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LIGBT Season 2 Schedule Almost Complete

Posted On: July 30, 2009

 
 
After a very successful inaugural season The LIGBT is planning a major expansion for 2009-2010. We are currently finalizing 18 events that will run from October through early June. No events are planned for late June, July or August at this time.
 
The schedule will contain several new editions including a couple of Saturday night events, three major events that will run several days and feature larger prize funds, running events in Queens, and promoting a charity event to raise money for scholarships. Our goal with the schedule is to work with all of the current local tournament clubs to avoid conflicting dates.
 
The LIGBT is looking to double its membership in year two. We will accomplish this goal by having an extremely aggressive recruiting program and contest. The LIGBT is also pleased to announce it has hired a marketing firm to secure sponsors for the Tour and is also looking at the possibility of televising a “Grand Championship.”
 
We are happy to announce Columbia 300 has already agreed to extend its partnership with The LIGBT. This will allow us to continue to offer special programs to our members. We will be upgrading our membership bonuses to be more attractive to a variety of bowlers and offer a higher-end line of LIGBT apparel.
 
We are very excited about the coming year and look forward to many great events and many winners. For more information on the LIGBT please visit www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464.   
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Frank LoCascio & Preston Cheeks LIGBT Champions

Posted On: July 13, 2009

July 12, 2009
 
Commack, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) summer swing continued at AMF Commack. A total of 58 bowlers competed for over $4,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was Frank LoCascio of Roslyn, NY earning $1,000. The 210 & under champion was Preston Cheeks of Brooklyn who earned his third LIGBT title and $350.
 
The scoring pace at AMF Commack was surprisingly high. It took a 218 average to advance to the elimination finals in the 49 and under division and 209 in the senior group. Brian Ziesig of Levittown, was the qualifying (49 & under) leader with a 1281 series (256 average). The high qualifying senior was Chris Jost of Hawthorne, NY with a 1081 series (216 average). Both division leaders were seeded into the final shootout.
 
In the scratch shootout Frank LoCascio dominated and started the final match with 7 out of 8 strikes. Frank finished with a 243 to earn his first LIGBT title. The real competition would be who finished second as the three remaining finalist all had a shot for the number two spot going into the tenth frame. Mike Vella, Huntington, NY doubled in the final frame to secure second ($500) with a 216. Finishing third was senior leader Chris Jost ($250) and rounding out the top 4 was qualifying leader Brian Ziesig with a 209 earning $150.
 
The 210 and under final shootout was one of the most exciting in LIGBT history. Winning his third title by only one pin was Preston Cheeks who outdueled Hee Jin Jun of Flushing, NY 231 to 230. Although Hee was disappointed with her second place finish the $250 prize made it easy for her to be proud of the runner-up finish. Finishing third and earning $150 in the handicap shootout was Kevin Drummond of Matawan, NJ with a 185 game.
 
The Mystery Game Jackpot was hit at AMF Commack by Doug Burwell who rolled a 234 scratch game which matched the number picked by LIGBT bowler Candice Purcell. Doug earned $164 for matching the mystery game. Your jackpot amounts at AMF Babylon will be as follows: Scratch 300 Game: $120, 210 & Under 300 Game: $460, Mystery Game: $116.
 
The LIGBT’s next stop is on Sunday, August 9th at AMF Babylon. Qualifying begins at noon with a free practice session kicking off at 11am. For more information please visit our website at www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464.
 
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LIGBT Announces Exciting Summer Tour

Posted On: July 08, 2009

Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) is pleased to announce an extension of its inaugural Tour through the summer. Four summer events will take place; Sunday, June 14th (noon) South Levittown, Sunday, July 12th (noon) at AMF Commack, Sunday, August 9th (noon) at AMF Babylon, and Sunday, September 13th (1pm) at AMF Garden City. Each event (scratch and handicap) features the same format used in the winter including 1 in 4 making the finals and guaranteed prizes.
 
Two new jackpots will be added during the summer to allow bowlers additional ways of cashing. The first new bonus will be a 300 game jackpot where anyone rolling a 300 game earns bonus money. Obviously, the scratch event requires a 12 strike 300 game but the handicap event requires a 300 game including your handicap! 300 game bonuses for each group begin at $300 (added by LIGBT) and grows after each event. Two dollars of each entry goes to the jackpot allowing it to grow until a 300 game is bowled.
 
The LIGBT will also be introducing a mystery game jackpot that can grow to over $1,000. After each tournament is completed a number between 125 and 300 will be randomly picked by an LIGBT bowler. If anyone bowled that specific scratch score in their last game of qualifying they win the jackpot. The LIGBT will start the mystery game jackpot by adding $300. Two dollars of each entry goes to the jackpot allowing it to grow until the mystery game is hit.
 
There will be several minor changes for the summer events; entry fees will go up $5 to underwrite the new jackpots and put more money into the prize funds. 100% of the $5 increase is being returned to the bowlers. Another change will be the average to compete in the handicap events; it will go from 205 to 210. It has become obvious to the staff that most bowlers averaging between 205 and 210 have a difficult time competing in the scratch tournaments. All guarantees, 1 in 4 making the finals, and top bowlers seeded into the final shootout will remain the same throughout the summer.
 
