CTF CONNECTION                                                        September 2009

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CTF National Office Update 
The National Office has been getting ready for the 2009-2010 season since May 2009.  For a brief look at what's been happening at the National Office, read the attached article. 
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Team Canada's Busy Summer
Team Canada has had a busy summer, with three international events:
PABCON Youth Championships July 6-12, 2009 
Canada's Youth Team earned medals at the PABCON Youth Championships held in Bogota, Columbia.
47th Tournament of Americas July 11-15, 2009
Canada's Youth, Adult and Seniors' Teams competed at the 47th Tournament of Americas, held in Orlando, Florida.
Women's World Championships July 25-August 2, 2009
Canada's Women's Team competed at the 2009 Women's World Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
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Team Canada at PABCON Championships 
The Men's and Women's Teams will represent Canada at the PABCON Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting September 21st.  Results will be on our website, www.gotenpinbowling.ca.
You can follow our teams as they compete in the 2009 PABCON Championships by joining the 2009 Team Canada PABCON Championships group on Facebook.  Facebook
New International Event for Senior Bowlers
Another international event has been introduced for our senior bowlers.  Now senior bowlers can qualify for the Tournament of Amercas as well as the PABCON Senior Championships.
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In This Issue
National Office Update
Team Canada Competitions
PABCON Championships
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Winnipeg Bowler says "Thanks"
Be Careful What You Write
Special Olympics Update
Canadians in the PBA
World Bowling News
This N' That
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Winnipeg Bowler says "Thanks"
Winnipeg bowler extends her thanks for the support during a recent MS fundraiser.
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Don't Put Down Bowling
Read what happens when a sports writer makes disparaging remarks about bowling.
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Special Olympics
Many CTF members are also Special Olympians.  Find out what's happening in Special Olympics leagues across Canada.  This edition's article is from Lethbridge, Alberta. ReadMore
Canadians in PBA
George Lambert IV, Dan MacLelland and others are doing well in the PBA. ReadMore
World Bowling News
The WTBA and FIQ held meetings in Las Vegas Nevada on August 3rd and 4th and CTF was represented at these meetings.  To see major developments from this meeting . . . ReadMore
 
This 'N That
What a way to graduate!!  Summar Farhat from Edmonton bowled a perfect game during her last day of youth competition in April.
For other tidbits of information, read on . . . 
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Articles of Interest
Did something happen in your area that you want to brag about?  Forward your articles of interest to Hazel McLeary (hmcleary@telus.net) or to CTF (ctf@gotenpinbowling.ca)
and we will spotlight them in future editions of the Connection.
Hazel McLeary
Phone:  (250) 382-6506
Canadian Tenpin Federation