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At Rab’s Country Lanes, we love bowling! From our perspective, bowling pushes us as individuals and as teammates to do better and reach further. And if you’re like us, you probably can’t get enough time at the lanes either!
Luckily, our fall bowling leagues are open! Bring your whole team down and get ready or find an open spot on an existing team. Either way, you’ll have a chance to step up your game starting this September in a fun league that matches your skill levels.
Our fall/winter leagues run from September through May and offer a bunch of different options to fit anyone’s preference or ability level. Check out the different types of leagues we’re offering this year and give us a call to find out more!
Rab’s Country Lanes offers:
Maybe it’s been a while or maybe you’ve always liked bowling but just haven’t spent that much time doing it. Our leagues don’t start for another month or so and we always have an open lane for you.
We’re more than just a bowling alley, though! We also have a host of other fun activities such as an awesome snack bar, a wicked laser maze, and our high roller’s lounge! And don’t forget to visit our pro shop for all your gear before league play starts up!
At Rab’s, we know how to have fun. Come join a league this fall and see what it’s all about!
The final qualifying round of the 2018 Junior Gold Championships concluded Thursday with the final 4 games of competition.
Anthony Mastroianni lead the group of competitors from Rab’s with a 3045 16-game series and a 57th place finish in the U15 Boys Division. He will advance to Friday’s Advancer Round.
Maya Avilez fell just 5 pins shy of the Advancers Round, finishing with a 2773 total and a 59th place finish in the U15 Girls Division.
Below is a recap of all of the competitors from Rab’s who competed this week. Congratulations to all on a fantastic week of competition.
Stay tuned for more as Anthony continues his quest!
U12 Division
BOYS – Cut Score: 2652, 40th place
71 – Joseph Guarnieri 178, 144, 156, 184-662 | 2567
135 – William Kohnenkamp 127, 151, 186, 148-612 | 2365
GIRLS – Cut Score: 2591, 21st place
38 – Brianna Mester 150, 150, 166, 118-584 | 2469
91 – Ashley Weisenstein 125, 108, 118, 128-479 | 2157
U15 Division
BOYS – Cut Score: 2972, 96th place
57 – Anthony Mastroianni 173, 190, 143, 150-656 | 3045
155 – Brandon Leung 222, 212, 150, 191-775 | 2908
214 – Nicholas Palmeri 186, 203, 185, 199-773 | 2829
381 – Victor Guastella 150, 155, 171, 156-632 | 2672
558 – Frank Koppie 162, 137, 158, 108-565 | 2475
659 – Cody Bass 213, 126, 135, 124-598 | 2084
GIRLS – Cut Score: 2778, 55th place
59 – Maya Avilez 204, 156, 134, 128-622 | 2773
U20 Division
BOYS – Cut Score: 3068, 213rd place
1046 – Kenneth Courtney 156, 175, 157, 199-687 | 2706
1054 – Joseph Nadal 179, 156, 165, 181-681 | 2702
1154 – William Courtney 140, 177, 139, 147-603 | 2656
1170 – Jason Wichnovitz 169, 205, 227, 182-783 | 2649
1419 – Jonathan Guash 130, 119, 112, 128-489 | 2421
GIRLS – Cut Score 2968, 123rd place
192 – Taylor Waglione 190, 169, 167, 210-736 | 2909
340 – Lexis Ortiz 118, 147, 189, 246-700 | 2784
629 – Autumn Fortunato 125, 161, 149, 161-596 | 2579
725 – Jessica Fetik 158, 192, 149, 157-656 | 2491
After a loss in the USA Bowling Northeast Regional Tournament finals held in December at Rab’s Country Lanes, Mel’s All Stars; a team comprised of Joseph Guarnieri, William Kohnenkamp, Brianna Mester, and Ashley Weisenstein, w/ Coach Melissa Kammerer; was determined to advance to the National Finals.
The team then made the trip to the New England Regional Tournament in Rhode Island, where they eventually found themselves crowned the U12 Champions and headed to the National Finals in Dallas, TX.
The 2018 USA Bowling National Championships, sponsored by Sixlets, features the top 12-and-under (U12) and 15-and-under (U15) youth teams competing for a national title. The 14 U12 teams and 16 U15 teams earned their spots in the field by winning a regional event.
Day 1 of competition included a Round Robin Format where each team bowled a total of 13 matches head-to-head against each other.
Teams in the U12 division bowled 13 Baker matches Wednesday at AMF Garland Lanes to determine seeding for Thursday’s double-elimination bracket, while teams in U15 bowled 15 Baker matches.
A team’s match-play record in qualifying determined its seeding, with total pinfall breaking any ties.
Mel’s All Stars finished the Qualifying Round with a 6-7 record, for a 10th Place finish headed into the double-elimination bracket finals.
