic will run from 6pm-10pm, and costs $35.

The full information sheet can be found here.

Master/Youth Tournament Results

Congratulations are going out to the winners of the Master/Youth tournament which was held November 29, 2014, at Paradise Lanes in Calgary.

Braiden Anderson, Aidan Boy, and Chris Anderson finished 1^st taking home the 1^st place prize payout of $660.00.  For the full set of results, please see our results page.

Teaching, Senior, and Tournament Division Results

Teaching Division

North Division Teaching Ladies-Michelle Armstrong of Edson + 250
South Division Teaching Ladies-Pat Rempel of Rosebud + 324
North Division Teaching Men-Craig Mattheis of Beaumont + 357
South Division Teaching Men-Bill Blair of Lethbridge + 331

Senior Division

Garth Knight of Medicine Hat won the Senior Pins Over Average Division with a +377.

In the Seniors Scratch Division – Greg Gigliuk of Red Deer had a 2031 to pick up the victory in the Seniors Scratch division. This is Greg’s 11th win as a Master, his 4th as a Senior.

Tournament Division

The tournament division has now completed their 3^rd and 4^th tournaments.

The ladies third tournament winner was Dianne Violini of Lethbridge with a 2151.  This is Dianne’s 52nd tournament victory. Congratulations!

The winner of the fourth ladies tournament was Pamela Wilson of Calgary with a 2211.  This is Pamela’s 6^th tournament win.

In the men’s division, Colin Christensen of Calgary won his 2^nd Master’s tournament with a score of 2179.

Eric Christensen of Calgary took the fourth tournament in the men’s division with a score of 2211.  This is Eric’s 1st tournament victory!!

Congratulations to all of the winners!!

Senior Division Provincials

The dates for the Senior Division Provincials are Saturday, March 21, 2015, and Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the Taber Bowling Centre in Taber. The start times will be Saturday @ 3:00 p.m. and Sunday @ 9:00 a.m.

Address: Taber Bowling Centre – 5411 64 Ave.
Phone: 403-223-8822

Participants will be bowling 8 games each day. Alberta’s National Team will be finalized on Sunday and the winners will be asked to stay a little later to pick a coach, sign papers, and get sized up for shirts.

Also; don’t forget to bring extra cash !!!!! This is to take care of elimination draw tickets.

Teaching Division Provincial Information

The Teaching Division Provincials are being held at Holiday Bowl in Lethbridge on Saturday, March 21, 2015 @ 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 22, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m. Holiday Bowl is located at #A 2825 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge. The phone number is 403-328-2855.

Hotel Information for Teaching & Senior Provincials

Senior Division Provincials Hotel Information for Taber:

Heritage Inn – 403-223-4424 – We were told that there may be a rate for rooms which includes breakfast if the room is booked for 2 people, but we were unable to confirm. Please ask when calling.

Super 8 – 403-223-8181 – ask if their rate includes the continental breakfast. Again, just to confirm what we were told earlier.

Either check the hotels out on-line or call directly. If you book on-line, you may get a better rate!

Teaching Division Hotel Information for Lethbridge:

Sandman Hotel – 403-320-9488 or 403-328-1111
Coast Hotels – 403—327-5701
Travelodge – 403-328-2366
Superlodge Lethbridge – 403-359-9078
Howard Johnson Express Inn – 403-327-4576
Quality Inn & Suites – 403-331-6440
Super 8 – 403-406-0806
Hampton Inn & Suites – 403-942-2142
Econo Lodge & Suites–403-359-9122

Coaching Resumes

This is an early 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.

National Dates

The dates for the 2015 Master’s Nationals are from June 27-July 3, 2015 in Hamilton, Ontario.
June 27 & July 3 are travel days, with the bowling starting on June 29.

Master/YBC Tournament

The annual Master/YBC Provincial tournament is being held on March 15, 2015 at Heritage Lanes in Red Deer. This is a 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 will be 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!!

Senior Division Director Required for Upcoming 2 Year Term

We are seeking a Senior Division Director for a 2 year term starting next season.

If you are interested or know of anyone who might be interested, please contact the MBA of A office before the AGM so that we can make sure we have their name in to be voted on.

If you would like more information about what the position involves, please contact the MBA of A office at 403-309-6916 or mbaofalberta@gmail.com, or call our current Senior Division Director, Greg Gigliuk, at 403-340-8961, after 5:00 weekdays and anytime on the weekends.

AGM Date

The date for this year’s AGM is Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer (6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer – 403-346-2010).

Fran Clarke will be hosting a Tournament Officials Clinic (formerly Judge of Play) in Calgary on Sunday, February 15. The clinic will run from 9am-2pm, and costs $35.

The full information sheet can be found here.

Teaching & Senior Division Results – Tournament #2

The second tournament of the Teaching and Senior Divisions has been completed.

The results of that tournament are as follows:

Teaching Division

– North Division Teaching Ladies – Donna Ginther of Spruce Grove bowled +357

– South Division Teaching Ladies – Melissa Olson of Calgary + 128

– North Division Teaching Men – William Potter of Cold Lake +390

– South Division Teaching Men – Randy Hammel of Medicine Hat +316

Seniors Division

– Pins Over Average Division  –  Georgette Lafreniere of St. Paul with a +126

– Scratch Division –  George Mucciarone of Medicine Hat with a 2089

Congratulations to all of the winners in both divisions!

Full results for all divisions after 2 tournaments can be found on our Results page.

Pat O’Callaghan will be teaching an Intro to Community Sport coaching clinic in Leduc on December 14.

