Eight of the top youth bowlers in the United States will travel to Puerto Rico in July to represent Junior Team USA at the 2013 PABCON Youth Championships. The event will be held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, from July 7-12 and features countries in the American Zone competing in Singles, Doubles, Trios, Team, All-Events and Masters. Junior Team USA also will compete in the Lee Evans Tournament of the Americas in Sunrise, Fla., from July 28-Aug. 3.
Caroline Lagrange (l.) and David Simard (r.) successfully defended the women's and men's title at the 2013 Canadian National Championships which were held May 17-21 at Laurentian Lanes in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec. 171 adult, youth and senior bowlers, 109 men and 62 women, bowled 30 games over four days to determine the national champions and to bowl for spots on adult, youth and senior Team Canada.
The Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON) and the Costa Rican Bowling Association (ACOBOL) have released Bulletin No. 1 for the 2013 PABCON Senior and Super Senior Championships. The championships for Senior (50 & over) and Super Senior (60 & over) bowlers will be held at 20-lane Bowling Center Cariari in La Aurora, Heredia, Costa Rica, from Oct. 20-26, 2013. To be eligible bowlers must have reached 50 and 60 years of age on Jan. 1st, 2013, resp.
Walter Ray Williams Jr. (pictured) of Ocala, Florida, has been chosen as the April 2013 Bowler of the Month by the International Bowling Media Association. Williams Jr. defeated fellow PBA Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela, 276-216, for the title of the PBA50 Sun Bowl in The Villages, presented by Hammer. It is the fifth PBA50 crown for the reigning PBA50 Player of the Year. In very close voting this month, others receiving votes were Joe Scarborough, Bob Learn Jr., Bill O'Neill and Joline Persson-Planefors, Sweden.
Brian Von Richter has been elected as the new CTF President commencing August 1; Innes accepts a new position as Chair of the International Committee
The Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF) has announced that Cathy Innes (pictured) will retire as president of CTF effective July 31, 2013 to allow for a prompt and orderly transition of leadership. During her nine-year tenure, Innes was instrumental in developing and appointing Unit Chairs to fulfill the committee work needed under the CTF governance model. She has
accepted a new position as Chair of the International Committee. Brian Von Richter has been elected as the new CTF President commencing August 1, 2013.
Honors to Dave Luby, Mark Gerberich and Kegel/John Davis; Asbaty, Fagan capture inaugural IBMA Bowler of the Year honors
The International Bowling Media Association (IBMA) has announced its list of award winners for 2012-13. Three bowling visionaries are to be recognized for their contributions to the sport and industry of bowling. The Alberta Crowe Meritorious Service Award was awarded to Kegel/John Davis. Former PBA commissioner Mark Gerberich received the Hennessy Award of Merit and Bowlers Journal founder Dave Luby was named Mort Luby Hall of Fame Award winner.
Pete Weber (pictured left) of St. Ann, Missouri, has been chosen as the March 2013 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the International Bowling Media Association. Weber defeated Australian two-hander Jason Belmonte for the 2013 Barbasol PBA Tournament of Champions, 224-179. This title marks Weber's tenth PBA major championship, tying Earl Anthony atop the all-time list. At age 50, Weber became the first player in PBA history to complete the Triple Crown for a second time.
Five international bowlers among the eight female nominees
The International Bowling Media Association (formerly Bowling Writers Association of America) has announced the sixteen nominees for the 2013 Collegiate Bowler of the Year. The committee, comprised of IBMA members who are bowling media and former college coaches, met on March 26, 2013 to determine the top eight male and female players eligible to receive the award. The 2012 Collegiate Bowlers of the Year were Jazreel Tan, Wichita State and Marshall Kent, Robert Morris-Illinois. Both players are in the running again this year.
Under-16 and Under-20 to held at 24-lane Bowling Center Caribe in Ponce, Puerto Rico from July 6-13, 2013
The Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON) and the Puerto Rico Bowling Federation (FEBOPUR) have released Bulletin No. 1 for the 2013 PABCON Youth Championships. The championships will be held at 24-lane Bowling Center Caribe in Ponce, Puerto Rico from July 6-13, 2013. Each PABCON member federation is allowed to send up to four boys and
four girls in the Under-20 division and up to two boys and two girls in
the Under-16 division.
