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TNBA President Dewann Clark: The Bowlers Journal Interview

TNBA President Dewann Clark: The Bowlers Journal Interview

It has been said that there never was a person more qualified and prepared to be President of the United States than George H.W. Bush. When it comes to the presidency of The National Bowling Association, the same could be said of Dewann Clark, who began his ascendancy to TNBA’s highest office when he was selected as one of just

Nevada Governor Not Making it Easy for Bowling Centers to Reopen

Nevada Governor Not Making it Easy for Bowling Centers to Reopen

Mike MonyakThere’s no question that the reopening process has been a source of frustration for proprietors across of country — the degree of frustration based on the timing and restrictions dictated by each state’s governor.Don’t get Mike Monyak started about what he has been dealing with in order to get the South Point Bowling Center ready for reopening Thursday in Las Vegas,

North Carolina Proprietors Consider Suing Governor

North Carolina Proprietors Consider Suing Governor

Even after providing a detailed, 17-point plan for a safe reopening, bowling centers in North Carolina were denied the ability to reopen by Governor Roy Cooper, prompting proprietors to consider suing the governor.Nancy Schenk“We don'’t understand where the line in the sand was drawn,” Nancy Schenk, owner of B@B Lanes in Fayetteville and a past president of the BPAA, told ABC-11 “At

RSCVA Forced to Implement Cost-Cutting Measures

RSCVA Forced to Implement Cost-Cutting Measures

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority — which owns the National Bowling Stadium, Reno Events Center, Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center — has been forced to furlough employees, implement pay cuts and encourage early retirements as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Twenty-five of 55 positions were furloughed, according to RSCVA Senior Communication Manager Ben McDonald.This could have had

As Nevada Bowling Centers Reopen, a Gray Area for Those in Vegas

As Nevada Bowling Centers Reopen, a Gray Area for Those in Vegas

Bowling centers have been moved into Phase 2 of business reopening in Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak announced on Tuesday. That means centers may open their doors on Friday, albeit with some gray area for those located within Las Vegas.“Nevadans have done an incredible job helping to flatten the curve, and I want to again thank you for understanding the severity of this

Could Betting Be the Next Step for the PBA?

Could Betting Be the Next Step for the PBA?

“The PBA has been tracking the movement toward legalizing betting in America with great interest,” PBA COO Lev Ekster recently told BonusSeeker.com. “We have been speaking with experts on betting and educating our organization as to how to approach this coming opportunity effectively and responsibly.”As Online Gambling reported, bowling lends itself to a wide range of wagering options, including traditional head-to-head

Proposal Hearing on Bowling Stadium, Downtown Reno Development Tabled

Proposal Hearing on Bowling Stadium, Downtown Reno Development Tabled

The Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority was scheduled to hear a formal proposal today by P3 Partners, detailing its plans to redevelop the stadium and the Reno Events Center as part of a major downtown redevelopment project that also would involve the construction of a non-casino hotel. However, at the request of P3 Partners, that meeting was tabled.P3

Two Florida Proprietors Who were Set to Host 2020 Pro Tour Events Have Reopened. Here's What They Told Us.

Two Florida Proprietors Who were Set to Host 2020 Pro Tour Events Have Reopened. Here's What They Told Us.

The timetable for reopening accelerated considerably for bowling-center operators in Pinellas County, Fla., this week after a key executive order from Governor Ron DeSantis. A little extra help from Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gaultieri and County Administrator Barry Burton set things in motion in a big way.Governor DeSantis's Executive Order 20-123, released Friday, established that all counties throughout the state

'500-Year Flood' Threatens USBC Board Member Bo Goergen's Bowling Center

'500-Year Flood' Threatens USBC Board Member Bo Goergen's Bowling Center

As if it were not tough enough to have been closed for months due to COVID-19, USBC Board member and proprietor of Northern Lanes in Sanford, Mich., Bo Goergen, now has yet another calamity to face: An historic flood threatening his center. One dam north of the area has collapsed and a nearer one was breached after as many as

'PBA Strike Derby' to Mark Return of Live PBA Action to FOX on June 6

'PBA Strike Derby' to Mark Return of Live PBA Action to FOX on June 6

BY JOHN SALAS(May 20, 2020)@- The Professional Bowlers Association will be back live on FOX, Saturday, June 6, from 7-9 pm ET, with the first-ever PBA Strike Derby, beginning a series of exciting special events over the next two months featuring the greatest bowlers in the world.Go Bowling! PBA Tour stars Tommy Jones, Kyle Troup, Sean Rash, EJ Tackett, Kris