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Bob Shongood & Candice Purcell Win LIGBT Titles at East Islip

Posted On: May 24, 2009

April 19, 2009
 
East Islip, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) traveled to East Islip Lanes for its 8th event of the year. A total of 110 bowlers competed for over $8,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was senior bowler Bob Shongood of Holtsville, NY earning $1,000 and the 205 & under champion was Candice Purcell of Westport, CT winning $500.
 
The scratch event finals were well represented by East Islip house bowlers. In fact, 5 of the 8 finalists bowl in the host center. This is quite impressive considering the LIGBT attracts bowlers from the tri-state area and the house shot was not used for the tournament. With several other major scratch events running at the same time it was a perfect opportunity to see new faces in the finals.
 
Bob’s road to his first LIGBT title started with a senior division leading 1133 (226 average) 5-game block. As the high senior bowler Bob was guaranteed in the final shootout and no less than third place. The high 49 & under bowler was Don Hicks of W. Babylon, NY who lead with a tournament high 1236 series (247 average). The third finalist in the shootout was Paul Link of Fern Glen, PA who advanced through 2 rounds of the finals.
 
The Shootout had a great ending as Bob needed a strike to win the tournament. Bob’s $1,000 payday came true when a tripped 4-7 strike earned him the title with his 237 game. Paul forced Bob to finish strong by throwing 5 consecutive strikes in the final 3 frames for a 236. Paul earned $500 for his runner-up finish while Don took home $300 for his days work. Bob dedicated his victory to two friends and fellow league bowlers who recently passed away, Jack Kasin and Sandy Catalano.
 
The 205 and under tournament attracted an LIGBT record entry count of 67 bowlers. The 3 game qualifying leader, who also our champion, Candice Purcell earned a bye into the championship shootout with a720 series. The second place qualifier, Alisa Cioffi (670), earned 1 bye in the finals. A total of 11 bowlers advanced to the finals while six more cashed.
 
The Championship Shootout was an exciting battle among 3 bowlers. To earn her first LIGBT title Candice ($500) struck out from the 8th frame on to shoot a 226 and lock out the 2nd place finisher, Alisa Cioffi (212) who earned $300. The third place finisher was Shawn Bruton (Patchogue, NY) who earned $250 with a 163 game.
 
The LIGBT’s next stop is on Sunday, May 17th at AMF East Meadow. The LIGBT is finishing up its first season and now has over 400 paid members. For more information please visit our website at www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464. You can also see our ad in this issue to learn more about the LIGBT.
 
 
 
 
Final Results – East Islip Lanes
 
 
 
LIGBT Event #8 -- April 19, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scratch Event – 43 paid entries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Championship Shootout
 
 
 
1. Bob Shongood (s)
Holtsville, NY
1133
$1,000
 
2. Paul Link
Fern Glen, PA
1198
$500
 
3. Don Hicks
W. Babylon, NY
1236
$300
 
 
 
 
 
 
Round 2
 
 
 
 
4. Ricky Papandrea Jr.
W. Islip, NY
1203
$250
 
5. Rich Ambrosino
Holtsville, NY
1137
$250
 
 
 
 
 
 
Round 1
 
 
 
 
6. Steve Kelly
Islip, NY
1144
$200
 
7. Ryan Mapes
Yapank, NY
1125
$200
 
8. Chris Pisino (s)
Mastic, NY
1090
$200
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional Cashers
 
 
 
 
9. Craig Koppell
Huntingon Station, NY
1118
$100
 
10. Tom Bragg
Baiting Hollow, NY
1107
$100
 
11. Bob DeFrancisco (ss)
Islip Terrace, NY
1081
$100
 
 
 
 
 
 
(s) Senior (50-59) - (ss) Super Senior (60+)
 
 
 
 
 
Final Matches
 
Championship Shootout
Bob Shongood 237 – Paul Link 236 – Don Hicks 197
 
Round 2 - Top score advanced to Championship Shootout            
Paul Link 258 – Ricky Papandrea Jr. 218 – Rich Ambrosino 214
 
Round 1
Ricky Papandrea Jr. def. Chris Pisino 248-185
Rich Ambrosino def. Steve Kelly 235-222
Paul Link def. Ryan Mapes 269-185
 
