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New Hyde Park, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its first sport shot tournament in over a year at Herrill Lanes. Marc Miller, Merrick, NY won the $1,000 top prize by defeating senior bowler Richie Martinez, Howard Beach, NY, 231-193. Richie, who advanced to the final match by winning the semi-final shootout, earned $600 for his runner-up position. Marc, who has been an LIGBT member since 2016, finally got his first LIGBT title.

The LIGBT ran an abbreviated 2-round finals due to COVID restrictions. In the semi-finals, bowlers finishing in positions 2-6, after 4 qualifying games, bowled a 1 game shootout to determine who would go against the #1 seed, Marc Miller, in the final match. Richie advanced by defeating Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY, in a 9^th/10^th frame roll off after they tied with 228. While Phil earned $400 for 3^rd, finishing in 4^th was Charles Ko, Palisades, NJ with a 223 worth $300. Rounding out the top 6 was 5^th place finisher Hari Soedarmastro, Levittown, NY with a 213 worth $275 and 6^th place went to TJ Kim, Mineola, NY with a 211 worth $250.    

The final match between Marc and Richie was competitive. Marc was getting 27 pins more in handicap which put him at a definite advantage on the tough “Winding Road” pattern. But when Marc started with 2 opens in his first 3 frames most of the handicap advantage disappeared. The match stayed close until the end when Richie threw 2 washouts and Marc filled his final frames to claim his first LIGBT title. The 5-year wait was finally over!

The LIGBT sport shot tournament drew a wonderful crowd of 78 bowlers, paid out $4,630 in prize money, and had 21 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $5,005 bringing the total event payout to $9,635. Cut scores on the difficult Winding Road pattern were 959 to advance to the finals and 882 to cash.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a house shot Mini-Marathon featuring both scratch and handicap prize lists. This 4-game event will be held on Sunday, April 11^th at AMF Syosset.  To view the results of the Herill Lanes event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and ManyStylesOfBowling.com.

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its monthly house shot Mini-Marathon at AMF E. Meadow and attracted an amazing crowd of 160 total entries and paid out almost $17,000. Three different champions were crowned: Charles Ko, Palisades, NJ earned $1,000 by winning the 49 & under handicap event. Mike Nenna, Tobyhanna, PA earned $1,000 by winning the 50 & over handicap tournament. Joe Biscardi, Wantagh, NY earned $650 by winning the scratch competition.

The 49 and under handicap tournament drew 49 entries and paid out 12 cash spots. In the final match top seed Kenny Hayes Jr., Brooklyn, NY (1113) bowled the winner of the semi-final match Charles Ko. Charles dominated the final match by shooting a 318 (279 scratch) to earn the $1,000 top prize. Kenny’s 268 earned him $500. The other top finishers that advanced to the semis were 3^rd place finisher Scott Gray, E. Meadow, NY earning $300 and 4^th place finisher Matthew Kennedy, Floral Park, NY earning $250. It took a 980 series to cash in the 49 & under event which paid out $3,135.  

The 50 & over handicap tournament drew 75 entries and paid out 19 cashing positions. In the final match top seed Mike Nenna (1120) bowled the winner of the semi-final match Kenny Bruce, Oceanside, NY. It was a close match until the last few frames when Mike threw a string of strikes and defeated Kenny 277-248. Mike earned $1,000 for first while Kenny earned $600 as the runner-up. The other top finishers that advanced to the semis were third place finisher Eddie Cintron, Laurelton, NY earning $350 and 4^th place finisher Vincent DiClemente, Wantagh, NY earning $250. It took a 990 series to cash in the 50 & over event which paid out 4,375.

The scratch tournament drew 36 entries and paid out 9 cashing positions. In the final match top seed Joe Biscardi (1062) defeated Joe LaBargo 284-214. While Joe Biscardi took home $650 for winning the scratch event, Joe LaBargo, who advanced as the winner of the semi-final match earned $400 for his runner-up position. The other top scratch finishers that advanced to the semis were third place finisher Tavie Caratozzolo, Middle Village, NY earning $300 and 4^th place finisher Vincent DiClemente, who advanced to 2 semi-finals, earning $200. It took a 907 series (227 average) to cash in the scratch event which paid out $2,160.