Off to a slow start, they lost the first match by 4 pins (181-185), won the 2nd by 18 (198-180) and then finished off with a bang winning the 5 of the last 7 games.
Qualifying Round Recap:
181 (L), 198 (W), 150 (L), 176 (L), 150 (L), 171 (L), 186 (W), 186 (W), 209 (W), 178 (W), 204 (L), 210 (W), 175 (L) – Total: 2374 | 6-7
The double-elimination portion of the event was contested Thursday at nearby USA Bowl. Bracket matches were contested in a best-of-three Baker format.
After a great start in the Winners Bracket, the team representing the Southwest handed Mel’s All Stars their first loss, the Southwest continued their run and eventually made their way to the televised Finals.
Round 1 – Winners Bracket
New England defeated Mountain 2-0 | 164 & 160 to 151 & 159
Round 2 – Winners Bracket
New England defeated Atlantic East 2-1 | 203, 125, 209 to 159, 200, 172
Round 4 – Winners Bracket
Southwest defeated New England 2-0 | 180 & 194 to 153 & 173
Round 5 – Losers Bracket
Southeast defeated New England 2-1 | 215, 157, 223 to 189, 190, 204
Day 3 of the Qualifying Round at the Junior Gold Championships in the books. One more day of qualifying continues tomorrow with the final 4 games before the field will be cut for the next round of competition.
Anthony Mastroianni continues to lead the pack of bowlers, having moved up to 19th place in the U15 Boys Division after a great 796 set on the lanes.
Maya Avilez is holding her own in the U15 Girls Division, staying close to the cut line. After a consistent set of 180 games, Maya found herself moving up 1 spot in the standings to 33rd place.
William Courtney found himself jumping up 58 spots to 984th place out of 1495 Boys in the U20 Division, after rolling a 223 game to round off his third day of qualifying.
Christopher Riordan pulled out of competition due to an injury on the second day of qualifying, we wish the best to Christopher on a speedy recovery!
Good Luck to all on their last day of qualifying competition!
QUALIFYING ROUND, AFTER DAY 3, 12 GAMES:
U12 Division – Field Size: 284 Boys / 141 Girls
BOYS
68 – Joseph Guarnieri 143, 157, 139, 155-594 | 1905
139 – William Kohnenkamp 141, 119, 131, 143-534 | 1753
GIRLS
39 – Brianna Mester 189, 127, 136, 144-596 | 1885
82 – Ashley Weisenstein 149, 122, 129, 166-566 | 1678
U15 Division – Field Size: 672 Boys / 382 Girls
BOYS
19 – Anthony Mastroianni 180, 196, 228, 192-796 | 2389
201 – Brandon Leung 165, 144, 155, 145-609 | 2133
300 – Nicholas Palmeri 160, 155, 147, 147-609 | 2056
319 – Victor Guastella 210, 155, 221, 148-734 | 2040
496 – Frank Koppie 171, 191, 223, 179-764 | 1910
667 – Cody Bass 164, 130, 147, 113-554 | 1486
GIRLS
33 – Maya Avilez 181, 183, 183, 182-729 | 2151
U20 Division – Field Size: 1495 Boys / 855 Girls
BOYS
984 – William Courtney 151, 174, 155, 223-703 | 2053
1095 – Joseph Nadal 209, 183, 167, 134-693 | 2021
1108 – Kenneth Courtney 134, 204, 147, 178-663 | 2019
1292 – Jonathan Guash 183, 172, 125, 186-666 | 1932
1383 – Jason Wichnovitz 152, 148, 164, 159-623 | 1866
GIRLS
208 – Taylor Waglione 170, 192, 188, 182-732 | 2173
349 – Lexis Ortiz 133, 158, 173, 133-597 | 2084
547 – Autumn Fortunato 183, 177, 201, 136-697 | 1983
751 – Jessica Fetik 145, 129, 168, 157-599 | 1835
Qualifying Rounds at the Junior Gold Championships in Dallas, TX continued yesterday where 21 youth bowlers from Rab’s continued their journey.
Anthony Mastroianni, in the U15 Boys Division, leads the pack rolling an 818 series on Day 2 for a 1593 8-game total, where he currently sits in 31st place our of 672 competitors. Brandon Leung, not too far behind in 81st place rolled 790 to an 1524 total. 96 bowlers in this division after the 16 games of qualifying will advance to the Advancers Round.
Maya Avilez added a 644 series to her qualifying round scores, after ending Round 2 with a huge 248 game, keeping her in the hunt to advance to the next round in the U15 Girls Division.
Brianna Mester and Joseph Guarnieri are keeping pace in the U12 divisions. Joseph started day 2 off with a 236 game while Brianna rolled a 689 series to add to her total.
