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3 Ways to Improve Your Bowling Game – Even Away from the Lane!

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Man throwing a bowling ball at Rab's Country LanesAre you trying to improve your bowling game? As with any sport or skill, the more you practice, the faster you’ll improve. However, if you (like most people) have a job, household, family, and other responsibilities, you probably can’t make it to the bowling alley every day, no matter how much you’d like to. Not to worry! You can improve your bowling even when you’re away from the lane with these tips. 

How to practice bowling at home (or anywhere)

  • Practice your swing in front of a mirror. This one is great because it’s something you wouldn’t really want to do at the bowling alley anyway! Instead of awkwardly swinging your arm around in public, stand in front of a full-length mirror and practice your arm movement. By refining your swing in private, you’ll have the muscle memory you need to pull it off next time you’re at Rab’s. 
  • Stay limber. Bowling uses many different muscles, so it’s important to keep yourself in good shape for optimal performance. Stretch every day and keep your body fit with weight training and cardio. 
  • Devote some time to bowling every day – even if you can’t play. When you can’t make it to the lanes, you can still improve your game by keeping bowling at the forefront of your mind. Practice your visualization techniques, talk about bowling with a friend, read about bowling, or watch YouTube videos about bowling! Thanks to the internet, there are tons of resources to help you improve your bowling skills. 

Whether you just bowl for fun or want to compete in a bowling league, Rab’s Country Lanes is the place to bowl in Staten Island! We hope you’ll join us soon to hone your skills and have a blast.

Reflections: Island bowlers fall short in USBC Junior Gold Championships but have a blast

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By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | silive.com

DETROIT — Jason Wichnovitz finished in 62nd out of a field of 868 athletes in the U17 division of the United States Bowling Congress Junior Gold Championships late Friday night.

He was the only Islander of three to reach the Final Advancer Round. Maya Avilez (15U Girls division) and William Courtney (U17 Boys) got eliminated in the Advancer Round. In all, 23 Island bowlers competed in the event.

Wichnovitz, a lefty, averaged 183 through 26 games, 16 in qualifying and 10 in the Advancer Rounds on Friday.

“This week has taught me a huge lesson,” said Wichnovitz. “For those who don’t know, the last few years at Junior Gold and Teen Masters I have felt that I didn’t belong to compete with these other athletes, and I was losing hope on myself. This year both Teen Masters and Junior Gold was a HUGE reminder that I belong with these athletes and that I can compete on the same level as them.”

Meanwhile, Maya Avilez fell 55 pins short of the Final Advancers Round after an 848 five-game set in the Advancer Round on Friday morning. Maya averaged 177 through her 21 games of competition.

“After missing last year’s cut by five pins, I came into the tournament with the goal of making the first cut,” she said. “I was determined, prepared endlessly, and succeeded. From there anything else was icing on the cake. Unfortunately, during Advancers Round the breaks didn’t go my way. Overall, for the week I am so proud of my performance and growth from last year. Now I am ready to whack ‘em in U17.”

This was Courtney’s third trip to the Junior Gold Championships and best finish (86th place). He fell only 57 pins shy of the next round.

He had a great week, averaging 186 but lost some steam In the end.

“I was very hopeful going into the week and got a great result! I am really happy about my performance and can’t wait to get back on the lanes next year in Vegas,” he said. “The week of bowling was absolutely exhausting, bowling about 30 games in one week. However, that was all worth it and can’t wait to take a little bit off to rest.”

Melissa Kammerer, Rab’s Youth Program Coordinator and Team Gold Manager who has competed in six Championships herself during her youth bowling career, was on hand all week working with the Island contingent and provided support, lots from her own experiences at Junior Gold and at Wichita State University.

“Rab’s Team Gold has worked their hearts out on the lanes this year and it definitely shows it, especially for Jason, William, and Maya!” she said. “They showed the courage of what never giving up really means. They have bowled a few Junior Golds in the past and always fell a few pins short. This past year I watched them on and off the lanes work harder than ever and it paid off. We had some amazing bowling for all of our athletes regardless of scores. Now it’s time for them to learn from this experience and work even harder for next year.”

