Mixed Doubles Tournament Results

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The prize list for our Mixed Doubles tournament has been finalized and posted. This year we’ve paid out over $11,000 dollars in total prizes!
 
A special thank you goes out to our squad leaders Shannon Sloma, Jacque Monje, Cyndie Gillespie, and Kathi Kruithof.
 
And also to Ryan Lomonaco and Jeremy Bartz for their donations to the tournament’s prize fund.
 
If any team captain needs to get their partner’s address to mail them their check please contact the office and we will get that for you.
 

Save the date City Open & Women’s Tournaments

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SAVE THE DATE!
 
This year’s City Open & Women’s Tournaments hosted by Westgate, will begin on April 23 and run thru May 8 (No Friday Squads). Weeknights will start at 6:30 pm & weekends will start at 1:00 pm. Make your reservations today! Entry forms will be out soon.

Welcome Back Bowlers!

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The 2021-2022 Bowling season kicks off in just another week and we would like to welcome all of the bowlers back to the lanes.

This year is going to be an exciting year for the Grand Rapids Area. Next summer the National Youth Bowling Tournament and JR Gold Competition are going to be held across Lansing, Muskegon, and Grand Rapids. This tournament will be bringing thousands of youth bowlers and their families to the area and also a plethora of volunteering opportunities that we will need everyone’s help with filling.

First up for us is the 700/800 tournament. Entries are being finalized now and will be out shortly so keep a lookout on our Facebook Page, this website, and centers near you!

Lastly, if you happen to see Mike Billet around be sure to say hi and welcome him onto the board. He is the newest board member elected to serve you.

Youth 13-19 COVID Testing Order Extended

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The executive order requiring youth ages 13-19 that was set to expire on April 19th has been extended until May 24th.  Any youth city bowler bowling this weekend of the tournament will need to continue to provide a negative test for participation.

 

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/2021.02.07_Interim_Guidance_for_Contact_Sports_updated_FINAL_715541_7.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1IsT6HxIDGHe_06HDzbob0ZKXmKDxM_nixg800GU6_LuqwL7H7-Ey3AuE

2021 Annual Meeting Thursday May 13, 7:00 pm @ Westgate Bowl

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The 2021 Annual meeting of the Greater Grand Rapids USBC Association will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at Westgate Bowl.

The following positions are to be filled by election for the corresponding terms:

President (3 years)
5 Directors (3 years)
1Youth Director (3 years)
Delegates to the 2022 USBC National Meeting (1 year)
Delegates to the 2022 Michigan State USBC Annual Meeting (1 year)

Interested persons must submit the enclosed candidate application postmarked by April 30th, 2021 and be in attendance at the Annual Meeting (or have a note on file requesting to be excused).
To be eligible for nomination as an officer or director, a candidate must be:
1. A USBC member in good standing of the association at the time of election and throughout their term.
2. Must not be bowling in any un-certified (sanctioned) leagues of American Ten Pin.
3. Must have a working knowledge of USBC rules and regulations.
4. Must have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Parliamentary Procedures.
5. Time to serve on committees and attend 6-7 board meetings each year.
6. Candidates to be eligible for nomination as an officer shall have served at least three years as a member of GGRUSBC Board of Directors.
7. Must be willing to complete SafeSport/RVP Training and background check.

Additional eligibility requirements, if any, will be developed by the Nominating Committee.

Anyone wishing to be considered as a director or delegate must submit their qualifications to the Nominating Committee on the approved (enclosed) application. This form must be postmarked by April 30th, 2021.

Return to Nominating Committee – 2405-A Porter SW, Wyoming MI 49519

Nominations from the floor may be made, providing the candidate’s qualifications have been submitted to the Nominating Committee at least one week prior to the opening of the

Annual Meeting. These qualifications must be submitted on the approved candidate nomination form (application enclosed).

For questions or additional information and/or forms, please contact the Nominating Chair at 269/268-2873.

Thank you for your time. We look forward to seeing you on May 13th.

 

Sincerely,
Matt Jelsma
USBC Nominating Committee

MDHHS Covid Requirements & Youth City Tournament

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Dear Coaches and Youth City Tournament Bowlers,
If you are scheduled to bowl the 2021 Grand Rapids Youth City Tournament April 10-11 and/or April 17-18, you must follow this mandate from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
MDHHS is requiring negative COVID tests for all 13-19 year old athletes. After many phone calls to government officials, we are asking this of you. Get a test from your school or local pharmacy early in the week and bring your test results with you. Tests will not be administered at the bowling center. If you do not have your negative test results with you, you will not be allowed to compete during this time frame (April 10-11 and/or April 17-18).
This does not apply to the 12 and younger bowlers.
If any of the bowlers or parents are hesitant to come to this event, please contact your Youth Coach or the Association Office (616-530-8195). Every effort will be made to re-schedule bowlers as needed, based on lane availability.
Stay safe.
Sincerely,
Greater Grand Rapids USBC