Saturday, August 21, 2010

Team USA Closes out Dominant WMC with 3 Masters Medals

In one of the more dominating performances ever at bowling's Men's World Championships, Team USA, led by DFW resident Chris Barnes, closed out the Masters competition on Saturday with a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal to finish the event with 11 total medals, 8 ahead of the next highest total for another country by Korea.  Team USA finished out with 5 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze.

Barnes won Masters Gold in a 3-game sweep over teammate Patrick Allen in the finals, after Allen defeated teammate Wes Malott in the semi-finals.  Malott shared Bronze with singles Silver medalist Bok-Eum Choi of Korea.  A 4th member of Team USA also made the Masters competition, which is comprised of the top 16 bowlers after 24 games of competition over the previous 4 events, but O'Neill failed to advance through round 1.

The previous day, Team USA won an exciting team event title match, with a 1073-1057 score over Finland, for the 3rd straight World Championships team Gold medal for the United States.  The U.S. dominated much of the match, but in the latter frames, Finland made a ferocious comeback led by PBA star Mika Koivuniemi and 2-handed phenom Osku Palermaa, but in the end, Tommy Jones finished out strong for the Americans to secure the victory for the "Dream Team".

The Americans also won Gold and Bronze medals in singles by Bill O'Neill and Chris Barnes, respectively, as well as a bronze in doubles by Patrick Allen and Rhino Page.  They also took home trios Gold and Bronze medals with the trio of Malott, Page, and Allen defeating Jones, Barnes and O'Neill in the semi-finals before going on to win Gold.

It goes to show that when the United States puts it best bowlers it has to offer on a team together, there is no other country that can really hang with them, even with all the amazing talent in all the other parts of the world. 

Major Brands in Bowling to be On Hand for Kickoff Classic

On August 28th, in conjunction with the first annual The Bowling News Kickoff Classic bowling tournament, many of the major brands in the bowling industry will be on hand putting on a free demo for bowlers and pro shops to come out and try many of the newest bowling balls on the market, as well as interact with representatives from each company and ask any questions.

For the first time ever, brands from all over the industry will be under one roof for the bowlers allowing them to "test drive" their products, and get a first hand look at what balls might be good for them.  Generally, brands do their own exclusive demos for bowlers coinciding with pro shops, but for this event, it is very different. With this event, the brands will be on hand to help get bowlers ready for the new league season ahead, and give them the opportunity to see what is new on the market.

Brands that will be in attendance will be Ebonite, Hammer, Columbia 300, Track, Storm, Roto Grip and 900 Global.  The demo will begin at 1pm and go until 5pm, with the brands remaining on hand during the tournament, which begins at 7pm.

The Bowling News Kickoff Classic is a 5-person mixed handicap team tournament created and organized by Dino Castillo, and will be held at AMF Showplace Euless Lanes in Euless, TX. Teams will bowl 3 games, much like in regular league play, with standings determined by total pins plus handicap, which will be 90% of the difference between the team average and the 1075 cap.

Each team must have at least 1 male and 1 female bowler, and any combination after that, and must also stay within a 1075 team average cap based on 2009-2010 yearbook averages.  Teams can also have only one PBA member per team.  Entry into the tournament is $400/team.

Entry forms are available in bowling centers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as well as online here. Dino can also be contacted to enter the tournament at dino@thebowlingshops.com.  Entries are open until the start of the tournament.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Team USA Trios Team Sets Record on Long Pattern at WMC

Led by Bill O'Neill with a 763 3-game set, United States 2 set a trios 3-game record with a 2195 set at bowling's World Men's Championships, according to USBC's Lucas Wiseman, clearly showing that they like the long pattern that they competed on in day 2 of trios qualifying.

Coming in 8th after the first 3 games of qualifying on the medium oil pattern with an 1885 total, the boys from the U.S. got off to a big start on day 2 with a 727 game comprised of games of 247 from O'Neill, 246 from previously injured Tommy Jones, and a 234 from Chris Barnes.  They only got better from there on the day.