U15 Division – Field Size: 715 Boys / 356 Girls

GIRLS – 24 Advance to the Final Advancers Round (cut: 3772)

37 – Maya Avilez 145, 139, 212, 183, 169-848 | 3717

U17 Division – Field Size: 868 Boys / 443 Girls

BOYS – 64 Advance to the Final Advancers Round (cut: 3967)

42 – Jason Wichnovitz 193, 202, 232, 181, 152-960 | 4022

86 – William Courtney 226, 207, 175, 164, 149-921 | 3910

BOYS – 16 Advance to the Match-Play Bracket (cut: 5047)

62 – Jason Wichnovitz 147, 135, 168, 143, 147-740 | 4762

Understanding (And Tackling) the Mental Game of Bowling

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Women’s league player, Julie Agosta, rolls the ball at Rab’s Country Lanes, a family-run bowling alley operating for decades on Staten Island. (Staten Island Advance/Anthony DePrimo)

Bowling is a game of skill, but hand-eye coordination, aim, and strength are not the only skills needed to excel. If you’re wondering how to become a better bowler, don’t forget about the mental game! 

At Rab’s Country Lanes, we host a wide range of bowling leagues for adults, teens, and kids, as well as open bowling. Lace up your bowling shoes and join us for the best bowling in Staten Island – and keep these tips in mind. 

  • Develop a routine – Approaching your turn the same way each time can help get you in your bowling mindset and keep you on track. By re-setting to the same routine each time, you can focus your mental energy on planning your shot. Take a deep breath through your nose and out through your mouth as your final action before taking your shot. 
  • Visualize your goal – Visualization is a powerful mental tool that can be useful in bowling and many other activities. Imagine the shot you want to make. How fast will the ball roll? Where will it hook? See yourself throwing the ball and hitting the sweet spot for a strike. 
  • Regulate your emotions – Whether you roll a dud or a strike, one of the most important parts of bowling is to stay calm and steady. This is where your routine comes in! Going through your routine can help you re-set to a state of calm and focus necessary to throw a strike. The panic of a poor shot or excitement of a good shot can destroy your focus, but with a deep breath, a routine, and visualization, you can return to a state of calm. 

Of course, practice makes perfect, so be sure to visit Rab’s Country Lanes for open bowling – or consider joining a bowling league to be part of a team and enjoy some friendly competition! 

Island bowling trio gains next round of USBC Junior Gold Championships

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By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | silive.com

DETROIT — Maya Avilez (U15 Girls division), William Courtney (U17 Boys division) and Jason Wichnovitz (U17 Boys division) each advanced to the Advancers Round of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Junior Gold Championships following 16 games of qualifying which ended Thursday.

The three advanced to Friday’s Advancer Round, where they will bowl five games with the top 24 girls in U15 and the top 64 boys in U17 advancing to the Final Advancers Round Friday evening.

Courtney jumped 72 spots to 97th place Thursday after posting an 808 series in the final qualifying round at Bowl One Lanes. He fired games of 180, 206, 199 and 223. His total pinfall is 2,989.

Courtney fell a few pins shy of Wichnovitz’s 3,062. The latter finished with games of 172, 135, 180, 134 for a 621 set.

Meanwhile, Avilez, competing in the 15U Girls division, wound up in 23rd place after qualifying with 2,869 pins. She rolled games of 171, 133, 189 and 176 for a 669 set Thursday.

Results of Final Qualifying Round:

U12 Division – Field Size: 262 Boys

BOYS – 38 Advance to Final Advancers Round (cut: 2653)

66 – William Kohnenkamp 150, 152, 152, 114-568 | 2556

U15 Division – Field Size: 715 Boys / 356 Girls

BOYS –103 Advance to Advancers Round (cut: 2846)

