Marsico wins 600 Club Spring Singles Tournament

February 20, 2005 — Mike Marsico of Chesapeake Beach, Md., bowled a three-game series of 706 to win the Vir-Mar-District 600 Club Spring Singles Tournament this afternoon at Bowl America Shirley. Micheal Reutell of Clinton, Md., bowled a 670 series to capture second-place honors.

Adam Prichett of Manassas, Va., finished third with a 652 series, and Alonso Kinney Jr. of Suitland, Md., finished fourth with a 648. Chris Murphy of Dale City, Va., placed fifth with 646, and Brad Cook of Alexandria, Va., finished sixth with 640.

Shawn Joffe of Waldorf, Md., took high game honors with a 267, and kinney had the second high game with a 266.

This was the last qualifying 600 Club tournament of the season. The top six bowlers qualified for the Tournament of Champions, which will be held March 13 at U.S. Bowling.

Any youth bowler who has bowled a sanctioned 600 series in the Vir-Mar-District YABA is eligible for membership in the 600 Club. Any questions should be directed to Tom Dale, YABA 600 Club, 10 Hulvey Drive, Stafford VA 22556-3816 (phone: 540/659-1263).

High Games:

• Game 1: Roger Casey, 236; Mike Marsico, 235.
• Game 2: Shawn Joffe, 267; Alonso Kinney Jr., 266.
• Game 3: Micheal Reutell, 245; Chris Garvey, 244.

Schedule changes announced
for Invitational Tournament

Weather-related bowling decision to be announced on this site

January 29, 2005 — Tournament officials today announced that the Vir-Mar-District YABA regular and executive board meetings scheduled for Sunday, January 30 have been canceled.

Meanwhile, the recently revised schedule for the 36th annual Vir-Mar-District YABA Invitational Scratch Tournament remains as follows:

• All divisions will bowl Round 3 at 1 p.m. at Bowl America Woodbridge this Sunday, January 30. (A weather-related bowling decision will be announced on this site after 9 a.m. Sunday. Otherwise, bowlers may call Bowl America Woodbridge at 703/494-9191 after 9:30 a.m.)
• The fourth round will be held Saturday, February 5 at 2 p.m. at Bowl America Gaithersburg. Check-in is at 1 p.m.
• The fifth and final round will be held as scheduled, Sunday, February 6 at 1 p.m. at AMF Dale City. Check-in is at noon.

These changes were made as a result of delaying Round 1 because of inclement weather.

Please direct any questions to Kenny Robinson (703/426-1625) or Tom Dale (703/989-8573).

Alston and Johnson win 600 Club Doubles Tournament

(January 9, 2005) — Terrell Alston (678 series) of Mitchellville, Md., and Keith Johnson (669) of College Park, Md., combined for a 1,347 team series to win the Vir-Mar-District 600 Club Winter Doubles Tournament this afternoon at AMF Capital Plaza. Derek McNeil (661) of Fort Washington, Md., and Robert Taylor (523) of Landover, Md., earned second-place honors with an 1,184 team series.

Alston (242) and Johnson (240) combined for a 482 team game to earn high team game honors as well.

Bowlers with the top five individual series also qualified for the Tournament of Champions, which will be held in March. The qualifiers are as follows:

• 1) Alston, 678.
• 2) Johnson, 669.
• 3) McNeil, 661.
• 4) Mana Rodbhajon of Alexandria, 588.
• 5) Howard Ball Jr. of Largo, 582 (previously qualified).
• 6) Tyrell Brooks of Hyattsville, 573.

High individual games bowled during the tournament:

• Game 1: Johnson, 246.
• Game 2: Roger Casey of McLean, 214.
• Game 3: McNeil, 249.

Any youth bowler who has bowled a sanctioned 600 series in the Vir-Mar-District YABA is eligible for membership in the 600 Club. Any questions should be directed to Tom Dale, YABA 600 Club, 10 Hulvey Drive, Stafford VA 22556-3816 (phone: 540/659-1263).

The next 600 Club Tournament will be a singles event at Bowl America Shirley on February 13 at 2 p.m.

Vreatt wins 600 Club Winter Singles Tournament

December 21, 2004 — Max Vreatt (left) of Waldorf, Md., bowled a three-game series of 692 to win the Vir-Mar-District 600 Club Winter Singles Tournament held Sunday at AMF Centreville. He also earned the high game award with a 276.

