If you bowl in a summer league, you have completed much of your schedule, so hopefully the prize list has been distributed and, above all, you are having fun. For some, teachers, etc., summer is the only time that you can bowl, or maybe you are just bowling with your children in one of the youth/adult leagues. In any event, secretaries must submit those final averages so that we can post them online.
Also, please note that memberships purchased during the summer are only good for the summer. If you are in a Basic league, the membership is only good for that league.
We are in the process of inspecting lanes for the 2019-2020 bowling season. We have enlisted the help of bowlers from several youth leagues.
Every center in the area has to be inspected annually so that all award scores bowled can be approved. Everything is inspected from the foul line to the pin decks, the gutters, and even the pinspotter is checked to see if the tolerances are in line with USBC specifications. If you would like to help out, just give the office a call at 301/499-1693.
Our Women’s and Open Championships have been completed, and most seemed to enjoy the bowling this year. Both tournaments featured for the first time a Crossover Doubles event that generated several positive comments. Bowlers had an opportunity to bowl with multiple partners from the same squad. From the reviews we received, this event will be offered in our 2019 Senior Tournament held at Bowl America Falls Church October 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27. Information about this and other association events can be found on this site.
The May 2019 Virginia Lottery “Pick 3” fund-raiser checks were distributed, and we wish to thank all those who participated. This was the highest participation we have had since we started two years ago, due in large part to league secretaries Carolyn Ivory, Brenda “Tweeti” Barnett-Johnson, and Ronald Folks, plus our Board of Directors and office staff that spread the word and squeezed money out of everyone they met. This time, we paid out $2,035, with several $150 and $100 winners. As a reminder, all funds raised are used to pay for local association awards.
As a result of legislation passsed at this year’s USBC Annual Meeting, final averages now will need to be submitted to the association office no later than 15 days after the final league session. Failure to do so could result in charges being brought against secretaries.
Last but not least: Thanks to all those who contributed to the BVL this season, we were able to send a check for $16,000 to BVL headquarters. This amount is our highest in several years, so once again, thanks for your generosity on behalf of the veterans and active service personnel everywhere.