Side Pots
 
Game Pots: $40-1st & $10-2nd
Game 1: Marc Bieler 258/Paul Bajorski 247
Game 2: Don Hicks 279/Gary Haines 251
Game 3: Paul Link 279/Ray Catalano 275
Game 4: Don Hicks 268/Tom Bragg 259
Game 5: Mike Dioguardo 268/Don Hicks 259
 
Series Pot: $150-1st & $60-2nd
Don Hicks 1236/Ricky Papandrea Jr. 1203
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
205 & Under Tournament- 67 entries
 
 
 
Championship Shootout
 
 
 
1. Candice Purcell
Westport, CT
720
$500
 
2. Alisa Cioffi
Long Island, NY
670
$300
 
3. Shawn Bruton
Patchogue, NY
663
$250
 
 
 
 
 
 
Round 2
 
 
 
 
4. James Montuori
Bayshore, NY
690
$150
 
5. William Stahlman
N. Babylon, NY
672
$150
 
6. David Maysonet
W. Babylon, NY
650
$150
 
 
 
 
 
 
Round 1
 
 
 
 
7. Jae M Yi
Flushing, NY
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East Islip Event Details Announced

Posted On: April 01, 2009

April 1, 2009: The LIGBT is pleased to announce the details for its next tournament at East Islip Lanes on Sunday, April 19th. There will be a new starting time with qualifying beginning at noon and the free practice session kicking off at 11am. The times have been moved up one hour to allow for the regular 5-games of qualifying to return for the scratch competition.
 
For the scratch event our normal 5 games of qualifying will be in effect with 1 in 6 bowlers advancing to the finals and guaranteed to double their money (minimum $200). 1 in 4 bowlers will continue to cash and receive a minimum of $100. The top 49 & under and senior will be automatically seeded into the final shootout and guaranteed no less than 5th place money.
 
The most significant change will be in the finals format. If 10 bowlers or less advance to the finals a single game match play format will be used. If more than 10 bowlers advance an elimination format (beat half-the-field) format will be utilized. This flexibility allows the LIGBT not to maximize the number of bowlers advancing to the finals while keeping the number of finals rounds to a maximum of 3.
 
For the 205 & under event a couple of improvements are being made. Our regular 3-games of qualifying with 1 in 6 advancing to the finals, and 1 in 4 cashing, remains in effect. Seeding bowlers in the finals will change slightly with the top 2 series seeded into the final shootout if there are 58 or more entries. With 57 or less entries the top series will be guaranteed in the final shootout. The finals format will also depend on the number of finalist and be the same as the scratch tournament; 10 or less bowlers in the finals a single game match play format will be used. More than 10 bowlers in the finals an elimination format will be utilized.
 
The growth of the 205 & under tournaments has been amazing. To protect our members from “sandbaggers” the average rules have been improved. If a bowler does not have a verifiable average prior to the tournament they will not be paid until their average is confirmed. In addition, once a member has 9 games bowled in the LIGBT they will have a club average. If the club average is more than 10 pins higher than their highest league average from the past 2 years their handicap will be based on the club average. Details of all the new average/handicap rules are posted on LIGBTour.com.
 
We look forward to seeing everyone at East Islip Lanes on Sunday, April 19th. This is a very popular bowling center and we are expecting another great crowd. Kegel has designed the lane pattern which is now posted on our website. The pattern being used is 38 foot in length with a ratio at 22 feet approximately 5 to 1.
 
If you know you are bowling please pre-register at www.ligbtour.com or call 1.877.900.6464. With all 40 lanes available we should be able to accommodate everyone but if you pre-register you avoid the long check-in lines.
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East Islip Formats-Lane Pattern-Prize Funds

Posted On: April 01, 2009

Starting time is NOON with free practice 11am-11:30am.
Tournament completed 5:30pm

Scratch Division - Entry fee: $100

  • 5 games of qualifying- separate qualifying for Under and Senior Divisions
  • 1 in 6 per division advance to the finals & earn a minimum of $200 (Double Your $)
  • 1 in 4 will cash for $100
  • Top Under & Senior qualifiers guaranteed in final shootout (no less than 5th place)
  • If there are at least 6 women or 6 super seniors (60+) in either of these groups one is guaranteed into the finals and more advance using a 1 in 6 ratio.
  • If 10 or less bowlers advance a single game match play format is used in the finals. If more than 10 bowlers advance an elimination format (beat-half-the-field) is used.
  • If an elimination format is used in the finals and there is an odd number of bowlers in a round the smaller number will advance and the larger number will be eliminated & cash.
  • In the elimination format when 2 or 3 bowlers remain the two seeded bowlers will be added and a 1 game 4/5 person shootout will determine the top 4/5 places.
  • If the finals use a match game format round 1 matches will be based on qualifying series with future rounds following a bracket format. When two bowlers remain the two seeded bowlers will be added and a 1 game 4-person shootout will determine the top 4 prizes.
  • Maximum # of rounds in the finals is 3

