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With the coming of a new year (August 1, 2008),for our organization, it becomes the duty of the President (Harry Burkey) to appoint chairpersons for MHSIBCA Committees. Chairpersons are either renewed each year or members of that committee step up to chair the committee. For a complete list of all committees click on MHSIBCA Committees and read about them. If you wish to chair a committee or become a member, please Email The Bowl Swami. All committee chairpersons will be appointed by August 1st. Members may still join a committee after that date.
The MHSIBCA Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday, July
13, 2008. The election was held and all members of the 2008-2009
Board of Directors are now posted, although
they are not official until July 31, 2008. A complete list of reports and
measures taken will be posted at a later date. If there are any questions about
the meeting, please Email:
The Bowl Swami.
The Michigan All Star Tournament was designed for graduating seniors, while the Bowl Swami Singles is held for athletes in grades 9-11. They both compete on the same day, Saturday, June 21 at Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights. The Bowl Swami donates $500.00 toward a scholarship fund for these events. Athletes are required to prove they can write to compete for the scholarships (maximum of $100.00 each). Those who only want to bowl will not be eligible for scholarship money. Athletes who wish to enter should contact The Bowl Swami immediately.
The MHSIBCA Annual General meeting invitations are in the mail. If you do not receive a mailing by June 20, please Email The Bowl Swami.
The MHSIBCA Annual General meeting will be Sunday, July 13 at the Valley Plaza in Midland. Randy Allen from the MHSAA will conduct a 2008-09 Bowling Rules Meeting at 11:00 AM. That will be followed a lunch and then the AGM at 1:30 PM. A complete list of events (including seminars, a bowling tournament and a golf outing) can be viewed by clicking on: MHSIBCA AGM. Those with questions can email (or call) The Bowl Swami!
The MHSIBCA Executive Board will be meeting this Sunday at Colonial Lanes in Flushing. The primary purpose of the meeting is to plan out the Annual General Meeting being held July 13 in Midland. Members who wish to send any statement to the board about the AGM should Email The Bowl Swami.
Webber International University (WIU) has partnered with the Kegel Training Center to offer collegiate bowling scholarships in the 2008-09 academic year. Athletes will train in Lake Wales, Florida. Those who are interested can download the WIU Scholarship Info Press Release.
MHSIBCA NOMINATION FORM NOW POSTED (4-28-08)
The MHSIBCA 2008
Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Midland on Sunday July 13. There
will be an election of the following officers at the
AGM: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Region Officers for
Regions 4, 5 and 6. If you wish to nominate someone for an office (including
yourself), download the 2008
MHSIBCA Nomination Form, fill it out and return it according to directions.
The form works best with the latest
Adobe
Reader 8 software. Members with problems downloading, should Email
The Bowl Swami.
MHSIBCA AWARDS BANQUET DEEMED A SUCCESS (4-14-08) Nearly 300 coaches, athletes and guests attended the 2nd annual MHSIBCA Awards Banquet. Awards were presented in several categories, including three new Hall of Fame inductees (Debra Alexander from Flint Metro, Carl Doornbos from Rockford and Randy Shank from Sunnybrook Lanes). A complete listing of all awards winners can be seen in the MHSIBCA Annual Awards Program Booklet. Photos of award winners will be posted when they come in.
TICKETS AT DOOR FOR MHSIBCA AWARDS BANQUET (4-11-08) Anyone wishing tickets for the MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet, may purchase them at the door. Assigned seating has been made for all reservations received prior to April 7th. Other reservations (or tickets purchased at door) will be assigned as best as possible.
VERY FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR MHSIBCA AWARDS BANQUET (4-7-08) Some tickets are still available for the MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet, but they will probably go fast. If you still wish to attend, call The Bowl Swami at 313-885-1393 and leave a message to reserve tickets, as he will be out of town until Friday, April 11. The main seating area holds 260 seats and 250 have been reserved all ready. Reservations above 260 will be seated near the main area. All reservations paid at the door must be in the form of CASH!
