Unisys Mixed Bowling League 2002-2003

Weekly News and Announcements

March 26, 3003 / Week 25 Results  Doubles Tournament Results Click here to see the results of the doubles tournament. Note that our scores from Week 25 did count for season statistics and final standings.  Please check the standings sheet to see if your team's outcome changed from Week 24.  Banquet Details - Friday, April 4 Click here to read about the banquet details.

March 19, 2003 / Week 24 Results Congratulations go to 2 Men & A Lady for winning the second half, and the season!  Doubles Tournament on March 26  All regular bowlers are included. If you are unavailable that week, your blind score will be used for each game (i.e. your average minus 10 pins). Subs can bowl on March 26, but as pacers only.  Doubles pairs will be matched up based on average scores as of Week 24.  The highest average will be teamed with the lowest average, the second-highest average will be paired with the second-lowest average, and so forth.  Lane assignments will be the same as they were for Week 24. (And hopefully the lane 13-14 ball return will be on better behavior!)  DWBA Women's Tournament at Plaza Lanes  Both of our squads in this event are bowling on Saturday, March 22 at 2pm. Please come out and watch to support our women bowlers!  Our teams are:  Team "U 2" bowling on Lanes 7-8:  Guyla Kryka (captain), Theresa Belser, Jill Conway, Linda Marler, Diane Reno. Team "Pink Ladies" bowling on Lanes 21-22: Kathy Wyrwas (captain), Denise Dunn, Denise Goldie, Becky Koerber, Nancy Waskiewicz.

March 12, 2003 Bowling / Week 23 Results Jockeying for First Place  Next week (March 19) is our last regular night of bowling. The team in first place at the end of the night will be the winner of the 2nd Half. Looks like it's going to be either KJD.com or 2 Men & A Lady.  The following week (March 26) is our Doubles Tournament. Team KJD.com needs to earn all 7 points on March 19 to jump ahead of 2 Men & A Lady into first place. If they do, KJD.com and 2 Men & A Lady will be competing on March 26 to see which team is the overall season champ.  Doubles Tournament on March 26  How will the Doubles tournament work? Same as last year, in that all regular bowlers are included. If you are unavailable that week, your blind score will be used for each game (i.e. your average minus 10 pins). Subs can bowl on March 26, but as pacers only.  DWBA Women's Tournament at Plaza Lanes  Both of our squads in this event are bowling on Saturday, March 22 at 2pm. Please come out and watch to support our women bowlers!  Our teams are:  (1) Adrienne Ray (captain), Theresa Belser, Jill Conway, Guyla Kryka, Linda Marler, Diane Reno. (2) Kathy Wyrwas (captain), Denise Dunn, Denise Goldie, Becky Koerber, Nancy Waskiewicz.

March 5, 2003  Bowling / Week 22 Results Accomplishments  Ron made the 6-7-10 split.  ABC Awards  For Jeff Shoemaker's 210 game in Game #2, he has earned an over-average award from ABC. This particular award is for a 200-game if the player's average is 140 or lower.  NOMINATIONS FOR SPECIAL (EXTRA) AWARD Two suggestions were submitted for this extra award.  Please RSVP to indicate which award should be given: To Adrienne, for many years as an outstanding league secretary. To our "Best Substitute" for the highest number of sub games.

February 27, 2003  Bowling / Week 21 Results / Please read: Need input from YOU! Accomplishments  In the 1st frame of Game 2, Greg knocked down the 4-10 split!  *** AWARD NOMINATIONS NEEDED!!! *** Do you feel that one of our bowlers (subs too!) deserves a "special" award that won't be covered by our usual prizes? Do you think we have a "most" or "best of" something that should be recognized? The Greater Detroit Bowling Association has provided each league with a blank award plaque to use for whatever the league chooses. Please RSVP to Kathy with a suggestion or two on an award CATEGORY or criteria. After we have a category, then next week we can work on finding nominees. Or, if you already have someone in mind to nominate for a specific reason, please send that suggestion too. Thanks!

