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  • Bowl Like the ProsAboutIf you have ever wondered what it takes to bowl like the pros, now is your chance to find out. The USBC’s Bowl Like the Pros program offers clinics, classroom sessions, video instruction and much more with some of the most recognized players in the sport, such as Tommy Jones, Chris Barnes, Shannon O’Keefe, Stefanie Nation and many others. The Bowl Like the pros program is your chance to learn essentials such as approach and timing, hand positions and release, how to attack lane patterns such as the Shark or the Chameleon, and other tips that are guaranteed to raise your average and give you the competitive edge you’re looking for.Register Now | Watch Video
  • Bowl Like the ProsContact Us
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    E-mail
    Bob.Learn@bowl.com
    Kristin.Warzinski@bowl.com
    Telephone / Fax
    T: (800) 514-2695 ext 8283
    F: (414) 421-1301     		U.S. Mail
    United States Bowling Congress
    Attn: Bowl Like the Pros
    621 Six Flags Dr.
    Arlington, TX 76011
 
 
BOWL LIKE THE PROS
  • ParticipantsExactly, Bowl Like the Pro’s is: A ONE-DAY CLINIC PROVIDING BOWLERS OF ALL AGES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THEIR FAVORITE PRO BOWLERS ONE-ON-ONE LANE INSTRUCTION FROM THE PROS AND TOP USBC COACHES TO IMPROVE THE BOWLER’S GAME BOWLING TIPS FROM THE PROS FOR EVERY PART OF THE BOWLER’S GAME
    • APPROACH AND TIMING
    • HAND POSITIONS AND RELEASE
    • LANE PLAY
    Bowlers and fans also are treated to a trick shot exhibition by the bowling stars, and each bowler receives a "half-pin" for the autograph session.Bowl like the Pros clinics are specifically designed to help enhance bowler retention.
  • ProprietorsClinics can be tailored to fit the schedule of the bowling center as to not interfere with league play.All three programs can be promoted using a "pay as you go" league format. This allows league bowlers to pay for the Bowl like the Pros event by paying a small amount each week of the season. Suggested "pay as you go" league options:BOWL LIKE THE PROS:
    • $2 PER WEEK, 32 WEEK LEAGUE
      minimum players: 120
    THE ACADEMY:
    • $5 PER WEEK, 32 WEEK LEAGUE
      minimum players: 42
    THE CLINIC:
    • $4 PER WEEK, 16 WEEK LEAGUE
      minimum players: 24
    *These are only examples of the "pay as you go" league format option, and can be tailored to fit your individual leagues.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
    • The program produces educated and excited bowlers, creating a greater desire for them to stay in the game and compete in league play.
    • There is no "out of pocket" cost associated with the program. USBC provides instructional and promotional materials.
    • Show your appreciation to your league bowlers by bringing some of bowling’s biggest stars to their center.
    • Build relationships by partnering with your local association to put on this event.
    • Promote your local coaches.
    The AcademyEmail your event information and have it posted on bowl.com    Read More
  • The AcademyBOWL LIKE THE PROS THE ACADEMY
    A seven-hour bowling "super school," The Academy features:
    • A one-hour classroom session on lane play that Pros will demonstrate and work with bowlers on featuring instructional videos and graphics
    • Four hours of one-on-one lane instruction from the Pros
    • Tips on lane play, as the Pros will work with bowlers on how to attack the Cheetah, Chameleon and Shark PBA
    Experience oil patternsSimilar to the Bowl like the Pros program, each participant will receive a "half-pin" for autographs, and be treated to an exciting trick shot exhibition at the conclusion of the clinic.
  • The ClinicTHE CLINIC is a 5 ½ hour program limited to 24 bowling students that features a classroom presentation and one-on-one lane instruction from a USBC Silver-Certified Pro and a certified USBC coach.Experience oil patternsSimilar to the Bowl like the Pros program, each participant will receive a "half-pin" for autographs, and be treated to an exciting trick shot exhibition at the conclusion of the clinic.