147 – Frank Koppie 173, 179, 172, 180-704 | 2777

223 – Joseph Guarnieri 140, 139, 161, 161-601 | 2692

302 – Nicholas Palmeri 162, 177, 160, 171-670 | 2630

356 – Yousef Dardeir 170, 176, 146, 171-663 | 2575

430 – Victor Guastella 124, 169, 117, 144-554 | 2514

539 – Steven Souffrin 190, 137, 169, 156-652 | 2428

647 – Cody Bass 127, 110, 112, 124-473 | 2258

650 – Alex Santos 131, 113, 133, 155-532 | 2252

691 – Gregory Pasquale 160, 158, 108, 150-576 | 2150

GIRLS –52 Advance to the Final Advancers Round (cut: 2787)

23 – Maya Avilez 171, 133, 189, 176-669 | 2869

97 – Brianna Mester 174, 164, 157, 158-653 | 2678

U17 Division – Field Size: 868 Boys / 443 Girls

BOYS – 124 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 2950)

48 – Jason Wichnovitz 172, 135, 180, 134-621 | 3062

97 – William Courtney 180, 206, 199, 223-808 | 2989

608 – Brandon Leung 160, 131, 143, 193-627 | 2580

755 – Steven Pasquale 130, 143, 166, 115-554 | 2452

857 – Joseph LaBarbera 104, 98, 179, 126-507 | 2162

GIRLS – 64 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 2868)

323 – Lauren Ruth Sarreal 143 160 186 141 630 2512

443 – Stephanie Fetik 1624 total | unable to complete competition

U20 Division – Field Size: 800 Boys / 440 Girls

BOYS – 116 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 3066)

642 – Kenneth Courtney 179, 163, 180, 155-677 | 2627

725 – Anthony DeRosa 138, 130, 146, 135-549 | 2529

780 – Joseph Nadal 170, 160, 169, 126-625 | 2394

GIRLS – 63 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 2951)

252 – Jessica Fetik 197, 169, 157, 219-742 | 2678

Two Island bowlers making strong run in USBC Junior Gold Championships

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By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | silive.com

DETROIT — It’s safe to say Maya Avilez and Jason Wichnovitz are on a roll in the United States Bowling Congress Junior Gold Championships.

The two put themselves in great position to advance to the Advancer Rounds of the event after day three of qualifying on Wednesday.

Avilez, a righty, currently sits in 14th position with 2,200 pins in the Girls’ 15U division. She fired a 234, 127, 193, 174 en route to a 728 set on Wednesday. The top 52 in the division qualify for the Advancer Rounds.

Meanwhile, Wichnovitz took a run at a 300 game in his U17 squad at Astro Lanes on Wednesday.

Bowling in his sixth Junior Gold, he struck on his first nine shots in the final game and, while he didn’t complete the perfect game, the 279 game helped him post a 923 block in one of the more difficult centers.

“Honestly, it’s a huge confidence boost because I was coming off a performance where I went 90-under (at Skore Lanes) and I was in 90th place,” said the lefty, who is currently in 13th position with 2,441 pins overall. The top 124 bowlers will move on. “I’ve never went plus in a block at Junior Gold until the first day and I went plus-10. Second day, I went 90-under. So, I knew I had to play it safe today but it turned out good for me.”

U12 Division – Field Size: 262 Boys

BOYS – 38 Advance to Final Advancers Round (cut: 2015)

39 – William Kohnenkamp 138, 179, 177, 128-622 | 1988 (27 pins shy of the cut line)

U15 Division – Field Size: 715 Boys / 356 Girls

BOYS –103 Advance to Advancers Round (cut: 2135)

141 – Joseph Guarnieri 191, 159, 161, 201-712 | 2091

167 – Frank Koppie 180, 140, 184, 191-695 | 2073

321 – Nicholas Palmeri 150, 193, 145, 148-636 | 1960

321 – Victor Guastella 175, 188, 160, 140-663 | 1960

397 – Yousef Dardeir 144, 114, 165, 132-555 | 1912

576 – Cody Bass 202, 158, 168, 153-681 | 1785

587 – Steven Souffrin 188, 152, 150, 199-689 | 1776

633 – Alex Santos 119, 166, 131, 149-565 | 1720

700 – Gregory Pasquale 155, 156, 113, 151-575 | 1574

GIRLS –52 Advance to the Final Advancers Round (cut: 2089)

