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Women’s Bowling Makes Program Debut; Defeats No. 7 Mount St. Mary’s In Baker Match

February 12, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Staten Island, NY – The Wagner College women’s bowling team earned the program’s first-ever victory as the Seahawks bowled against fellow Northeast Conference (NEC) member and No. 7 ranked Mount St. Mary’s on Thursday afternoon from Rab’s Country Lanes.
Click here for the full story and to follow the Lady Seahawks Journey

Wagner and Mount St. Mary’s were pitted in a traditional, a Baker, and a best of seven Baker match this afternoon as the Seahawks finished the day 1-2.

Match I – Traditional (Mount St. Mary’s 1006, Wagner 880)

  • The Seahawks and Mountaineers opened up Thursday’s event with a traditional 5 vs. 5 format.
  • Amanda Medvetz led the way for the Seahawks in the opening match, rolling a team-high 219.
  • Anelise Terrano shot a 194 while Totiana Miranda (167), Jessica Fetik (159), and Amanda Burdett (141) rounded out the scoring.
Match II – Bakers (Wagner 965, Mount St. Mary’s 901)
  • Wagner quickly rebounded from the traditional format with a victory in the team’s first-ever baker match, defeating the Mountaineers by 64.
  • The Seahawks won three straight games and four out of five in clinching the bakers, 179-168; 220-181; and 186-169, which secured the five-game baker set.
  • Miranda threw eight strikes in a row in propelling the Seahawks to victory.
Match III – Best-of-Seven Bakers (Mount St. Mary’s 4, Wagner 0)
  • The Mountaineers shrugged off their performance from match two in taking all four games in the best-of-seven Baker format.
Baker Averages:
  • On the heels of her eight strikes, Miranda led Wagner with a 21.7 baker frame average.
  • Medvetz (18.8), Terrano (16.8), Fetik (16.4), and Victoria Shaw (15.0) rounded out the Seahawks’ performance this afternoon.

Post-Match Interview:
Head Coach Joseph Ambrose:

Opening Statement…

  • “It was awesome to lead our team in the first-ever competition here at Wagner. To get our first win today against a top-10 program and a school who is currently first in the NTCA Power Index Ranking, is a tremendous milestone for our athletes and our program,” head coach Joe Ambrose said.”
On the team’s tone and emotions this afternoon…
  • “Our teams works really well together and there wasn’t a hint of hesitation in helping one another today. Their selflessness was instrumental in us having a great first day on the lanes.”
On adjustments made from following the traditional match…
  • “We really didn’t have to adjust too much after the first match. Mount St. Mary’s bowled great. We did make a few lineup adjustments in baker, which worked out very well.”
Closing Statement…
  • “In match three, we couldn’t execute on the changing lanes and will have to do a better job of that on Friday, but, overall, it was a very successful first day in the history of the Wagner bowling program.”

Up Next:

  • Wagner will be back on the lanes Friday afternoon for the first-ever Seahawk Invite, in which the Seahawks will face off against the same Mountaineers and the LIU Sharks.

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Revised League Schedule, as of January 17, 2021

January 17, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Effective November 13, 2020, as per the Office of the NYS Governor, any State Liquor Authority-licensed establishment, including Bowling Alleys, will be required to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily through at least February 6, 2021.

This restriction continues to impact regular business of Rab’s Country Lanes in many different ways.  The below league schedule has been updated as of January 17, 2021.

  • Open Bowling will still be available 7 days a week.  For the latest availability, please visit the UP-COMING EVENTS Page of our website.  Online Reservations are suggested.
  • Cosmic Bowling will be available on some* Saturday Evenings at an earlier time, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • Our evening league bowling schedule has been adjusted.  In order to accommodate all leagues a temporary schedule has been implemented.  This includes some leagues bowling on alternating weeks.

League Schedule may change.  Please review your league standings for the latest details.

Times listed only if different than regularly scheduled time.