Anthony Floyd of Camp Springs, Md., bowled 639 to capture second-place honors.

Both bowlers qualified for the Tournament of Champions, which will be held in March.

The next 600 Club tournament will be a doubles event January 9, 2005 at 2 p.m. at AMF Capital Plaza, 4600 Cooper Lane in Hyattsville, Md. (Click here to view the entry form [PDF file / Adobe Reader required]).

High games:

• Game 1: (tie), David Ryan and Anthony Floyd, 214.
• Game 2: Max Vreatt, 276.
• Game 3: (tie), Vreatt and Floyd, 225.

Any youth bowler who has bowled a sanctioned 600 series in the Vir-Mar-District YABA is eligible for membership in the 600 Club. Any questions should be directed to Tom Dale, YABA 600 Club, 10 Hulvey Drive, Stafford VA 22556-3816 (phone: 540/659-1263).

Co-champions at 600 Club Doubles Tournament

November 15, 2004 — Brothers Chris (662 series) and Jon Merrill (580) of Woodbridge combined for a 1,242 team series to share the Vir-Mar-District 600 Club Fall Doubles Tournament title with Giovanni Ponce (630) of Herndon and John Kolessides (612) of Great Falls. The tournament was held yesterday at AMF Bowie.

Ponce (245) and Kolessides (200) combined for a 445 team game to earn high team game honors as well.

The top five individual series also qualified for the Tournament of Champions. These qualifiers are as follows:

• 1) C. Merrill, 662 (previously qualified).
• 2) Ponce, 630.
• 3) Barry Nathaniel Wilson Jr. of Landover, 619.
• 4) Kolessides, 612.
• 5) Allen Windsor of Woodbridge, 604.
• 6) Jarraed Allen of Silver Spring, 590.

High individual games bowled during the tournament were as follows:

• Game 1 – Mana Rodbhajon of Alexandria, 245.
• Game 2 – Ponce, 245.
• Game 3 – Wilson, 203.

Any youth bowler who has bowled a sanctioned 600 series in the Vir-Mar-District YABA is eligible for membership in the 600 Club. Any questions should be directed to Tom Dale, YABA 600 Club, 10 Hulvey Drive, Stafford VA 22556-3816 (phone: 540/659-1263).

The next 600 Club Tournament will be held at AMF Centreville on December 19 at 2 pm. It will be a singles event.

November 11, 2004 — AMF Dale City will host the finals of the 36th annual Vir-Mar-District YABA Invitational Scratch Singles Tournament on Sunday, February 6, 2005.

The complete schedule:

• Round 1 (Jan. 22): Bowl America Gaithersburg.
• Round 2 (Jan. 23): AMF Capital Plaza.
• Round 3 (Jan. 29): Bowl America Fairfax.
• Round 4 (Jan. 30): Bowl America Woodbridge.
• Finals (Feb. 6): AMF Dale City.

The Saturday rounds begin at 2 p.m., while the Sunday rounds start at 1 p.m. Bowlers are asked to check-in one hour prior to competition.

Several changes have been made for the 2005 event:

• There will be three divisions: 150-164, 165-179, and 180 & above.
• The tournament will have a $5 increase per bowler/per round for scholarships.
• Scholarships will be awarded to the eight finalists in each division.
• Plaques will only be awarded to the top two finalists in each division.
• Bonus pins for final round will be reduced to 30 pins.

YABA board voices concern
over best interests of youth

GREENDALE, Wis. (May 7, 2004) — The Young American Bowling Alliance board of directors announced that it did not approve the United States Bowling Congress proposal following the announcement that the Women's International Bowling Congress and American Bowling Congress delegations and the USA Bowling board of directors approved the USBC merger May 5. The YABA board of directors based its decision solely on what it believes is in the best interest of youth bowlers.

“YABA has been a major supporter of the initial USBC proposals and has been very involved in the pursuit of the merger of bowling’s membership organizations,” said YABA President Mitch Mitchell. “While YABA applauds the approval of the USBC merger by ABC, WIBC, and USA Bowling, the YABA board of directors feel that the modifications made to this year’s USBC proposal have raised concerns that the resulting structure may not address the best interests for youth bowling programs and services at this time.”