FOURTEEN MICHIGAN BOWLERS SIGN LETTERS OF
INTENT Davenport University is the first Michigan College to offer a multitude of scholarships to attract Michigan High School Bowlers for their entry into the collegiate world of bowling competition. For a complete story of the signing event read Inaugural Bowling Team Adds 14 Student-Athletes. For news of other colleges and a list of former Michigan High School Bowlers on scholarships, visit the College Page on this web site.
BOWL SWAMI AND SHADOW TO MAKE APPEARANCE AT MHSIBCA BANQUET (3-31-08) Coaches, do not miss the rare appearance of The Bowl Swami and The Shadow at this year's Awards Banquet. Arrangements have been made for this magnificent duo to be flown in (no expenses barred) for this special occasion. Tickets are still available for this auspicious event MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 13 at Royal Scot Lanes and Banquet Center in Lansing. For more info, see the News Article of 3-27-08.
MHSIBCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED (3-30-08)
The deadline for the
MHSIBCA Scholarship Application
was extended to April 2nd. Coaches are encouraged to contact their
athletes and inform them of the extension. Last year, six recipients were
awarded scholarships ($500.00 each.
Once again, this year the MHSIBCA will award scholarships as follows: One boy
and one girl from each of the three Divisions (1, 2 and 3) will be a recipient
of a $500.00 scholarship. Athletes applying must be a graduating senior with a
3.6 grade point average or higher.
SIX MICHIGAN GRADUATES IN 2008 NCAA WOMENS BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS (3-27-08) When the dust settled, 8 Teams were selected to bowl in the 2008 NCAA Womens Bowling Championships in Nebraska. Six Michigan graduates (Cathleen Kowalski from Farmington Hills Mercy, Ashley Clinchoc from Macomb L'Anse Creuse North, Sondra Hulsether from Montrose Hill-McCloy, Theresa Christopher from Trenton, Allison Gerding from Davison and Christing Bator from Warren Fitzgerald) will be among those competing. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR MHSIBCA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET (3-27-08) Tickets are still available for the MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet. All MHSIBCA Awards (All State Team, All State Academic, Golden Pin, Top Score, Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame) are distributed at the Awards Banquet. Donated prizes are raffled off. Athletes or Coaches eligible for any of those awards are invited to attend and receive their awards formally, but there may be limited space. Those not in attendance will receive their awards either by hand or mail. If a school's coach is in attendance, he/she will be given the award to deliver by hand. If they are not in attendance, a coach from their area may be given the award to deliver to them. Otherwise, the remainder of awards will be mailed. Please understand that it will take time for that to happen. Anyone who wishes to reserve tickets or has any questions and/or problems should Email The Bowl Swami.
MHSIBCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RESCHEDULED (3-25-08)
The MHSIBCA Executive Board voted to reschedule the 2008
Annual General Meeting in Midland from Saturday July 12 to Sunday July 13. This
decision was based on the fact that the facility would be availed to our
association on Sunday at no charge while Saturday would have incurred an
expense. The AGM Committee will provide more detailed information as it becomes
available.
GOLDEN PIN AND TOP SCORE DEADLINES (3-24-08) The MHSIBCA Golden Pin and Top Score deadlines will include mail with postmarks of March 24, 2008. The form News Item stated March 23rd, but that was Easter Sunday. Many coaches have mailed in their Golden Pin Verification Forms, and The Bowl Swami has not been able to keep up with all the material arriving. Thus, the Golden Pin and Top Scores will become officially final on April 1st (No Fooling!). All of the Golden Pin Verification Forms posted have not been officially reviewed for correctness. Anyone who wishes to help are more than welcome to join the team! Otherwise, The Bowl Swami will do his best to get all in place by that date. Keep the Faith!
MHSIBCA AWARDS DEADLINES EXTENDED (3-21-08) The MHSIBCA Scholarship Application deadline has been extended to April 3rd due to Easter vacation problems. Other MHSIBCA Award submission deadlines that were extended are: Golden Pin and Top Scores have been extended to March 23rd. Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame nominations have been extended to April 3rd.
MHSIBCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (3-20-08)
The MHSIBCA Executive Board voted to hold the 2008 Annual
General Meeting in Midland on July 12. The AGM Committee is working on the
time/location and more detailed information will be posted some time this week.