The trio closed with games of 738 and 731 to get to the 2195 total, and a 4081 overall 6-game total, launching themselves up the leader board to the top with a comfortable 242 pin lead over current second place Mexico with 1 squad remaining in trios qualifying, including the top 3 teams after 3 games. 

Regardless, the trio of right handers put up a number that may be far to much to eclipse even for the top teams, and have now set up a very good chance of both teams earning medals if United States 1 bowls as well as they did on day 1.  The top 4 teams after the 6 games are completed advance to the medal round.

Injury or not, Tommy Jones still has the amazing talent to exploit any pattern at any time, and especially on the long pattern where their higher rev rates become an advantage, Jones, Barnes and O'Neill took full advantage in setting the WMC record.

Credit Lucas Wiseman for the facebook updates on the performance of the American men.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Team USA has 3 Medals through first 2 events

At the Bowling World Men's Championships in Munich, Germany, Team USA is off to a strong start through the first two events, with a Gold and Bronze in singles, and a Bronze in doubles, and currently competing in trios competition aiming to earn 2 more additional medals.

Team USA's Bill O'Neill got things going by the singles event with a 244-202 over Korea's Bok-Eum Choi.  After just squeaking into the finals by 4 pins with a 1372 6-game qualifying score, O'Neill defeated top seed Dominic Barrett of England 187-170 to get the chance for Gold.  Local resident Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas earned a Bronze medal along with Barrett after qualifying 3rd with a 1375 total, but falling in the semi-finals to Choi, 217-191.  Fellow Team USA members Wes Malott, Tommy Jones, Patrick Allen, and Rhino Page failed to qualify for the singles finals.

In doubles competition, Allen and Page advance to the finals after 6 games of qualifying in 4th position with a 2513 total, just 11 pins ahead of teammates O'Neill and Barnes, meaning they were matched up with top qualifiers Mathias Arup and Martin Paulsson of Sweden.  They were defeated 449-373 in the 1-game semi-final match, earning them a share of the Bronze Medal along with Germany's Jens Nickel and Bodo Konieczny, and Team USA's 3rd overall to that point.  Alex Kien Liang Liew and Muhamad Nur Aiman of Malaysia earned the Silver Medal after being defeated by Arup and Paulsson in the finals.

All the bowlers are currently competing in trios competition, with Barnes, O'Neill and Jones teaming up and Allen, Page, and Malott forming the other half of Team USA.  All teams bowl 2 separate 3-game blocks, in which the top 4 teams also cut to the finals, and medals. 

After early competition through 2 of 3 squads, United States 1, with Allen, Page, and Malott are in 3rd with a 1930 total, and United States 2 is currently 8th with an 1885 total, so the 2nd block action is sure to be exciting, with both Team USA teams having a good shot at advancing. 

A side note is that Tommy Jones aggravated a recent hip injury during doubles competition, but is doing all he can to continue competing, and help his team to more medals.

Also going on is the event wide All-Events in which scores from all 4 events, singles, doubles, trios and team are added up to determine Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals.  The top 16 athletes also qualify for the Masters competition.  Through 15 of 24 games of the 3rd, Team USA's Bill O'Neill leads All-Events with a 3291 total, ahead of teammate Chris Barnes with a 3246.  Allen sits 6th with a 3225, Malott 13th with 3162, all in good position to qualify for Masters.

Jones and Page are currently 42nd and 52nd, respectively with totals of 3029, and 3004, both with work to do if they are to advance.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

SWPBT results from August 13th

final results... very interesting finish.

1st- brett bolejack +375 $600
2nd- aric alcaraz +339 $350
3rd- matt cannizaro +265 $225
4th- jay nephew +254 $125

rest of top 10

leroy willis +246
clint dacy +245
tim jopson +237
jonathan hooks +215
fig newton +214
james schaffer+207

from paulie.. a thank you for all that bowled, and thanks for all that followed on here tonight

SWPBT start of game 8

they are behind getting scores, so right now i'll just put up the match-up's i see for game 8...

james schaffer vs cannizaro
doug rice vs bobbitt
tim jopson vs jay nephew
yinger vs. fig

next post will have final scores on there. games are getting done at such at different times, so it's tough for apul and kevin to get scores and get them into the computer when they have to go right back out to get other scores.

