Sports & Recreation — Bowling
Bowling is a recreational sport that is enjoyed by many.
Wheelchair bowling contains similar techniques. With several
different adaptive devices such as ramps and bowling sticks, those
with very limited mobility can still partake in the sport.
When bowling from a wheelchair, pin-crushing power is not as
important as a good rolling ball. Since you won't be able to swing
the ball high behind your body, you'll need to swing it back in
a straight pendulum motion, and let the weight of the ball do
the work. Keep your head still, and your weight on the opposite
side of your chair. Follow through ... nice and easy.
To explain the finer points of the game and introduce the available
adaptive equipment, the American
Wheelchair Bowling Association (AWBA) has produced a book
and a video, the 30-minute "Wheelchair Bowling." Formed
in 1962, the association has 500 members nationwide. All members
receive The 11th Frame, a bi-monthly newsletter listing
tournament results and upcoming events.
| RESOURCES & UPCOMING
EVENTS |
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American Bowling Congress
5301 S. 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1127
414-423-3267
Email: bowling@juno.com
Website: www.abcbowling.com |
American Wheelchair
Bowling Association
P.O. Box 69
Clover, VA 24534
(434) 454-2269
www.awba.org |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Pioneer Bowling League Information
Please click here >>
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DENVER
MSCPVA Summer Bowling League
Starts in May
Stay tuned for more information!
COLORADO SPRINGS
Morning Madness Bowling League
3410 North Academy Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Stats coming soon! |
VETERANS' BOWLING LEAGUE
Every Thursday
10:00 a.m.
AMF Lanes
Arvada, CO
For information, call: 303-424-8245
Cost: $8.00
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6th Annual PVA/AWBA Bowling Tournament Series |
| Dates |
Bowling Center |
Tournament Director |
| February 25-26 |
Vandermark Classic
Shore Lanes
West Melbourne, FL
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Dave Roberts
804-512-1496 |
| March 30 - April 1 |
Fred Doty Classic
Indian River Lanes
Virginia Beach, VA |
Janet Norwood
757-479-0030 |
| April 27-29 |
Florida State Championship
Liberty Lanes
Largo, FL |
Jim Sullivan
727-586-1785 |
| May 18-20 |
Kenmore, WA |
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| June 11-16 |
51st AWBA Naitonal Championships
Red Carpet Lanes
Waukesha, WI |
Allen Neu
414-617-4840 |
| July 27-29 |
Southern Open
Paulding Lanes
Dallas, GA |
Harold Bowman
770-443-1096 |
| August 23-26 |
MSCPVA Invitational
King Pin Lanes
Colorado Springs, CO
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Mountain States Chapter PVA
303-597-0038 |
| September 28-30 |
Cal-Diego PVA Tournament
Bakersfield, CA |
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| June 2013 |
52nd AWBA National Championships
Dallas, GA |
Bob Willis
918-281-4379 |
For more information, contact PVA Sports at 800-424-8200 |
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| United
States Bowling Congress Announces Online Newsletter, US
e-Bowler |
To sign up for the newsletter, visit www.bowl.com
ALSO — Get additional bowling news, tournament results,
tournament entry information and much more!
Bowl with US
USBC
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129
(800) 514-BOWL |
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