MHSIBCA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET (3-19-08) Each year the MHSIBCA sends out letters of invitation for the MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet. Those letters are sent to members of the MHSIBCA All State Teams. That is possible, because addresses are provided on applications submitted. All MHSIBCA Awards (Golden Pin, Top Scores, Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame) are distributed at the Awards Banquet. Athletes or Coaches eligible for any of those awards are also invited to attend and receive their awards formally. Those not in attendance will receive their awards either by hand or mail. If a school's coach is in attendance, he/she will be given the award to deliver by hand. If they are not in attendance, a coach from their area may be given the award to deliver to them. Otherwise, the remainder of awards will be mailed. Please understand that it will take time for that to happen. Anyone with questions and/or problems should Email The Bowl Swami.
MHSIBCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (3-18-08)
For the first time last year, the MHSIBCA created a
MHSIBCA Scholarship Fund to award scholarships to
deserving athletes in High School Bowling. Six recipients were awarded
scholarships ($500.00 each) by filling out a
MHSIBCA Scholarship Application.
Once again, this year the MHSIBCA will award scholarships as follows: One boy
and one girl from each of the three Divisions (1, 2 and 3) will be a recipient
of a $500.00 scholarship. Athletes applying must be a graduating senior with a
3.6 grade point average or higher.
GOLDEN PIN DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 23rd (3-18-08) The MHSIBCA Awards Committee on Sunday, March 16, discussed the various problems with the Golden Pin and made the following decisions: (1) Based on the Region Event Field Statistics viewed from last year's Region Events and this year's, Region Events that showed a disparity of 10 or more pins difference would have the option to disallow. All other Region Event scores would stand. These decisions were predicated on several facts: (A) This year and last year were purported to be restrictive oil patterns directed from the MHSAA that should lower the general field average no more than 10 pins; (B) The oil patterns sent from the MHSAA this year were to be kept secret (and it was not the oil pattern described on the MHSAA Web Site) denying any coach or athlete any chance to learn what is needed to bowl that pattern; (C) Several Lane Managers got the oil pattern early and tested it. When they called to state it wasn't working, they were given permission to "tweak" the pattern which changed scoring. Several other Lane Managers claimed they were not told they could, or they were unaware. Some changed it the next day because it would not conform to the level of last year while others kept it the same. (D) Due to the inability of many/most centers not being able to put out oil patterns during the regular season, a restriction beyond lowering general field averages more than 10 pins from last year's events should not be allowed. (2) Due to the controversy and a few other problems, the deadline for this year's Golden Pin submissions should be extended for at least one more week.
MHSIBCA ALL STATE TEAMS SHOULD BE PUBLISHED BY 10:00 PM (3-17-08) The MHSIBCA Awards Committee completed its selection of the four All State Teams and the results have arrived. All results must be converted into a file suitable for posting on this site. The Bowl Swami will make the conversion, but he also has to report on decisions from the Executive Board meeting, as well. All will hopefully be published by 10:00 PM. Personal business may delay that, as BS and wife will once again be visiting a funeral home along with having to meet with a tax accountant. So, Keep the Faith...and Keep the Green...Happy St. Patrick's Day!
AWARDS COMMITTEE MEETS TODAY TO SELECT ALL STATE TEAMS (3-16-08) As reported in an article on 3-10-08, the 2008 All State Teams will be selected this morning when the committee meets in Flint. The problems with the Golden Pin will also be discussed more thoroughly. In the afternoon, the MHSIBCA Executive Board will meet to plan the MHSIBCA Awards Banquet and the MHSIBCA Annual General Meeting. A report of all should be published no later than Monday. KEGEL PATTERNS SUGGESTED FOR NEXT SEASON (3-15-08)
The MHSAA Bowling Committee, with guidance from Randy Allen of MHSAA, reviewed
many areas of High School Bowling to
SUGGEST
(suggestions are then reviewed by the MHSAA Council before acceptance)
guidelines for next season. The most controversial issue was oil patterns used
during Region and State Final Events. The heated discussion uncovered many
facts, but the most underlying fault of problems that may have occurred was not
educating coaches and lane personnel early enough in the season to prepare for
conditions that might be faced in post season competition. After the major
discussion, it was decided to select three of the Kegel Challenge Oil Patterns,
as Post Season Oil Patterns. It was also decided to inform coaches as soon as
possible about these patterns, so coaches and athletes can become familiar and
learn the steps necessary to compete fairly. While only one of the patterns
would be selected each year for post season (a January 15 announcement of that
condition was suggested), coaches and athletes would be expected to practice all
three. The MHISBCA Tournament Committee will suggest to Invitational Tournaments
that they should select one of those patterns for their event. That pattern,
then, will be posted along with their Tournament Posting.