YABA could revisit the USBC proposal prior to the May 15 deadline for the Plan of Merger at a board of directors meeting scheduled for May 14-16 in Milwaukee. If the USBC merger were revisited in Milwaukee, the 19-person board would need a majority vote to approve the Plan of Merger.

“YABA is concerned that the youth will be lost in the merger process,” Mitchell said. “At this time, the YABA board of directors believe that YABA is still the best method for serving all youth bowlers and hopes the new USBC will embrace YABA as the youth service provider for the entire industry.”

The Milwaukee board meeting is being conducted to discuss the USBC Plan of Merger, YABA contingency planning and the future of the organization.

Invitational schedule set

December 5, 2003 — Lord Calvert Bowl in Huntingtown, Md., will host the finals of the Vir-Mar District YABA Invitational Scratch Singles Tournament on Sunday, February 8, 2004.

The complete schedule:

• Round 1 (Jan. 24): Liberty Lanes.
• Round 2 (Jan. 25): AMF Waldorf.
• Round 3 (Jan. 31): AMF Alexandria.
• Round 4 (Feb. 1): Bowl America Chantilly.
• Round 5 (Feb. 8): Lord Calvert Bowl.

The Saturday rounds begin at 2 p.m., while the Sunday rounds start at 1 p.m. Bowlers are asked to check-in one hour prior to competition.

Shirley to host Youth Scratch Shoot-Out

On December 21, Bowl America Shirley (6450 Edsall Road in Alexandria, Va. [703/354-3300]) will host the final Youth Scratch Shoot-Out tournament of the year. The field in this single division event is limited to the first 60 reserved spots.

All bowlers will bowl five games of qualifying, and pins will carry over to Round 2. The top 32 will bowl three additional games of qualifying, and then the top 16, after eight games of qualifying, will be seeded and begin a single-game, head-to-head, double-elimination finals. Bowlers will continue until they have two losses in head-to-head matches, at which time they will be eliminated. The double-elimination format will continue until one bowler—the champion—is left with either zero or one loss.

A full field will generate a top prize of a $1,000 scholarship. The top 16 bowlers are guaranteed scholarship prizes, with special scholarship prizes awarded to the top three qualifiers after the first eight games of qualifying. The entry fee is $70.

Contact Dana Gore (703/878-6721) to reserve a spot, which will be held until 9:30 a.m. on December 21, at which time bowlers on the waiting list will be awarded spots. Competition begins at 10 a.m., and sign-ups start at 8:30 a.m.

K.C. White II wins
600 Club Winter Singles

December 10, 2001 — K.C. White II of Upper Marlboro recorded a three-game series of 593 yesterday at AMF Capital Plaza to win the VIR-MAR-DISTRICT YABA 600 Club Winter Singles Tournament.

Shane Clawson of Woodbridge tallied 586 to place second. He was followed by No. 3, Patrick Jeffries (580 series) of Alexandria; 4, Howard Ball (575) of Largo; 5, (tie) Anthony Floyd (572) of Clinton and Jarraed Allen of Silver Spring; 7, Alvin Fitzgerald (568) of the District; and 8, Richard Farley (559) of Alexandria.

All of the aforementioned participants (including previous qualifiers Clawson, Ball, and Allen) are now eligible to compete in the 600 Club Tournament of Champions, which will take place March 24 at a site to be determined.

White, Clawson, and Jeffries each earned plaques for their finishes, as did Seat Pleasant's John Shearard, who garnered one for scoring the event's high game, a 242.

Tournament Director Tom Dale announced that the next 600 Club event—a doubles competition at Bowl America Dranesville on January 13, 2002—will be the final opportunity this season for eligible bowlers to qualify for the Tournament of Champions. The top 10 individual series at Dranesville will qualify for the T of C.

Any youth bowler who has bowled a sanctioned 600 series in the VIR-MAR-DISTRICT YABA is eligible for membership in the 600 Club. Any questions should be directed to Tom Dale, YABA 600 Club, 10 Hulvey Drive, Stafford, VA 22554-3816 (phone: 540/659-1263).

VIR-MAR-DISTRICT
Bowlers of the Month
September 2001