Best of Luck to all the athletes as they compete this week! Stay tuned for updates as competition continues. Bowlers will bowl 16 games in the Qualifying Round before the Advancer Rounds.
Complete scores and information about the event can be found at: https://www.bowl.com/juniorgold/
QUALIFYING ROUND, AFTER DAY 2, 8 GAMES:
U12 Division – Field Size: 284 Boys / 141 Girls
BOYS
50 – Joseph Guarnieri 236, 153, 141, 142-672 | 1311
109 – William Kohnenkamp 157, 168, 121, 122-568 | 1219
GIRLS
27 – Brianna Mester 147, 214, 163, 165-689 | 1289
78 – Ashley Weisenstein 141, 134, 182, 136-593 | 1112
U15 Division – Field Size: 672 Boys / 382 Girls
BOYS
31 – Anthony Mastroianni 219, 200, 165, 234-818 | 1593
81 – Brandon Leung 145, 219, 217, 209-790 | 1524
168 – Nicholas Palmeri 178, 168, 175, 173-694 | 1447
424 – Victor Guastella 182, 166, 177, 145-670 | 1306
630 – Frank Koppie 113, 156, 147, 126-542 | 1146
670 – Cody Bass 110, 101, 153, 115-479 | 932
GIRLS
34 – Maya Avilez 120, 108, 168, 248-644 | 1422
U20 Division – Field Size: 1495 Boys / 855 Girls
BOYS
1020 – Kenneth Courtney 164, 183, 147, 188-682 | 1356
1042 – William Courtney 167, 150, 153, 190-660 | 1350
1139 – Joseph Nadal 144, 189, 125, 255-713 | 1328
1310 – Jonathan Guash 138, 153, 213, 158-662 | 1266
1363 – Jason Wichnovitz 156, 161, 167, 180-664 | 1243
GIRLS
140 – Lexis Ortiz 200, 149, 161, 197-707 | 1487
230 – Taylor Waglione 198, 176, 197, 183-754 | 1441
612 – Autumn Fortunato 161, 179, 129, 147-616 | 1286
699 – Jessica Fetik 178, 194, 171, 129-672 | 1236
Staten Island is represented by twenty youth bowlers competing in Dallas, Texas July 16-21 at the USBC Junior Gold Championships. Almost 3,900 youth bowlers, the highest number in the event’s history, will compete for the elusive titles, spots on USBC Junior Team USA 2019 and more than $350,000 in scholarships.
The 21st edition of the USBC Junior Gold Championships will take place in 9 bowling centers in the Dallas/Fort Worth 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 an Opening Ceremonies celebrating the young athletes who were then treated with a performance by Light Balance of America’s Got Talent fame.
Competition officially started Monday July 16th, when bowlers bowled 4 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: 284 Boys / 141 Girls
BOYS
54 – William Kohnenkamp 180, 183, 144, 144-651
65 – Joseph Guarnieri 197, 135, 167, 140-639
GIRLS
44 – Brianna Mester 147, 141, 156, 156-600
90 – Ashley Weisenstein 133, 120, 119, 147-519
U15 Division – Field Size: 672 Boys / 382 Girls
BOYS
81 – Anthony Mastroianni 182, 192, 224, 177-775
122 – Nicholas Palmeri 127, 225, 166, 235-753
168 – Brandon Leung 187, 193, 190, 164-734
384 – Christopher Riordan 159, 154, 191, 165-669
493 – Victor Guastella 163, 212, 142, 119-636
565 – Frank Koppie 175, 159, 107, 163-604
671 – Cody Bass 128, 121, 113, 91-453
GIRLS
10 – Maya Avilez 230, 179, 202, 167-778
U20 Division – Field Size: 1495 Boys / 855 Girls
BOYS
870 – William Courtney 149, 158, 180, 203-690
984 – Kenneth Courtney 168, 171, 180, 155-674
1335 – Joseph Nadal 150, 166, 156, 143-615
1367 – Jonathan Guash 195, 94, 163, 152-604
1429 – Jason Wichnovitz 135, 151, 124, 169-579
GIRLS
87 – Lexis Ortiz 160, 220, 203, 197-780
378 – Taylor Waglione 168, 181, 166, 172-687
449 – Autumn Fortunato 133, 169, 156, 212-670
807 – Jessica Fetik 90, 172, 128, 174-564
Brooklyn Reporter
By Ariama Long / editorial@brooklynreporter.com / Thursday, July 12, 2018 / 4:43 PM
Bay Ridge altruist and manager of the Hearts Connected Group, Donna Russo-Lubrano, is hosting an exciting bowling fundraiser this weekend in memory of her oldest sister.
The fundraiser will take place on July 15, 2018 at Rab’s Country Lanes (1600 Hylan Blvd. on Staten Island) with check-in at 1 p.m.
