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Welcome to the Official Bowlers Association of Connecticut Web Site which will continue to offer and to provide the most up to date information and news in Connecticut Duckpin Bowling for the 2009/2010 Season...

Connecticut's Duckpin Fall/Winter Season Continues for 2009-2010... Good Luck to all of our League Bowlers and Pro-Tour Bowlers in Connecticut as we hope all are having a fun and exciting year in Duckpins...

Hip Correnti Memorial to be hosted at the Holiday Lanes this Valentine's Weekend!

Holiday Lanes will host the BAC Series Stop No. 6. Tournament dates are February 13 & 14...On Saturday, the 13th shift times are 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 and on Sunday, the 14th shift times are 12:00 only. Entry fee for this event is $30 with optional scratch pool. Sign ups are encouraged!...

Last year's Hip Correnti Memorial drew 61 entries and our winner after the two day event was Mike Drotar, who rolled 774 scratch (+71 hc) for a total of 845, which was enough to win the $350 prize. This October/November, Rick Eseppi won here at the Nick Tronsky Memorial. He had a total scratch score of 713 (+153) for a total of 866, earning him the $300 prize...We are hopeful to have the same if not better entry draw this year and great scores as well...

This will be the sixth event in our BAC Tournament Series, as bowlers will have to maintain their points to stay in the top 36 or will have to gain some points with strong finishes to get themselves into the top 36...The BAC would like to wish all of the bowlers that are bowling this weekend good luck and high scores...

Hip Correnti Tournament Flyer

Dates: February 13th & February 14th

Shifts: Feb 13 - 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 Feb 14 - 12:00

The 80th Eastern Classic returns to Lucky Strike!

Lucky Strike in Mansfield will host the 80th annual Frank Barber Memorial, Eastern Classic event on two separate weekend which are February 27-28 and March 6-7...This is a two day event for all bowlers and composed of twelve games in two 6-game blocks.

Last year's winner was lefty, Brian Styles, of Savern, Maryland who rolled 935 and 997 shifts for a total scratch score of 1932. Styles rolled high games of 202 and 193 in his blocks. It was just enough to surpass Steve Iavarrone from Mapleville, Rhode Islandwho had 1923 and Erik Pellett of East Hartford, CT who rolled 1915...Last years event drew 121 entries.

The entry fee for this year's Eastern Classic is $80. Bowlers can view the official tournament flyer for additional information such as tournament shift times, history of this event, special awards (based on averages) and top 'guaranteed prizes, with First Place guaranteed at $2,000! This is a Men's Only event and is comprised of the best from the North and South, as many bowlers will drive in to Connecticut!...For more information on this event please see the flyer below.

The 80th Annual Eastern Classic Flyer

Rick Eseppi wins the Theresa Belniak Memorial for his Second win of the Season!

The BAC would like to congratulate Rick Eseppi of Torrington for winning the 3rd Annual Theresa Belniak Memorial. Rick bowled on Saturday and came back on late Sunday where he managed to bowl his way all the way to first place. He had 740 scratch with games of 149-184-147-118-142 for a total of 740. With his handicap Rick finished with 893.

Second place went to Steve Korik Jr. who had the high set of the weekend with scores of 172-140-145 -190-167 for a total of 814. With 71 handicap pins, he finished with 885. Third place went to Sandee Canfield who had scores of 109-140-179-166-128 for 722, and with 157 handicap pins, she finished with 879. Rounding out the Top 10 were Mike Trepanier, who had 807 scratch, Ken Thomas, who had 779 scratch, Tony Quinn, who had 772 scratch, Chris Ganoe, Mike Dominique, Tony Santiago and Jim Smith...

The tournament had a fantastic turnout with 98 total entries, which is much of a tribute to Theresa as we had hoped for... The BAC would like to thank Joe Tomas and his staff for hosting this memorial event again, Maryann Cochefski for directing this tournament and of course all of the loyal bowlers that came out and supported this tournament...The complete results of this tournament is posted below including the most up to date BAC Tournament Series Points Standings for everyone to view...

Official Theresa Belniak Tournament Results

Official BAC Series Standings after 5 Stops

Kristen Robustelli takes the win at Lucky Strike Lanes this New Year's weekend!

The BAC would like to congratulate Kristen Robustelli for winning this weekends tournament at Lucky Strike Lanes! She had 746 scratch for a total for a total with her handicap (131) of 877, soaring past the rest of the field. With that, she takes home the top prize of $300!!! Kristen's scores were 136-148-165- 167-130...Second place went to Mike Guarniero of Licoln, RI who had 831 (125-143-127-150-125) and third was Art Paradis who rolled 829 (116-145- 151-143-109)... Rounding out the top six...Bob Morin was fourth (820), Ed Dunnack was fifth (813) and BAC Board Member Sandee Canfield was sixth (811)...

It was a cold, windy and snowy weekend for all the bowlers that ventured up to the lanes this weekend, and the BAC would like to thank all of the bowlers who braved the cold weather...The tournament had a total of 49 entries, which is not to bad despite the conditions outside...and the lanes seemed tough again for some, but...we did see some good scores, especially from Kristen...We did have some other high scores from Colin Dunnack, Rick Ganoe and Bruce Sylvester, who will each be receiving money for their high scratch series as well!...Thanks to all of the bowlers who came out this weekend to support our Tournaments once again...to the Dunnack family for hosting and running this event at Lucky Strike Lanes...and for Dara Dominique for directing this tournament!...Next tournament will be at Perillo's Bowl-O-Drome for the 3rd Annual Theresa Belniak Memorial...Complete results for the Ann Schmitter Memorial have been posted below...the updated Tournament Points Series will be posted as soon as it is available...Also, the information for Theresa's Tournament will be coming very shortly...