The LIGBT Mini-Marathon at AMF E. Meadow drew a sold-out crowd of 160 entries, paid out $9,670 in prize money, and had 40 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $7,165 bringing the total event payout to $16,835. The LIGBT welcomed 16 new bowlers and gave away a Storm ball to Nyles Davis who won the ball raffle. Isagani Chacon Jr. won $50 also in the ball raffle.

LIGBT’s next house shot tournament is another 4-game scratch and handicap Mini-Marathon at AMF Syosset, Sunday, April 11^th at 1pm. LIGBT sport shot events return on Sunday, March 28^th at Herrill Lanes (1pm start.)  To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and ManyStylesOfBowling.com.

E. Meadow, NY: The Senior Legends Tour (SLT), sponsored by Storm Bowling, visited AMF E. Meadow and crowned two new champions. The winner of the handicap tournament, and earning $1,000, was Joe Biscardi, Wantagh, NY. The winner of the scratch event was Jose Perez, E. Elmhurst, NY who earned $500.  

Scoring on the house shot was strong. To win the handicap event Joe shot a 1062 which was 42 pins ahead of second place finisher Antoine Thurston, New York, NY who shot a 1020 worth $535. There was a total of 74 handicap entries with 18 cashers. It took a 943 series to earn a minimum prize of $100.

The scratch event came down to the last game. Jose shot a 988 series just 7 pins ahead of second place finisher Steve Chiarella, Staten Island, NY who earned $265 with a 981 series. There was a total of 28 scratch entries which paid out 9 spots (1 in 3) for a minimum prize of $100. Two extra cashers were added due to the super senior bonus (65+). The super senior bowlers added to the prize list were Fred Ferreira, Kings Park, NY (887-$105) and Jack Evers, Huntington, NY (882-$100).

SLT’s fourth tournament attracted 102 total entries generating a $6,120 prize fund. A total of 27 bowlers cashed for a minimum of $100 which means 1 in 3 bowlers made it to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $4,740 bringing the day’s payout to $10,860.  

SLT’s next tournament is Sunday, April 18^th at AMF Wantagh (1:30pm start). The winner of the Storm ball raffle was Eddie Walker, Brooklyn, NY. To view the complete results and side action details from AMF E. Meadow please visit www.thesltour.com. The SLT is proudly sponsored by Storm Bowling.

March 1, 2021

Syosset, NY: Pinacle Events, Inc., the owner of the Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) and Senior Legends Tour (SLT), has signed an agreement with Storm Bowling Products to become the exclusive ball sponsor of both tours. It’s a perfect match for both companies as Storm dominates the bowling ball market and the LIGBT and SLT dominate the Long Island/NYC tournament market. The one year agreement solidifies Storm as the sponsor of more than 20 handicap and scratch events.

“Storm is pleased to offer a sponsorship with the long standing LIGBT/SLT Tours. Storm is known as The Bowler’s Company and our founders, Bill and Barb Chrisman have always been about giving back to the sport of bowling. We wish all the bowlers of the LIGBT/SLT success on the lanes and thank them for their support.” said Leanne Hulsenberg, Tournament and Events Manager at Storm. “

The LIGBT/SLT tours have created a multi-platform program with the goal of creating the richest tournaments in our history. One Storm ball will be raffled off at most LIGBT/SLT events with 100% of the net proceeds going into a tournament escrow fund. This escrow fund will also be funded with a $5 per entry allocation from all tournaments. The goal is to accumulate $15,000 to fund several special events.

Storm Products Inc. continues to lead the bowling industry in innovation through our high-performance bowling equipment featuring the Storm, Roto Grip and Global 900 Brands. In addition to creating the highest quality of products that the top athletes choose for PBA and PWBA Tour competitions, Storm strives to continue to inspire existing bowlers, foster and develop new bowlers, and educate those in our industry to provide exemplary service to all bowlers. Visit stormbowling.com to learn more.