We hope you can join us during this summer to enjoy quality competition. All membership bonuses, including shirts, balls, and bags will continue. Challenging, but playable, lane conditions is our goal for each event. Please visit our website for additional information; www.ligbtour.com. If you would like to speak to someone directly please call the tournament office at 877.900.6464.
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Chris Keane & Preston Cheeks LIGBT Champions

Posted On: June 15, 2009

June 14, 2009
 
South LevittownNY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) summer swing kicked off at South Levittown Lanes. A total of 82 bowlers competed for over $6,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was senior bowler Chris Keane of New City, NY earning $1,000. The 210 & under champion was Preston Cheeks of Brooklyn who earned his second LIGB title and $500.
 
Two out of the three new jackpots were also hit at South Levittown. Winning the perfect game scratch jackpot, worth $300, was Guy Sereno of Ridgewood, NY. Guy rolled a 300 game during his third game of qualifying. Also earning $300 was Donna Bertuglia of Dix Hills who rolled a 168 scratch score her last game. That matched the number picked and Donna was the only bowler with that score. Congratulations to both jackpot winners!
 
The scoring pace at South Levittown was on the high side for an LIGBT event. It took a 216 average to advance to the elimination finals. Brian Soto of Kew Gardens, a former LIGBT Champion, was the qualifying (49 & under) leader with an 1176 series. The high qualifying senior was Mike Dioguardo of Patchogue with an 1177 series. Both squad leaders were seeded into the final shootout.
 
The scratch shootout was very competitive and the scoring was lower than in qualifying. Chris Keane, who was the last bowler to make the cut in the senior division, took home the champions trophy by shooting a 221 game. Chris needed a mark in the tenth frame to insure his victory. Finishing second with a 206 was Brian Soto who earned $500. The other top finishers were Mike Dioguardo-199 third ($300), Mike Healy of Yonkers fourth-198 ($250), and Rob Grexer of Douglaston, the only lefty in the finals, finishing 5th -152 and taking home $200.
 
The 210 and under tournament had some familiar faces in the final shootout. Two LIGBT former champions; Preston Cheeks and Alvin Horne joined LIGBT veteran Angelo DeSena in the shootout. Preston dominated the final game with a 274 (with handicap) and outpaced Alvin, second place finisher, by 50 pins. Alvin earned $300 for second while Angelo earned $200 for his 217game and third place finish. A total of 11 bowlers advanced to the finals.
 
The LIGBT’s next stop is on Sunday, July 12th at AMF Commack. Qualifying begins at noon with a free practice session kicking off at 11am. For more information please visit our website at www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464.
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LIGBT Summer Schedule

Posted On: June 05, 2009

Due to the overwhelming response to the on-line survey the LIGBT is proud to announce its summer schedule. Beginning on Sunday, June 14th (noon) at South Levittown, the LIGBT will host 4 summer events that will introduce 2 new jackpots.
 
THE LIGBT SUMMER SCHEDULE


 
SUNDAY                   JUNE 14                    NOON                        SOUTH LEVITTOWN
 
SUNDAY                   JULY 12                    NOON                        AMF COMMACK
 
SUNDAY                   AUGUST 9                NOON                        AMF BABYLON
 
SUNDAY                   SEPT. 13                   1PM                            AMF GARDEN CITY
 
The four summer events will have the same formats and guarantees as the winter competitions. The only change will be the average eligibility for handicap events. Beginning at South Levittown any bowler that has not averaged over 210 (instead of 205) the past two league seasons may now compete in the handicap tournaments.
 
The LIGBT is always looking for ways to increase the fun and excitement of its events. We think we have come up with two jackpots that can be enjoyed by everyone. Both of the jackpots are included in your entry fee which means anyone can win.
 
THE 300 GAME JACKPOT:Anyone bowling a 300 game in qualifying will win the 300 game jackpot. There will actually be two jackpots; one for the scratch bowlers and one for the handicap bowlers. For the handicap bowler to win their jackpot they have to roll a 300 (or higher) with their handicap.
 
THE MYSTERY GAME JACKPOT: After each event is completed a number between 125 and 300 will be randomly picked by an LIGBT bowler. If anyone bowled that specific scratch score in their last game of qualifying they win the jackpot.This jackpot can easily grow to over $1,000.
 
To get the jackpots started the LIGBT will start each one with $300. Two dollars of every entry will help grow the jackpots. To help fund the jackpots, and add more money to the prize funds, entry fees will increase $5 per event. The entire $5 increase is being returned to the bowlers.   
 
We hope you can join us during the summer to enjoy these new programs. Remember, all LIGBT events feature 1 in 4 advancing to the finals, $1,000 guaranteed on top for the scratch event and $500 for the handicap event (with 50 entries), and all qualifying leaders are seeded into the final shootout.
 