205 & under Division - 90% Handicap of 205- Entry Fee: $50

  • 3 games of qualifying with handicap and bonus pins (maximum 8 to a pair)
  • 1 in 6 will advance to the finals guaranteed $100 (Double Your Money)
  • 1 in 4 will cash for $50
  • With 58 or more bowlers the top 2 qualifying series are seeded into the final shootout With 57 or less the top bowler is seeded into the final shootout
  • If 10 or less bowlers advance to the finals single game match play will be used. If more than 10 bowlers make the finals an elimination format (beat-half-the-field) will be used.
  • If an elimination finals format is used & there is an odd number of bowlers in a round the smaller number will advance and the larger number will be eliminated & cash. When 2 or 3 bowlers remain in the finals the seeded bowler(s) will be added and a 1 game 3/4 person shootout will determine the top 3/4 places.
  • If the finals use a match game format round 1 matches will be based on qualifying series (including handicap & bonus pins) with future rounds following a bracket format. When 2 bowlers remain the seeded bowler (s) will be added & a 1 game 3/4-person shootout will determine top 3/4 prizes.
  • Maximum # of rounds in the finals is 3
  • In all final rounds 1/3 of your total handicap will be added to the scratch score and no bonus pins will be added.

Lane Pattern: 38 feet. At 22 feet a 5.5 to 1 ratio is projected.
Kegel Comments: This pattern at 38 ft. will probably allow the area from 6-11 to be in play with the surface dictating which area will be better.  Ball reaction will probably be better on higher friction surfaces closer to around 6-7-8 where lower friction surfaces will probably be better from swinging inside the track closer to 9-10-11.  The pattern will not be Sport Compliant but could be difficult based on how much friction there is outside of 7."

East Islip Guaranteed Prize Funds

Scratch Division (72 entries) 205 & Under Division (64 entries)
1.$1,000 1. $500
2. $650 2. $300
3. $500 3. $250
4. $400 4-6. $150 each
5-7. $300 each 7-11 $100 each
8-12. $ 200 each 12-16. $ 50 each 
13-18. $ 100 each  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Alex Cavagnaro and John Isopo are LIGBT Champions

Posted On: March 23, 2009

March 23, 2009
 
Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) continued its amazing growth with an event at AMF Sheridan. A total of 115 bowlers, a sold out field, competed for over $8,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was Alex Cavagnaro of Lindenhurst, NY earning $1,000 and the 205 & under champion was John Isopo of N. Babylon winning $500.
 
Alex, one of the great young bowlers on Long Island, averaged 240 in qualifying on the Chameleon PBA Pattern. Alex started off slow but finished with games of 258 and 279 to become the squad leader and seeded into the final shootout. Joining Alex as a seed in the final shootout was the top senior qualifier, Steve Sckalor of Massapequa, NY who lead all seniors with an 841 4-game series. The cut score to make the finals was 903 for the under division and 834 for the senior division.
 
For Alex to win the championship he had to defeat 3 other bowlers in a one game shootout. Alex did not allow the competition to even get into the match as he started out with the first 8 strikes on his way to a 279 game. Finishing second, with a 234 was the high senior bowler, Steve Sckalor who earned $600. Third place and earning $400 was Eric Cornog of Cherry Hill, NJ shooting a 211 and finishing fourth was the top female Julie Maritrano of New York City who took home $300 with a 190.
 
In the 205 & under tournament history was made as the LIGBT had its first repeat champion. John Isopo won his first LIGBT event at Bowl Long in February. His second victory did not come as easy as John opened his last 3 frames to squeeze out a victory over Puntep Bhayakaporn of NYC 230-227. The third bowler in the shootout was Diana Cardinali from Rocky Point, NY who rolled a very nice 214. Puntep earned $300 for his second place finish while Diana took home $200.
 

