North Los Angeles County USBC Bowling Association

There will be a Memorial Service for Chuck Reese from Valley Bowling Supply at Matador Lanes on Saturday, November 7 at 11am. Matador Bowl 9118 Balboa Blvd Northridge CA 91324... 818/892-8677 See more

Congratulations to Tish Plotkin and Fran Brandt for being inducted into the NLAC USBC 2020 Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service. Your dedication and support to this association and to the bowlers is greatly appreciated!

2021 CALIFORNIA PEPSI USBC YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS IS SET Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and closure of the centers, we are modifying the format of this tournament re...moving the league level qualifying. Bowlers can now enter directly into the District Finals (March) as long as they are entered in a California youth league for the 2020-21 season and have current 2020-21 USBC Youth Membership. If centers are still closed February 1, 2021, then we will unfortunately have to cancel. Visit us at www.CalUSBC.com for tournament details and tournament packets. Youth Program Directors will be emailed their tournament packets directly from their Pepsi District Director. The deadline to enter is February 18, 2021 and we are using the same hosting centers as last year. Pepsi jerseys are also for sale. The new design and matching face masks are available for purchase online at www.Strike12Creations.com. We are looking forward to the centers re-opening soon so that we can all get back out on the lanes! DISTRICT #1 HARBOR LANES (March 13-14) 2136 Broadway St, Eureka, CA 95501 707-443-4533 DISTRICT #2 AMF ROCKLIN LANES (March 13-14) 2325 Sierra Meadows Dr, Rocklin, CA 95677 916-624-8216 DISTRICT #3 CLASSIC BOWL (March 20-21) 900 King Dr, Daly City, CA 94015 650-878-0300 DISTRICT #4 KC BOWL (March 13-14) 1050 E Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230 559-582-1036 DISTRICT #5 SANTA CLARITA LANES (March 20-21) 21615 Soledad Canyon Rd, Saugus, CA 91350 661-254-0540 DISTRICT #6 AMF HEMET LANES (March 20-21) 2850 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545 951-929-9923 DISTRICT #7 OAK TREE LANES (March 13-14) 990 N Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 909-860-3558 DISTRICT #8 SURF BOWL (March 20-21) 1401 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-1371 STATE FINALS HARLEY'S VALLEY BOWL (May 1-2) 5255 Cochran St, Simi Valley 93063 (805) 584-2695

Dear California bowlers, Bowling centers in California need your help. As avid bowlers, we need you to make your feelings and sentiments known to Governor Newsom and key California state officials. Please click here to go to the Bowling Centers of Southern California's site, where you can send a pre-written email to the California state officials. With your help, we will petition the state with thousands of emails to push them to allow bowling centers to reopen, and for you t...o return to your favorite bowling center, reunite with your friends and compete in the sport that you love. Thanks in advance for your help. Let’s get California bowling centers reopened together! Sincerely, Bowling Centers of Southern California (BCSC) Nor Cal Bowling Centers (NCBS) ACT NOW California Bowling Proprietors Association, 621 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011

If you bowled league at Pickwick you knew Bob Olivia. A kooky Afro, a big smile, a cigarette & a glass of wine...this was Bobby. Bobby was a long time, excellent secretary of Wednesday & Sunday night leagues. The association appreciated his timely award applications & his willingness to help. For a lengthy time, he was the house representative for the association at Pickwick.... You may have been handed an award by Bobby...so yes, you knew him. Bobby passed away this past week. He is survived by his only son, Nick Olivia. Bobby is now safe in the arms of his beloved Vicki, who we lost last year. Rest In Peace, Bobby. See more

2021 California Pepsi Jerseys for Sale! We have partnered again with Strike 12 Creations and have a new jersey design for the tournament along with matching fac...e masks (sold separately). The jersey price is $62.99 and includes FREE shipping and FREE name personalization on the back. A portion of each jersey sale goes directly into the scholarship fund for the CA Pepsi Youth Championships as well! ORDER ONLINE at www.Strike12Creations.com 2 Colors Available Red or Light Blue FREE personalized name on the back Order by February 1 to have jerseys in time for District Finals in March. Order by April 1 to have jerseys in time for State Finals in MAY. ORDER EARLY!!! QUESTIONS? Call us at (805) 552-6771 or email: [email protected] Jerseys are constructed of 100% performance poly spandex, breathable, moisture wicking fabric and feature full color sublimated printing throughout. Jerseys come in youth, ladies and men’s styles. Collar styles: crew, quarter zip mock and v-neck. Additional charges for added length to body or sleeves and for adding any ball manufacturer’s logos.

