Sports & Recreation — Bowling

MSCPVA Bowling Contact Dan Spotts Email: danlor2000@msn.com

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

RESOURCES:   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 UPCOMING EVENTS MSCPVA SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE Brunswick Zone Bowling & Entertainment Center 2200 South Peoria Street Aurora, Colorado May 12, 2010 - July 28, 2010 Get more information >> VETERANS' BOWLING LEAGUE Every Thursday 10:00 a.m. AMF Lanes Arvada, CO For information, call: 303-424-8245 Cost: $8.00 2010 PVA/AWBA Tournament Schedule Tournament Name Dates Tournament Director Southeastern PVA Tournament July 23–25, 2010 Dallas, GA   Mid-America PVA Tournament July 29–August 1, 2010 Oklahoma City, OK   Mountain States PVA Tournament August 20-22, 2010 Colorado Springs, CO   Cal-Diego PVA Tournament September 24–26, 2010 Fresno, CA   For more information, contact Geoff Hopkins at 800-424-8200, ext. 736. 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