The next LIGBT event will be held at East Islip Lanes on Sunday, April 19th. This event, which should attract a very large entry count, will start at noon so the Sunday night leagues will not be interfered with. Details of the East Islip event will be announced shortly on www.ligbtour.com For additional LIGBT information please visit www.ligbtour.com or call our tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464.

Final Results – AMF Sheridan
LIGBT Event #7 – March 22, 2009
 
Scratch Event
 

Championship Shootout
 
 
Lindenhurst, NY
962
$1,000
2. Steve Sckalor (ss)  
Massapequa,NY
841
$600
3. Eric Cornog
Cherry Hill, NJ
905
$400
4. Julie Martirano (f)
New York, NY
903
$300
 
 
 
 
Round 2
 
 
 
5. Chris Paroly
Plainview, NY
910
$275
6. Mike Dioguardo(s)
Patchogue, NY
834
$275
 
 
 
 
Round 1
 
 
 
7. Jay Marine
Selden, NY
947
$200
8. Rob Grexner
Douglaston, NY
936
$200
9. Paul Link
Fern Glen, PA
930
$200
10. Ian Lang
Bellrose, NY
922
$200
 
 
 
 
Additional Cashers
 
 
 
11. Doug Feldman
Huntington, NY
897
$100
12. Jame Wallace
Hicksville, NY
889
$100
13. Ed Hawkins
Bayshore, NY
888
$100
14. Adam Frank (ss)
Dix Hills, NY
833
$100

 
 (s) Senior (50-59) - (ss) Super Senior (60+) – (f) Female
 
Final Matches
 
Championship Shootout
Alex Cavagnaro 279-Steve Sckalor 234-Eric Cornog 211-Julianne Maritrano 190
 
Round 2
Eric Cornog def Mike Diguardo 289-192
Julianne Maritrano def Chris Paroly 279-204
 
Round 1
Mike Dioguardo def Jay Marine 236-212
Eric Cornog def Paul Link 205-192
Chris Paroly def Ian Lang 217-212
Julianne Martirano def Rob Grexner 215-214
 
205 & Under Event
 
Finalists                                           (*3 games + series + bonus pins)
 

Championship Shootout
 
 
1. John Isopo
N. Babylon, NY
666
$500
2. Puntep Bhayakaporn
New York, NY
676
$300
3. Diana Cardinali
Rocky Point, NY
673
$250
 
 
 
 
Round 2
 
 
 
4. Tom Cully Jr.
Valley Stream, NY
670
$150
5. Patrick Mahurin
N. Massapequa, NY
663
$150
 
 
 
 
Round 1
 
 
 
6. Robert Bader
Holtsville, NY
667
$100
7. Robert Smith
Flushing, NY
665
$100
8. Gale Calca
Elmont, NY
646
$100
9. William Stahlman
N. Babylon, NY
633
$100
 
 
 
 
Additional Cashers
 
 
 
10.Redy Bugaoan
Massapequa, NY
632
$50
11. Cynthia Guarino
Elmont, NY
632
$50
12. Angelo DeSena
Brooklyn, NY
627
$50
13. Carmine Leonardi
Patchogue, NY
627
$50
14. Steve Madonna
Plainview, NY
623
$50

 
Final Matches (all scores include handicap-no bonus pins in finals)
 
Championship Shootout
John Isopo 230-Puntep Bhayakaporn 227- Diana Cardinali 214
 
Round 2
Daina Cardinali def Patrick Mahurin 254-195
John Isopo def Tom Cully Jr. 206-198
 
Round 1
Diana Cardinali def William Stahlman 223-205
Patrick Mahurin def Robert Bader 200-192
John Isopo def Robert Smith 248-203
Tom Cully Jr. def Gale Calca 223-210
 
 
Side Pots
 
Scratch Event
 
High Game Pots: 1st $80/2nd $45
 
Game 1: Chris Forry 288/Brian Ziessig 245
Game 2: Ian Lang 264/Justin Warhol 233
Game 3: Rob Grexner 300/Alex Cavagnaro 258
Game 4: Alex Cavagnaro 279/Bill Beck 279 (tie)
 
 
Squad Leader: 1st $300/2nd $130
 
1.      Alex Cavagnaro 962 
2.      Jay Marine 947
 
205 & Ender Event
 
High Game Pots: 1st $40/2nd $15
(Handicap included in scores)
 