Newcomer Larry Salvati to represent Canada in the men's division at 49th BWC edition in Siberia
Caroline Lagrange (r.) of Montreal, Quebec, and Larry Salvati (l.) of Mississauga, Ontario, won the Bowling World Cup Canadian National Finals this past weekend at C & D Lanes in Woodstock, Ontario. Lagrange, who won the women's title in 2009, and Salvati, who had his first appearance at the BWC qualifier, will represent Canada this coming November 15-24 at the 49th QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup at Sibiryak Bowling Center in Krasnoyarsk (Siberia), Russia.
Janet Romig takes the title in the Super Senior Division
Two USBC Hall of Famers battled it out for the title in the 23rd National Golden Ladies Classic March 21st at The Orleans Bowling Center in Las Vegas, Nev., United States. Tish Johnson (center) of Colorado Springs, Co., added to her impressive title list with her first career "Senior" championship by defeating Robin Romeo of Newhall, Calif., 213-204. Johnson, who has won 25 professional women's titles in her career, pocketed $2,130 for the victory.
Alberto Lizano/Rodolfo Madriz and Viviana Delgado/Marie Ramirez win the titles in Men's and Women's Doubles; Costa Rican men achieve a clean sweep in 10th frame drama
The Junior World Team Challenge tournament has announced the recent certification by both World Tenpin Bowling Association (WTBA) and Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON). The 18th annual event will be held June 20-23, 2013 at Suncoast Hotel & Bowling Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The Junior World Team Challenge, always a "must bowl" for many top youth and collegiate bowlers in the United States, is now one of only a few international events for youth bowlers.
Jason Belmonte (pictured) of Orange, New South Wales, Australia, has been unanimously named February 2013 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the International Bowling Media Association. Belmonte captured the USBC Masters, his first major PBA title, by defeating Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas, 258-245. The two-hander, who ended the game with six consecutive strikes, became only the second foreign-born player to win the USBC Masters
behind Koivuniemi in 2000.
Caroline Lagrange (l.) and David Simard (r.) successfully defended the women's and men's title at the 2013 Canadian National Championships which were held May 17-21 at Laurentian Lanes in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec. 171 adult, youth and senior bowlers, 109 men and 62 women, bowled 30 games over four days to determine the national champions and to bowl for spots on adult, youth and senior Team Canada.
The Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON) and the Costa Rican Bowling Association (ACOBOL) have released Bulletin No. 1 for the 2013 PABCON Senior and Super Senior Championships. The championships for Senior (50 & over) and Super Senior (60 & over) bowlers will be held at 20-lane Bowling Center Cariari in La Aurora, Heredia, Costa Rica, from Oct. 20-26, 2013. To be eligible bowlers must have reached 50 and 60 years of age on Jan. 1st, 2013, resp.
Walter Ray Williams Jr. (pictured) of Ocala, Florida, has been chosen as the April 2013 Bowler of the Month by the International Bowling Media Association. Williams Jr. defeated fellow PBA Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela, 276-216, for the title of the PBA50 Sun Bowl in The Villages, presented by Hammer. It is the fifth PBA50 crown for the reigning PBA50 Player of the Year. In very close voting this month, others receiving votes were Joe Scarborough, Bob Learn Jr., Bill O'Neill and Joline Persson-Planefors, Sweden.
The Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF) has announced that Cathy Innes (pictured) will retire as president of CTF effective July 31, 2013 to allow for a prompt and orderly transition of leadership. During her nine-year tenure, Innes was instrumental in developing and appointing Unit Chairs to fulfill the committee work needed under the CTF governance model. She has
accepted a new position as Chair of the International Committee. Brian Von Richter has been elected as the new CTF President commencing August 1, 2013. 
