2010 Champions


Matt McNiel, a 25-year-old left-hander from Chanhassen, Minn., had the highest nine-game total in the history of the tournament. He rolled 806 in singles, 780 in team and 740 in doubles to earn the 2010 Regular All-Events crown and the coveted eagle trophy given to all Regular Division champions.


A look at the 2010 champions (Note: Classified Division titles in doubles, singles and all-events first were awarded in 1999):


Regular Team – Bowlers Edge Pro Shop, Neenah, Wis., 3,408


Regular Doubles – John Kreyer Jr., Fridley, Minn., and Steve Bohn, Norwood, Minn., 1,514


Regular Singles – Terrence Syring, Bay City, Mich., 833


Regular All-Events – Matt McNiel, Chanhassen, Minn., 2,326


Team All-Events – Northern Lanes Pro Shop, Sanford, Mich., 10,284


MATT MCNIEL: Click on the play button (above left) to watch special video coverage of Matt McNiel, a 25-year-old left-hander from Chanhassen, Minn., about having the highest nine-game total in the history of the USBC Open Championships.


Classified Team – Southeast Paint, Price, Utah, 2,808 Classified Doubles – Daphene and Mark Thompson, Snyder, Texas, 1,207 Classified Singles – David Ackerman, Lena, Ill., 688 Classified All-Events – William Gibboney Jr., Douglasville, Ga., 1,819


Fun and games in Sports


• Basketball – The Bighorns of the National Basketball Association’s Development League are affiliated with the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. The Bighorns play at the Reno Events Center, which is right across the street from the National Bowling Stadium.


• Baseball – The Reno Aces are the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Aces Ballpark opened in 2009 and is within walking distance of the NBS.


• Golf – With more than 50 courses located within 90 minutes, you can find the course just right for you whether you are a beginning or a scratch golfer.


• Skiing – Whether you go for skiing, snowboarding or possibly a ride on a snowmobile, the area has 18 resorts nearby so you can have a snow day.


Out and about


• Dining – Reno is a melting pot of different cultures that inspire the area’s eclectic food choices. There are many restaurants and buffets within walking distance of the National Bowling Stadium, along with many more delicious options around the city.


• Festivals and concerts – Downtown Reno hosts many concerts and festivals throughout the year from holiday parades to Street Vibrations to the rodeo. Be sure to check the events calendar at www.visitrenotahoe.com.


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