Hi all.
There have been several attempts over the past years to hold sport and tournament series. Not long after we purchased our Kegel machine, we obtained some patterns and formats that had been successfully used in other states, the WA bowlers were not too interested at the time.
Fairlanes purchased the second Kegel machine in WA, we had some discussions with the Management at Fairlanes, about implementing a sport type series, and again there was a lack of interest by the bowlers.
There was a gentleman who addressed TBAWA regarding implementing a sport type series. I had a great deal of respect for the young man as is not easy to make a presentation to a State association. There was considerable discussion by the State association Members. I suggested that he come out to our centre to discuss sponsorships, lineage etc with us. Again through lack of interest that series never got underway either.
Our centre has always supported the concept of sport series, and sport type bowling. We have a modified tournament pattern as our house pattern.
Sports science is becoming more of a part of coaching, and training. We purchased a motion analysis system. The system is recommended by the TBA Tenpin Coaches network. We have made this resource available to coaches, and bowlers.
allenj