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From the Desk of the Executive Director
 As this season draws to a close, the CTF National Office continues to streamline our operations for efficient service to our members in our fourth year of operations. Processing membership cards maintained a one-week turn around time from the time we received a local association database and payment to the time the membership cards are sent by mail. Mailing the cards to the local association for distribution remains the most cost effective way of getting membership cards to our members. |
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BC and Quebec Bowlers Win Gold Medals at Canadian National Championships
 Isabelle Rioux of Trios-Rivieres, Quebec and Ryan Reid, Campbell River, British Columbia earned the gold medals at the 2008 Canadian National Championships held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 16-19, 2008. Joe Ciach, Mississauga, Ontario and Felicia Wong, Calgary, Alberta earned the silver medals. Ciach was also the silver medalist at the 2007 championships. Robin Orlikowski, a Canadian citizen living in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Terry Krawec, St. Catharines, ON, won the bronze medals. Wong, Orlikowski and Rioux are former Team Canada members. |
CTF Members Honoured in Their Provinces
 Sport Manitoba recognized two CTF members at their awards presentation in March. Dan Tereck, a member of the CTF board of directors, has dedicated over 22 years of volunteer experience in administration, finance, program planning, competition and event hosting in tenpin bowling at the local, provincial and national levels.  Ats Odagudchi was one of four coaches honoured in the categories of Grassroots, Developmental, High Performance and School System. The awards recognize contribution to sport, leadership, personal development and coaching effectiveness. Odaguchi was recognized for her many years of coaching with the Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Award in the Developmental Category. |
Quebec Bowlers Compete at PBA Tour Trials
 Three Quebec bowlers were among almost 100 competitors who competed at the Lake County Indiana Denny's PBA Tour Trials which concluded June 1st. They were competing for seven exempt positions on the PBA Tour. Patrick Girard of Jonquiere was the highest Canadian. He finished 12th. Girard was a former PBA tour player. David Simard of Grandby, a 2008 Team Canada member was 21st. Alain Bourchard of Chicoutimi finished 65th. The five day competition paid out prize money to the top 16 finishers each day. Simard earned $820 and Girard earned $700 over the 5 day competition. |
Provincial News
British Columbia
Scholarships have been awarded to the following graduating Grade 12 students: Kristina Misener, Victoria, $300.00; Alina Ovchinnikova, Vancouver, $250.00 and Jonathan Mei, Vancouver 250.00, The BC Tenpin Federation Scholarship fund is funded by donations from local associations, proprietors and funds donated in the name of Hall of Fame inductees.
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Team Canada Has Busy 2008 International Schedule
 The 2008 Adult and Youth Team Canada members have a busy schedule. The World Youth Championships (under 23) will be held in Orlando, Florida, July 18th - 27th. The Tournament of the Americas will also take place in the Orlando area immediately following the World Youth. There are seniors, adults and junior divisions. The World Men's Championships are scheduled for Bangkok, Thailand, August 21st - 31st . The PABCON Youth Championships (under 20) originally scheduled for Lima, Peru will probably be held in El Salvador September 21st - 27th. Peru withdrew their invitation and it is expected that El Salvador will host the event. The final event for 2008 is the PABCON Women's Championships which will take place in Santiago, Chile, October 18th -26th. |
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| Southern Ontario Leads National Youth Championships
Southern Ontario led all provinces at the National Youth Championships with 17 medals - 11 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze. Quebec was second with 12 medals - 2 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze, followed by British Columbia with 8 medals - 1 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze. Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern and Southern Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick competed.
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Mark Buffa Wins Bronze Medals at PABCON Championships of the Champions
Mark Buffa, Montreal, QC won two bronze medals at the PABCON Championships of the Champions held at San Salvador, El Salvador May 31-June 7. He earned bonze in the men's singles and also bronze in the men's masters event.
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Highlights From Quebec City's PBA Experience League
Several bowlers have had success bowling in the Ligue Huilage PBA (PBA Experience League) at the Salon de Quilles Montmorency in Quebec City. These are challenging conditions and really tests the competitors. Paul-Émile Kack bowled a 287-game on November 29, 2007 on the PBA Shark pattern.
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B'nai B'rith Bowling Association
The International B'nai B'rith Bowling Association held its' bi-annual convention in Romulus, Michigan in May. Jack Goldstein of North York, Ontario was installed as president for a 2 year term. Goldstein became the 63rd President of the IBBBA and the third Canadian to hold the office since 1972 when the Canadian B'nai B'rith Bowling Association merged with the B'nai B'rith Bowlers Association of the USA. Let's hope Mr. Goldstein will consider becoming affiliated with CTF so we can continue to promote these activities. | |