  • Shannon O’KeefeShannon O’KeefeBy now, many are aware of Shannon O’Keefe’s achievements as a Gold-Medalist at the 2007 Women’s World Championships and a five-time member of Team USA. What few people may know, though, is that the origin of those achievements is found in one of the most unlikely places imaginable—a pair of shoes. The daughter of a former professional bowler, it was not until O’Keefe turned 16 that she first decided to join her brother on the lanes as her body began to suffer the consequences of a determined softball career in which, at just 15 years old, she finished among the top 160 at the 1996 U.S. Olympic softball team trials."My Dad took me to Dick’s Sporting Goods and got me a teal plastic ball, and then I looked up and saw this pair of white Lind’s shoes with a teal toe," Shannon explains. "I am not spending $150 just so you can look cute in a sport you’re not even good at," her father said. "That was all I needed," Shannon reflects years later. "As soon as you tell me I can’t do something, I will work at it until I prove you wrong." Though Shannon’s father surely considers himself proven wrong by now, Shannon aims to prove much more, seeking to "win all the majors," a goal inspired after she finished as runner-up at the 2007 Women’s U.S. Open in Reno. As for the father who once dared to doubt her? "He is one of my best friends," Shannon says. "He has been with me on this journey from day one. To have somebody in your corner with you like that, I am very blessed."Read More
  • Wes MalottWes MalottIf anyone ever wondered how Wes Malott earned the nickname "Big Nasty," it’s a safe bet that no one wonders now—not after destroying his competition throughout the 2008-2009 Lumber Liquidator’s PBA Tour season by winning 5 titles in a single season, outpacing names like Norm Duke, Chris Barnes and Walter Ray Williams Jr. to secure Player of the Year honors, and thrashing all comers at the King of Bowling series showdown at the Kegel Training center in Lake Wales, FL, where he shot two perfect 300 games.Malott went on to make the finals at the Dydo Japan Cup where he ultimately fell just short of another title there as well in his championship match against Patrick Allen. Malott made 8 telecasts in the 2008-2009 season and is rapidly closing in on one of the milestones of achievement on the Lumber Liquidator’s PBA Tour—$1 million in career earnings.Read More
  • Carolyn Dorin-BallardCarolyn Dorin-BallardHall of Famer Carolyn Dorin-Ballard was almost a "10" in recording one of the most unusual victories in her hall of fame bowling career at Kegel Training Center earlier this year. Dorin-Ballard, one of the most successful women bowlers in history, rolled a television record 20 consecutive strikes, including 11 in a row in the Wild Card match, to win the inaugural PBA Women’s Series Showdown presented by the United States Bowling Congress which aired on ESPN.In an event that employed the Johnny Petraglia Scoring System for the first time on national television, the Keller, Texas, resident posted a near-perfect score of 11 in the Championship Round Title match to nip Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio, by a single point and rising star Stefanie Nation of Arlington, Texas, by two points. Under the Petraglia system, players receive one point for each ball thrown in each frame – and the lowest score wins. A perfect game – 10 strikes – is a "10." And that’s what Dorin-Ballard almost had, except for the 10 pin she left (and converted) in her 10th frame. Woessner nearly matched her, rolling eight strikes along with a pair of spares in the third and fourth frames for a score of 12. Nation threw seven strikes and converted three spares for her score of 13.Read More
  • Diandra AsbatyDiandra AsbatyDiandra Asbaty may be one of the most accomplished women bowlers around these days, but that is hardly her only accolade. Asbaty, who has her own Web site at diandrabowling.com, also owns her own clothing line, Kaizen by diandra (kaizenbydiandra.com). Her husband John was an All-American at William Paterson University, and her sister was a member of Team USA in 1999 and 2000. Diandra Holds the record for most consecutive years on Team USA (11) and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2003 with a degree in Advertising. She currently serves as USBC Youth spokesperson and a USBC Ambassador as well as a USBC Silver coach, and she also is heavily active in working with youth bowlers while also writing columns for US Youth Bowler and Bowlers Journal International magazines
 
 
 
 
FIND A BOWL LIKE THE PROS CLINIC
  • Find a Bowl Like the Pros ClinicThe Bowl Like the pros program is your chance to learn essentials such as approach and timing, hand positions and release, how to attack lane patterns such as the Shark or the Chameleon, and other tips that are guaranteed to raise your average and give you the competitive edge you’re looking for. Find a Bowl Like the Pros clinic near you today!
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    Date: September 27thPro’s scheduled to appear: Tony Reyes, Bob Learn Jr., Parker Bohn III, Walter Ray Williams Jr.Name of Center: Earl Anthony’s Dublin BowlAddress: 6750 Regional StreetCity, State: Dublin, CA. 94568Event schedule:
    10:00 am - 11:00 am : Classroom – The Modern Game
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm : Timing drills / Academy II classroom (45min.)