MHSAA BOWLING COMMITTEE MEETS TODAY (3-13-08) Meeting today at the MHSAA East Lansing office, the MHSAA Bowling Committee will review items from this past season. The committee is composed of Coaches, Athletic Directors and Administrators who have volunteered. Member Coaches who wish to be considered for the Bowling Committee in future years, should ask their Athletic Director to send their name to Randy Allen of the MHSAA. Member coaches and other interested parties were invited to send comments and suggestions to either the MHSAA or The Bowl Swami (SEE: Bowling Committee Review Meeting of 2-27-08). All recommendations and/or comments sent to The Bowl Swami have been given to other Member Coaches on the committee. Suggestions and/or recommendations considered at that meeting will then be sent to the MHSAA Council for approval at a later date. Not all recommendations for change are approved, as there are many factors to weigh or consider before making changes. One of the biggest concerns facing the MHSAA is the need to balance the various sports seasons. While there has been discussion about moving the season for the sport of bowling, most of the comments/recommendations sent in have asked that it remain a winter sport. However, even if the Bowling Committee votes to remain in the winter, the final decision rests with the MHSAA Council.
GOLDEN PIN DEADLINE MAY BE EXTENDED (3-12-08) While the MHSIBCA Award Committee is meeting this weekend to select All State Teams, they will also be reviewing the controversy over lane conditions during the Post Season Region Events and how it has affected averages used for the Golden Pin Award. If necessary, the deadline for accepting Golden Pin Verification Forms may be extended to allow all Member Coaches an opportunity to revamp forms if necessary. More information will be forthcoming after this weekend's meeting.
MICHIGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL BOWLING CONFERENCE PROPOSAL (3-11-08) A committee of coaches is being formed to review Rules and Guidelines for a Michigan Middle School Bowling Conference. It will be setting up suggested guidelines for a Fall Season (September-November) of bowling for Michigan Middle Schools. A coordinator will be needed for each Division set up in the State. Coaches or educators interested in becoming a coordinator and who wish to join the MMSBC Committee should Email The Bowl Swami. Current MMSBC Committee Members are Scott Walkup-Coldwater, Dave Kowalski-Bangor John Glenn, Laura Abele-Warren Regina, and Dan Macha-Ithaca. The Middle School Conference Standings Page has all ready been developed with the Southwest 8 Conference Standings posted. AWARDS COMMITTEE MEETS SUNDAY TO SELECT ALL STATE TEAMS (3-10-08) The 2008 All State Teams will be selected Sunday, March 16 when the committee meets in Flint. Three teams (1st, 2nd and Honorable Mention) are designated for each Division. An All Academic (graduating seniors only) group is also selected. All teams will be posted on this site late Sunday night. Mr. and Miss Bowler and the Dream Team, chosen from the graduating seniors. will be announced at a later date by the Detroit Free Press. Coaches who encountered problems and have not sent in their All State applications should contact the designated Awards Committee Member for their Division: Division 1, Tom Stockton of Sterling Heights Stevenson; Division 2, Judy Jaeger of Livonia Ladywood; Division 3, Keith Krueger of Hemlock. Otherwise, contact The Bowl Swami.
POST SEASON COMMENTS AND RESULTS (3-10-08) Coaches are being reminded that the deadline for voices to be heard in decisions for next season is no later than today, as reported in the Post Season Review Notice. Coaches who wish to view the MHSAA Region or State Finals Results will always find that page in the left hand column under "Info." It is labeled "Post Season."