Almost every bowler in the valley area was aware of Valley Bowling Supply. Created by innovative entrepreneur in the bowling equipment industry, Chuck Reese. If you hadn’t purchased a bag or had a bowling ball drilled there, you knew someone who did! Chuck was always thinking & producing bowling equipment that would be a step up from what currently existed. Maybe you had an awesome KC triple or double ball rolling bag. Thank Chuck for that beauty! Chuck not only talked the talk, he walked the walk, too, by supporting the local association, and helping bowlers of all ages. It is with great sadness we share the news of his passing. RIP Chuck. You were one of a kind. (11-1-1940 to 9-11-2020)

I am the Head Bowling Coach at Benedictine University Mesa! I am also a board member on the Mesa Metro Bowling Association, and I run the youth program at Bowlero Kyrene lanes in Chandler AZ. I am actively recruiting student-athletes for Men’s Bowling for fall 2020! We are excited to launch Men’s Bowling as a competitive sport here on campus the program will compete with other colleges and universities across the West Coast and nationwide. Contact me if interested. Thank yo...u. Karl Munson Head Bowling Coach Benedictine University Mesa 225 E. Main Street Mesa, AZ. 85201 Cell: (480) 390-4898 [email protected]

Due to the governor’s announcement, NLAC’s office will be closed to the public until further notice. Please continue to use email or postal mail to communicate. Be safe, wear your mask!Due to the governor’s announcement, NLAC’s office will be closed to the public until further notice. Please continue to use email or postal mail to communicate. Be safe, wear your mask!

NEWS FROM USBC RULES No balance holes starting Aug. 1 The rule eliminating balance holes in bowling balls takes effect Aug. 1, the start of the 2020-2021 bowling season. The rule states all holes in a bowling ball must be used on every delivery; any hole not used is considered a balance hole, making the ball illegal.... Bowlers who do not use their thumb no longer can have a thumb hole, as it now is considered a balance hole. They also need to mark their ball to show where they place their palm on delivery.

From Karen Thomson I wanted to let you know that long time Antelope Valley bowler, Jeff Malan, passed away on June 26, 2020. Jeff bowled his way through the AVYABA and onto adult leagues boasting a high average of 226 with four 300 games (including one on a sport shot) and an 800 series. Jeff was born with Cystic Fribrosis and had a double lung transplant 10 years ago. He once told me that he felt like Super Man after recuperating from the procedure. His favorite thing to ...do was just take a deep breath. Jeff had a HUGE heart and a pool of friends the size of an ocean. He retired from bowling in 2016, but was still a big bowling fan. He also enjoyed any kind of car racing, from Nascar to Dragsters - if it had an engine, he loved it! Jeff is survived by his Mom, Diane, who dedicated her life to making every day Jeff lived, worth living, his Brother Kevin, Sister in Law Heather, and Nephews Liam and Cason. wanted to let you know that long time Antelope Valley bowler, Jeff Malan, passed away on June 26, 2020. Jeff bowled his way through the AVYABA and onto adult leagues boasting a high average of 226 with four 300 games (including one on a sport shot) and an 800 series. Jeff was born with Cystic Fribrosis and had a double lung transplant 10 years ago. He once told me that he felt like Super Man after recuperating from the procedure. His favorite thing to do was just take a deep breath. Jeff had a HUGE heart and a pool of friends the size of an ocean. He retired from bowling in 2016, but was still a big bowling fan. He also enjoyed any kind of car racing, from Nascar to Dragsters - if it had an engine, he loved it! Jeff is survived by his Mom, Diane, who dedicated her life to making every day Jeff lived, worth living, his Brother Kevin, Sister in Law Heather, and Nephews Liam and Cason.

NLAC OFFICE WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAYS, 10 AM TO 2 PM STARTING JULY 8thNLAC OFFICE WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAYS, 10 AM TO 2 PM STARTING JULY 8th

A reminder to all league secretaries! A final average report should be sent to the office. Averages to report are found on the league standing sheet used for final payouts. Please include a copy of the sheet with your average report.... If you need a print out of your league’s bowlers (Average Request Form) Contact NLAC via email. Thank you, stay safe & I can’t wait to see you on the lanes again.

Congratulations to Sammy Santiago Sr who rolled an 800 series @ Sands Bowl in Las Vegas Funtime League 2/23/20, 253-268-279=800!

NLAC is remaining closed to the public. We not only care for ourselves, we care about YOU! Please continue to communicate via email. I know you’re as anxious as we are to get back on the lanes!

The NLAC USBC Annual Meeting that was scheduled for Sunday, May 17 at Pickwick Bowl has been cancelled. The Adult Youth Doubles Tournament that was also scheduled on Sunday, May 17 at Pickwick Bowl has been cancelled. We will be in touch with more information later this year. Thank you.