Bowling

Dear LIUSBC Members: It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of LIUSBC Director Sid Weihs on August 2, 2020.  Sid served the Long Island bowling community for over 45 years.  Over his many years of service Sid served numerous terms as a Director for the Eastern Long Island Bowling Association, including a term as the ELIBA President.  After the 2007 merger of the bowling associations on Long Island, Sid continued to represent our community as a Director up until his passing.  In 2014, Mr. Weihs was given the highest honor in our association, induction

Dear Governor Cuomo, I am reaching out to you on behalf of our Long Island Bowling Proprietors that have a responsible plan to open sooner than Phase IV and are asking for your approval to re-open their bowling centers under Phase III.  Our industry is in jeopardy of surviving the shutdown and needs your help now to avoid loss of jobs and revenues for the state of New York. The sport of bowling is enjoyed by 1 out of every 3 New Yorkers and employs thousands of people in our great state. Our large space allows for social distancing and

Dear LIUSBC Members: This afternoon our hearts go out to the Serigano family. It is with great personal sadness that I must inform you we lost our beloved friend, and LIUSBC Hall of Famer, Mike Serigano. Mike was a prominent face in Long Island bowling over 30 years. Everyone knew Mike as the General Manager of Babylon Bowl and then Coram Country Lanes. His support of bowling tournaments was unprecedented, and he was beloved by his employees and customers. Please keep the entire Serigano family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Anthony Martinez                                                                                                                                L

Congratulations to the Long Island Youth Bowlers that received scholarships from NYSUSBC. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The New York State USBC YES Committee has announced its Graduating Senior Scholarship, Spirit Award and Future Stars Award winners for the 2019-20 season. 2020 Graduating Senior Scholarship Winners: Brenna Gleim, Equinunk, Pa., Priscilla "Pat" Zonneville Memorial Scholarship, $4,000 Patrick Ritz, Rochester, $3,000 Mykenzie Burnett, Shortsville, $2,000 Keith Kolaczyk, Victor, $1,000 (Sponsored by NYS Youth Leaders) Dimitri Queior, Brewerton, $1,000 (Sponsored by NYS Youth Leaders) Christopher Bayly, Kirkville, $1,000 Abigail Sarmiento, Rochester, $1,000 Youth Spirit Award - Athletes in Grades 9-11 ($1,500) 1st place - $750 JOSHUA

April 7, 2020 Dear LIUSBC Members: This afternoon our hearts go out to the Traina family. It is with great personal sadness that I must inform you we lost our beloved friend, and former Office Manager, Regina Traina. Regina served our association for over 20 years as a valued part of our office staff and served multiple terms as a Director. Everyone knew her, for a long time Regina was the first one you talked to when you contacted the office. Eventually she became the Office Manager and an essential asset for our Association Manager. In later years, Regina made