Massachusetts USBC Youth Association

As we complete another bowling season, I would like to take the time to reflect on the past season.  I am very pleased of the fact that this board continues to work well together during great times and especially works well under difficult circumstances.  We must reflect on the fact that we are all human and events take place.  we must remember that it is our job to focus on all the children from the 4 year old with a 15 average to the Scratch bowler who maintains an average better than most of us.

The 43rd Annual MAUSBCYA Championship Tournament ran very smoothly.  The tournament was held at Ken's Bowl and a special thanks to Lou Orazio for his organization of lane marshalls to help the tournament run efficiently.  Once again we welcomed the bowlers from RI.  I would like to thank the entire board for their continued committment to make sure this tournament is well run.  I would especially like to thank Lauren for the literally hundred of hours that is put into this tournament as well as keeping up to date with the other duties of the Association Manager.

The Singles tournament also ran well and was held at Westport Lanes.  Thank you to Rose for another great job and the time that it takes to prepare this tournament.

The Youth Leaders Doubles tournament was also a success. We added a Scratch division for the 1st time.  I still hope that someday the Youth Leaders will take complete control of this tournament, but much more learning needs to take place before that can happen.

The YBC tournament was well run, despite some snags that took place during the tournament.  I am very pleased that Nationals understood the amount of work that happens during a tournament and that everything is not always perfect.  The board worked really well together and professionally handled all of the issues that were raised at the tournament and the days to follow.  Thank you Rich for the extra time and effort that went into running this years tournament.

Thank you to all the Associations for your continued dedication to the youth of our State.  It gives me great pleasure when I realize the number of centers that have youth leagues and that no matter what changes come along, we are all always there for all the youth.

Once again thanks to all the Association Leaders, Coaches and the MAUSBCYA Board for another great year.  Please enjoy your summer and I look forward to another great year.

Yours in Bowling Fun,

Pete