Visit www.ligbtour.com for more information or call us at 1.877.900.6464
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LIGBT Announces Exciting Summer Tour

Posted On: June 03, 2009

Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) is pleased to announce an extension of its inaugural Tour through the summer. Four summer events will take place; Sunday, June 14th (noon) South Levittown, Sunday, July 12th (noon) at AMF Commack, Sunday, August 9th (noon) at AMF Babylon, and Sunday, September 13th (1pm) at AMF Garden City. Each event (scratch and handicap) features the same format used in the winter including 1 in 4 making the finals and guaranteed prizes.
 
Two new jackpots will be added during the summer to allow bowlers additional ways of cashing. The first new bonus will be a 300 game jackpot where anyone rolling a 300 game earns bonus money. Obviously, the scratch event requires a 12 strike 300 game but the handicap event requires a 300 game including your handicap! 300 game bonuses for each group begin at $300 (added by LIGBT) and grows after each event. Two dollars of each entry goes to the jackpot allowing it to grow until a 300 game is bowled.
 
The LIGBT will also be introducing a mystery game jackpot that can grow to over $1,000. After each tournament is completed a number between 125 and 300 will be randomly picked by an LIGBT bowler. If anyone bowled that specific scratch score in their last game of qualifying they win the jackpot. The LIGBT will start the mystery game jackpot by adding $300. Two dollars of each entry goes to the jackpot allowing it to grow until the mystery game is hit.
 
There will be several minor changes for the summer events; entry fees will go up $5 to underwrite the new jackpots and put more money into the prize funds. 100% of the $5 increase is being returned to the bowlers. Another change will be the average to compete in the handicap events; it will go from 205 to 210. It has become obvious to the staff that most bowlers averaging between 205 and 210 have a difficult time competing in the scratch tournaments. All guarantees, 1 in 4 making the finals, and top bowlers seeded into the final shootout will remain the same throughout the summer.
 
We hope you can join us during this summer to enjoy quality competition. All membership bonuses, including shirts, balls, and bags will continue. Challenging, but playable, lane conditions is our goal for each event. Please visit our website for additional information; www.ligbtour.com. If you would like to speak to someone directly please call the tournament office at 877.900.6464.
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LIGBT Proudly Announces A Summer Schedule

Posted On: May 26, 2009

Save the Dates!
 
Sunday, July 19th at noon
AMF Commack
 
Sunday, August 9th at noon
AMF Babylon
 
Sunday, September 13th at 1pm
AMF Garden City
 
NEW PROGRAMS TO BE INTRODUCED!
 
$300 GAME JACKPOT
 
 
BOWL ALL 3 SUMMER EVENTS AND EARN EXTRA $
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Frank Spano & Alvin Horne are LIGBT East Meadow Champions

Posted On: May 24, 2009

East Meadow, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) traveled to AMF East Meadow for its 9th event of the year. A total of 112 bowlers competed for over $8,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was senior bowler Frank Spano of Brentwood, NY earning $1,000 and the 205 & under champion was Alvin Horne of Coram, NY winning $500.
 
The scoring pace at East Meadow was challenging as the PBA Cheetah pattern was used. It only took a 209 average in the under group, and a 204 average in the senior division, to advance to the elimination finals. Frank Spano was up to the challenge as he lead all seniors with a 1058 series (212 average.) The qualifying leader for the 49 and under group was Amanda Fagan with an 1125 (225 average.) Both qualifying leaders were seeded into the final shootout.
 
Despite the tough scoring conditions the shootout was exciting and went down to the final frame. Going into the tenth three bowlers had a chance to win the $1,000 top prize. Frank Spano earned his first LIGBT title by striking on his first ball in the tenth and shooting a “clean” 234. Finishing a close second (227) was LIGBT perennial finalist John Conroy of Mahopac, NY. John earned $700 while the third place finisher, Bill Beck, Ronkonkoma, NY (225) took home $400. Rounding out the top 5 was Anthony Pepe, of Queens, NY (213)- $350 and qualifying leader Amanda Fagan, Patchogue, NY (183)- $300. 
 
The 205 and under tournament also had a great finish. The Championship Shootout was an exciting battle among 4 bowlers. Making his first LIGBT finals appearance was eventual champion Alvin Horne of Coram, NY. Alvin had the early lead but two opens in frames 6 and 7 let two of the finalists with a chance to win the tournament. But Alvin was determined to win the title and the $500 and he struck from 8th frame on to finish with a 227.
 
Despite Alvin’s great finish Diana Cardinali of Rocky Point, NY needed to throw a strike and nine plus convert the spare to win by one pin. Diana threw the first strike but a 6 count on the next ball gave her a second place finish and $300. The third place finisher, Lou Medina of W. Babylon, also had a chance to win if he rolled 3 strikes in the tenth frame. Although he got the first one a seven count on his second ball gave him a third place finish (218) and $200. Finishing fourth was Joette Healy of Yonkers, NY who earned $175 with a 181 game.
 
The LIGBT’s next stop is on Sunday, June 14th at South Levittown Lanes. Due to the LIGBT’s amazing first season success the Tour will extend its original schedule through the summer. Dates and bowling centers will be announced on LIGBT.com soon. For more information please visit our website at www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464.

View East Meadow Final Results

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