    12:30 pm – 1:00 pm : Lunch
    1:00 pm – 1:45 pm : Classroom - Lane play/ PBA Patterns
    1:45 pm – 3:30 pm : Individual coaching with professionals and lane play instruction on the PBA Experience patterns; Shark, Chameleon and Cheetah
    3:30 pm – 4:30 pm : Open Play / Instruction
    4:30 pm – 5:00 pm : Trick shots
    5:00 pm - till : Autographs
    * Includes a ½ bowling pin, T-shirt and autographed pictures for all participants    Cost: $175.00 Contact person: Ted Hoffman Phone: (925) 828 -7550 E-mail:www.earlanthonysdublinbowl.com
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    Date: 10/17/09Pro’s scheduled to appear:
    Parker Bohn, Diandra Asbaty, Bob Learn Jr    Name of Center: South Windsor Ten PinAddress: 95 John Fitch Blvd – RT 5City, State: South Windsor, CT 06074Event schedule:
    8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Check-in/Lane Assignments
    9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – On Lane Instruction ( Morning Session )
    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Trick Shot Exhibition
    12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch Break
    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Challenge match between local bowlers, media reps, and the pros
    2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – On Lane Instruction ( Afternoon Session )
    5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Autograph Session
    Cost: $50 per person before May 1, $60 per person after May 1, $75 per person after September 1
    Contact person: Bob or Debra Petkis
    Phone: 860-289-5486
    E-mail:swindsortenpin@aol.com
    www.southwindsortenpin.com
    Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2009Pros Scheduled to appear:
    Wes Malott, Diandra Asbaty, Bob Learn, Jr., Michael Fagan, Tommy Delutz, Jr.    Name of Center: AMF Circle LanesAddress: 525 Main StreetCity, State: East Haven, CT 06512Cost: $50 per person before May 15 / $60 per person after May 15 / $75 per person after September 1 Guest passes will be available at the door for $10 each.Schedule:
    8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Check-in / Lane Assignments
    9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: On-Lane Instruction (Morning Session)
    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Trick Shot Exhibition
    12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Break
    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Challenge Match between local bowlers, media reps and the pros
    2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: On-Lane Instruction (Afternoon Session)
    5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Autograph Session    Contact Info:
    Doug Riehl
    (203) 932-6363
    or
    Toney Nelson
    (203) 530-4840    E-mail:
    dsriehl1@sbcglobal.net    Checks can be mailed to Doug Riehl at:
    223 Beatrice Drive, West Haven, CT 06516
    or paid in person via cash, check, or credit card at:
    Break Point Pro Shop, AMF Circle Lanes, 525 Main Street, East Haven
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    Date: Saturday September 12, 2009Pro’s scheduled to appear: Walter Ray Williams Jr., Bill O’Neill, Kelly Kulick, Shannon O’Keefe, Bob Learn Jr., Mike D’Ambrosia Special guest: Jen CronebergerName of Center: Palace Bowling & Entertainment CenterAddress: 977 E. Lincoln HighwayCity, State: Downingtown, PA. 19335Time: 3 squads; 9-11 , 11:15-1:15 and 2:30-4:30
    *Trick shot exhibition at 1:30pm    Cost: Youth Participants - Free Adult participants - $25
    Sponsored by the Southeast PA USBC – Giving back to its members!    Contact person: Lorna LondonPhone: 610-269-9999E-mail:www.palacebowling.com

    Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009Name of Center: Playdrome Rose BowlAddress: Allentown, PA 18102Time: 1 Squad: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    *A trick shot demonstration will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. to be viewed by both squads.    Pros scheduled to appear: Bob Learn Jr., Shannon O'Keefe and Kelly Kulick, Walter Ray Williams Jr.Cost: $40 for participants, $10 for spectators**Should there be any participant tickets available the day of the event, ticket prices will be $50.00 at the door, CASH ONLY. No ExceptionsContact: Bryan Zehner at (610) 972-4839 or e-mail tuesdayrenegades@gmail.com
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    Date: September 26th, 2009Pro’s scheduled to appear:
    Walter Ray Williams Jr., Wes Malott, Tony Reyes, Stephanie Nation, Bob Learn Jr.,    Name of Center: Kenmore LanesAddress: 7638 NE Bothell WayCity, State: Kenmore, WA. 98028Time:
    11 am – 1:30 pm Youth Clinic
    1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Exhibition Match / Trick Shot Demonstration
    2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Adult Clinic    Cost: $ 70Contact person:
    Lowell Lovgren
    PO Box 920
    Kelso, WA. 98626    Phone: 360-578-0911Web Address:http//www.wsusbc.net
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