Game 1: Gale Calca 239/Diana Cardinali 234
Game 2: Diana Cardinali 227/Jennifer Christopher 223    
Game 3: Robert Bader 242/ Puntep Bhayakaporn 237
 
Squad Leader: 1st 80/2nd $30
 
  1. Robert Bader 649
  2. Redy Bugaoan 614
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Adam Frank Wins LIGBT Championship at Bowl Long Island

Posted On: March 18, 2009

February 15, 2009
Patchogue, NY: In one of the lowest scoring tournaments in LIGBT’s brief history Adam Frank of Dix Hills, NY won $1,000 by shooting a mere 179. To earn his first LIGBT title Adam had to defeat Fabrizio Cerutti of Plainview, NY (176) and Guy Sereno of Ridgewood, NY (160). Fabrizio earned $600 for his gutsy performance while Guy took home $300 for his third place finish.
The LIGBT event at Bowl Long Island started out with free BowlerMap sessions to help LIGBT members improve their game. Who would have predicted that shot making would be at a premium for this event. Although some entrants may have been a little frustrated it was refreshing to see a “200 average” for the day make money. The cut scores to make the finals were under 200 for both the under and senior divisions.
In the 205 and under tournament John Isopo from N. Babylon, NY defeated Cynthia Zagorski of Lindenhurst, NY 226-159 (including handicap and bonus pins). John, a first year league bowler who averages 139 at AMF Babylon earned $400 while Cynthia, a tournament veteran, took home $200. Candice Purcell, Westport, CT and Megan Kase, Deer Park, NY rounded out the top 4 and both earned $150.
The 205 & under event continues to expand and this tournament was dominated by women—quite appropriate for Valentine’s Day Weekend. Over 20 new members joined the 205 & under group at The Bowl Long Island tournament.
Total payout for LIGBT’s fifth event of the year exceeded $10,000 when including all of the side action. Our next event is scheduled for AMF Garden City Bowl on Sunday, March 8th and quickly followed up with an event at AMF Sheridan Lanes on Sunday, March 22nd. Final Note: For the second event in a row the scratch champion was a Super Senior.  

 

BOWL LONG ISLAND – February 15, 2009

205 & Under Results

1.      John Isopo                   N. Babylon, NY            670*    $400

2.      Cynthia Zagorski         Lindenhurst, NY           621      $200

3.      Candice Purcell           Westport, CT               634      $150

4.      Megan Kase                Deer Park, NY              606      $150

5.      Tom Cully                    Valley Stream, NY       582      $100

6.      James Montuori          Bayshore, NY               598      $100

7.      Morris Jackson            Massapequa, NY         584      $100

8.      Donna Bertuglia          Dix Hills, NY                614      $75

9.      Gary Crescent             Bluepoint, NY              609      $75

10.  John Garofala              Shirley, NY                   590      $75

11.  Jennifer Christopher    Kings Park, NY             582      $75

* Qualifying series includes handicap and bonus pins.

Finals

Round 1

Tom Cully def. Donna Bertuglia 187 to 172

Megan Kase def. Jennifer Christopher 187-187 (24 to 18)

Morris Jackson def. Gary Crescent 223 to 171

James Montuori def. John Garofola 233 to 189

Round 2

Candice Purcell def. Tom Cully 190 to 140

Cynthia Zagorski def. Morris Jackson 201 to 186

Megan Kase def. James Montuori 236 to 184

Round 3

John Isopo def. Megan Kase 238 to 182

Cynthia Zagorski def. Candice Purcell 217 to 205

Final Match

John Isopo def. Cynthia Zagorski 226 to 159

 

Scratch Results

1.      Adam Frank (SS)          Dix Hills, NY                976      $1,000

2.      Fabrizio Cerutti            Plainview, NY              995      $600

3.      Guy Sereno                  Ridgewood, NY            1101    $300

4.      Stephen Gregg            Yapank, NY                  1143    $250

5.      John Ripple                  Islip, NY                       1104    $250

6.      David Sulzer                Holbrook, NY               1000    $250

7.      Jeremy Schaffer           Lindenhurst, NY           1062    $200

8.      Justin Warhol              Sound Beach, NY         1000    $200

9.      Steve Sckalor (SS)        Massapequa, NY         976      $200

10.  Chris Pisino (S)                        Mastic, NY                   975      $200

11.  John Conroy                 Mahopac, NY               1052    $150

12.  Bill Gardner                 Centereach, NY           1028    $150

13.  Ross Klein                   Glen Cove, NY             1022    $150

14.  Adam Sher                   Commack, NY              1011    $150

15.  Frank Spano (S)           Brentwood, NY            960      $150

(S) Senior   (SS) Super Senior

Finals

Round 1

Jeremy Schaffer def. Frank Spano 210-172

Chris Pisino def. John Conroy 189-189 (39-26)