The LIGBT is an amateur only handicap tournament that features sport shots at most of the events. The LIGBT has recently introduced a monthly house shot tournament that also includes a scratch division. The SLT is a monthly senior only scratch and handicap tournament series. More than 40 events per year are produced by these two tours, attracting over 6,000 entries, and paying in excess of $500,000 in prize money. To learn more about the LIGBT and SLT please visit www.ligbtour.com.

Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT ran its monthly house shot Mini-Marathon at AMF Wantagh and attracted an amazing crowd of 137 total entries and paid out over $15,000. Three different champions were crowned: Michael Romano, Massapequa, NY earned $1,000 by winning the 49 & under handicap event. Dennis McMillan, Jamaica, NY earned $1,000 by winning the 50 & over handicap tournament. Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY earned $500 by winning the scratch competition.

The 49 and under handicap tournament drew 43 entries and paid out 11 cash positions. Michael Romano shot a 1098 to win the title and the $1,000 top prize. Finishing in second was Marc Miller, Merrick, NY with a 1073 worth $500. It took a 970 series to cash in the 49 & under event which paid out $2,835.  

The senior handicap tournament drew 66 entries and paid out 17 cashing positions. Dennis McMillan shot 1061 to win the title and the $1,000 top prize. Dennis also won 2 high game pots bring his total winnings to $1,150. Finishing in second was Ferrill McNeil with a 1047 worth $500. It took a 956 series to cash in the 50 & over event which paid out 3,985.

The scratch tournament drew 28 entries and paid out 7 cashing positions. Joe Scianna shot 996 (249 average) to win the title and the $500 top prize. Finishing in second was Pete Scavuzzo, Holbrook, NY, with a 956 worth $300. It took an 887 series (221 average) to cash in the scratch event which paid out $1,625.

The LIGBT Mini-Marathon at AMF Wantagh drew a total of 137 entries, paid out $8,445 in prize money, and had 35 bowlers go to the cashing window (almost a 1 in 3 ratio!) The side action paid out an additional $6,705 bringing the total event payout to $15,150. The LIGBT welcomed 9 new bowlers.

LIGBT’s next tournament is another 4-game scratch and handicap Mini-Marathon at AMF E. Meadow, Sunday, March 21^st at 1pm. To view the results of the AMF Wantagh event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and ManyStylesOfBowling.com.

W. Babylon, NY: The Senior Legends Tour (SLT) kicked off its third event, and first one in over a year due to the pandemic, at AMF Babylon, and crowned three new champions. The winner of the upper average handicap division was Gabriel Elie-Pierre, New York, NY, who shot an impressive 1151 and earned $650. The winner of the lower average division was William Tudy, Brooklyn, NY who earned $650 by shooting a 1053 four game block. The scratch champion was Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY with a 969 series (242 average) worth $600.  

Due to the COVID tournament format adjustments there was no finals. Great bowling was done by the 3 runner-up finishers. In the upper average handicap division, Tony Williams, Springfield Gardens, NY shot a 1001 worth $350. The 2^nd place finisher in the lower average handicap division was Art Beisel, Mattituck, NY with at 1027 worth $350. Quan Jacob, Bronx, NY finished second in the scratch division with a 954 four game block worth $330.

SLT’s third tournament attracted 94 entries generating a $5,725 prize fund. A total of 24 bowlers cashed for a minimum of $100 which means 1 in 3 bowlers made it to the cashing window. Cut scores to cash were 966 in the upper division, 971 in the lower division, and 918 (229 average) in the scratch competition. The side action paid out an additional $4,730 bringing the day’s payout to $10,455.  