February 21, 2003 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 20 Results Accomplishments  Jeff Shoemaker completed a 8-10 split. Joe Maspero completed a 5-7-9 split.  Mike Chall completed a 6-7 split.  Guyla Kryka completed a 3-10 split.  ABC/WIBC Awards  Two bowlers will receive official recognition for their outstanding scores this week.  For his 713 series, Kevin Murphy has earned "150 pins over average (series)" and "700 High Series Recognition" awards.  For her 505 series, Guyla Kryka has earned "125 pins over average (series)" and "500 High Series Recognition" awards.  Congratulations on these achievements!

February 13, 2003  Bowl.Com Updated with Week 19 Results ABC/WIBC Awards  Did you know that you can be recognized by ABC/WIBC for making those tricky splits? You can earn a patch for the 7-10 and Big 4 conversions. If you're facing one of those splits and you want to try for official recognition, please notify the secretary BEFORE you throw your second ball.

February 6, 2003  Bowl.Com Updated with Week 18 Results Bonus Prize from Plaza Lanes: Hotel Stay Giveaway  As a show of appreciation to all bowlers, Plaza Lanes also was giving away a prize to all leagues, using Mystery numbers in Game #1 to draw the winner. (That's why you kept hearing numbers drawn after we did get a Mystery winner.) The prize was a hotel package for 3 days and 2 nights at a hotel of your choice from about 80 locations. Our lucky winner of this nice surprise prize was Joe Maspero, on a score of 118.

February 5, 2003  INFO / Bowling - Week 18 Feb 5 Just a reminder that tonight is a position round. Subs can bowl, but only as pacers.  See you there! PS:  If you want to print the standing sheets, they're at: http://lss.bowl.com/templates/BowlDotCom/common/standings/standings.html?league=12057&page=1

January 30, 2003 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 17 Results ---> Next week Feb 5 is a position round  Subs may bowl but only as a pacer. Sub scores cannot help their teams on a position round.  Accomplishments  We had quite a few 200+ games last night. Tony had 200 in Game 3, Steve rolled 204 in Game 2, and Ed scored a 234 in Game 2. Congrats to these "high rollers"!

January 23, 2003  Bowl.Com Updated with Week 16 Results ABC/WIBC Awards  Ron Nastal's game #1 score of 234 qualifies him for 2 ABC awards. One is "75 pins over average single game score", and the second is "125 pins over average 3-game series". Congratulations, Ron!  Accomplishments  Wes Dorsey made the 5 - 7 split. Plans for End of Season Banquet  Ed Henderson has researched several locations, and has recommended Montana's Steak and Seafood House in Westland (on Wildwood, just north of Ford Rd.) The date will be Friday, April 4. More details to come on the time and what's included....

January 16, 2003 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 15 Results YOUR NEW SECRETARY  Kathy Wyrwas will become your new secretary following bowling on Wednesday, 22 January. Accomplishments  Greg Skotzke made the 5 - 7 split.

January 8, 2003 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 14 Results Greater Detroit Bowling Association Semi-Annual Meeting  You may attend, represent our league, and vote. I will not. The meeting takes place on Sunday, 12 January 2003 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting occurs at Taylor Lanes 24800 Eureka Road Taylor, Michigan 48180 734 946-9092. Should you attend, you must present your sanction card. If you wish to attend, please let me know and I'll provide you with the details.  Bowl for the Cure For whom will you bowl?  On 5 February, you have an opportunity to participate in our 3rd annual Bowl for the Cure session. Partnering with The Komen Foundation, WIBC sponsors Bowl for the Cure as a breast cancer awareness and fundraising initiative. They welcome us to help strike out breast cancer. You might wish to solicit pledges or simply donate a penny (or more) per pin felled during this session. You can also purchase Bowl for the Cure merchandise and take time to minimize your breast cancer risk. Accomplishments  Theresa Belser make the 1 - 7 - 9 washout.

