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Gene J Kanak

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Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« on: November 18, 2003, 10:45:35 PM »
Hey everyone,

  I'm doing some prospecting here to see what type of interest there would be. I'm working together with the owner of Victory Lanes in Kankakee, Illinois to set up a one-day tournament sometime in January or February. I have no idea what kind on entry fee we would be talking about or anything like that as of now, but those deals will be worked out later. The gimic here is that bowlers will be allowed to use plastic equipment ONLY, no urethane, resin or particle. We are still working to figure out what type of oil pattern we could put out for something like that, but it would undoubtedly be some type of a short pattern. At this point, we're just looking to see how many people would be willing to sack up and put their game on the line using nothing but plastic. Eventually, we would like to get an entire league of this sort going, but, in the interim, we're looking to see how many people would be willing to try something like this. Obviously, with no clear cut information determined yet, other than the ball requirements, it will be tough for people to say whether they'd try this or not. What I'm really looking to see is just how many people would be willing to do this. Message or post here if you'd be willing to try this, and we'll see if we can turn this into a reality. This is could be a perfect chance to show just how much game you've really got!
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2003, 09:58:24 PM »
All of your suggestions about ball specs, prep and the like will be taken into account. It seems like there is already enough interest just on this board to make it seem as if this thing can really happen. I have planted seeds with local friends and people from upstate to see if we can turn this into a big thing. Keep the suggestions coming; I'm keeping track of each and every one.

Gene J. Kanak
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2003, 10:11:37 PM »
Gene, is this Steve Rogers house?  Been so long since I've been in that area I can't remember.  He could probably get some good deals on balls and drill them for us.

I kinda like the idea of having the cost of the plastic figured into the cost of the tournament.  That way everyone would be using the same ball, just different drillings.

If that was going to cost us entries though, I'd say let them use any plastic ball to hold the cost down.  We're still talking about accuracy.

I would even enjoy one of the PBA patterns if you can get the interest in it.
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2003, 10:41:27 PM »
A tournament using plastic only? It'll be like when I learned to bowl, I'd be up for it.

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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2003, 10:53:51 PM »
if you are going to add the cost of the ball in for a deal make sure you have a non-ball entry fee.

I only like the guy I go to to drill my equipment. so I would not want a ball.
can we bring more than one plastic ball?

you know, the complete arsenal of plastic.

one for oil,one for med, one for dry and one for spares
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2003, 10:56:17 PM »
Hey Marty, where ya been.  This may turn out ok afterall, may be able to get to see a lot of you strangers again.  Cheap lessons the way I look at it.
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2003, 09:08:50 AM »
SrKegler, check your PM.

Gene J Kanak

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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #22 on: November 20, 2003, 09:30:54 AM »
I'm loving all of the responses!

SrKegler--This is not Steve Rogers' house, he is over at Marycrest Lanes on the other side of town. Victory Lanes is co-owned by Lance Murray, a great guy and one hell of a bowler. He's in the top five or so in earnings in the Midwest on this year's regional senior tour.

To those who asked---We would have one entry fee for those who wanted a ball, and another for those who do not. It would kind of be like the pro-ams that offer deals on balls to go along with the entry.

As far as the XXXL is concerned, that decision has not been made. I have, however, already thought about the possibility of that ball being too strong. It's funny to think that we might actually ban certain plastic balls for being too stong!

Again, keep the suggestions coming. With all of these responses, plus the people that I think I'll get from around here, I now don't see any reason why this won't happen. I'm going to talk to start talking to possible sponsors in the area.


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anotherwindup

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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2003, 09:49:33 AM »
This sounds like one hell of a tournament, BUT there will be many variables.  
Surface prep being a big key.  
Plastic can read early if sanded, and go long if polished.  
There are also some Everclear balls on the market that are plastic, but will really bend.  

This will be a tournament that will need many rules laid out concerning the ball restrictions.  

Sounds like a good idea, though.
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2003, 10:06:29 AM »
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Depends on what day.  I start working weekends again in Jan, hate to miss days that early in the year.  If it falls on a day I'm working midnites I can get up there and back in time.

Course now I need a plastic ball.  Got a lot of BR members in the Chicago area, should be able to have a decent turnout.

Pepper, Kankakee is North west of Indy, in between Chicago and Champaign.
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Thanks there Salt,

Just might see you there.
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2003, 10:12:23 AM »
Heck just call it the Blue dot challenge or something like that where
for a $100 Pre paid everyone gets a bluedot sent to the bowler so he can get it drilled for the tournament, or for $50 you show up with your own Blue dot.

Doesn't have to be a bluedot, but you get the concept, everyone uses the same pancake block plastic ball......

Just like the old days.
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #26 on: November 20, 2003, 11:02:09 AM »
I was thinking, don't they sell house balls that are plastic in bulk for real cheap?  Maybe look into one of those with entry - you can either ship it to someone who wants it drilled by their guy, or offer to do it there for a discounted price.

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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #27 on: November 20, 2003, 02:08:13 PM »
Keep chiming in to express your interest and suggestions.  I'm keeping track of everyone who responds on here, and I'm also soliciting the help of my friends from other areas of the state to pass the word along as well. I will be getting together with the owner of Victory Lanes to try and iron out the details before I go on vacation Nov. 29 - Dec. 6.  The plan, as it stands right now, is to figure out all of the specifics and get them to all of you before I leave, that way everyone has plenty of time to mark it on down.
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omegabowler

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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #28 on: November 20, 2003, 02:18:46 PM »

only throwing the plastic will show who is really a good bowler.

that takes me out

so I think the format should eliminate one styles dominance.

 go with an 8 game marathon type with finals. one 4 game squad on one oil pattern. one that makes you play inside. like a reverese block with 25 feet of oil inside 10.
and one four game squad on another oil pattern than make you play down and in with acuracy.

have the finals be king of the hill format on an open scoring pattern. reward those that could tough it out.


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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #29 on: November 20, 2003, 02:28:42 PM »
Curious to hear whether the XXXL would be allowed....It's the only plastic I have...
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Re: Tournament in Illinois--Taking Reservations
« Reply #30 on: November 20, 2003, 02:38:21 PM »
I agreee....I think it should be the 3 piece plastics.  

Maxims
Blue Dots
Boogie Balls, etc.
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