SLT’s next tournament is Sunday, March 7th at AMF E. Meadow (1pm start). To view the complete results and side action details from AMF Babylon please visit www.thesltour.com.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran its monthly house shot Mini-Marathon at AMF Garden City and attracted a sellout crowd of 172 total entries and paid out almost $20,000. Three different champions were crowned: Kenny Hayes Jr., Brooklyn, NY earned $1,000 by winning the 49 & under handicap event. Hari Soedarmasto, Levittown, NY earned $1,000 by winning the 50 & over handicap tournament. Jose Perez, E. Elmhurst, NY earned $750 by winning the scratch competition.

The 49 and under handicap tournament drew 52 entries and paid out 13 cash positions. Kenny Hayes Jr. shot a 1098 to win the title and the $1,000 top prize. Finishing in second, just one pin behind, was Jayson Holley, Rosedale NY with a 1097 worth $500. It took a 981 series to cash in the 49 & under event which paid out $3,135.  

The senior handicap tournament drew an amazing 80 entries and paid out 20 cashing positions. Hari Soedarmasto shot 1140 to win the title and the $1,000 top prize. Hari’s 4-game block was the highest handicap series of the day in any division. Finishing in second was Kenny Bruce, Oceanside, NY with a 1087 worth $600. It took a 995 series to cash in the 50 & over event which paid out a total of 4,800.

The scratch tournament drew 40 entries and paid out 10 cashing positions. Jose Perez, a senior bowler, shot 973 (243 average) to win the title and the $750 top prize. Finishing in second was Carl Clory, Valley Stream, NY with a 968 worth $400. It took a 931 series (232 average) to cash in the scratch event which paid out $2,400.

The LIGBT Mini-Marathon at Garden City drew a record of 172 entries, paid out $10,335 in prize money, and had 43 bowlers go to the cashing window (almost a 1 in 3 ratio!) The side action paid out an additional $9,645 bringing the total event payout to $19,980. The LIGBT welcomed 11 new bowlers and apologizes to all of the bowlers that were shut out due to the maximum of 6 bowlers per pair.

LIGBT’s next tournament is another 4-game scratch and handicap Mini-Marathon at AMF Wantagh- February 21^st – 1:30pm. To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and ManyStylesOfBowling.com.

 Meadow, NY: The LIGBT hosted its annual New Year’s Day Marathon at AMF E. Meadow and attracted another sellout crowd of 167 total entries. Three different champions were crowned: Jaleesa Taylor, Flushing, NY earned $1,000 by winning the 49 & under handicap event. Paul Johnson Sr., New York, NY earned $1,000 by winning the 50 & over handicap tournament. Youth bowler Timothy Smith Jr., W. Islip, NY earned a $700 scholarship by winning the scratch competition.

The 49 and under handicap tournament drew 60 entries and paid out 16 cash positions. Jaleesa Taylor shot an 1117 to win the title and the $1,000 top prize. Finishing second was Marc Miller, Merrick, NY with a 1072 worth $500. It took a 978 series to cash in the 49 & under event which paid out $3,610.  

The senior handicap tournament drew 70 entries and paid out 17 cashing positions. Paul Johnson Sr. shot a 1075 to win the title and the $1,000 top prize. Finishing in second was Mike Nenna, Tobyhanna, PA with a 1060 worth $570. It took a 960 series to cash in the 50 & over event which paid out a total of 4,205.

The scratch tournament drew 37 entries and paid out 9 cashing positions. Timothy Smith Jr. shot 974 (243 average) to win the title and the $700 top prize. Finishing in second was Vince Balisky, Elmhurst, NY with a 959 worth $370. It took a 901 series (225 average) to cash in the scratch event which paid out $2,220.

The LIGBT NYD Marathon drew a total of 167 entries, paid out $10,330 in prize money, and had 42 bowlers go to the cashing window (almost a 1 in 3 ratio!) The side action paid out an additional $6,480 bringing the total event payout to $16,810. The LIGBT welcomed 14 new bowlers and apologizes to all of the bowlers that were shut out due to the maximum of 6 bowlers per pair.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 4-game Mini-Marathon at AMF Garden City (January 31, 2021-1pm.) To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and ManyStylesOfBowling.com.