MHSAA REGION EVENTS AND GOLDEN PIN AVERAGES (3-7-08)
Due to the disparity of lane conditions resulting in lower scoring in many
Region Events compared to previous years, the Awards Committee has decided to
give coaches the opportunity to disallow scores for the
Golden Pin from certain Region Events. Regions 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 were selected based on a difference of 10 or
more pins in average per athlete compared with last year's scores. Only scores
from the Boys Category were used for this study, however it applies to Boys and
Girls.
Another fantastic High School Bowling season is coming to a close after the
State Finals, but there are numerous things to consider before finally closing
the door. First, there are the MHISBCA Awards that need to be applied for.
Secondly, the MHSAA Bowling Committee is meeting on Thursday, March 13 and would
like your input. Next, the MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet information needs to be
passed along to athletes. Fourth, the Annual General Meeting dates/times will be
finalized at the MHSIBCA Executive Board Meeting on March 16. Last, there are a
few other Post Season Items to address.
MHSAA BOWLING (REVIEW) COMMITTEE (2-27-08)
There have been many opinions expressed regarding the MHSAA Region Qualifiers
and other aspects of High School Bowling from this season. Oftentimes, the
comments are made when athletes or coaches have negative experiences and feel
changes should be made. Member Coaches who wish to see changes in certain areas
of High School Bowling should either contact the MHSAA with their comments or
let members of the MHSAA Bowling Committee know their feelings. In all cases, it
is better to put it in writing and not just make comments like, "Change that!"
but rather make a suggestion of what to do in place of that which is happening.
MATTHEW PAUL FRANKFURTH (2-26-08) Sadly we announce the passing of High School Bowler Matthew Paul Frankfurth from Waterford Kettering. He was the son of Member Coaches, David and Dianna Frankfurth and the brother of Joshua Frankfurth who also was a High School Bowler. We shall miss him dearly.
MICHIGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP INVITE (2-25-08) The First Michigan Middle School Championship (Invitational Tournament) will take place in Bay City on December 6 & 7 at Monitor Lanes. The event will include a Singles Tournament on Saturday and a Team Event on Sunday. It is currently listed on the Tournament Page, but the Entry Form is still being put together. Coaches with a Middle School in their area who wish to tentatively reserve a spot in this Championship are urged to do so quickly, as there is very limited space. Each Middle School competing must field two Teams and 10 Singles (One Boys Team and 5 Boys Singles plus One Girls Team and 5 Girls Singles). To reserve a school spot in this event, Email: The Bowl Swami with school name and city of school.
MHSIBCA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET (2-24-08)
Coaches, mark your calendars! The MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for
April 13 at Royal Scot Bowling and Banquet Center in Lansing. All MHSIBCA Awards
will be distributed at the Awards Banquet. Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame
honorees are recognized at this ceremony. Athletes selected to the All State
Teams (this includes Academic) are honored as well. Other Award recipients are
also invited and will have their Awards personally honored. This includes the
Golden Pin and Top Scores. MHSIBCA Scholarships are also presented.
HOW TO BE SEATED AT TOURNAMENTS (2-18-08)
It wasn't too long ago that watching a young person bowl, on Saturdays or other
days, was an easy proposition. Just simply grab a chair and sit down. The
bowling center was nearly empty and plenty of seats were available. Those days
are gone! What has taken its place has led to many a confrontation that
sometimes leads to physical violence.
MHSIBCA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET (2-18-08)
Coaches, mark your calendars! The MHSIBCA Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for
April 13 at Royal Scot Bowling and Banquet Center in Lansing. All MHSIBCA Awards
will be distributed at the Awards Banquet. Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame
honorees are recognized at this ceremony. Athletes selected to the All State
Teams (this includes Academic) are honored as well. Other Award recipients are
also invited and will have their Awards personally honored. This includes the
Golden Pin and Top Scores. MHSIBCA Scholarships are also presented.
