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November Newsletter

In this newsletter:

  • Hall of Fame Dinner and Clinic

  • Sponsors

  • Schedule of Activities

  • Coach’s Tip

  • High and Honor Scores

 
Hall of Fame
 
This year’s Hall of Fame induction is now complete.  The clinic hosted by professional bowler Mike Shady was a success.  We had a good cross section of the association present.  There were youth, adults, and seniors all in attendance.  Everyone present spoke highly of the personalized instruction delivered by Mike Shady. 

The dinner was well attended, and the meal, catered by Fairground Market, was great!  Our thanks to the Callery VFD for the use of their social hall.

Hall of Fame inductee Mike Dunkerly receiving a proclamation from Butler Area USBC President Chuck Heshler

Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Richardson receiving a certificate from PA State USBC Director Dennis Briggs

Hall of Fame inductee Robert "Whip" Wilson's awards were received by his sons.  Robert passed away in 1991.

That wraps up the Hall of Fame class of 2025.  Now we start all over again.  The next Hall of Fame election will be in 2027.  We need to start collecting applications for the next HOF candidates.  Who knows, the bowler you look up to, the secretary who has kept everything in order for years, or the bowler you can never seem to beat may be in the next Hall of Fame class, but someone needs to let us know about them.  Applications and requirements can be found on our website 67d5a6_aa6627acc7ed45dbbeaeb571784ba6b5.pdf  Don’t be shy, fill out the application and send it in.

Sponsors:
Welcome to VICNOR Farms

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Schedule of Events:
 
The singles portion of the association tournament is currently running.  The first weekend is now in the books.  There are still openings for next Sunday, 11/23.  Squad times are 9:00am and 1:00pm.   Applications are in the bowling centers.  Make sure Tournament Director Neil Morris has the applications in time.  He can be contacted at neilgmorrisjr@gmail.com

Coach’s Tip:
Is there more to bowling than just physically throwing the ball?  The answer is a resounding YES!  There is a very important mental aspect to the game as well.  One needs to know where to throw the ball, and how to adjust when the ball doesn’t go where we want it to go.  We put pressure on ourselves each and every throw.  It doesn’t matter if it’s the first pitch or a spare shot we feel the pressure.  How do we combat that self-induced pressure?  There are several things we can do:  Eliminate negative thoughts.  I’m sure you have heard someone say forget about the last pitch and think of the next pitch.  The last pitch probably didn’t do what you expected.  Mybe you hit the pocket solid, pins exploded, but a 10 pin was still standing.  If you dwell on that shot, there is a good chance you will miss the spare.
 
I have bowled with people when they leave a 10 pin they are defeated.  They say, “I can’t make a 10 pin”.  Guess what, they can’t.  The old adage that says whatever you say, you’re right.  You say you can’t make the 10 pin, you won’t.
 
The way we talk to ourselves influences what we do, and how we perform.  BE POSITIVE!!!  Don’t let negative thoughts enter your thinking.  Use statements of intent – I’m going to, not something like I hope to.  Remember - whatever you tell yourself – you’re right.
 
Would you tell a teammate that I hope you’ll whatever….  No, you say to your teammate, “you got this”.  Why would you tell yourself something negative???? 
 
Don’t tell yourself, don’t tug it, or don’t rush the shot.  Those are negatives, tell yourself only positives.  I’m going to have a free arm swing in time and hit my mark on the lane. 

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