Fabrizio Cerutti def. Bill Gardner 217-165

David Sulzer def. Ross Klein 191-177

Justin Warhol def. Adam Sher 183-180

 

Round 2

John Ripple def. Chris Pisino 223-199

Guy Sereno def. Steve Sckalor 234-172

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Record Turnout at AMF Garden City

Posted On: March 18, 2009

 
March 9, 2009
 
Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) continued its amazing growth with an event at AMF Garden City. A total of 140 bowlers, largest ever for the LIGBT, competed for over $10,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was Brian Soto of Kew Gardens, earning $1,250 and the 205 & under champion was Antoinette Licata of Elmont winning $500. With Brian winning, it broke the streak of senior champions that had previously won the past two LIGBT events.
 
Brian bowled great all day, averaging 219 which positioned him 3rd in qualifying and earned him a bye in the finals. Top qualifier and earning two byes was John Conroy of Mahopac, who averaged 228 and finished runner up to Brian. John earned $700 for his second place finish. The top senior qualifiers were Joe Congliaro of Valley Stream (2 byes) who lead with a 1096 series and Adam Frank, a super senior, who received 1 bye in the finals with a 1056 qualifying series. The highest women qualifier was Amanda Fagan of Patchogue who advanced to the finals with a 985 series.
 
Brian’s road to the title started in round 2 of the finals where he defeated senior bowler Mark Fordin of Oceanside, 206-181. In round 3 Brian continued his winning ways by beating Nick Lalner of Elmont, 203-158. In the semi-finals Brian was lucky to advance as Patrick Sullivan Jr., who traveled from Darien, CT, opened in the 10th frame to lose to Brian 225-223. Patrick earned $400 but the long drive home had to be tough.
 
In the championship match Brian met the top qualifier John Conroy and they both started out with 5 strikes. But Brian continued his string as John made a couple of spares and at the end Brian defeated John 259-233. Considering the scores were fairly low all day (it only took a 209 average to make the cut in the under division and 206 in the senior division) the final match was well bowled by both players. Total prize fund paid out in the finals was $6,150, with LIGBT adding $500 due to the great turnout and to show its appreciation to the bowlers.
 
In the 205 & under tournament history was made as the final shootout consisted of 3 women. In the final shootout Antoineete Licata just got by qualifying leader Donna Bertuglia of Dix Hills, by 6 pins shooting 232 to Donna’s 226 (includes handicap.) Antoinette earned $500 and a beautiful trophy for her win while Donna took home $300 for her fine second place finish. Finishing third in the shootout was Jennifer Christopher of Kings Park who rolled a 183 and earned $200.  
 
The 205 & under event attracted 60 entries with a total of 15 players advancing to the finals. Scoring for the day was challenging but playable as Donna Bertuglia lead with a fine 681 series. To advance to the finals it took at 606 series with handicap and bonus pins. Total payout in the finals was $2,150.
 

The next LIGBT event will be held at AMF Sheridan on Sunday, March 22nd. Due to limited lanes and time this event will run with a new format. All guarantees will still be paid and the 1 in 4 cashing ratio will also be in effect. Details of the Sheridan event will be announced shortly on www.ligbtour.com For additional LIGBT information please visit www.ligbtour.com or call our tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464.

