There is a rumbling in the distance followed by a crack and
more rumbling. Although it sounds as if it could be a thunderstorm
brewing, and we seem to have weathered some bad ones lately, it is
actually the start of another season of bowling. People have dusted
off their bowling balls, and leagues have begun at all of the
centers.
It is time again to see people that you have not seen since
spring. Time to exchange pleasantries with some and catch up with
what is happening with others.
Even though to the bowler, it seems as if the leagues are just
beginning, there are individuals who have been working hard at
getting the season ready. The proprietors have been hard at work
cleaning and stocking the centers so that when the season begins,
they are ready with all the supplies you need.
This is a good time to check the inventory for your bowling
bag. Make sure all the necessities are in there…bowlers tape, rosin
bag, scissors, clippers, file, skin patch, super glue - just to
mention a few items. Even if you do not use them - someone on the
league may need them one time.
You might even consider investing in a new ball. If you are
throwing a ball that rivals the age of your adult children, you
might want to think about getting a new one. Yes, there is probably
nothing wrong with your ball, and it does still knock down pins,
but you might have noticed that it is chipped and cracked. It also
might not quite fit as well. Maybe you have gained or lost weight -
hands will also reflect that weight change. Each of the centers
have people who are ready to sell you that new ball and drill it to
fit. Perhaps your bowling game will go up 10 pins this year.
The RCUSBC, the local association, has also been hard at work
preparing this year's events. These people have been certifying the
lanes, conducting the business behind the scenes, and scheduling
tournaments for the entire year. These men, women and youth are the
reasons there are bowling seasons. In upcoming weeks we will meet
these people, but for now we will concentrate on local tournaments.
And they are right around the corner.
ADULTS: Sept. 22 marks the date for the
Officer's Appreciation Tournament. And it is just that - held in
appreciation for all the work the officer's do for the leagues and
associations.
It will be held at Meadowood Lanes at 2 p.m. This is a fun
tournament and it is open to all past and present league and
association officers, youth bowling coaches, and anyone else
interested in getting involved in leagues.
Entry fee is $13 per person. Entries are at all the houses.
ADULT WOMEN: Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 6-7 will be
the dates for the South Dakota state Senior's tournament for those
women who are 55 years of age and older. It will be held at
Robbinsdale Lanes.
It is a six-line singles tournament and cost is $36. There are
several age classifications for this tournament, and is a
qualification for the national tournament.
Last year, Margaret Salzer from Timber Lake placed second in
the national tournament in the 75 & older division.
Congratulations to her. Entries are at all houses.
Finally, the annual awards banquet will be held on Sept. 29 at
Robbinsdale Lounge. There will be a dinner; cost is $16.