The event asks for a $30 donation, which includes pizza, soda, shoe rental and two hours of bowling, or a $20 donation for non-bowlers which includes food and drinks.
Teresa A. “TiTi” Favret, who passed two years ago from lung cancer, was beloved by her family and community. Even though she resided in Mount Kisco, New York, she was a longtime Bay Ridge resident before that and still drove the few hours to Dyker Heights to get her hair and nails done with her sister. Russo-Lubrano’s daughter, Angelia, has also taken up bowling in two different leagues as a dedication to her aunt’s favorite pastime.
“She was like a second mom to me and then to my daughter,” said Russo-Lubrano, “When we were cleaning out her belongings, my daughter found her bowling ball and trophies. On the first anniversary of her death we invited some friends and went bowling together.”
Russo-Lubrano has participated in the signature walking fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, “Relay For Life,” for 15 years. Though, she said, the last two years were especially hard for her without her sister (she could not participate), which is why the proceeds for the bowling event will go towards lung cancer patients, their treatment and the LUNGevity Foundation.
Russo-Lubrano reached out to the foundation for support because they are committed to making an impact on people with lung cancer and fighting the disease like her sister had.
LUNGevity will be participating in the event, as well as a bevy of local businesses from both Bay Ridge and Staten Island who have signed on as sponsors. These businesses will be donating everything from free handouts and desserts to prizes and raffle baskets. Business donations so far include Italianissimo Ristorante, Nino’s Restaurant, Harde’s Liquor Store, the Maxx Challenge, Malsons Jewelers and Staten Island FunPark.
The weather in Staten Island is constantly fluctuating. One day it’s burning hot and the next day it’s pouring rain. Your kids may be getting a bit stir crazy … and school is still one month away! Fortunately, we have the answer to your family entertainment woes. You and your kids can enjoy one of the best activities in Staten Island: bowling! And, to make it better, we are now running a Summer Kids Special that is affordable and fun.
For only $10 per child, your kid gets two games of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog or slice of pizza, and a small Pepsi. (You can’t go to the movies for that price anymore!) This special is available for kids 18-years-old and under. Also, this special runs until September 7. Your kiddo can enjoy bowling from 9 am to 6 pm, seven days a week! (That’s right, we don’t think that anyone should have to take a break from bowling if they don’t want to.)
For your toddlers and teenagers, this is a great family outing. Speaking of family outings, we don’t want parents to miss out on the fun either. That’s why we’ve created a special just for you, too! For only $15 per adult, you can enjoy two games of bowling and shoe rental. Please note that the kids and adults must share the same lane, and this deal is only available with the purchase of the Summer Kids Special.
This great deal is available for up to six bowlers per lane. What are you waiting for? Invite your favorite five people and head to Rab’s Country Lanes for hours of endless fun! Contact us with questions.
By Christine DeRosa | Cderosa@siadvance.com
For the Staten Island Advance
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – NYPD Neighborhood Coordination Officers Anthony Gomez and Joseph Ranola were so proud of the work youngsters from the Police Athletic League (PAL) program had done this year they wanted to organize a special outing for them.
So the officers treated the students, who attend PS 41 in New Dorp, to a bowling event at Rab’s Country Lanes in Dongan Hills on Monday evening.
Gomez and his partner, Ranola, are neighborhood coordination officers assigned to Sector B in the 122nd Precinct and patrol from New Dorp Lane to Old Town Road. Both officers have worked with all of the schools in their district, developing a great relationship with both children and staff.
The idea for a bowling event with both officers and student members of the PAL was discussed during a meeting with Tannea Manning, the PAL director at PS 41. During the meeting, the group spoke about wanting to reward some of the students for excelling in both school and their assignments.
When talking about his involvement with the students, Gomez said, “We feel it’s important to show the kids the value of their education, along with getting along with one another and enjoying themselves.”
Gomez automatically knew where to host the event.
“Rab’s bowling alley is a business we have developed a phenomenal relationship with through our community involvement,” said Gomez. “We decided to all partner up and host a bowling night for the kids in the after school PAL program at PS 41.”
Both officers have worked with the students for a year. They participate in a classroom program entitled Too Good for Drugs, which has both officers spending class time educating students about controlled substances. Gomez and Ranola also spend time with the students after school and play sports with them.
The officers developed their relationship with the business by participating in its Monday “Golden Oldies” event. The pair attend this event two or three times a month and use the opportunity to update senior citizens on crimes such as phone scams that they may fall victim to. They also hold community meetings, known as Build The Block meetings, quarterly and the last one was held at the alley.
This was the first event the officers had organized for the students.
Gomez said that they are hoping to plan a flag football game for next month, hopefully at Miller Field, for the students and other officers in the precinct.