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I believe the number and variety of comments posted here in relation to TBA’s withdrawal from hosting of the WWC in 2009 underscores the degree of interest, and concern, that bowlers across Australia feel regarding the sport’s national governing body, and its survival – this is surely a positive...

Great news ! With or without the award, the show's success underlines the interest, and audience for televised bowling - top marks to Tony and the team! lynne clay

Great to see our Aussies mixing it with the top PBA talent! Here's a roundup that I'm circulating to national and international media this evening .... cheers, lc AUSSIES UNDAUNTED BY TOP PBA TALENT Indianapolis, USA : Undaunted by the top names on the PBA Tour, Aussie bowlers...

The declaration of the host nation for this year’s Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championship has been eagerly awaited. Today, CTBF President, Julian Pace-Bonello announced the successful bid by one of the Commonwealth Federation’s smallest and most energetic federation members – the Northern...

Emerging interest and debate about two-handed bowling will be further fuelled by the recent successes of WBW 2007 World Bowler of the Year, Jason Belmonte and Team USA member, Cassidy Schaub. Described as a ‘young gun’, 24 year-old Schaub from Ohio, USA rolled a 290 game to win the Boot Hill...

WBW World Bowler of the Year, Jason Belmonte has underscored his supremacy on the lanes with another thrilling victory in Las Vegas. This time last year, the 24 year-old star made history as the first Australian to win the HIGH ROLLER Tournament, and overnight he has clinched victory in...

As many TotalBowling forum members will know, Roy West passed away last week. In recent years, I kept in touch with Roy predominantly by email and phone, and unfortunately two attempts to coincide visits to the Gold Coast late last year with a get-together with Roy and his wife Sylvia were...

Hi Julie, Not sure if the Boot Hill tournament will be televised, but here's the link to watch the results from tonight onwards... http://www.rocknrollgoodies.com/bowling/bowlstart.html As part of the 2007/2008 PBA tour, the Denny's World Championship will almost certainly go to air on...

Thanks Adam - tracking where the media release material I produce for Belmo and bowling generally is published is almost impossible without a professional clipping service, but it's always a buzz to see the sport and its high achievers acknowledged. Jason's outstanding results throughout 2007...

2007 WBW Bowler of the Year, Jason Belmonte has packed his bags again to fly to the United States for a busy month competing in the sport he loves. First stop on Belmo’s trip will be the “Boot Hill” tournament in Las Vegas, billed as ‘Competitive Scratch Bowling at its Best’. The four-day...

NEWSFLASH - Tuesday, 22 January 2008 KIRSTEN POCKETS A PRETTY PENNY AT 7TH QATAR INTERNATIONAL OPEN It was third time lucky for England’s Kirsten Penny who edged out Wu Siu Hong from Hong Kong to clinch the champion’s title at this year’s Qatar International Open. A magnificent...

Monday, 21 January 2008 - Doha, Qatar: Overcoming a shaky start in today’s four-game match, Orange bowler Jason Belmonte top-scored going into tomorrow’s series of final matches at the Qatar Bowling Centre in Doha. Posting lines of 181, 254, 199 and 234, Belmonte overtook Singapore’s Remy Ong...

For immediate release - Tuesday, 1 January 2008 BELMONTE CAPS A STELLAR YEAR WITH 2007 WBW WORLD BOWLER OF THE YEAR AWARD Australia’s Jason Belmonte is 2007 WBW WORLD BOWLER OF THE YEAR ! His stunning achievements during the past 12 months have been recognised with the announcement...

Pleased to see that following the SEA Games in Thailand which our Aussie bowlers weren't eligible to participate in, Belmo and Ann-Maree Putney have still retained their #1 and #2 placings in the men's and women's Zone Rankings - in making the cut to the top eight, they both therefore qualify...

AUSSIE BOWLERS RANKED #1 AND #2 IN ASIAN ZONE RANKINGS The outstanding success of Aussie bowlers Jason Belmonte and Ann Maree Putney at the 43rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup held recently in Russia has contributed to elevating the pair to #1 and #2 seeds respectively in the sport’s Asian...

Just a short post to advise that Jason and Kimberly are now Mr. and Mrs. Belmonte following their marriage in Sydney yesterday afternoon. It was a magical day in every way – perfect Sydney early-summer weather, and a wonderful gathering of family and friends from Orange, all around Australia...

Delighted to note that Belmo and AMP have surged to #1 and #2 placing in the current ABF Rankings - check out www.abf-online.org Watch out for the green and gold at the World Ranking Masters ! cheers, lynne

Like Belmo, I'm torn between the thrill of Ann Maree's win and the disappointment of his all-so-close matching achievement.... I'm still at the Bowl, chasing pics, and putting together as impartial, unemotional overview as I can for national and international media distribution.... so glad...

[I]"wow, it's topped the year off very nicely" [I] she said beaming as she was surrounded by friends and media ... and of course her Coach, Geoff Bowness who is here with her was over the moon. On the way through, she picked up the High Game award too with her 280 :) Many happy aussies...

St Petersburg: In an awesome display of tenacity and skill, the Australian bowling duo of Ann Maree Putney and Jason Belmonte stunned the capacity crowd at St Petersburg’s Kontinent Bowling Centre today. Coming into the matchplay rounds this morning as top seed, Orange bowler Jason Belmonte...

Can't tell you how privleged I feel and how proud I am to be here witnessing such superb bowling from these two awesome Aussies! Well worth travelling from one side of the earth to the other ! cheers, lynne clay

NEWSFLASH – Thursday, 8 November 2007 BELMO SHOOTS RECORD BREAKING 8-GAMES AT BOWLING WORLD CUP St Petersburg: Jason Belmonte is bowling up a storm, shooting a record-breaking 8-game series of 2038 in the final round of qualifying at the 2007 QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in St...

Snowing outside, but Belmo's on fire! 238.88 average over 32 games says it all... cheers, lc

St Petersburg: In a relentless display of the form that’s earned him some of the most sought after titles at home and overseas this year, Australia’s Jason Belmonte cruised to a comfortable lead going into the final round of qualifying at the 2007 QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in St Petersburg...

Further to the report submitted by World Bowling Writers Association Chairman, Mort Luby, here's some further information, and background on recently-elected FIQ President, Jessie Phua from Singapore .... “I’m very disappointed with lack of professionalism by the previous (FIQ)...