UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

38th Annual, Florida State Senior Handicap Championship Tournament, Jan 6-21, 2007 at Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606 (352.683.7272). Mail Entries to: John J. Garrett III, c/o Greater Orlando BA, 10740 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817-4439 (407.447.4622/407.447.7467 Fax) Email: tobacco@bellsouth.net.

UBA Classic, Jan 11-14, 2007 at Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32817. Entry Fee: $60.00. For information call: John Wagner, 321.604.2197 or 561.601.5120.

Marvin Overby Memorial Sport Tournament at Crenshaw Lanes, Jan 26-28, 2007 at Crenshaw Lanes, 104 CRB Oglesby Union, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306 (850.644.1819). For information call: Leslie Rapach, 850.644.5451.

Brunswick present the Mini Eliminator Winter Classis, Feb 3-9, 2007, hosted by The Orleans in Las Vegas, NV. For information: minieliminator.com or 1.877.900.6464

USBC Florida Space Coast BA, 2nd Annual Senior County Tournament, Feb 24-25, Mar 3-4, 2007 at River Lanes, 800 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780 (321.267.7118). Team, Doubles & Singles Events cost $18.00 per person - per event. For information contact: Buncy Reynoso, 1253 White Oak Circle, Melbourne, FL 32934 (321.259.9391/321.960.3790 Cell) Email: breynoso@fscba.com

Columbia 300, Traditions Bowling Classic, Feb 24-25, 2007, Seminole Lanes, 8668 Park Blvd., Seminole, FL 33777 (727.392.2271) Entry: $49 for all entries. For information call: 206.406.1030.

USBC Florida Space Coast BA, 44th Annual County Tournament, Mar 3, 4, 10, 11, 2007, at Shore Lanes, 600 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 (321.452.8880). Team, Doubles & Singles Events cost $18.00 per person - per event. For information contact: Buncy Reynoso, 1253 White Oak Circle, Melbourne, FL 32934 (321.259.9391/321.960.3790 Cell) Email: breynoso@fscba.com

Columbia 300, Traditions Bowling Classic, Mar 24-25, 2007, AMF Marietta Lanes, 565 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta, GA 30060 (770.427.4696). Entry: $99.00, Re-Entry: $49. For information call: 206.406.1030.

Columbia 300, Traditions Bowling Classic, Mar 31-Apr 1, 2007, Shore Lanes, 600 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953 (321.452.8880). Entry: $79.00, Re-Entry: $49. For information call: 206.406.1030

Florida State Bowling Association, 73rd Annual Championship Tournament, sponsored by Storm, certified by USBC, Apr 21 thru Jul 1, 2007. Team Event: AMF Galaxy West, 1818 SW 17th St., Ocala, FL 34474 (352.732.0300); Doubles & Singles: AMF Galaxy East, 3225 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, FL 34471 (352.694.111). Mail entries to: Florida State USBC, BA, Attn: Bob Peters, 205 E. Joel Blvd., Suite 200, Lehigh Acres, FL 33972 (239.369.2638)

16th Annual Southeast Bowling Association, Inc Tournament, sponsored by Storm, certified by USBC, May 12 - June 24, 2007, entries close Apr 14, 2007. Team Event: AMF Star Lanes, 740 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607-2420 (864.242.5764); Doubles & Singles: Golden Lanes, 108 Balcome Blvd., Simpsonville, SC 29681-5901 (864.967.8551). Host Hotel: Crowne Plaza, 851 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607-3521 (864.297.6300) (I-385 & Roper Mtn Rd). Send Entries to: Earl Mason, PO Box 328, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-0238 (864.834.2122) Email: elm3469@bellsouth.net

Florida State USBC Women’s Bowling Association, 2007 Annual Tournament, 5 May thru Jun 24, 2007. Entries close: Feb 15, 2007. Team Event: Oakfield Lanes of Brandon, 1001 W. Oakfield Dr., Brandon, FL 33511 (813.681.4783); Doubles & Singles Event: Brandon Crossroads Bowl, 609 Crater Lanes, Tampe, FL 33619 (813.621.2363) . Mail Entries to: Florida State USBC Women’s Bowling Assn., Inc., PO Box 1166, Dade City, FL 333526-1166 (352.521.3660/Fax: 352.521.3229) Email: flawbasto@aol.com.

2006-2007 NCBCA Coaches Poll

2006-2007 NCBCA Coaches Poll
(Poll 1 of 3 - December 18, 2006)

MEN’S TEAM RANKING

1. Saginaw Valley State University
2. Wichita State University
3. Linderwood University
4. Pikeville College
5. William Paterson University
6. Penn State University
7. McKendree College
8. Purdue University
9. Missouri Baptist University
10. West Texas A&M University
11. Newman University
12. Central Florida /University of
13. Morehead State University
14. California State University - Fresno
15. Nebraska /University of Lincoln
16. St. John’s University
17. Rochester Institute of Tech
18. Western Illinois University
19. Florida State University
20. Calument College of St. Joseph
21. Robert Morris University (PA)

Also Receiving Votes: Arizona State University, Bowling Green State University, Canisius College, Erie Community College, Illinois /University of - Urbana, Martin Methodist University, Michigan State University, Nevada /University of - Las Vegas, St. Clair Community College, Vincennes University, and Wisconsin /University of - Madison

WOMEN’S TEAM RANKING

1. Wichita State University
2. Pikeville College
3. Lindenwood University
4. Central Florida /University of
5. Morehead State University
6. McKendree College
7. Newman University
8. Shippensburg University
9. Penn State University
10. Ball State University
11. Purdue University
12. Robert Morris College (IL)
13. West Texas A&M University
14. Martin Methodist University
15. South Florida /University of
16. Western Illinois University
17. Florida State University
18. Mohawk Valley Community College
19. California State University - Fresno
20. Michigan State University

Also Receiving Votes: Illinois /University of - Urbana, Maryland /University of - Eastern Shore, Missouri Baptist University, Northern Illinois University, Ohio State University, Southern University, Wisconsin /University of - Platteville, and Wisconsin /University of - Whitewater.

BOWLER NEWS

BOWLER NEWS
Shore Lanes, Dec 26, 2006, Sun Cruz League Donnie Stephenson shots his first 300 as an adult. Kevin McDonald also shots 300.

Ercildoune Lanes, Nov 15, 2006, Sebastian River Classic, Ken Stromberg shots 299 (722).