Special thanks goes out to our sponsors. All the help given to us goes DIRECTLY TO THE YOUTH BOWLERS
Special thanks goes out to our sponsors. All the help given to us goes DIRECTLY TO THE YOUTH BOWLERS
DEC-2001 JAN-
2002 FEB- 2002
MAR-2002
APR-2002 MAY-2002
FINALS
some of these pages will not work till after the scheduled events
What is the Travel League all about?
The league comprised of dedicated
bowlers of all skill levels who love to compete and have fun!
I might also add that the league is also
comprised of dedicated parents, coaches and bowling centers as well who
support the youth bowling.
The bowlers are all competing for a month
of bragging rights and a chance to take home
the 32" tall Travel League Trophy which
will be engraved with all the winners as the seasons goes along
Traveling is the best part of this league in my opinion because the youth bowlers get a chance to bowl in different centers and see first hand that every center has it’s own certain character or in some cases attitude!
My special thanks goes out to my friend Dan
Larochelle, the proprietor of King Lanes in Manchester, NH
and the webmaster of the official
ICBA website.
The NHCBA Youth Travel League, which is
run by Dan, was one of our inspirations to get started in MA.
He gave us information on their system and
we used some of it to get our league rolling along.
What are the current Travel League rules?
All ICBA rules are in effect
at all times. Lob line & foul line rules will be enforced.
Bart Maderios, League official, will make
on site decisions. All decisions are final.
4 bowlers per team (8 member roster)
1 team per center (for 2001 season)
Bowlers age limits are 7 – 17 yrs.
old. Must be attending school (K-12) with good standing grades
Bowlers must have min 60% youth league attendance.
(Proof provided upon request)
100% handicap to 450
Bowlers current average to be figured
into handicap (Proof provided upon request)
Absent bowlers will have 5 points deducted
from their average.
Hats will not be worn during tournament
Etiquette & conduct are expected
to be at highest levels
League format:
Matches to begin at 10:00am sharp
15 minute grace period for traveling
teams.
(Not to be abused. League officials reserve
the right to penalize late arrivals.)
The 3 string total team pinfall with handicap
determines winner
Bowlers will roll 5 frames at a time.
Bowlers will move one lane to the right
after each game
The MBA Travel League Trophy will be awarded
after each match.
The winning team will be able to display
the trophy at their home bowling center until next match.
Cancellations
Cancellations will be made by 7:30am on
the day of the tournament.
All team managers will be notified by phone.
Team managers are responsible to notify their bowlers.
League fees
Cost is $10.00 per bowler, $40.00 per team
at each event
($6.00 bowling fee, $4.00 prize fee)
All prize money will be awarded back to
bowlers in some way.
Prize money will cover monthly trophy, jackets
for winners, Participation awards for all active members, etc. Financial
report will be available at each match.
If you can get your home bowling center
to help in any way, please let Kevin or Bart know. Some bowling centers
may want to provide trophies or awards, or waive the bowling fees.
Any support will definitely help the kids
out in some way.
The bowlers will receive ALL of the benefits
of this league.
League officials are volunteering their
time and effort.
Bowling centers will be paid $2.00 per string
maximum
Schedule:
Sunday December 16, 2001 Pilgrim
Lanes
Sunday January 20, 2002 Brian’s
Bowlaway
Sunday February 17, 2002 Leo’s
Superbowl
Sunday March 17, 2002 Wal-Lex
Recreation Center
Sunday April 14, 2002
Ipswich Lanes
Sunday May 19, 2002 Metro
Bowl
Sunday June 16, 2002 Playoff
to be determined
Playoff winner to display trophy at home
bowling center until the start of the next season.
So, just how much fun have we had so far?
- Let's just say LOTS!
We've seen two very close matches so far
at Pilgrim Lanes and Brian’s Bowlaway!
The handicap system allows girls and boys
from ages 7-17 a fair chance to compete and have fun.
And we are all having fun!
Want to help sponsor the Jr Travel League or join the league??
Contact us
Kevin Cormier (978)632-0837
email: kbcormier@net1plus.com
Bart Maderios (603)382-9064
email: maderios@aol.com
One of our goals for the league after this
inaugural season is to branch out across Massachusetts.
This year is limited only because we wanted
to start slow and make this project work for everyone's sake
We hope to incorporate separate divisions across the state to keep traveling distances to reasonable times and get more bowling centers involved