The International Bowling Media Association (IBMA) has announced its list of award winners for 2012-13. Three bowling visionaries are to be recognized for their contributions to the sport and industry of bowling. The Alberta Crowe Meritorious Service Award was awarded to Kegel/John Davis. Former PBA commissioner Mark Gerberich received the Hennessy Award of Merit and Bowlers Journal founder Dave Luby was named Mort Luby Hall of Fame Award winner.
The Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON) and the Puerto Rico Bowling Federation (FEBOPUR) have released Bulletin No. 1 for the 2013 PABCON Youth Championships. The championships will be held at 24-lane Bowling Center Caribe in Ponce, Puerto Rico from July 6-13, 2013. Each PABCON member federation is allowed to send up to four boys and
four girls in the Under-20 division and up to two boys and two girls in
the Under-16 division. 
Caroline Lagrange (r.) of Montreal, Quebec, and Larry Salvati (l.) of Mississauga, Ontario, won the Bowling World Cup Canadian National Finals this past weekend at C & D Lanes in Woodstock, Ontario. Lagrange, who won the women's title in 2009, and Salvati, who had his first appearance at the BWC qualifier, will represent Canada this coming November 15-24 at the 49th QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup at Sibiryak Bowling Center in Krasnoyarsk (Siberia), Russia.
Edith Quintanilla (pictured left) of El Salvador and Rodolfo Madriz (right) of Costa Rica captured the coveted gold medals in Masters match play to end the bowling competition at the X Central American Games 2013 Sunday at Bol Cariari in San José, Costa Rica. Quinanilla defeated All Events champion Sofia Granda, Guatemala, for the women's title, 2-1, while Madriz topped compatriot James Stanley in the men's finals also in three games. 
The Costa Rican men and the women from Guatemala captured the Trios titles in the X Central American Games 2013 at Bol Cariari in San José, Costa Rica. It was the fourth gold medal for the host country and the second for Guatemala. Alejandro Reyna, Mario Valverde and Alberto Lizano (l-r) posted a 3885 series, an average of 215.83, including a high game of 727 on the WTBA Montreal pattern to beat out their compatriots for the gold medal by 53 pins.
Sofia Granda and Armando Batres teamed to win the first gold medal for Guatemala on the third day of competition at the X Central American Games 2013 Thursday at Bol Cariari in San José, Costa Rica. The duo, which led the event from the beginning, put together games of 453, 403, 501, 458, 446 and 392 on the WTBA Stockholm pattern for 2653 total and an average of 221.08 to cruise to the title in the Mixed Doubles event. Competition resumes Friday with the Trios event.
Alejandro Reyna (r.) of Costa Rica and El Salvador's Edith Quintanilla (l.) started the bowling competition at the 10th Central American Games 2013 in San José, Costa Rica, with victory in men's and women's Singles. Reyna gave the host country its first gold medal when he rolled a 1354 series on the WTBA Stockholm pattern to capture the Men's Singles title with an average of 225.67. Quintanilla had six games between 200 and 255
to claim the women's gold with 1321 (220.17).
The X Central American Games 2013 are underway in San José, Costa Rica. After two consecutive editions without taking part, Tenpin Bowling celebrates its return at the quadrennial Games. The bowling competition will be held from March 12-17 at Bol Cariari. 51 bowlers - 27 men and 24 women - from five countries (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and the host country, Costa Rica) will compete for the medals in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Trios, Teams, individual All Events, Country All Events, and Masters.
The Junior World Team Challenge tournament has announced the recent certification by both World Tenpin Bowling Association (WTBA) and Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON). The 18th annual event will be held June 20-23, 2013 at Suncoast Hotel & Bowling Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The Junior World Team Challenge, always a "must bowl" for many top youth and collegiate bowlers in the United States, is now one of only a few international events for youth bowlers.
Jason Belmonte (pictured) of Orange, New South Wales, Australia, has been unanimously named February 2013 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the International Bowling Media Association. Belmonte captured the USBC Masters, his first major PBA title, by defeating Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas, 258-245. The two-hander, who ended the game with six consecutive strikes, became only the second foreign-born player to win the USBC Masters
behind Koivuniemi in 2000.