Arlington, Texas — The BWAA Chuck Pezzano Scholarship application deadline has been extended to June 1, 2010. Committee chairman Joan Romeo said, “BWAA has so many talented young writers who applied for the 2009 scholarship. We wanted to give the students every opportunity to submit their application in these tough economic times.”
The scholarship is named in honor of world renowned journalist Chuck Pezzano of Clifton, N.J., whose many tributes include being a member of both the USBC and PBA Halls of Fame. Up to three (3) scholarships per year may be awarded based on the applicant’s credentials. Individuals may not be awarded more than $1,500 per application, and yearly combined scholarships will not exceed $3,000. Any or all of the funds will be distributed at the discretion of the committee. Winners will also receive a one-year paid membership in BWAA.
Qualities considered include academic achievement (minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA or equivalent), involvement in the field of communications and bowling participation, although bowling skills are not a requisite. The application must include at least one reference letter, school transcript, and a short essay on bowling of not more than 350 words.
So, start thinking about your application or about who you would like to nominate for our 2010 awards. Click here to download the application. Complete the form and return it with the supporting documents no later than June 1.
For more information, E-mail Joan Romeo at call the BWAA office at 817/385-8472. The 2010 Pezzano Scholarship is sponsored by Roto Grip, www.VirtualTournaments.com, and the Eldorado Hotel and Casino in Reno.
The postmark deadline for nomination of candidates for the Nation’s Capital Area USBC Association Hall of Fame “Class of 2010” is April 30.
All NCAUSBCA members have the privilege of submitting nominations to the Hall of Fame Committee for consideration. Nominations are open to all bowlers and non-bowlers who by their efforts have furthered the interests of the sport of bowling in the Nation’s Capital Area.
Any person (league officer, proprietor, sponsor, association officer, director, press/radio/TV personality, etc.) who has demonstrated long-term or significant contributions is considered suitable for nomination. Nominations must contain the full name of the nominee and a one-page biography including the reason(s) for nomination in one of the categories listed below:
Meritorious Service:
All nominations must be mailed to: NCAUSBCA, c/o Hall of Fame Committee, 9315 Largo Drive West, Suite 110, Largo, MD 20774-4762.
April 7, 2010 — The television program "Mercy" is currently casting real bowling teams to do background work this Friday, April 9, in Secaucus, N.J.
The folks connected with the program are looking for skilled bowling teams of 2-3 people with their own uniforms. It would be an all-day commitment this Friday and would pay $139 for the first eight hours and then overtime after that.If you or anyone you know is interested in being part of a fun TV show, are over 18, and legal to work in the United States, please send your contact info to: NBCMercy@gmail.com.
March 31, 2010 — A funeral service has been announced for Zemoria "Zee" Hickerson, who died March 26. She was the wife of Hall of Famer Earl Hickerson.
On Friday, April 2, there will be a viewing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First Baptist Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road in Richmond, Va. (phone: 804/275-0407). A service will follow.
If a local service is held for Mrs. Hickerson, it will be announced on this site.
March 29, 2010 — The association's fax machine currently is inoperative, and NCAUSBCA officials are in the process of purchasing a new unit.
In the meantime, those who recently have faxed material to NCAUSBCA or were planning to do so, instead are encouraged to scan the material and E-mail it to office or send it via regular mail.
Members will be advised when the new fax machine is in service.
March 13, 2010 — Adam Corder, a member of the Club Bowling Program at George Mason University, yesterday just missed qualifying for the 2010 United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Singles Championships while competing at the Allentown (PA) Sectional Qualifier site. He averaged 212 for six games and fell short of the fourth and final qualifying position by only seven pins.
Corder's performance is yet another positive step for George Mason Club Bowling. NCAUSBCA Hall of Famer Bill Grover is the program's head coach.
Meanwhile, Eric Helmrich, the 2007 NCAUSBCA Youth Scratch Invitational A Division champion who now bowls for the University of Maryland at College Park, averaged 203.3 and placed 12th.
The USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships, which will be held May 17-18 in Euless, Texas, features 32 of the top male and female collegiate bowlers in the country competing for national titles.
March 1, 2010 — George Mason Club Bowling achieved yet another first last week as it qualified for the USBC Collegiate 2010 Sectional Qualifier Tournament. Mason qualified by finishing 50th in the Team Ranking System points earned in USBC Collegiate-certified competition this season. The team will bowl in the Allentown (PA) Sectional on March 13-14 at the AMF Parkway Lanes, which also will include Briarcliffe, Erie Community College, Hudson Valley Community College, Michigan State, Mohawk Valley Community College, Monmouth, Ohio State, Penn State, Penn State-Berks, Pikesville, Robert Morris (PA), Rochester Institute of Technology, Sacred Heart, St. Johns, Webber International, William Paterson, and Youngstown State. Webber International at No. 5, is the top-rated team at Allentown. The State of Virginia will also be represented by Virginia Tech, which will bowl in the Chattanooga Sectional.
The teams will bowl 32 Baker System games each day. The teams with the top four total pins will advance to the 2010 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships at the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Center on April 14-17.
— Bill Grover, Head Coach, George Mason Club Bowling
February 12, 2010 — Funeral arrangements have been announced for NCAUSBCA Hall of Famer Betty Allen, who died January 29.
On February 19, an Open Memorial Service will take place at the Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Road in Sterling, Va. (phone: 703/430-2203) from 5 to 6 p.m., followed immediately by an Open Fellowship until 8 p.m.
A private interment will be held the next day at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Va.
Allen served as president of the Washington, D.C. Area Women's Bowling Association in 1984-1985 and then resigned the office to assume the secretary's position for the next four seasons following the death of Dee Carl. She was inducted into the association's Hall of Fame in 1986.
August 13, 2009 — The board of directors of the Nation's Capital Area USBC Association has released new guidelines for its official ranking program for the 2009-2010 season.
The top 10 adult male and female bowlers will be recognized.
Meanwhile, the top five male and female youth bowlers in each division will be recognized.
Youth members must bowl 45 games in their division, which is determined by the bowler's age as of August 1 of the current bowling season.
There are four divisions:
The official men's and women's rankings for the 2008-2009 season are scheduled to appear in the September issue of BOWL Magazine.