SWPBT - starting game 7

alright.. some confusion as we start game 7.. got it worked out..

matchups i see are...

doug rice vs james schaffer
cannizaro vs tim jopson
fontenoe vs dustin brock
yinger vs. aric (probably for the title, with how aric only shot 180-ish his last game)
jj keys vs clint dacy


will update after game 6 as soon as they come off the printer

SWPBT after game four

results after game 4....

aric +235

mike newton and billy yinger +165

clint dacy +151

leroy willis +141

bryan empy +139

doug rice +138

bowlers are halfway between game 5 and starting game 6 right now.

some game 6 matchups i see are:

jay nephew vs aric

brian bobbitt vs billy yinger

doug rice vs baby hooks

Friday, August 13, 2010

BREAKING NEWS FROM FORUM BOWL

we have a celebrity in the house.

MIKE AUSTIN IS HERE, EVERYONE.

SWPBT game four matchups

game four matchups of note

tim jopson vs. billy yinger

doug rice vs aric

trea ward vs. daceman

ezra phillips vs. brian bobbitt

SWPBT match games after 2

alright... just finishing game 3... action is kinda fast here with only 2 on a pair.

they are paying 4 spots tonight, they go as follows

1-600
2-350
3-225
4-125

after 2 games:

aric alcaraz +153

leroy willis +145

tim jopson +121

mike miller +89

billy yinger +88

and we are UNDER WAY in Grand Prairie..

first game going right now, some feature matchups..

jay nephew vs. fig

daceman vs. yinger

hooks vs. matt cannizaro

lanes are playable.. bowling on the kegel middle of the road. on this age wood, plays similar to a usbc type of shot with a little less volume in the front.

will have another update soon.

LIVE from the SWPBT 8 gamer at Forum tonight!

looks like we have an excellent field for tonight, going to start a little late. by my guess, it's going to be about 30-ish in the field. stay tuned to Bonus Frames for updates through the night.

EFX Performance Wrist Bands Catching on Quickly with Texas Bowlers

For the past 10 days, I have been wearing an EFX Performance Wristband, courtesy of new Texas sales representative Doug Rice.  I must admit, I am very skeptical of any bands, or anything you wear that is supposed to enhance your daily functions, but a week and half later, I can already notice a difference.

Now it is not some big difference that you would ever just notice as soon as you put one on, it does not have that effect, but the holographic technology that is embedded in the bands that sends frequencies throughout the body to enhance overall balance, stamina, strength and even recovery is noticeable on a daily basis. 

I am not the most active human being there is, but at the same time, I am not someone who never does anything active either.  This past Monday, we had 2 softball games in a 3 hour span, which as any who play softball, and play it fairly hard, knows it takes good energy to play, and by the end of the night after a day of working beforehand, I was barely fatigued, aside from the inside the park home run I hit, but even that I was ready to go much quicker than I ever am on a normal basis following running that hard and rounding bases.

On top of that, my work day is already more productive, as I have more energy to get up and do things and not want to sit around as much.

Some of you will still remain skeptical, and that is understandable without trying one for yourself, but until you do, you will never see the difference it can make.

Some other testimonials:

From Doug Rice himself:
Thank You EFX Bowling. I don't think it is just a coincidence that the only two bowlers wearing EFX performance bracelets at the Odessa SASBA last weekend helped their teams finish first and second for the event. Jack Zuniga averaged 238 and I averaged 249 for the entire weekend.

From Jack Zuniga:
I want to say thanks to my friend Doug Rice, he has done nothing but been a great friend since we started hanging out together. I'm on the CORE4 PROGRAM and another factor that has helped me is my "new found balance" in wearing the EFX PERFORMANCE WRIST BAND. Can't push me around anymore!