Sunday & Friday Evening Leagues – No Change

Monday January 18

  • Rab’s Scratch Draft League – 8:00 PM

Tuesday January 19

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #2
  • Mike Massaroli Memorial Triples League – 8:00 PM

Wednesday January 20

  • MisMates Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE

Thursday January 21 

  • Thursday Night Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE at 6:20 PM
  • Splitz Co-Ed Mixed League

Saturday January 23

  • Soave Bowlers Once-A-Month League – 7:30 PM

Monday January 25

  • Colonial Funeral Home Ladies
  • Holy Spirit Men’s League

Tuesday January 26

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #1
  • Rab’s Girls

Wednesday January 27

  • All Pro Electric of NY Men’s League
  • Boys Nite Out Once-a-Month

Thursday January 28

  • Thursday Night Mixed – Shift #1: 6:20 PM / Shift #2: 8:00 PM
  • Richmond County American Legion / McGuire Men’s League – WHOLE LEAGUE

Monday February 1

  • Rab’s Scratch Draft League – 8:00 PM

Tuesday February 2

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #2
  • Mike Massaroli Memorial Triples League – 8:00 PM

Wednesday February 3

  • MisMates Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE

Thursday February 4

  • Thursday Night Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE at 6:20 PM
  • Splitz Co-Ed Mixed League – 8:00 PM

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Staten Island Advance The Gym Bag: Two women toss perfect games at Rab’s

January 8, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Kelly Schropp fired a 300 in the Rab’s Scratch Draft League last Monday. (Photo courtesy of Dan Dunleavy)

By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | Click Here for the full story

Lanes 47 and 48 at Rab’s Country Lanes are proving to be quite a pair for female bowlers.

That’s because Melissa Oakes and Kelly Schropp each fired perfect a game on those lanes in consecutive weeks.

“They happened on the same pair of lanes in the same game (the middle game of three)!” said Country proprietor Frank Wilkinson. “Crazy!”

Oakes’ perfect game came Sunday, Dec. 27 in the Donna Zajac Memorial Mixed League. Oakes, who averages 184, fired games of 191, 300 and 168.

Eight days later (Jan. 4, 2021), Schropp, a former St. John Villa High School standout bowler, reached perfection in the Rab’s Scratch Draft League.

One of only nine ladies in the prestigious loop, Schropp fired games of 222, 300 and 247 for a big 769 series. She is currently averaging 210 in the loop.

Visit us on facebook or instagram to see videos of the perfections!

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Rab’s Weather Alert: Winter Storm Gail

December 16, 2020 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

UPDATED 12/16/2020, 3:15 PM

Due to the Winter Storm, on Wednesday December 16, 2020, we will close at 4:00 PM.  We will re-open on Thursday 12/17/20 at 12 Noon.

The following leagues/programs are cancelled:

  • All Pro Electric of NY Men’s League
  • Pinsetter Madames
  • Rab’s Senior Men’s Club
  • Thursday Afternoon Ladies

Follow us on twitter and facebook for the most current updates and changes to our schedule/hours of operation, @bowlatrabs.com.

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Rab’s Country Lanes picked ‘Best of NYC’ for Staten Island

December 15, 2020 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

By Dr. Gracelyn Santos | gsantos@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | Click here for the full story on SILive.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congrats are in order for Rab’s Country Lanes, Dongan Hills.

The .NYC registry team, which is managed by Neustar, held its Best of Boroughs 2020 Virtual Awards Celebration to honor five organizations that use .NYC domain name in each borough of New York City. Among the five winners representing each borough, Rab’s Country Lanes was named Best of Staten Island.

Each of the five winners received a cash prize of $5,000. Over 50,000 votes were cast to select the winning groups. Rounding out the other 2020 Winners: Catchy Pest Control (Bronx), Field Form (Brooklyn), Chinatown Soup (Manhattan) and SchizophrenicNYC (Queens).

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For Frank Wilkinson of Rab’s Staten Island, Bowling is More Than Just Business

December 11, 2020 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

For Frank Wilkinson, proprietor of Rab’s Country Lanes in Staten Island, bowling isn’t just a business, but something that runs in his blood. The all-American pastime has been part of his family for more than 60 years. According to SILive, “Frank’s father, Rab, was a professional bowler and regarded as one of Staten Island’s all-time best.”

Say Wilkinson, “Our family roots run deep in bowling and small business here in Staten Island.” His customers include bowling leagues, local fundraisers and patrons from across the borough of Staten Island.

So when the pandemic hit in March, the mandated closures weighed heavily on not just his conscience but community as well.

“Rab’s provides an outlet for our community to get away from everyday life for social recreation,” says Wilkinson, “and being closed was not just a burden on the business, it was a burden on our community and those who depend on us for work and their outlet.”

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SI Advance: Comeback From Quarantine: MSIT bowler Colin Smith wonders when (or if) there will be a season

November 28, 2020 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Colin Smith (fifth from right) awaits the day he can rejoin his MSIT teammates on the lanes.

