dj_devillish
12-12-2012, 08:09 AM
Hi All,
I have been reading these boards for a couple of weeks and decided to take the plunge & register!
I am a 28 year old Bowler from the Midlands in England, UK.
I started bowling when I was 11 years old when I joined a YBC (Youth Bowling Club) in my hometown of Leicester. I quickly migrated to the 'Adult' leagues at the age of 12.
I love everything about the sport & wish the general population had a broader respect for the SPORT it is! I wish we could give bowling the same exposure it appears to receive in other parts of the world.
I had always bowled in Leicester apart from a couple of youth tournaments which gave me the opportunity to bowl at other centers.
Following a number of years happily bowling once or twice a week we unfortunately received word that my local center was to be closed, forcing all bowlers to move to another bowl in the city.
I didn't get on as well at the new center & felt it to be run by management that were not interested in league/tournament play which led the center to deteriorate and lose lots of players!
I decided to hang up my balls after a season as it wasn't fun any more! This saddened me to do but if it's not enjoyable then it's not worth doing!
Following a 4-5 year absence I was asked to return by my Father as his team was short of players. I decided to give it another go and achieved a small amount of success (Averaging 170+)
I plateaued very quickly and again, felt there was nothing more I could do while bowling at the only center within 30 miles so decided to quit once more for another 2-3 years.
I decided to actively progress my bowling intentions after this latest hiatus & broadened my scope to travel & bowl at other centers (as well as Leicester).
It quickly became apparent that there was a whole other world out there as I was greeted by consistent lane conditions week after week as well as defined oil patterns with clean back-ends!
I've not looked back! Now averaging 220 in Coventry & 210 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. I achieved my first 700-Series on 20th March 2012 & have since had a further 8!
I only took up bowling again in January of this year and couldn't believe I was able to add 40-50 pins onto my Leicester average.
I have now taken part in several tournaments with limited success but most importantly I am enjoying the sport again.
I have recently invested in the balls seen in my Avatar (Nexus Solid & Pearl) as they were a steal at my local pro shop following the release of the Aura/Meanstreak & after 2 nights of league play I know they are giving me the reaction I was looking for! I can't wait to unleash them onto the Sport patterns experienced during tournaments where I felt my previous arsenal to be lacking!
I have bowled 237 games in 2012 in all leagues & tournaments and my overall average is 207.9 so very happy with this! I have once again abandoned Leicester in favour of 'proper bowling' & look forward to trying my hand at centers up & down the UK as well as abroad if I get the opportunity!
I know that was a long introduction but hopefully you now know a little more about who I am and where I'm coming from!
I'm sure you'll see me around as I hope to become a valued member of the boards!
Sean :)
I have been reading these boards for a couple of weeks and decided to take the plunge & register!
I am a 28 year old Bowler from the Midlands in England, UK.
I started bowling when I was 11 years old when I joined a YBC (Youth Bowling Club) in my hometown of Leicester. I quickly migrated to the 'Adult' leagues at the age of 12.
I love everything about the sport & wish the general population had a broader respect for the SPORT it is! I wish we could give bowling the same exposure it appears to receive in other parts of the world.
I had always bowled in Leicester apart from a couple of youth tournaments which gave me the opportunity to bowl at other centers.
Following a number of years happily bowling once or twice a week we unfortunately received word that my local center was to be closed, forcing all bowlers to move to another bowl in the city.
I didn't get on as well at the new center & felt it to be run by management that were not interested in league/tournament play which led the center to deteriorate and lose lots of players!
I decided to hang up my balls after a season as it wasn't fun any more! This saddened me to do but if it's not enjoyable then it's not worth doing!
Following a 4-5 year absence I was asked to return by my Father as his team was short of players. I decided to give it another go and achieved a small amount of success (Averaging 170+)
I plateaued very quickly and again, felt there was nothing more I could do while bowling at the only center within 30 miles so decided to quit once more for another 2-3 years.
I decided to actively progress my bowling intentions after this latest hiatus & broadened my scope to travel & bowl at other centers (as well as Leicester).
It quickly became apparent that there was a whole other world out there as I was greeted by consistent lane conditions week after week as well as defined oil patterns with clean back-ends!
I've not looked back! Now averaging 220 in Coventry & 210 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. I achieved my first 700-Series on 20th March 2012 & have since had a further 8!
I only took up bowling again in January of this year and couldn't believe I was able to add 40-50 pins onto my Leicester average.
I have now taken part in several tournaments with limited success but most importantly I am enjoying the sport again.
I have recently invested in the balls seen in my Avatar (Nexus Solid & Pearl) as they were a steal at my local pro shop following the release of the Aura/Meanstreak & after 2 nights of league play I know they are giving me the reaction I was looking for! I can't wait to unleash them onto the Sport patterns experienced during tournaments where I felt my previous arsenal to be lacking!
I have bowled 237 games in 2012 in all leagues & tournaments and my overall average is 207.9 so very happy with this! I have once again abandoned Leicester in favour of 'proper bowling' & look forward to trying my hand at centers up & down the UK as well as abroad if I get the opportunity!
I know that was a long introduction but hopefully you now know a little more about who I am and where I'm coming from!
I'm sure you'll see me around as I hope to become a valued member of the boards!
Sean :)