REPORTS DUE TUESDAY TO POLL-RANKING COMMITTEE (2-18-08) Coaches sending reports or information for Rankings must send them no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18 to the Ranking Committee. Reports received after that date will not be included in Ranking decisions. The fourth edition of the 2008 MHSIBCA Poll-Rankings was delayed for one week due to the problems associated with the Web Site. The Rankings will be posted on noon of Feb 21. Coaches and coordinators are asked to send any and all reports no later than Tuesday, February 19.
FINAL WARNING TO NON-MEMBERS (2-15-08)
Coaches and Student/Athletes need to realize the Award deadline for joining
MHSIBCA is February 16, 2008. If you wish to see whether your school has a
Member Coach, click on either of the following: MHSIBCA Member
Schools or MHSIBCA Member Coaches.
FOURTH EDITION OF THE 2008 POLL-RANKINGS DELAYED (2-14-08) The fourth edition of the 2008 MHSIBCA Poll-Rankings has been delayed for one week due to the problems associated with the Web Site. Coaches and coordinators are asked to send any and all reports to the Ranking Committee no later than Tuesday, February 19. Reports received after that date will not be included in Ranking decisions.
RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOOL IN 8TH ANNUAL MJVC (2-10-08) A record number of schools (58) have registered for the Eighth Annual Michigan Junior Varsity Championship, Saturday and Sunday, February 16-17 at Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights. Unique in its format and appearance, this year's tournament has been divided into two separate divisions with separate squad times for boys and girls. A complete list of schools and their divisions can be seen by clicking 2008 MJVC. Pontiac Academy For Exellence just signed up today. FINAL WARNING TO NON-MEMBERS (2-5-08)
Coaches and Student/Athletes need to realize the Award deadline for joining
MHSIBCA is February 16, 2008. If you wish to see whether your school has a
Member Coach, click on either of the following: MHSIBCA Member
Schools or MHSIBCA Member Coaches.
MHSIBCA RANKING POLLS NEED INPUT FROM COACHES (1-24-08) Coaches, there were many sounds of grumbling and complaints from those in the High School Bowling conclave. The moans were about the Ranking Poll that came out on January 17. Many schools that could/should have been ranked were missing from the poll. The problem was that many Conference Standing Sheets were never sent in to MHSIBCA, and coaches from various Conferences did not send in a report to the Ranking Committee. If coaches wish to see their teams ranked (and this is very important to the athletes), they should contact The Ranking Committee.
FEBRUARY 16 DEADLINE FOR MHSIBCA MEMBERSHIP (1-23-08) Athletes from schools without a Member Coach of MHSIBCA will not be eligible for All State or Golden Pin Awards. Awards given by MHSIBCA are funded from Member dues and schools or coaches who do not join (and pay dues) are thus eliminated from consideration of MHSIBCA Awards. The Award deadline for joining MHSIBCA is February 16, 2008. If you wish to see whether your school has a Member Coach, click on either of the following: MHSIBCA Member Schools or MHSIBCA Member Coaches.
BOWL SWAMI IN CANCUN (1-05-08) The Bowl Swami leaves for a vacation paradise near Cancun on Saturday morning. He will hopefully be able to update the web site from that location. Look for his Blog from Cancun!
SPECIAL ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL COACHING PROGRAM (1-04-08) Coaches who wish to utilize online instructional videos with online quizzes, audio downloads and Lesson printouts, should visit www.mybowlingcoach.com for a sample. MyBowlingCoach has put together a special High School Program for our Member Coaches. If you wish a copy of this program, which is being offered for 2 Coaches and 16 Athletes for a special price, about one-tenth of the normal cost, just Email The Bowl Swami and request the My Bowling Coach High School Program.
USBC LOOKING FOR COACH INPUT (12-18-07) The USBC is working to develop curriculum for two new high school and collegiate coaching certification levels. They are asking current coaches to suggest areas of study relating to team coaching. Coaches wishing to assist the USBC in this endeavor are being asked to Email their top three suggestions to Bryan Okeefe of USBC.
ETONIC SHOES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ORDER FORM READY (12-04-07)
The Bowl Swami has finally reached an agreement
with Etonic shoes. Please listen carefully...orders can be placed into a
Microsoft Excel File and sent to Etonic as an attachment. However, those coaches
who may still be living in the pre-historic age (and do not have a son or
daughter to assist them with this real world) can still send in an order via
"snail mail" or FAX.