By Nick Regina | nregina@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | Click here for the full story on silive.com

Keep bowlin’, bowlin’, bowlin’…

That’s all 16-year-old New Dorp native Colin Smith wants to do.

After averaging 193 per game last season in the PSAL, he was poised to build on a promising sophomore campaign and take over the reigns as McKee/Staten Island Tech’s top bowler in 2020.

Nevertheless, Smith’s chances of once again anchoring his team on the lanes seem to dwindle by the day.

“It’s tough, they’re not telling us anything right now,” said a disappointed Smith.

While there has been speculation that the season could take place in the spring, nothing has been confirmed.

“Nothing has changed. We haven’t heard anything,” said Smith.

In last year’s playoffs, Smith’s game average rose to 204 before the Seagulls fell to Tottenville in the semifinals — hinting at a breakout campaign in 2020.

“I was focused. It kind of sucks because last year we were so close,” laments Smith. “We wanted a rematch.”

LOST SEASON

The cancelled season didn’t come as a total surprise to Smith, who was left scrambling for open alleys when the pandemic struck in March and shuddered the doors of Staten Island’s bowling establishments.

“That was my first thought: where am I going to practice?” remembers Smith, who traveled to New Jersey on a weekly basis in search of open lanes.

“It was just that and playing video games…not much else to do,” he added. “[Bowling] always gave me something to do after school, and brought attention in school.”

Smith has been able to bowl in two weekly leagues at Rab’s Country Lanes since the summer, which provides a sense of normalcy, as well as the opportunity to link up with friends.

“It’s been fun, a relief…it’s like getting back to normal,” said Smith. “I get to be at my home alley with friends.

“I’m used to it, I know everyone there, and the lane conditions,” he pointed out.

But as numerous establishments begin to once again close their doors on Staten Island, Smith fears bowling alleys could be next.

“It’s scary because I’ve been practicing for so long and I feel even better than before the pandemic,” said Smith.

“I don’t want to lose that,” he added. “That was probably the worst part, having to bowl somewhere else.”

In the meanwhile, Smith awaits word on a potentially lost HS season, and the opportunity to bowl with his schoolmates once again.

“I hope to make sure the team is properly acquainted,” he said. “We all really want a season.”

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Bowling notebook: What’s Country Lanes’ pandemic status? A perfect game, New Year Singles Classic is off and more

November 25, 2020 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | Click here for the full story on silive.com

Rab’s Country Lanes’ proprietor Frank Wilkinson says it’s business as usual — for now — even with the threat of new pandemic restrictions being talked about by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

“We’re getting a lot of inquiries about the status of our opening,” said Wilkinson. “It’s amazing, many consumers have assumed we, along with restaurants, are already closed and there is no indoor dining due to the zone change, which as we know has not happened yet.”

That, of course, may change over the coming days or weeks. Most of Staten Island is currently classified as a yellow zone, although some South Shore communities were elevated to orange by the state earlier today. If the Island’s pandemic infection rate worsens, other Island communities could be elevated to orange status and then red.

“IF, we are to move into the Orange Zone, and IF all the requirements remain, bowling centers remain open without indoor dining (just as we started the season.),” explained Wilkinson. “When we got the go to open back in August, bowling centers were moved to the low-risk business category. However, anything can change when the governor makes an announcement, which seems to be anticipated after the holiday. In the meantime, we are now closing at 10 p.m., which has altered our schedules in many ways.”

Victor Guastella, 17, rolled his first perfect game last month at Rab’s Country Lanes.

Youth bowler Victor Guastella rolls first perfect game

Seventeen-year-old Victor Guastella rolled a perfect game in the Country Pro Shop Juniors on Friday, Oct. 23. The perfecto came in the final game of a three-game set. He finished with a 678 series. His first two games were 197 and 181, propelling.

Avilez, Brod advance to Junior Gold Championships as Rab’s Gold Shootout champs

Youth bowlers took to the lanes on Sunday, Nov. 22 to compete for titles in the Rab’s Gold Shootout and their shot at advancing to the 2021 Junior Gold Championships to be held in Indianapolis, next summer.

When all was said and done, Maya Avilez and Gavin Brod were the big winners and punched their tickets to Indy.

Avilez rolled a 903 five-game series to claim the U18 division. Her games were 178, 155, 205, 164, and 201.