January 7, 2003  Needed: One Bowling League Secretary Bowlers, I'm scheduled for surgery on the 28th and will have limited mobility until April. As a result, my stellar bowling career must end. Please submit your nominations for a new secretary by 14 January. I can provide you with the software and training you will need before I leave. We'll approve a new secretary on 15 January. My last date to bowl is 22 January. Thanks! Adrienne

December 18, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 13 Results When do you next bowl  The league next bowls on 8 January. Happy Holidays! Bowl for the Cure For whom will you bowl? On 5 February, you have an opportunity to participate in our 3rd annual Bowl for the Cure session. Partnering with The Komen Foundation, WIBC sponsors Bowl for the Cure as a breast cancer awareness and fundraising initiative. They welcome us to help strike out breast cancer. You might wish to solicit pledges or simply donate a penny (or more) per pin felled during this session. You can also purchase Bowl for the Cure merchandise and take time to minimize your breast cancer risk. Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Fact and Action #1  Both men and women are at risk of breast cancer. Everyone should enjoy yearly exams and question every lump. Please mark your calendar for your next checkup. Big Treasure Winners  Joe Maspero +49 Ron Nastal +60 Diane Reno +11 Tony Kryka +35 Linda Marler +36 Ed Henderson +47 Paul Kobb +68 Greg Skotske +71

December 12, 2002 Week 12 Results - Congratulations to 2 Men and a Lady! First Half Champs Jill, Eddie, and Kevin are our First Half Champions. Please take a moment to recognize their stellar achievement.

December 4, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 11 Results Week 12  Next week is position night. No subs scores contribute to the team's standings. Accomplishments  John Oliverio made the 4 - 9 split. Kevin Murphy made the 1 - 2 - 4 - 10 washout. Nancy Waskiewicz made the 4 - 10 split.

November 20, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 10 Results Happy Holidays  We do not bowl next week. Have a happy holiday. We'll all meet again in December. Accomplishments  Guyla Kryka made the 3 - 7 split. Kurt Bowers made the 5 - 7 split. Turkey Winners!  Remember, we are all winners. Some are more effective than others.  John Oliverio Tony Kryka Denise Durkin Diane Reno Dan Finkelstein Kathy Wyrwas Ed Henderson Mike Chall

November 13, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 9 Results Turkeys  Next week, we bowl for turkeys. Each team captain is to determine which team bowler bowled the most pins over average. That person will receive a coupon for a turkey. Accomplishments  Denise Goldie made the 5 - 7 split. Greg Skotzke made the 5 - 7 split.

November 6, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 8 Results Ron Nastal converted the 5 - 7 split.

October 30, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 7 Results DWBA Tournament Status  Perfectly, ten women agreed to participate in the next DWBA City Tournament starting in March. Three of our women (Becky Koerber, Adrienne Ray, and Kathy Wyrwas) will participate in the Singles event. Two of our women (Jill Conway and Kathy Wyrwas) will participate in the Doubles event. We have two 5-person teams. Team one includes Theresa Belser, Jill Conway, Guyla Kryka, Linda Marler, and Adrienne Ray. Team A includes Denise Dunn, Denise Goldie, Becky Koerber, Nancy Waskiewicz, and Kathy Wyrwas. The tournament entry sheets are not available. DWBA is still looking to complete the sponsor list. At this point, we need to ensure that Denise Dunn bowls as many games as possible. Since she has only 7 sanctioned games, she needs as many as possible before March so that she can earn a sanctioned average. If you need a sub, please consider Denise as your first choice (unless you need a male score). There's certainly some rule that defines how we handle this situation. I'll investigate and have answers at the time we submit our applications. The two teams should also select team captains. Finally, the two teams should consider team names, bowling order, and three dates after 1 March (Saturdays and Sunday) when all on that team can bowl. The event features three divisions so everyone will be competing against others in their average category. Squad times are 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Because we will be scheduling three doubles on a pair of lanes it will take longer to bowl.