14 – Maya Avilez 234, 127, 193, 174-728 | 2200

87 – Brianna Mester 147, 192, 160, 129-628 | 2025

U17 Division – Field Size: 868 Boys / 443 Girls

BOYS – 124 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 2215)

13 – Jason Wichnovitz 235, 233, 176, 279-923 | 2441

169 – William Courtney 155, 172, 191, 180-698 | 2181

591 – Brandon Leung 128, 143, 155, 122-548 | 1953

674 – Steven Pasquale 194, 205, 186, 176-761 | 1898

853 – Joseph LaBarbera 115, 160, 118, 100-493 | 1655

GIRLS – 64 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 2155)

311 – Lauren Ruth Sarreal 138, 220, 137, 170-665 | 1882

436 – Stephanie Fetik 142, 101, 115, 145-503 | 1624

U20 Division – Field Size: 800 Boys / 440 Girls

BOYS – 116 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 2306)

634 – Anthony DeRosa 150, 167, 197, 157-671 | 1980

668 – Kenneth Courtney 125, 168, 183, 159-635 | 1950

787 – Joseph Nadal 145, 142, 163, 157-607 | 1769

GIRLS – 63 Advance to the Advancers Round (cut: 2215)

314 – Jessica Fetik 142, 158, 167, 170-637 | 1936

Island bowlers making big noise in USBC Junior Gold Championships

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By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | silive.com

DETROIT — Six Staten Islanders are in the hunt to continue in their respective division’s Advancer Rounds after the second day of qualifying in the United States Bowling Congress’ Junior Gold Championships.

Maya Avilez led the group with a huge 278 game en route to a 780 set that propelled her to 13th place from 61st, out of the 356 girls competing in the U15 Girls’ Division.

In the U15 Boys’ Division, Frank Koppie also had a fantastic day, moving to 170th place after sitting in 409th after the first day. Koppie averaged 188 for the set.

Joseph Guarnieri, Yousef Dardeir, Nicholas Palmeri, and Victor Guastella each moved up in the U15 Division standings.

Jason Wichnovitz continues to dominate the U17 Division, rolling a 708 set. Although he fell 50 spots, he still sits within the cut line to advance to the next round. William Courtney is not too far behind, currently 11 pins shy of the cut.

Results of Qualifying Round 2:

