International World Games Association Announces Participating Sports for The World Games 2021
BANGKOK (April 16, 2018) – The International World Games Association (IWGA) today announced the official sports programme for The World Games 2021 Birmingham. A total of 30 official sports, featuring 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries, will compete for gold in Birmingham, Alabama, between July 15-25, 2021. “This is a big day for The
- Published in 2018, Greater Houston Bowling News, National Bowling News
Stefanie Johnson, O’Keefe qualify for 2019 Pan American Games team
ARLINGTON, Texas – Stefanie Johnson of McKinney, Texas, and Shannon O’Keefe of Shiloh, Illinois, each made deep runs in the bracket at the 2019 USBC Queens and their performances helped each claim a spot on the team that will represent the United States at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, later this year.
- Published in 2019, National Bowling News
When Thugs and Hustlers Ruled Dark Alleys
Many bowling alleys today are places where the martinis cost you at least as much as the bowling and a mirror ball twirls over neon lanes while a D.J. shouts in the booming dark. But those who roamed them between dusk and dawn in 1960s New York City recall places where kids too young to
- Published in 2012, National Bowling News
High-end bowling alley moves forward on first Houston location
A Dallas-based company has broken ground on a high-end bowling alley in Houston’s CityCentre. The previously announced Bowl & Barrel will occupy a 16,000-square-foot space in the shopping center located at 796 Sorella Court. In addition to the bowling lanes, the venue will feature a European beer hall and American-style food. Bowl & Barrel was
- Published in 2016, National Bowling News
NBA’s Houston Rockets Star Chris Paul Owns a Professional Bowling Team
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is known for scoring major success on the basketball court: He’s racked up career achievements like being a nine-time All Star and being ranked third in NBA history with a career average of 9.9 assists per game. Forbes even ranked him the ninth highest paid basketball player in 2017.
- Published in 2018, Greater Houston Bowling News, National Bowling News
2016-17 season welcomes Kendra Hardy as new GHUSBC President
Kendra Hardy becomes GHUSBC President Thompson & Kelley assume VP roles August 1, 2016 was the first day of the 2016-17 bowling season and fiscal year for the Greater Houston USBC. It also marked the end of outgoing President, Larry Caldwell’s tenure, and ushered in new President Kendra Hardy. Kendra has served in a variety
- Published in 2016, 2017, Greater Houston Bowling News
USBC confirms MOTIV Jackal & Jackal Carnage Decision; Balls not allowed in Certified Competition
ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress has affirmed the decision to revoke USBC approval of the Motiv brand Jackal and Jackal Carnage bowling balls. Motiv requested an appeal of the March 15, 2016 decision to revoke approval of the balls for nonconformance with current specifications and requirements in the USBC Equipment Specifications and
- Published in 2016, National Bowling News
GHUSBC & Doris Chesser selected for Texas Bowling Writers Awards
GHUSBC Recognized by Texas Bowling Writers for State Awards Doris Chesser Selected for “Article of the Year” Greater Houston USBC has been selected for Awards by the Texas Bowling Writers Organization for the 2015-16 Bowling Season. GHUSBC has been awarded the 1st Annual Multimedia Award for “the many ways it promotes and publicizes the association.
- Published in 2016, Greater Houston Bowling News
Texas bowler reaches 60 years of participation at 2019 USBC Open Championships
LAS VEGAS – Jamie Brooks of McKinney, Texas, was recognized this week for reaching a special milestone at the 2019 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, and he’ll likely take center stage again next year when he joins another of the tournament’s elite clubs. With his march to the lanes at the South Point Bowling
- Published in 2019, Greater Houston Bowling News
Houston to Host 2022 USBC Open Championships at New Venue
The U.S. Bowling Congress has selected Houston to host the 2022 USBC Open Championships over a period of six months at a new mixed-use sports complex under development in North Houston. It will be Houston’s first time hosting the event, which will be the 119th edition of the tournament, and attracts about 50,000 bowlers in
- Published in 2018, Greater Houston Bowling News
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