From Eddie Rogers:
I have been wearing by bracelet for about five days now. NOT ONLY has my energy levels been higher than ever BUT I have sent a TON of "Doubting Thomas" folks packing by simply GIVING THEM THE BALANCE TEST. To a person they have been amazed. DO not know what I am talking bout?? I will be at Forum Bowl... Saturday Night in Grand Prarie TX for the Sweeper and Lewisville Bowl in TX ON Sunday for NABI. Come up and I will give you a demo FOR FREE. :-) Truly an amazing product to date.

Below is FAQ's on the wristbands, and answers to any questions you may have.


What is the history behind EFX?


EFX emerges from a new paradigm of science that marries the largely untapped world of quantum physics with research into the body’s own bioelectric field. Our founder, Dirk Lindley, extensively researched new concepts on how to store data and frequencies onto film, conductive polymers, fabrics and holographic media. In 2005, he successful integrated subtle energy dynamics with modern electronics. This body of work would later become the foundation of EFX - the first functional quantum hologram designed to promote wellness and performance in humans and animals.

What is EFX Technology?

EFX is an embedded wearable technology designed to maximize performance and overall well-being by increasing balance, strength, and flexibility. EFX’s technology consists of frequencies that are highly compatible with both humans and animals on a cellular level. Because it works instantly when placed in close proximity with the body’s bio-electric field, real time functional performance gains can often be demonstrated. Like acupuncture, acupressure or deep therapeutic massage, we believe that placing EFX energetic dots near specific energy centers or chakras, may promote or enhance the energy flow along the main meridian channels. Many are able to experience the effects simply by holding or drinking a product embedded with EFX technology. Simple kinesiological muscle testing may be used to determine the effects on balance, strength, flexibility and range of motion. Simply put, EFX is designed to resonate with and tune your body’s naturally occurring bio-electric frequencies, impacting function and performance. When your body is in harmony, muscles relax, blood flow increases, and relaxation replaces tension.

How Does EFX’s Technology Work?

While modern technology was designed to make life easier, products such as televisions, radios, microwaves, scanners, wireless Internet and cell phones (to name a few) all create electronic noise. The human body generates its own bioelectricity that is used by our cells to communicate thoughts, trigger adrenaline, initiate muscle movement, and even make our hearts beat! Unfortunately the noise emitted from electronics is potentially disruptive to the body’s bioelectric field, causing “static” within our bodies. EFX products contain over 100+ algorithms and frequencies that aid the human body in filtering out the static, allowing our cells to communicate as they are intended. This yields a host of benefits for the entire body.

What are the benefits of EFX?

When the body is in harmony, the muscles relax and blood circulation increases, creating a host of benefits instantaneously. The immediate effects experienced include increase strength, balance, flexibility and range of motion. EFX products have also been reported to help relieve joint and muscle pain, improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, keep muscles conditioned and flexible, alleviate stress, boost endurance, and prevent motion sickness. Results may vary.

How long does it take to feel the effects?

You will feel the effects immediately! After you put on an EFX product, you will notice better balance, strength and flexibility. Long-term effects such as pain relief and overall wellness may take effect within a few minutes to 24 hours. Try our simple resistance test and see the instant results.

Is EFX Safe?

Absolutely! EFX is not a drug or substance, it is not ingested or absorbed into the body and it emits no harmful radiation. EFX will not interfere with any medical devices, such as pacemakers and is completely safe to wear during pregnancy.

• EFX does not emit any potentially harmful electromagnetic radiation.

• EFX is non transdermal.

• Our products do not contain any restricted substance and contains no metal.

• EFX is safe for animals.

• Our products can be worn 24/7, even while sleeping. There are no restrictions to wearing EFX.

• EFX has not been evaluated by the FDA.

• Safety results are available upon request.

How must EFX be worn for it to work properly?

