The 69th edition of the Fox Bowling Center Annual Handicap Tournament will get underway tomorrow, April 2, with two shifts at noon and 4 p.m.

This handicap tournament features men, women and mixed events, and is certified by the United States Bowling Congress.

Due to Covid-19, prizes will be awarded based on entries. There will be no guarantee or estimate of prizes. All prize money is returned to bowlers 100%.

The 4-man team will remain in effect and lanes will be assigned and will be drawn upon registration. Reservations are recommended but are not required.

Additional squads on Saturday at 7 p.m. will be added if needed for team entry. Currently Doubles/Singles only.

Handicap now based 90% of 220.

This tournament features the Bob Rogers award for high scratch game.

Entry fee is $112 per team and the optional event is $3 per bowler.

Tournament dates are Saturday April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at noon and 4 p.m., Sunday’s April 3 at 1 p.m., April 10 at 1 p.m., April 17 and April 24 at 1 p.m. and May 1 at 1 p.m. There will be limited doubles and singles on May 1 at 1 p.m. and teams have 1st choice.

A 50/50 raffle will be held every squad and an additional optional event, the best two out of three games from the team event will be available to bowlers.

Rule 319A2: The 10 pin rule will be in effect.

During the team event lanes will be reconditioned before each squad.

High over average scratch prize in an individual series will also be available to every squad.

For additional information and reservations contact William Gleim, tournament manager, by texting him at 570-647-9634 or at foxbowl@verizon.net or on Facebook (Fox Bowling Center). The phone at the Fox Bowling Center is 607-637-4401.

Fox Bowling Center is located at 24723 State Hwy 97, Hancock, NY.

No Association Tournament this year

Michele Bensley, association manager for the Tri-County NY USBC Bowling Association in an email to us stated, “unfortunately since Covid we haven't held any association tournaments.”

Michele did say, “We’re hoping that next season we can get back to it.”

Bowling Tip by Mike Luongo

Continuing our suggestions on tips that will help all bowlers.

Taking the right shot for the right situation is crucial to score better in casual and league competition.

This means that you need to choose between a straight throw or a hook shot at the right time.

If you want to score a spare, then pin deflection is a better way to go.

And to get a spare, you are going to want to go for a straight throw while if you want to get a strike, you would be better off going with a hook or curved throwing motion for the ball.

Whether you are a beginner or a regular league bowler, practicing your bowling sessions is incredibly important. Like every other sport, no practice can make your game rusty.

And if you are thinking, what will I do if I do not have any bowling partner to practice with, there's no problem with that. Bowling is a sport that requires love for it to be enjoyed, not players.

You can practice on your own and have the most incredible time without any difficulty.

Just simply go to the bowling alley and throw on your own because you are your own biggest critic and coach too.