U12 Division – Field Size: 262 Boys

BOYS – 38 Advance to Final Advancers Round

39 – William Kohnenkamp 146, 184, 200, 142-672 | 1366

U15 Division – Field Size: 715 Boys / 356 Girls

BOYS –103 Advance to Advancers Round

168 – Joseph Guarnieri 176, 202, 152, 169-699 | 1379

170 – Frank Koppie 180, 173, 198, 201-752 | 1378

218 – Yousef Dardeir 163, 183, 166, 190-702 | 1357

284 – Nicholas Palmeri 169, 153, 201, 171-694 | 1324

343 – Victor Guastella 177, 136, 210, 179-702 | 1297

597 – Alex Santos 115, 153, 178, 142-588 | 1155

651 – Cody Bass 157, 112, 162, 148-579 | 1104

672 – Steven Souffrin 146, 144, 116, 120-526 | 1087

700 – Gregory Pasquale 174, 152, 98, 104-528 | 999

GIRLS –52 Advance to the Final Advancers Round

13 – Maya Avilez 181, 132, 278, 189-780 | 1472

41 – Brianna Mester 173, 172, 186, 155-686 | 1397

U17 Division – Field Size: 868 Boys / 443 Girls

BOYS – 124 Advance to the Advancers Round

90 – Jason Wichnovitz 172, 211, 141, 184-708 | 1518

142 – William Courtney 199, 181, 169, 147-696 | 1483

301 – Brandon Leung 147, 169, 177, 193-686 | 1405

807 – Joseph LaBarbera 128, 143, 125, 176-572 | 1162

828 – Steven Pasquale 147, 139, 130, 141-557 | 1137

GIRLS – 64 Advance to the Advancers Round

343 – Lauren Ruth Sarreal 166, 190, 127, 134-617 | 1217

412 – Stephanie Fetik 157, 114, 176, 134-581 | 1121

U20 Division – Field Size: 800 Boys / 440 Girls

BOYS – 116 Advance to the Advancers Round

625 – Kenneth Courtney 160, 150, 172, 152-634 | 1315

639 – Anthony DeRosa 165, 183, 184, 145-677 | 1309

784 – Joseph Nadal 114, 176, 165, 133-588 | 1162

GIRLS – 63 Advance to the Advancers Round

301 – Jessica Fetik 182, 130, 173, 147-632 | 1299

Save on Summer Fun with Our Kids Bowling Special

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girls at bowling alleyHow does summer seem to simultaneously go too slow and too fast? As kids, most of us experienced lazy summer afternoons of boredom, as well as the panic of realizing summer is almost over! How did that happen? Well, if you’re looking for summer activities in Staten Island to help your kids make the most of summer, you’re in luck! Just come to Rab’s Country Lanes for our Summer Kids Special. 

Affordable, Indoor Summer Fun for Kids

Join us from 9 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week, for our summer kids bowling special. This deal is perfect for kids, tweens, and teens – anyone ages 18 and younger. $10 per person includes: 

  • 2 games of bowling
  • Shoe rental
  • Choice of 1 slice of pizza or 1 hot dog
  • 1 small soda

Adults are welcome to bowl on the same lane as their kids for $15 per person, including 2 games of bowling and shoe rental. 

Why the Bowling Alley is Perfect for Summer Fun

Of course bowling is just plain fun, but there are more reasons to bring your kids to the bowling alley this summer. 

  • No bugs – No need to spray the kids down with bug repellant or treat mosquito, ant, and wasp stings. 
  • No sun – Getting kids to apply sunscreen is about as fun as getting them to apply bug spray! Why not choose an indoor activity? 
  • No heat – When it’s miserably hot outside, your kids can get a little stir-crazy in the house, which can lead to bickering, raiding the snacks, and binging TV or video games. Instead, go bowling! They can be active and social at the bowling alley, in the comfort of air conditioning. 
  • No hermits – Summer can be a pretty isolating time for kids. Help them keep their school friendships alive by planning some summer playdates at the bowling alley. 

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23 Island youth bowlers roll into Detroit for USBC Junior Gold Championships

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By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | silive.com

Staten Island is being represented by 23 youth bowlers competing in the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Junior Gold Championships this week in Detroit, Mich.

The group represents the largest contingent of Islanders to compete in the event since 2003, when Dave Kosinski was the lone representative, according to national USBC past president Frank Wilkinson, the proprietor at Rab’s Country Lanes.

An estimated 4,700 youth bowlers, the highest number in the event’s history, will compete for the elusive titles, spots on USBC Junior Team USA 2020 and more than $400,000 in scholarships.

After day 1, Staten Island’s Jason Wichnovitz leads the Island pack by averaging 202, putting himself in 40th place out of 868 boys in the U17 Division. He ripped off games of 159, 223, 170 and 258 for an 810 scratch series.

The 22nd edition of the USBC Junior Gold Championships is taking place in eight bowling centers in the Metro Detroit Area. The event features top USBC Youth bowlers ages 7 to 20 from around the United States as well as Canada, Puerto Rico and U.S. military zones. Each participant qualified to enter by advancing through local USBC Junior Gold qualifying leagues and tournaments.

The event started Saturday with a trade show and athlete registration and then opening ceremonies at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center celebrating the young athletes who were then treated with a performance by rePercussion.

Competition officially started Monday, when bowlers rolled four games. Competitors will bowl 16 games in the qualifying rounds before advancing to the Advancer Rounds and finals which will be televised on CBS Sports Network.