Meanwhile, Brod paced the 15U division with games of 159, 184, 184, 171, and 203, good enough for a 901 series.

Complete results can be found at bowlatrabs.com/tournaments.

The next opportunity for youth bowlers to compete and earn spots for the Junior Gold Championships will be the Rab’s Gold Challenge on Jan. 5, 2021.

Staten Island USBC Masters Championship set

The 12th Annual Staten Island USBC Masters Championship will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Rab’s Country Lanes, where the Island’s top bowlers will compete for the elusive title. $100 entry fee, register online, siusbc.org to reserve your spot.

The reigning champion is Tony Everts.

46th Annual New Year Singles Classic Postponed

For the first time in the tournament’s history, tournament director Jim Elliott has decided to postpone the 46th Annual New Year Singles Classic due to the pandemic. Contact Jim for details. The event will return in 2022.

Catholic School bowling loop forging ahead

Wilkinson reports that the Catholic High School Bowling League will start on Dec.15 at Country Lanes.

This has been pushed from a projected start of the Nov. 24.

“A sign of normalcy in youth sports after a non-existent PSAL season,” said Wilkinson.

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Update: Rab’s remains open while in YELLOW Zone

November 23, 2020 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment


Good news! As of 11/23, Rab’s remains in the YELLOW ZONE as you can see in the map above, but not by much. We will remain open and operating as we have under the latest restrictions with Bowling and Indoor Dining.  Please help be the solution and continue to do your part… Be safe and wear your masks. Following the guidelines is what allows us to remain open, and for you to enjoy the sport that you love!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bowlatrabs, covid19, nyc, rabs, rabs country lanes, staten island

New Restrictions: Rab’s to close at 10:00 PM Nightly | Revised League Schedule

November 13, 2020 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Effective November 13, 2020, (through December 12) as per the Office of the NYS Governor, any State Liquor Authority-licensed establishment, including Bowling Alleys, will be required to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily.

This new restriction impacts regular business of Rab’s Country Lanes in many different ways.

  • Open Bowling will still be available 7 days a week.  For the latest availability, please visit the UP-COMING EVENTS Page of our website.  Online Reservations are suggested.
  • Cosmic Bowling will be available on some* Saturday Evenings at an earlier time, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • Our evening league bowling schedule has been adjusted.  In order to accommodate all leagues a temporary schedule has been implemented.  This includes some leagues bowling on alternating weeks.

League Schedule may change.  Please review your league standings for the latest details.

Times listed only if different than regularly scheduled time.

Saturday November 14

  • Saturday Nite Out Once-a-Month – 7:30 PM

Monday November 16

  • Colonial Funeral Home Ladies
  • Holy Spirit Men’s League

Tuesday November 17

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #1
  • Rab’s Girls

Wednesday November 18

  • All Pro Electric of NY Men’s League
  • Boys Nite Out Once-a-Month League – 6:20 PM

Thursday November 19

  • Thursday Night Mixed (Formerly Transplant Support Org. of S.I. Mixed) – WHOLE LEAGUE at 6:20 PM
  • Splitz Co-Ed Mixed League – 8:00 PM

Sunday & Friday Evening Leagues – No Change

Monday November 23

  • Rab’s Scratch Draft League – 8:00 PM

Tuesday November 24

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #2
  • Mike Massaroli Memorial Triples League – 8:00 PM

Wednesday November 25

  • MisMates Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE

Thursday November 26 – Thanksgiving – No League Bowling

Saturday November 28

  • Soave Bowlers Once-A-Month League – 7:30 PM

Monday November 30

  • Colonial Funeral Home Ladies
  • Holy Spirit Men’s League

Tuesday December 1

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #1
  • Rab’s Girls

Wednesday December 2

  • All Pro Electric of NY Men’s League

Thursday December 3

  • Thursday Night Mixed – Shift #1: 6:20 PM / Shift #2: 8:00 PM
  • Richmond County American Legion / McGuire Men’s League – WHOLE LEAGUE

Monday December 7

  • Rab’s Scratch Draft League – 8:00 PM

Tuesday December 8

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #2
  • Mike Massaroli Memorial Triples League – 8:00 PM

Wednesday December 9

  • MisMates Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE

Thursday December 10

  • Thursday Night Mixed– WHOLE LEAGUE at 6:20 PM
  • Splitz Co-Ed Mixed League – 8:00 PM

Saturday December 12

  • Saturday Nite Out Once-a-Month – 7:30 PM

 

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