ETONIC SHOES OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (11-30-07) As reported in the Coach Packets (delivered to your Athletic Directors), Etonic Shoes has put together a special High School Program. Order Forms should be made available soon. Coaches who wish to have the Order Form sent should contact The Bowl Swami. Remember, you must be a current member of MHSIBCA.
MICHIGAN ALL STAR & BOWL SWAMI "SMART" SINGLES (11-27-07) Dates for the: Michigan All Star Tournament (which is open to all graduating seniors) and the Bowl Swami "SMART" Singles Tournament (which is open to all high school bowlers grades 9-11) has now been set for June 21-22. Don't miss out on either of these exciting tournaments. They both take place at Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights. Entry forms will be available soon!
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MAILINGS SENT (11-20-07)
The MHSIBCA
annually mails out a letter to the Athletic Directors of all participating
schools. This mailing contains an envelope for the Bowling Coach/s of that
school. Along with an application for membership in MHISBCA, there are also
forms for All State/Academic, Coach of the Year, and Hall of Fame.
COACHING TIPS AT USBC WEB SITE (11-19-07) Coaches should inform their athletes about the USBC web link that provides some short coaching vignettes on the game. Just click on the following link: COACHING TIPS. TRYOUTS AND PRACTICE CAN OFFICIALLY BEGIN TODAY (11-15-07)
While the official
opening date of the season is December 1st, schools may begin their practice and
tryouts today, November 15. Schools are allowed 24 dates of competition during the
season. This includes Invitational Tournaments (check the "Tournaments" link in
the left hand column, under
"INFO").
295 PARTICIPATING BOWLING SCHOOLS - 79 WITH MHSIBCA MEMBER COACHES (10-30-07) As of October 30, 2007, only 79 schools have coaches who joined or renewed their membership. The Athletic Director mailings will going out in a few days. The AD's will be apprised whether their school has a coach member or not. Schools must have at least one coach member for their athletes to be eligible for All State and many other MHSIBCA awards. Also, other benefits of our association will not be availed to non-members.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MAILINGS TO BE SENT SOON (10-24-07)
Each year, we send
out a direct mailing to Athletic Directors about our association. We advise AD's
about our organization and the many benefits and awards that can only be
obtained by member coaches.
A list of schools that have members is included
with that mailing.
Coaches who have not
renewed their membership should do so immediately to have their school's name
included. There are 281
high schools in Michigan participating in High School Bowling. As of this date,
only 68 of those schools have an officially paid member in our organization.
MHSAA RULES MEETINGS (10-23-07)
There are only a few MHSAA Rules Meetings left
on the schedule. Remember, it is mandatory for every school to have a coach or
athletic director attend one of these meetings. If are unable to attend any of
them, you will need to contact Randy Allen at MHSAA to pass a written test.
Below are dates left on the schedule:
BOWL SWAMI ON VACATION - UPDATES ON THE ROAD (10-06-07) The Bowl Swami will be visiting Branson, Missouri for 10 days. The MHSIBCA web site will be updated from that location. He will also respond to Emails. Coaches sending in their applications during that time will have their names added to the web site upon his return.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 29 IN MIDLAND (9-26-07)
It's not too late
to attend the MHISBCA Annual General Meeting which takes place this Saturday, September 29
- at the Holiday Inn in
Midland. Special classes will be held in the morning (New & Used Fund
Raising Ideas @ 9:00 AM and Teaching Tips from two Professionals @ 10:15 AM). At
11:30 AM Randy Allen will present the mandatory MHSAA Rules Meeting for High
School Bowling Coaches. Following a luncheon, the AGM will commence at 1:30 PM.
MHSAA BOWLING RULES MEETING DATES (8-30-07)
MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE ON AUGUST 1, 2007 (8-3-07) Membership renewal fees were due on August 1, 2007. Members have until December 31, 2007 to renew at the rate of $35.00. After December 31, the fee will be $50.00. The 2007-08 Membership Application can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: 2008MHISBICMembershipApplication.