Results of Qualifying Round 1:

U12 Division – Field Size: 262 Boys

BOYS

40 – William Kohnenkamp 159, 175, 201, 159-694

U15 Division – Field Size: 715 Boys / 356 Girls

BOYS

203 – Joseph Guarnieri 179, 154, 158, 189-680

290 – Yousef Dardeir 136, 153, 173, 193-655

393 – Nicholas Palmeri 179, 113, 168, 170-630

409 – Frank Koppie 116, 174, 164, 172-626

522 – Victor Guastella 131, 150, 171, 143-595

593 – Alex Santos 156, 133, 169, 109-567

607 – Steven Souffrin 101, 146, 190, 124-561

666 – Cody Bass 119, 141, 115, 150-525

704 – Gregory Pasquale 107, 99, 118, 147-471

GIRLS

36 – Brianna Mester 226, 182, 164, 139-711

61 – Maya Avilez 221, 157, 135, 179-692

U17 Division – Field Size: 868 Boys / 443 Girls

BOYS

40 – Jason Wichnovitz 159, 223, 170, 258-810

68 – William Courtney 189, 181, 204, 213-787

248 – Brandon Leung 189, 158, 171, 201-719

779 – Joseph LaBarbera 182, 135, 142, 131-590

800 – Steven Pasquale 168, 154, 139, 119-580

GIRLS

376 – Lauren Ruth Sarreal 142, 128, 161, 169-600

426 – Stephanie Fetik 111, 122, 164, 143-540

U20 Division – Field Size: 800 Boys / 440 Girls

BOYS

493 – Kenneth Courtney 203, 156, 168, 154-681

674 – Anthony DeRosa 158, 134, 176, 164-632

767 – Joseph Nadal 148, 135, 146, 145-574

GIRLS

250 – Jessica Fetik 90, 172, 128, 174-564

Summer Fun in a League of Its Own

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With kids out of school, people taking vacations, and warm weather, summer is a season to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. If you’re looking for social activities in Staten Island, consider joining one of our summer youth programs.

There’s something for everyone.

Whether your kids love competitive, casual bowling, or something in between, we have programs to fit the bill! From the Have-a-Ball Club that awards kids with their own bowling ball to Bowling 101 classes for kids 7 and younger, we’re here to share our love of the game with your youngsters. We also encourage family bowling outings for parents to introduce their kids to bowling in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Play with friends or make new ones

Spending time with friends is one of the most important parts of a fulfilling life. In fact, there’s even evidence that making time to socialize is good for your health! Whether you sign up siblings or a single child, joining a youth program ensures that your kids will learn new skills and strike up some new friendships.

Beat the heat and have fun indoors

On those hot summer days where you can’t imagine leaving the air conditioning, bowling is a great way to get out of the house and add some activity to your schedule. At Rab’s, you can enjoy bowling in a comfortable atmosphere rain or shine, hot or cold.

Are you ready to sign up? Fill out our online form or check out our summer bowling youth programs to get started! For questions or more information, contact Nazareth Laursen at (718) 979-1600.

Where Are They Today: The Evolution of the Bowling Ball

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Bowling balls at Rab’sThe modern bowling ball has had a long and interesting history. Learn a little more about it with some interesting bowling ball trivia.

Ancient Bowling

Both “lawn bowling” (games in which a ball is rolled at another) and pin bowling have been played for thousands of years. Archeologist have even found early “bowling pins” in the grave of an Egyptian child buried 5,200 years ago. Early lawn balls where asymmetrical and holeless– very unlike the bowling balls of today!

Bowling Ball Materials

Most bowling balls were historically made of a very hardwood called Lignum vitae. The first rubber ball was produced in 1905, called the Evertrue. Hard rubber bowling balls quickly became the norm until the introduction of polyester balls in the 1970s. From there, the bowling would start to change at a radical rate.

The following decade in 1980, urethane bowling balls were introduced to the market. Then around 1990, bowling ball would change again with the introduction of new core shapes. It was about this time that reactive urethane coverstocks where also introduced.

American Bowling Congress

In 1984, when the American Bowling Congress (now known as the United States Bowling Congress, or USBC) was founded, they sought to standardize the sport of bowling. Part of this effort included the standardization of bowling equipment, including the bowling ball. The USBC’s regulation and standards have absolutely helped shape the evolution of the bowling ball, and continue to do so today.

As fun as these bowling history facts are, playing the game is much more fun! So check out our upcoming Staten Island events and make your plans to visit our Staten Island bowling today!