Ann Schmitter Memorial Official Results

BAC Series Finals slated for Perillo's in Early May

2009-2010 BAC Series Finals

Date: May 8, 2010

At: Perillo's Bowl-O-Drome Waterbury, Connecticut

Host: Joe Tomas & BAC staff

Requirements: Top 36 in BAC Tournament Series Standings

Shift Times: To Be Announced

Reserve your spot in the BAC Series Finals by gaining enough points to be in the Top 36 for the much anticipated end of the year event!

MEN

1. Dave Marsh II 148.00 6. Steve Korik Jr. 141.52

2. Jason Smith 146.06 7. Mike Drotar 141.08

3. Erik Pellett 144.36 8. Rick Dansereau 138.49

4. Luke Robustelli 143.85 9. Todd Turcotte 138.49

5. Paul Grohs 143.34 10. Bruce Sylvester 134.97

Mens Top 20 Mens Top 20 Tournaments

WOMEN

1. Kelly Meyer 127.98 4. Sandra Canfield 118.46

2. Krystal Estes 127.41 5. Katia Dansereau 114.05

3. Kristen Robustelli 125.7

Womens Top 10 Womens Top 10 Tournaments

Men's eligibility requires 220 sanctioned games (90 league) and 40 sanctioned tournament games: Women's eligibility requires 200 sanctioned games (90 league) and 30 sanctioned tournament games

2008-2009 BAC Official Averages

Duckpin News Articles:

Oct. 4, 2008 - Article on "T-Bowl Lanes" 10/4/08

Nov. 25, 2008 - Article on Amy Bisson 8/25/08

Nov.25, 2008 - Article on Johnson's 10/7/08

Feb. 9, 1992 - Article with Swede Lavers

Steve Korik Jr. earns top spot in BAC Standings with Second Place finish at Perillo's...

There is a new leader on top of the BAC Series Standings again. Steve Korik Jr. finished second at the Theresa Belniak Memorial for 97 points towards the BAC Series Standings...He rolled 814 scratch in the process on Saturday. Steve now has 268 points... Behind him is Rick Eseppi, who came back on Sunday to go by Steve...Rick has won two tournaments this season and is very impressive this year in our Series Stops...He has 261 total points...In third is Hall of Famer Mike Trepanier who has 249 points. Mike has finished in the middle in most of our tournaments but turned that around on Saturday by rolling 807 scratch and finishing fourth in the Belniak Memorial.

It seems like after every tournament now there have been numerous new bowlers entering spots 20-36 and it will be quite a fight for bowlers to get into the finals at Perillo's in May. Hopefully we get the entries we have been getting which means more points if you finish well. And that could be just what it takes to get in at the end of the year. Good finishes and good bowling. Next stop to get points will be Series Stop 6 at Holiday Lanes...See the complete schedule on our Tournaments Page for more information regarding the dates of these events...And as always, keep posted to bacduckpins.com for all the latest news...

New Photographs on BAC Website from Perillo's...

All are welcome to view some new photographs of our bowlers from this past Sunday's shifts at Perillo's Bowl O Drome for the Theresa Belniak Memorial...Please see our new photographs on our Photo Gallery...

BAC Promotion, " Gambling, Gas or Grub" entices bowlers!

Continuing at Holiday Lanes at the annual Hip Correnti Memorial being held in Manchester this Valentine's Day Weekend, the BAC will once again give away FREE chances in their promotion 'Gambling, Gas or Grub' with chances to win..

- a $500 grocery shopping card - a $500 gas card or - a grand prize of a 3-day Vacation at Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas!...

To be eligible, each entry to a BAC Series Tournament Stop you will receive a FREE raffle ticket (re-entries included), which means the more you bowl the more chances you have to win!..Tickets for the drawing of the prizes will be given out at the BAC Series Finals which will be held at Perillo's Bowl O Drome in Waterbury this coming May...The BAC urges all bowlers interested in a chance at either of these three fantastic prizes to give themselves a great chance to win and also have some fun bowling this season!...

'Gambling, Gas or Grub' Promotion

Bryan Eseppi wins the Mike Lischio Memorial in RI Tournament this Weekend!

The BAC would like to congratulate Bryan Eseppi of Waterbury for winning Rhode Island's Stop #4 Tournament, the Mike Lischio Memorial, held at Wickford Lanes, this past weekend...Bryan bowled late on Saturday and bowled a 759 scratch. With his handicap (128) he finished with a grand total of 887 and a top prize of $500! And also we'd like to congratulate another BAC bowler. Sandee Canfield took home second place by rolling 692 scratch, with 168 handicap pins for a total of 860...She takes home $250! Great bowling by these two bowlers as they earned some big prizes this weekend...For more information and scores please check www.ridba.net

BAC posts the 2008-2009 Averages on the website!...

As a note to all of our bowlers, the BAC has posted last years average book, the 08-09, onto the website. It is available for everyone and anyone to view. Click here to view the official 2008-2009 Average Book!...A link to the averages is also on this page in the 'Top Bowlers' Section...

2008/2009 BAC Official Averages

All CT Duckpin News welcome for posting on BAC Site!

To all bowlers and members of the BAC and Connecticut Duckpin centers from around the state... Anyone interested in posting any types of high scores, high sets, bowling accomplishments of any kind from any league is welcomed to email us to inform the bowling community of your acheivements...Any writeups or descriptions can be accomodated...To email any information please send your information to korikjr@bacduckpins.com

The BAC welcomes all of our bowlers into 2010 Season!...

Steve Korik Jr., our Website Director fills us in on the all the recent happenings in the BAC Tournament Season...Check out our 'About Us' Page for a look at all that is going on in Connecticut Duckpins Letter to BAC Bowlers...