MICHIGAN ALL STAR & BOWL SWAMI "SMART" SINGLES RESULTS (6-25-07)
The Men’s All Star Team
dominated the Third Annual
Michigan All Star Challenge at Sunnybrook Lanes, June 23, 2007. After
testing the waters with a lowly 189 Baker game, they never dropped below 244
compiling a score of 2508 for the 10 Baker Game Qualifier. Their Junior
counterparts, the Boys Dream Team, led all Junior Qualifiers with a score of
2163. Last year, the Men’s All Stars lost to the Boys Dream Team, but not this
year. After taking the first game 267-203, they never looked back as they rolled
a perfecto 300 to the Junior’s 258 and clinched the 2007 Championship. The wily
veterans of the lanes included Ken Wyatt, Jay Lang, Brian Hatcher, Jed Winters
and Bill DeFrance. The Runner-Up Juniors were Mark Pinelli, Warren Woods Tower,
Brian Hunt, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, Kenneth Wichmann, Sterling Heights Ford
II, Adam Jablonski, Sterling Heights and Jeremy Lapak, Sterling Heights
Stevenson.
MICHIGAN ALL STAR & BOWL SWAMI "SMART" SINGLES (6-11-07) The deadline for both of the following tournaments has been extended: Michigan All Star Tournament which is open to all graduating seniors and the Bowl Swami "SMART" Singles Tournament which is open to: all high school bowlers grades 9-11. Don't miss out on either of these exciting tournaments. They both take place on June 23 at Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights.
FREE PRESS GRADUATING SCHOLAR ATHLETES (5-31-07) The Detroit Free Press has published their state-wide list of graduating Scholar Athletes. Several High School Bowlers are listed, including Teri Broughton, Sterling Heights Stevenson; Jennifer Hittle, White Lake Lakeland; Kirk Sauro, Dearborn Heights Annapolis; Dasmyn Langston, Flint Hamady; Alex Strong, Ithaca; Adam Kubiak, Marine City Cardinal Mooney; and Timothy Horman, St. Louis.
MHSIBCA ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME COACHES & COACHES OF THE YEAR (4-22-07)
The MHSIBCA
Inducted three new members into its Hall of Fame this past Sunday in Lansing (MHSIBCA
Awards Banquet Program Booklet). Tom Stockton, Sterling Heights Stevenson,
Tracy Long, New Lothrop and Clay Sandberg, Ishmpeming/Negaunee were selected to
join the elite members of the MHISBCA Hall of Fame. For a short bio of each new
member visit Hall of Fame.
MHSIBCA AWARDS SIX SCHOLARSHIPS (4-19-07)
The Awards
Committee met to review numerous applications and has selected the following to
receive MHISBCA $500.00 scholarships: Laura Means, Northville; Jessica Wesseling,
Hudsonville; Nicole Meeker, Napoleon, Jeremy Lapak, Sterling Heights Stevenson,
Trenten Barr, Croswell-Lexington, and Alexander Strong, Ithaca. The recipients
will receive their awards at the MHISBCA Awards Banquet this Sunday.
MHSIBCA Scholarship Foundation Underway (3-4-07) The Michigan High School Interscholastic Bowling Coaches Association has received enough funding for the MHSIBCA Scholarship Foundation to guarantee $3,000.00 in Scholarships for 2007. Scholarships will be awarded in all three Divisions in equal portions. The minimum scholarship awarded will be in the amount of $500.00 per individual selected by the MHSIBCA Awards Committee. If additional funds are received to cover all three Divisions, additional scholarships will be awarded. Persons wishing further information should contact the MHSIBCA. BOWL SWAMI and THE SHADOW DONATE $600 TO MHSIBCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Bowl Swami is issuing a challenge to any and all coaches, bowling centers,
or others! He has reached into his own pocket, and that of The Shadow, to put up
$600.00, along with the $1,000.00 donated by the Michigan Junior Varsity
Championship, for MHSIBCA Scholarships this year. This year's goal is to reach
$3,000.00 so the MHSIBCA can provide six $500.00 scholarships to Student
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