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LIGBT ADDS TWO SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS

June 24, 2010: The LIGBT announced today they have added two new summer events. Save the dates; Saturday, July 31st and Saturday, August 14th as the LIGBT will be running two very special 2 squad tournaments. Top prizes in both events will pay as much as $1,000 to the winners.

During the summer tournaments the LIGBT will be trying a few new ideas that will add more excitement. The July 31st event will be hosted by AMF Babylon and the August 14th event will be hosted by AMF East Meadow. Squad times will be 4pm and 6:30pm with the finals to follow after the last squad.

Here is the format and changes for the two summer events:

Only 1 event (handicap) will run for these two events
Format: 3 game qualifying using handicap; 90% of 220
Anyone averaging 220 or less the past 2 seasons may bowl
Current LIGBT handicaps (now based on 220) & bonus pins will continue
Entry fee for each squad is $60
You may bowl and cash in both squads
Squad leaders earn 1 bye in a beat half-the-field finals (minimum $150)
1 in 4 will make the finals each squad and guaranteed a minimum of $90
Top prize will pay a minimum of $500 but will grow to $1,000 with 150 entries
Recruiting bonuses will be offered in the summer events ($10 off your entry for every new member you bring)
A $40 optional scratch event will be offered
Scratch scores from the handicap event will determine the winners in the scratch side event (no finals)
1 in 4 bowlers in the scratch side event will cash; $500-1st with 50 entrants
MODIFIED HOUSE SHOTS WILL BE USED
Lanes will not be re-oiled for the finals
Free practice session will be offered prior to the 4pm squads

Saturday; July 31st at AMF Babylon
Saturday; August 14th at AMF East Meadow

HANDICAP IS NOW 220 & UNDER!

LIGBT REVISES LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT

The LIGBT announced it is revising its Labor Day Weekend Tournament. The event is moving to AMF Babylon and will be a one day; Sunday, September 5th. There will be 2 qualifying squads; 4pm & 7pm and ALL MEMBERSHIP, RENEWAL, & GUEST FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR THIS EVENT!

LABOR DAY EVENT HAS LOWER ENTRY FEES!

HANDICAP EVENT DETAILS
Entry Fee: $50 per squad
Format: 3 games using 90% of 220
Finalists: 1 in 4 advances each squad
Squad Leaders: Get 1 bye in finals
GUARANTEED Top Prizes: $1,000-1st & $500- 2nd
Finals: Beat half-the-field

SCRATCH EVENT DETAILS
Entry Fee: $70 per squad
Format: 4 game qualifying
Finalists: 1 in 4 per squad
Squad Leaders: Earn 1 bye
GUARANTEED Top Prizes: $1,000-1st & $500- 2nd
Finals: Beat half-the-field

NEW BALLS & BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE
DETAILS COMING SOON!

Scratch Top 3: Brian Soto, James Wallace, Guy Sereno

Congratulations to Jim Wallace winning his first LIGBT and the $1,000 top prize. Jim bowled great all day leading the 7pm squad with a 914 series. In the finals Jim shot a 237 game in his first match and blew away his opponents with a 267 game in the Championship Shootout. Finishing second was Brian Soto (208), who lead the entire day with a 933 series earning $500, while third place went to Guy Sereno (206) who rolled a 909 series and earned $350. Brian also won a free Mini-Eliminator Mini Marathon Entry with a 6 game total of 1667. ...