More info can be found here.

Future coaching clinics and other information will be posted at our new coaching page.

Welcome back for another great season!

 The AGM was held May 25, 2014 in Red Deer.  Everyone who attended the meeting had their name put into a draw for a pair of bowling shoes sponsored by Sanders Pro.  This year’s recipient was Jerry Budnyk of Edmonton.  He was a very happy winner!!

National Success

 The 2014 Nationals were held in Winnipeg with Alberta once again making a great showing!

 The Alberta contingent won the Aggregate for the third year in a row. Congratulations to the entire contingent.

 Our Tournament Division Ladies team finished in 2^nd place bringing home a silver medal.

 The Alberta Tournament Men brought home bronze medals.

 The Teaching Ladies finished up in 4^th place, while the Teaching men were 6^th.

 The Senior Division team finished in 5^th place.

 Following a 3 way tie for 3^rd place, Monique Dunis won the Teaching Ladies Bronze medal!

 Greg Gigliuk finished in 3^rd place in the Senior Division Singles event winning a bronze medal as well.  Greg was forced to play left handed this year following shoulder surgery last December.  He encourages everyone to try it out!!

 Jennifer Baker qualified second in the Tournament Ladies Singles Division and won her first match with games of 258 and 290.  Jenn took the final match to 3 games but was defeated by only 13 pins in the final game.  Congratulations to Jenn on her silver medal!!

 Aaron Arndt was the defending Tournament Men’s Division Champion this year in Winnipeg, having won the singles title last year in Calgary.  Aaron qualified 2^nd in the match play leading up to the stepladder in Winnipeg.   He won his first match in 3 games, which led him once again to the final.  Aaron and his opponent split the first 2 games and then brought it all down to the 10^th frame of the final game.  It was a very exciting finish, with Aaron once again coming out victorious and winning the gold medal and his second singles title in a row.  The final game was 333-320, in Aaron’s favor.  Congratulations to Aaron!  This is a feat that has never been accomplished before in the men’s division.

Alberta Masters Members Honored

 We would like to congratulate Greg Gigliuk and Brian Rossetti.  At the National Banquet, each of these gentlemen received the Master Bowlers’ Association of Canada “Award of Excellence” for Dedication and Performance.

 Greg and Brian join Dianne Violini, Bruce Morter, Fran Clarke, Willy Moyes, and Lynn Howell in this elite group.

 Greg has been a board member for 30 years and has provided valuable input to the success and growth of our organization.  He has served as President, Past President, Tournament Director, Master/Youth and Master/YBC Director, and is currently our Treasurer.

 On the performance side of the award, Greg has excelled thru coaching at the YBC level, the Open and the Master Bowlers’ Association.

 On the lanes he has had success at both the Open and the Masters, as well as having appeared on CBC and TSN. Greg has bowled a perfect game and was selected as one of the top 100 bowlers of all time in Canada.  Greg also competed on the 1^st and only Canada Winter Games team in 1983 in Chicoutami, Quebec, where the Alberta team finished 4^th. 

 Brian has been a valuable member of both the Alberta and the National Master’s boards for over 18 years.  Currently Brian holds the office of President in Alberta and Vice-President for the Master Bowlers’ Association of Canada.

 As well, Brian has excelled on the lanes by representing Alberta as a bowler and a coach for many years.  His success has led to a life membership in Alberta, induction into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame, and a ten year invitation to instruct at the Saskatchewan Summer Bowling School.  In addition, Brian was selected to be the spokesperson for 5 pin bowling on CBC television on Sports Day in Canada.

 Congratulations to Greg and Brian, both very deserving recipients of these awards!

Alberta 5 Pin Cards

This will be the first reminder of the season regarding Alberta 5 Pin Cards.

All Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta participants are required to have an Alberta 5 Pin card by November 30^th of the current bowling season.  Should you happen to make a National team without a card, you will be disqualified and not allowed to go to the National event.

The 5 pin cards must be purchased through a local proprietor or directly through the Alberta 5 pin office.

Upcoming Community Sport Clinic

 The Master Bowlers’ Association of Alberta is hosting a Community Sport Clinic on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at the Sherwood Park Bowling Centre from 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 The cost is $70.00 and is payable at the clinic.  If you are interested or know of anyone else who is interested in joining the Masters, please contact Ernie McLellan at 780-449-7102 or emclellan@shaw.ca  to register.  The registration deadline is Monday, September 22, 2014.

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. (Link to forms)

 The Master/Youth Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Paradise Lanes in Calgary, with a shift at 3:00 p.m. and also a 7:00 p.m. shift, if necessary.  Entry fee is $50.00 per bowler!

 Please note that the dress code for this tournament for the Master bowlers is as follows:  Full Alberta Uniform, no Master’s golf shirt or shorts.  Masters not in full uniform will be disqualified.  This will be strictly enforced.

Late Renewal Fee

 Please note the late fee of $10.00 if renewal fees are not paid by September 21st of the current bowling season.

The 2015 Nationals will be held in Hamilton, Ontario, from June 27, 2015 – July 3, 2015!! 

 June 27 and July 3 will be travel days.

The Master’s Bowlers Association of Alberta is hosting an Introduction to Community Sport coaching clinic in Sherwood Park on September 28, 2014. The clinic is being taught by Ernie McLellan and costs $70. More information is available at the link below.

Coaching Clinic Details – Edmonton, September 28

Another clinic will be held in Calgary on the same day. It will be taught by Brian Sudbury.

Coaching Clinic Details – Calgary, September 28