Cannington this week. But no activity since Jan 31

[jockey]

Wondering what has happened to our fellow bowlers in the west. Seems a little too quiet on the Western front! Thought by now we would see you guys talking it up.

 

[Graham]

I think theres only 40-odd entries with probably more interstaters than locals.

 

[Dj bruv on da mix]

Maybe AMF would consider bringing a super 6 event to Tasmania in 2006, as im sure we would pull more local entries, and its cheaper than flying west!

Mark Foster

 

[chucker]

i reckon that is a great idea mark.maybe they could alternate every second year between perth and tassie!

 

[westy]

I bowl in WA and think that sharing between WA and TAS is a good idea.
Seems like theres little support for tournaments over here so why should we
waste everyones time. I'm sure TAS could get together a heap more entrants.

I am close to quiting the scene entirely because there is not enough interest
in tournaments here. I'm sure there's many reasons for the lack of interest,
but lets not go there. It only falls on deaf ears.

I sound really pessimistic don't I?

How about those ppl thinking about entering get their buts into gear and let
Cannington know so they can organise a half decent tournament.

 

[CIO]

I share westys disappointment in the lack of entries into the Classic. I often hear bowlers around the 180-190 average mark that there is not enough tournys to enter in WA. But when one comes along like this, the local entries just aren't there!!

I'm only a 175 ave bowler at best and i'm entering. Not to win, but to get a chance to bowl with some of the best bowlers in the country and maybe get on a bit of a roll and do well.

I suspect that the bowlers who are around the 180+ mark won't enter because they think that the likes of Belmonte, Walsh, Trotter and Frilingos just to name a few are coming over so "what chance do i have?". Wrong attitude to have folks!!

You enter to have fun, a bit of competition and to push yourself (you may actually surprise yourself!! I bowled the 3rd highest block of the tournament last year with a 527!!).

I'm pretty bummed that Belmo has pulled out, coz like a lot of ppl, i really enjoy watching this guy bowl! I'm sure he has his reasons, but i really hope that its not because entries are down and its not worth his while coming over. (If you, by chance, read this post Belmo, please don't misunderstand me, i'm not having a go at you. I'm mearly expressing my disappointment that i won't get to see you bowl.)

But credit where credit is due. Its great to see all the junior and youth entries in this tournament, you guys/girls will get some valuable experience.

Just some of my thoughts.
Chris