ENTRY DEADLINES EXTENDED FOR NATIONALS

You have until March 1 to register for the USBC Women’s Championships and until March 4 to enter the Open Championships.

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NATIONAL NEWS January was a busy month in the world of bowling. Not only did Team USA member

Chris Barnes claim the PBA World Championship title on Jan. 16, defeating fellow Team USA member Bill O’Neill, 267-237, to become just the sixth player in history to complete bowling’s triple crown, but bowling fans were treated to a wild Tourna- ment of Champions show that ultimately saw Finland’s Mika Koivuniemi snag the $250,000 top prize Jan. 22. In between, the USBC Team USA Trials were contested and the final 2011 rosters were determined (see p. 8). Upcoming events in February include the live streaming of the Backhaul Direct Hoosier Classic collegiate bowl- ing tournament exclusively on BOWL.com.

NEW USBC HALL OF FAMERS

Del Ballard Jr., Wayne Webb and Carol Gianotti elected to USBC Hall of Fame. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

USBC PARTNERS WITH HUMANA

Humana is now the official health benefit provider of USBC.

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Kegel, Luby Publishing, International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association, Billiard and Bowling Insti- tute of America and Bowlers Journal International are now official YES Fund partners.

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Steve Lawson of Mahomet, Ill., wins coveted youth bowling leadership award. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

DAVID DAHMS COACH OF THE YEAR

Indiana Bowler Rolls 900 There’s a new member of the official “900 Club”! Check out the video above of Bob Kammer Jr. of Crown Point, Ind., rolling his 900 on Jan. 8.

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Marty Jones of Providence, R.I., is recognized for his coaching achievements. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE