Yes.. This was mentioned before during the pre-tournament livestream BowlTV did last Wednesday. Daria is out as well. Nothing known yet on the Singapore team (Cherie Tan, Jazreel Tan, Hui Fen New, Shayna Ng, etc.).. Shalin Zukifli retired, so she's out. Also unknown are:

Birgit Poppler
Jennifer Wegner
Sandra Andersson
Tanya Roumimper

From whom I have seen so far, the following are there in the Bubble:

Rocio Restrepo
Clara Guerrero
Sandra Gongora
Zavy
Maria Jose Rodriguez

Didn't see any of Team Canada there, but they still are on the roster. With most of the events happening at the ITRC, it may be hard to make it in for those who are overseas.

I will say this. I'm excited for the rookies this year, and holy crap, Dasha looks GOOD!

BL.

The USCIS made some major changes to the nonimmigrant O1 visa requiremens, and both Verity and Daria got caught up in it.  They changed the requirements for demonstrating extraordinary ability in athletics.  If the applicant and their petitioners can't demonstrate such to the satisfaction of the USCIS, the application for the visa will be denied.  That is what happened to Verity and Daria.  Hopefully they can get it sorted out over the next few months, or perhaps the requirements will be relaxed.

It is just unfortunate that it happened during covid when bowling in their home countries is shut down, yet here in the US the pro bowlers are back to work (with restrictions, but working nonetheless.).

LANE CONDITION

Length: 42

Volume: 21

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

Right handed, High Rev, High Speed


COMMENTS


The Storm Axiom Pearl is simply amazing. The ball gets through the front part of the lane very clean, stores a ton of energy, and runs through the pins like a MAC truck. What I like most about this ball is that you can attack the lane from multiple spots. Its Versatility allows bowlers to start and finish league without having to make a ball change. This ball compliments any of the stronger symmetric balls like its counter part the Axiom and is a great addition to anyone's bag. If you are looking for a stronger pearl ball look no further.

The Reality is the first asymmetrical produced directly out of Utah under the Storm umbrella. Featuring the S84 Response Solid cover, finished at 2000 grit, and the Disturbance core we get the strongest solid asymmetrical to date from the 900 line.
For those familiar with the Storm and Roto lineups this ball will fit under the Proton Physix as this is a whole lot of core with a tad cleaner cover. The Reality will compliment those medium to higher volume and length patterns.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEbxJxFyxgw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1c3JnaE-09zkkIVNq_MkH3w5SeVKgtkU90zXi43iRC2vALnKlriNyb6Hc

I do agree but the covid crisis is the underlying factor.