EFX products will produce immediate benefits anywhere within 1 inch of your body’s bioelectric field. As a result, it does not need to contact your skin to be effective. However, when worn near your body’s key energy centers (most notably on the hands and feet), the effects may be more widespread. In addition to our wristbands, bracelets and necklaces, EFX is available with an adhesive back so it can easily be attached on apparel and headwear or stuck to the inside arches on your favorite shoes, sandals or cleats.

What is the difference between EFX and other similar technologies (magnets, titanium, etc.)?

EFX products are not magnets, nor are they magnetic in any way. Magnets create their own electric field, whereas EFX holograms use algorithms and frequencies that are programmed into a piece of metallic material to tune your body’s natural occurring bioelectric field. The main difference is the immediate results. Only EFX products demonstrate positive effects instantaneously. Other metal or magnetic-based products will only yield results over time (if at all).

Where should EFX energetic dots be attached or worn on the body to achieve maximum performance?

EFX is designed to be worn anywhere on the body; It comes with an adhesive back so it can easily be attached on apparel and headwear or stuck to the inside arches on your favorite shoes, sandals or cleats. EFX products all come with the technology embedded. Try our energetic gear, wristbands, socks, pendants and promotional cards. Simply having EFX on or close to the body will work. EFX energetic products are designed to react with the body's bioelectrical system in unconventional ways. EFX will work in most cases up to 3"' from the body. For maximum performance, we suggest wearing a wristband, an EFX pendant or attaching an EFX energetic dot onto your shirt close to the heart. And most important, attaching one dot inside each shoe or cleat on top of the arch.

Can EFX help me with my aches and pains?

EFX may provide relief of joint and muscle pain along with swelling. Simply attach EFX Energetic Dots on or close to where pain or discomfort is felt. For lower back pain, we suggest attaching dots directly onto the pain area or attaching dots to your belt.

How long will EFX holograms last?

The power of EFX has no time limit. The EFX dots will not lose their programming unless they are destroyed, which is very difficult to do. You can even cut the dot in half and it will still work! EFX products are designed with the necessary durability to meet the demanding lifestyle of professional athletes.

EFX Performacne Products can be purchased by clicking the EFX logo on the right of the page or visiting us at http://www.texasefxbowling.com/

Contact Doug Rice at 214-842-1445 or doug@texasefxbowling.com to order yours today!

SWPBT makes decision to postpone Doubles event

The 2nd annual Southwest Premier Bowlers Tour Matchplay Doubles scheduled for August 21st at Forum Bowl in Grand Prairie has been postponed to a date to be determined.  Tournament directors Paul Henderson and Kevin Allen decided go to forward with the postponement due to a lack of entries with just over a week before the tournament.

"When we did our schedule in November, we did not for see so many other tournaments going on this weekend." Said Henderson. "We are looking for a new date now and will re post the tournament as soon as we get one."

August 21st is also the date for the PBA Southwest Region Killeen Open only a few short hours away, and many potential entries for the doubles event were sure to be lost to the regional, as well as a couple other smaller tournaments in other cities throughout Texas.

A year ago, at the 1st annual event, the tournament drew over 30 doubles teams for a very fun and competitive event won by Johnny Hanna and John Gardner, and the SWPBT chose not to go forth with the event with so fewer entries because of a very busy weekend, and will find a weekend later in the year which is much less crowded, and provides a better chance for bigger entries.

Stay tuned for further updates on the SWPBT, and for the future tournament date.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Bowling News Kickoff Classic to Start New League Season

On August 28th, the first annual The Bowling News Kickoff Classic will be held at AMF Showplace Euless lanes in Euless, Texas, operated by PBA star Dino Castillo.


The Kickoff Classic, is the perfect way for bowlers of all levels in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area to start, or kickoff, the new league season, as well as a beginning to such a wonderful sport only days later, football. It is a handicap team tournament composed of 5 members, much like in many leagues that many of us bowl each year, with each team required to have at least one male and one female member, and each team will bowl 3 games of competition, also much like typical league bowling.

