The White Falcon - 20.10.2004, Page 10

The house is sanctioned
Under new management, theNASKEF
Bowling alley receives sanctioning
by the American Bowling Congress
By J02(SW/A W) Mat Sohl
Naval Air Station Keflavlk’s (NASKEF) bowling alley now has a new king-
pin.
Since arriving at NASKEF three months ago, Chris Bennett, the base’s newest
bowling alley manager has set out to leave his mark here at NASKEF.
Bennett, an avid bowler, is aiming to extend his passion for the sport of bowling
to the Keflavik community.
“I love it,” said Bennett commenting on his position as bowling alley manager.
“This is a dream job.”
Since assuming management of NASKEF’s lanes Bennett has begun to initiate
a series of improvements to the alley.
“The first thing that I wanted to do after assuming this job was to get the
house sanctioned so that we can help get our bowlers all that they deserve,” said
Bennett.
The house Bennett refers to is the NASKEF bowling alley and the sanctioning
body he received an endorsement from was the American Bowling Congress, or
ABC.
The ABC is the only sanctioning body in the sport of bowling. Under this sanc-
tion qualifying Keflavik bowlers will now have the opportunity to earn and wear
official ABC rings.
The Keflavik bowling community can earn these rings by scoring a 298, 299
or 300 game, or by scoring 800 in a 3 game series. Bennett himself has earned
four rings.
Bennett hopes that some of the enhancements that he’s making at the alley will
help all bowlers here not only better enjoy, but improve their bowling game. In
NASKEF bowlers will now be able to earn official ABC rings like the ones
shown above. (Photo by J02(SW/AW) Mat Sohl)
recent months Bennett has added a new oil pattern to the lanes, a move he states
will add consistency to the lanes performance.
“What we’re doing is we’re making the lanes more consistent -not easier. We
want to ensure that week in and week out the shot is the same,” said Bennett.
So far it has worked.
In the past two weeks there have been five 287+ games at the NASKEF bowl-
ing alley and three 700 series - a feat that bowling alley officials claim was
assisted by the new consistent oiling pattern.
Another noted improvement at the local lanes is in the alley’s pro shop. Since
taking over as manager, Bennett has expanded the shop’s bowling ball selection
and added several other bowling products. Bennett is certified by the ABC to
custom drill bowling balls.
As we approach the holidays, Bennett plans on hosting a variety of themed
bowling events and discounted bowling specials. On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11 the
bowling alley will offer three free bowling games and shoe rental to all active,
retired and separated military members. Interested bowlers need to arrive to the
lanes early to sign up for
their free games.
For more information
about the changes at the
NASKEF bowling alley
call 6213, or keep posted
to the White Falcon’s Arctic
Sports Update for the latest
NASKEF bowling news.
2004 Preseason Volleyball Tournament Results
IDF defeated HIGH SCHOOL 25-12, 25-8
932 A CS defeated NCTS 25-23, 25-19
85 MXS defeated 85 CES 25-10, 25-14
CHIEFS defeated 85 SFS 25-9, 25-19
IDF defeated PWD 25-12,25-17
932 A CS defeated HOSPITAL 25-18, 21-25, 15-8
85 MXS defeated SECURITY 26-24, 25-14
85 MSS defeated CHIEFS 15-25, 25-22, 15-10
932 ACS defeated IDF 22-25, 25-13, 15-6
85 MSS defeated 85 MXS 25-20, 25-23
932 ACS defeated 85 MSS 17-25, 25.-21, 15-12
2004 Intramural
Volleyball Schedule
TUE 19 OCT
CT#1 CT#2
THU 21 OCT
ct#i cm
7 - 8 2 - 11 5 - 8 H.S. -
15 - 13 3 - 10 6 - 7 2 -
H.S. - 12 4-9 15 - 11 3 -
MON 25 OCT TUE 26 OCT THU 28 OCT
cm cm cm cm cm cm
1730 14 - 12 13- 11 2-7 4-5 H.S.-6 3-4
1830 14-10 H.S.-8 15-9 12- 10 15-7 11-9
1930 4 - 7 5-6 3-6 13-9 2-5 12-8
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN ALL TEAMS SUBMIT THEIR AVAILAB
1. High School 6. 85 MSS 11. 85 MSS B
2. PWD 7. 85 SFS 12. HOSPITAL B
3. 85 MXS 8. HOSPITAL 13. CHIEFS
4. NCTS 9. 932 ACS 14. NATO
5. SECURITY 10. 85 CES 15. IDF
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A.E. House Gymnasium Director
and local sports guru, Jim Smith,
names his sporting feat of the week.
This week instead of a play of the week
I've got a match of the week from the pre-
season volleyball tournament.
The match of the week was the champion-
ship between 932 ACS and 85 MSS.
85 MSS brought a powerhouse team with
a double load of talent and it showed
during the first game of the match with 85
MSS winning 25-17.
932 ACS brought the team with heart to
the tournament. This team just kept
hanging in and playing tough and when
the night was over they came out on top,
winning the second and third games 25-
21 and 15-12. Congratulations to 932 ACS.
See you on the courts,
Jim
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The White Falcon
October 20. 2004