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This publication is probably one of the most
useful tools for league managers and officers
next to the rule book.
The USBC used to print this handbook; it was
found in your league supplies each year. Now it
is only available for download.
It contains a parental consent form, describes
the duties and responsibilities of league
leaders, required committees, how to run
meetings and elections, how to track and manage
funds, and much more.
This is a must have / must read handbook. Make
sure you are up to speed on the latest rules
for league operations. Proper rules and
procedures, when followed, protect you, your
league, and your league bowlers.
Don't just think you know - KNOW!
Download it.
Here is an interesting fact straight from the
League Operations Handbook:
Did you know your league is
required to have two
committees?
Audit Committee
This committee checks the treasurer's records
at specified times to verify incomes,
expenditures, and balances. The committee
ensures the league's funds have been deposited
and disbursed as directed, records have been
accurately and completely kept, and expenses
have been paid. This committee can also be
tasked with auditing league records, averages,
and position standings.
The latter duties are becoming more and more
important with automated in-house secretary
programs. Check for mistakes periodically to
ensure fairness.
Prize Committee
This committee develops and submits for
consideration one or more prize/awards lists
within five weeks of the start of the schedule.
They should contact the treasurer for an
estimated budget or list of estimated expenses
to work from and consider any league rules that
afect the distribution of prizes.
Don't wait until the end of the season to
figure out your prizes. Do it now and get it
approved by the league first.
Both of these committees are appointed by the
league President. Get involved and do your part
to make your league better.
Consider having and Awards, Banquet,
Nominating, and Postponement committee as
well.
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In This Issue
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The Madison USBC Bowling Association will
conduct its annual meeting on Thursday,
September 2, 7:00 p.m. at Bowl-A-Vard
Lanes.
There are a couple of director seats
available. Director Matt Maly will not
seek re-election and Director Dick
Kalnicky has resigned his post.
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The MBA will present its annual budget
items, including the balance sheet,
2009-10 profit and loss statement, and
projected 2010-11 budget.
This meeting is open to all members of
the Madison USBC BA. It is an excellent
opportunity for you to ask questions and
state concerns with the operation of your
bowling association.
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End of Season Awards and
Averages
An excellent question came across the
desk recently.
"If the averages are cut off at the end
of a season, can a bowler bowl an honor
score and will it count?
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This question has one simple answer and
brings to light another issue.
The short answer is yes. Honor scores
count any night the
league is certified, presuming all other
rules are followed. For example, if you
have a natural 300 game on 9-pin tap fun
night - it counts. If you earn a 600
magnet in the championship match, it
counts.
But what about these "cut-off"
averages?
Averages should not end just because your
league engages in multi-week "playoff"
systems. This is a misinterpretation of
USBC Rule 113, 'Playoffs/Special
Contests'. The USBC definition of a
playoff is applicable to a specific
circumstance - not "playoffs" in
general.
Learn the rest.
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This year's league applications have a new
section under Game Format - Lane
Condition.
If you haven't heard about the USBC Red, White,
and Blue lane condition program (RWB), go to
Bowl.com
for more details.
Basically, RWB allows you to choose a level of
difficulty - much like the different colored
tees in golf.
RWB conditions are touted as all "house shots".
The difference is the level of difficulty
associated with each one.
Red is the current "standard" league shot, dry
on the outside and oily in the middle. This
shot offers more hook on the outside, excessive
hold in the middle, and arguably the most
forgiveness for errant shots.
The White condition is somewhat tighter, though
high average bowlers may actually find it
easier (more controllable) than typical
"wet/dry" condition.
The Blue is the most challenging of the new
colors, with the least room for error.
For the ultimate challenge, Sport
Bowling offers the greatest challenge of
all.
Success on each condition is certainly within
the capabilities of most experienced league
bowlers. It just depends on if you want to
"score good" or "bowl good".
I highly recommend most competitive leagues opt
for the white condition and scratch leagues
choose a blue condition. Red conditions are
good for recreational or fun leagues.
This year, our City Tournament and Senior City
Tournament will be conducted on White
conditions. The Masters and Senior Masters will
be held on Blue conditions. League
Officers: Mark the box for the color
your league chooses. If you do not pre-arrange
a White, Blue, or Sport bowling condition with
your host proprietor, then mark the Red
box.
The threat of severe weather and heavy rain
dampened the turnout for the 2010 Hall of Fame
tournament. 44 bowlers braved the elements to
support the MBA and MWBA initiatives to create
new youth scholarship opportunities.
There were 15 "Pro" teams on hand, joined by
the 44 bowlers. So far, the event has raised
$783.00 for youth scholarships.
Savanah Ryder was the star of the day. The 147
average youth bowler outpaced all tournament
entrants with scores of 179, 202, and 154. Her
2738 total was 132 pins higher than her nearest
competitor and nearly 100 pins higher than the
adult division winner, Danny Seppa. Seppa, who
averaged 157 this summer in his first adult
league, put together games of 147, 208, and 201
and had a 2634 total.
Complete
Results
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