Each team will also be required to stay under a composite average cap of 1075 per team, any combination of averages, based on the 2009-2010 USBC yearbook average. Teams will then receive 90% handicap per game of the difference between their team average and 1075. At the end of the 3 games of competition, standings will be determined by team’s total scores plus their handicap, so it will be wide open for teams of all averages to have a chance of winning and taking home some cash.

For a $400 team entry fee, and a potential max field of 52 teams, more than $18,000 will be up for grabs to all the cashing teams, with the winning team taking home in the neighborhood of $4,000. What better way to get the new league season started than having your league paid for before week 1?

On top of the 3 games of competition, there will be sidepots and plenty of brackets available for all bowlers on the evening, so quite a bit more money up for grabs to those bowlers having good nights. There will be separate scratch and handicap "side action", and handicap individually will be 90% of the difference between the bowler’s average and 220.

Check-in for the tournament will begin at 6pm on the night of the 28th, with action kicking off at 7pm.

After a nice relaxing summer for most, and the enjoyable new season on the horizon, there is no better way to get back into the swing of things, and maybe even win some nice extra spending cash, then to get your team together for The Bowling News Kickoff Classic.

Contact tournament director Dino Castillo at dino@thebowlingshops.com for additional details, entry blanks, or any other general questions.

Monday, August 9, 2010

2 August SWPBT Events on tap over next 2 weekends

The Southwest Premier Bowlers Tour (SWPBT) has 2 exciting tournaments for scratch bowlers in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for the remainder of August, a singles matchplay mini marathon on August 13th, and the 2nd annual Matchplay Doubles event on August 21st, both at Forum Bowl in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The singles event on the 13th, which consists of 8 games, with each game being matchplay against the bowler on the lane opposite of you, and the winning bowler receiving 30 pins of bonus for each win.  For an $80 entry fee, bowlers will compete for a $700 first place prize with only 30 entries, and with 40 entries, the top prize will bump up to $800, with 1 in every 6 entries cashing after the completion of the 8 games.  Check-in will be at 9pm, and bowling at 10pm.  Bowlers will draw for lanes prior to the start of practice, and bowlers on the left lane will move one pair left each game, and bowlers on the right lane moving one pair right each game, keeping the format and opponents completely random.

The 2nd Annual Matchplay Doubles event on Saturday, August 21st will use the same format as the singles event, only in a doubles edition.  For a $300 entry fee per team, or $150 per person, bowlers will randomly draw lanes, and team up, bowling the team on the opposite lane as them, and teams receiving bonus pins for each match won, 20 pins for singles wins and 40 pins for team doubles win for a possible total of 80 bonus per game.

The tournament will feature a calcutta, or bowlers auction prior to the start of the tournament and a $2200 first place prize with just 30 teams, plus winnings from the calcutta, and cash 1 in every 5 entries.  All teams will bowl 8 games, and teams on the left lane moving left each game, and teams on the right lane moving right each game to bowl a different opponent for all 8 games on competition.  With only 40 entries, the top prize will increase to $2500 plus calcutta, and a bottom cash prize of $325, more than the entry fee in return for cashing.

Both tournaments will have high pot available, as well as unlimited bracket action to give all bowlers plenty of money to bowl for, and have a chance to take home with them at the end of each event.  The doubles will add big board brackets, as well as cross-over doubles to add even more for the bowlers.

If you haven't attended an SWPBT event yet, now is a perfect time to get started and become part of the rapidly growing tournament series.  If you have bowled before, and not in a while, it is time to get back out there and bowl for some good money over only a few hours time.

You will not find a better run scratch tournament in the DFW area than those of the SWPBT operated by Paul Henderson and Kevin Allen.

Come out and enjoy a Friday night of competition on the 13th, and get your partners lined up for a very exciting Matchplay Doubles event on the 21st.

You don't have to shoot the highest scores at the end of the day, just find ways to win your matches, and take home the top prize!

Contact swpbt@hotmail.com for more info and to enter!