October 23, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 6 Results Week 6 - Position Week  No substitute bowlers' score contribute to team scores. Substitute bowlers may bowl as pacers.  Nominate a Bowler for Special Recognition  Please submit your nomination for the league bowler you believe requires special recognition for contributions to our group. Sanction Cards  Our Sanction Applications were mailed on Wednesday, 9 October. Watch your mail for your sanction card. Tournaments (Please let me know if you are interested) GDBA 13th Annual Mixed Tournament (available to any ABC or WIBC Sanctioned bowler) Hazel Park Bowl Squad Dates & Times October 19, 29, 26, 27 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. November 2, 3, 9, 10 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.  Greater Detroit Bowling Association 90th Annual Championship Tournament Cloverlanes Squad Times between 22 March and 19 April Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

October 16, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 5 Results Week 6 - Position Week  No substitute bowlers' score contribute to team scores. Substitute bowlers may bowl as pacers.  Sanction Cards  Our Sanction Application were mailed on Wednesday, 9 October. Watch your mail for your sanction card. Accomplishments  Jill Conway converted the 5 - 7 split. Kevin Murphy converted the 3 - 7 split. Denise Goldie converted the 5 - 10 split.

October 9, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 4 Results Accomplishments  Jeff Shoemaker converted the 5 - 7 split. John Oliverio converted the 5 - 7 split. Kurt Bowers converted the 5 - 10 split. Kurt Bowers converted the 5 - 7 split. Tony Kryka converted the 5 - 10 split.

October 2, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 3 Results Detroit Women's Bowling Association Website  http://www.detroitwba.com/pages/668340/index.htm  Greater Detroit Bowling Association Website  http://www.gdba.com/  ABC/WIBC Playing Rules  Please let me know if you do not have a copy of the above text. You should begin studying for midterm exams. Tips of the Week  Any "split" featuring the head pin (pin 1) is colloquially termed a washout. Accomplishments  Dan Finkelstein converted the 5 - 7 - 9 split. Kathy Wyrwas made the 1 - 2 - 10 washout. Kevin Murphy made the 1 - 2 - 4 - 10 washout. Kevin Murphy made the 1 - 2 - 5 - 10 washout. Kevin Murphy made the 1 - 2 - 4 - 10 washout.

September 26, 2002 Women Bowlers Respond Again, don’t forget to plan on bowling the DWBA City Tournament being held at Plaza Lanes starting March 1, 2003. The event features three divisions so everyone will be competing against others in their average category. Squad times are 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Because we will be scheduling three doubles on a pair of lanes it will take longer to bowl. Let me know the events you'd like to enter and start making room in your calendar. You can enter Singles, Doubles, and Team Events (5-member teams). Talk to me if you have questions. The goal is for all of our women to bowl!

September 25, 2002 Bowl.Com Updated with Week 2 Results Email Distribution  Please let me know if I've missed your team mate on the distribution. Communication  If you want to change your team name, alter your lineup, tell me about a potential substitute bowler, or pass along accomplishments, or anything else, just write me a note on your recap sheet. Accomplishments  Kurt Bowers converted the 5 - 10 split.

September 18, 2002 Bowl.com Updated with Week 1 Results Lane Assignments Available on Page 4 Please also print a copy of the Lane Assignments available on page four of our area on the Bowl.com site. Averages Updated I've updated our 2002 book average. The standing sheets represent actual results. Let Me Know If You Can't Bowl Please let me know if you will be unable to bowl on a particular week and need a substitute. Accomplishments  Kathie O'Brien converted the 4-6 split. Joe Maspero converted the 4-10 split.

September 16, 2002 We Bowl on Wednesday, 18 September at 5:00 p.m. Know your League Rights and Responsibilities Please let me know if you encounter bowling difficulties during the season as soon as possible. Please review the league specification (attached) and ABC/WIBC Playing Rules book so that you know your rights and responsibilities. Bowling Stuff We have eight teams. We bowl from 18 September through 26 March 2003. Bowlers Care for Kids Please let me know if you wish to lead this event. 77th DWBA City Tournament Plaza Lanes hosts this season's ladies tournament. Please let me know if you would like to participate. Bowling begins on Saturday, 1 March 2003. Linda Marler and I will bowl. We hope you will join us. Prize Committee Please respond if you would like to join the treasurer in committee. ABC Happy 100th Anniversary Tournament Please respond if you are interested. 9th Michigan State Mixed Team and Doubles Championship Tournament Please respond if you are interested.

Updated on 03/27/2003