New Florida Member

[The KingPin]

Whats going on Bowling world? New to the site and from what I see so far going to like it a lot. I live in Deltona, Fl also known as Dulltona cuz there is nothing to do here. Started bowling about a year and a half ago. I carry a 186 avg on paper with a high game of 288 scratch and best series being a 685. I am proud to say that I just bowled in the Central Florida Bowlers Classic at Casselberry lanes this past weekend and took Doubles 1st place with my bowling partner Chris Lewis. I shot a 680 with handicap and he shot a 779 with handicap to equal a 1459. I look forward to bettering my game with the help of your great web site and look forward to any info that everyone can provide. Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself.

John
(aka Jrock)

Hello and Welcome to BowlingBoards.com Bowling Forums

It is great to have you here. If you need anything, please let me know.

[Jrock4207]

Storm, Frankie is a great guy. He was one of the first people I met at the tournament. He welcomed my bowling partner Chris and I and showed us the ropes. He has been a great help to our sucess. I thank him all the time for that. Now its always a challenge between us. We crap talk each other so bad its not even funny. But a great guy over all. You bowling next month at Altamonte?

[JaxBowlingGuy]

I should be. I have state the weekend after but i should make it.. I think im know who you are...lol If im nto mistakin we have bowled on the same set... I was talking to Chris down by the standing board during the 2nd squad on sunday.. I always have a black Storm shirt on depending on day its either solid black or black with white down the sides... Also if you are who im think i bowled on the set to your right in the semis....

[Jrock4207]

I think im picturing who you are but I could be wrong. Its all good. If your at the next one we shall meet up. How do you get into bowling city tournaments? I want to try one out but dont have the first clue on how to go about it? And whats the prize fund and entry cost on those?

[Jrock4207]

oh and you said state? How in the heck do you even get that far???? Help me out!!! I wanna be that good!

[kev3inp]

Come on, anyone can bowl in the state tournament. All you need to have is a USBC card and an average. (and the entry fee!) If state is only a couple hours away we go but if it's far enough that it'd have to be a weekend trip we don't make it. We've bowled it in Stuart and Jupiter, but this year it was too far away for us. If you bowl your city or county tournament you usually get a flyer in the mail about the state one, or the info is available at your local center.

[maverick_124]

iv never bowled in a tournament...i really wanna but my average is 174 and falling.....

[Jrock4207]

But where do I find the listing for the city tournanment cuz there is never any flyers in our alley that tell us when city is? I guess I just need to ask. And Maverick, for someone just wanting to get into tournaments its best to try handicapped tournaments like the Florida Bowlers Classic. I have only bowled with them 5 times and they are a great bounch of people. Check them out at www.floridabowlersclassic.com There next tourney is May 16-17th. Make sure you reg on their site so they can check your average with your league to get ur handicap. Good luck with it if you deceide to go and see you there.

[kev3inp]

Does your town have a website for the local bowling association? Or perhaps you have an "executive" from the local BA that bowls in your house. You can always call them up and ask what's going on, too, though here in Broward it's seems hard to get a real person on the phone.

[The KingPin]

Florida has a lot of bowlers