Final Results – AMF Garden City

LIGBT Event #6 – March 8, 2009

 

Scratch Event

 

Finalists

 

Kew Gardens
1097
$1,250
2. John Conroy
Mahopac
1143
$700
 
 
 
 
3. Patrick Sullivan Jr.
Darien, CT
1090
$400
4. Justin Warhol
Sound Beach
1055
$400
 
 
 
 
5. Chun Bae
Cedarhurst
1103
$300
6. Joe Conigliaro (s)
Valley Stream
1096
$300
7. Nick Kalner
Elmont
1057
$300
8. Jay Marine
Selden
1055
$300
 
 
 
 
9. John Rizzi
S. Huntington
1068
$200
10. Anthony Pepe
Queens
1061
$200
11. Adam Frank (ss)
Dix Hills
1056
$200
12. Ian Lang
Bellrose
1047
$200
13. Mark Fordin (s)
Oceanside
1045
$200
 
 
 
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LIGBT CHANGES FOR MARCH 22ND AT AMF SHERIDAN

Posted On: March 18, 2009

 
 
The LIGBT’s next event will be Sunday, March 22nd at AMF Sheridan. It is necessary to adjust our regular format due to the fact there will only be 32 lanes available and the tournament must end by 6pm due to a full house of Sunday night leagues. AMF Sheridan is a great bowling center at a great location (just off all of the major highways.) Some of the format changes, if liked by the members, may be continued at future LIGBT events.
 
AMF Sheridan Formats
Scratch Division
  • Maximum of 66* bowlers (no more than 3 bowlers to a lane)
  • 4 games of qualifying- separate qualifying for Under and Senior Division
  • 1 in 6 advance per division to the finals (a maximum of 10 bowlers)
  • 1 in 4 will cash for $100
  • If there is a full field (66) 11th place will earn $200 but not advance to the finals
  • All finalists will be guaranteed to earn double their money ($200)
  • Top Under & Senior guaranteed in final shootout (minimum $400 w/full field)
  • Finals; 1 game matches until 2 are left plus the 2 division squad leaders
  • Final 4 will bowl a 1 game match on the same lanes to determine top 4 places
  • Maximum # of rounds in the finals is 3
  • All matches in the finals will be based on qualifying series
 
205 & under Division
  • Maximum of 50* bowlers (no more than 5 bowlers to a lane)
  • 3 games of qualifying with handicap and bonus pins
  • 1 in 6 will advance to the finals and guaranteed $100 (double your money!)
  • Top bowler seeded in final shootout match
  • 1 in 4 will cash for $50
  • Finals; 1 game matches (with handicap/no bonus pins) until 2 or 3 bowlers are left
  • Final match will be a 1 game shootout on the same pair of lanes with either 3 or 4 bowlers. High game with handicap will determine top 3 or 4 spots.
  • All final matches will be based on qualifying series (with handicap & bonus pins)
  • Maximum # of rounds in the finals is 3
 
*If a division does not use their allotted lanes the max of the other division can increase.
 
AMF Sheridan Prize Funds with Full Fields
 
Scratch Division (66 entries)                         205 & Under Division (50 entries)
 
  1. $1,000                                                                         1. $500
  2. $   600                                                                         2. $250           
  3. $   500                                                                         3. $200
  4. $   400                                                                    4-5. $125 each    
 5-6.    $   300 each                                                             6-9. $100 each   
7-10.    $   200 each                                                         10-12. $ 50 each   
    11.   $   200
12-16. $   100 each
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FREE BowlersMAP at Bowl Long Island

Posted On: January 29, 2009

There will be 48 five minute slots available for videotaping. The first 48 members to register on-site for the Bowl Long Island event and want to be videotaped will be invited to take the free video lesson. Tournament check-in will begin at 9:45am with BowlersMAP sessions starting at 10am. There will be two BowlersMAP stations that will run for two hours. At noon the stations will be closed so the lanes can be re-oiled for the tournament.
 
The free practice session, normally 1 hour, will be expanded to 2-1/2 hours; 10am through 12:30pm. Columbia 300 will be at the practice session running a Demo Day for their just released Power Swing high-performance ball.
 
There will be 3 Silver Level Coaches on-site running BowlersMAP. Two of the coaches will be doing the videotaping; Frank Moran and Nick Attardi. Once the 5-minute snapshot of your game is completed you will take the video to be analyzed to Tom Laskow, former IBPSIA President, current IBPSIA Board Member, and Silver Level Coach.
 
The Bowl Long Island event has the potential to be the first LIGBT event to fill up. Bowl Long Island has 40 brand new lanes and scoring thus limiting the field. Every LIGBT event has had more entries than the previous one. At our last event at AMF Babylon Lanes we had 113 entries. The maximum at Bowl Long Island will be around 128 bowlers.
 
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, February 15th at Bowl Long Island. If you have any questions please feel free to call the tournament office and speak with Linda; 1.877.900.6464.
 
 
 
 
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