10
- November 2016
Another Reminder About Bowling Etiquette
By Fred Eisenhammer
When will bowlers learn?
One can never remind players enough about bowling etiquette.
This may be an appropriate time for that reminder because many new bowlers are
in the middle of their fall seasons – and they still haven‟t gotten the message.
As for those veteran bowlers who should know better . . . well, it doesn‟t hurt to hear
this lecture again.
Remember, you‟re not bowling in a vacuum. There are bowlers all around you. If
you forget everything else, just remember this: Be considerate.
OK, so do you have a pet peeve about etiquette and courtesy when you bowl?
I have one.
When I release the ball at the foul line, oftentimes a bowler on an adjoining lane
will thunder to my side and rifle his or her ball while I‟m still tracking my shot and
anticipating my upcoming pin action (or lack thereof).
It‟s easy to get startled by such an ill-mannered bowler . . . and annoyed. Why
can‟t that bowler just wait a few seconds and allow me to watch my electrifying shot
(thinking positively) before I triumphantly return to my seat?
The fact is that rudeness often prevails in a bowling house. It‟s rarely intentional, but
it can produce a heart-stopping – and irritating – moment or two.
On the same topic,
a nifty website that provides bowling tips,
advice and other interesting data, came up with its list of nine bowling rules for eti-
quette and courtesy.
So here goes – the etiquette rules from
1 – The first rule in bowling is to never bother another bowler while they are in the
process of bowling.
2 – Bowlers on the right-hand lane have the right-of-way to bowl first.
3 – Never pick up your ball from the return rack while another bowler is preparing to
bowl and is in his/her starting position.
Fred Eisenhammer: In other words, don‟t be so eager to take your shot. The pins
will still be standing there!
4 – Refrain from using obscenities or vulgar language.
5 – After your shot, let others bowl.
Fred Eisenhammer: In other words, don‟t linger on the lane after your shot.
6 – Wear proper shoes.
7 – Keep food and other refreshments off the approach.
8 – Remember, there are others waiting to bowl.
Fred Eisenhammer: In other words, don‟t wander off aimlessly . . .
or socialize too long when your turn is about to arrive.
9 – Above all else, have fun.
I‟ll add Rule No. 10 to the list:
10 – Let the bowler next to you complete his or her turn and walk back to his or her
seat before you start your approach.
Of course, it‟s inevitable that
some bowlers will slip up from
time to time, so it‟s important
not to get flustered if someone
violates one of these rules.
No slamming your bowling ball
on the lane in disgust. Distrac-
tions happen – even when pros
are bowling.
Remember, it‟s just a game.
Fred Eisenhammer has 35
years of newspaper experience
as a sportswriter, sports colum-
nist, news editor and copy edi-
tor. He worked 20 years for the
Los Angeles Times and has co-
authored three sports books.
His last book, “College Foot-
ball's Most Memorable Games,”
is still in print and is a top seller
for McFarland Publishers.
HammerPins Fall Classic
Games
Total
Plus/Minus
1st Jason Munkberg, Redding, CA
10
2338
338
2nd Dupree Dickey, Oakland, CA
10
2265
265
3rd Brock Brunkhorst, Sacramento, CA
10
2172
172
4th Phil Spruill, San Francisco, CA
10
2156
156
5th Caleb Broughton, El Dorado Hills,
10
2076
76
6th Jim Seale Sr.,Fairfield,
CA
10
1968
-32
7th Scott Wouda, Vacaville, CA
10
1946
-54
8th Michael Piccione, Menlo Park, CA
10
1930
-70
9th Gil Criste, San Leandro, CA
10
1918
-82
10th Mushy Machado
10
1901
-99
11th Jun Santos, Vallejo, CA
10
1876
-124
12th Thomas Roberts, Livermore, CA
10
1862
-138
13th Larry Rathbun, Yuba City, CA
10
1818
-182
14th Jessie Hinahon, Fairfield, CA
10
1790
-210
15th Charles Johnson, Lincoln, CA
10
1746
-254
TV Style Match 1: Dickey Dupree 211 vs Brunkhorst, Brock 206
Match 2: Munkberg, Jason 197 vs Dickey Dupree 194
Champion Munkberg
On Line Bowlers Sharing
traveling to
rom
ith Chad
and 3 others.
Las Vegas, NV ·
I would like to take a moment to reflect on this amazing
trip to the
USOpen. The
one word that truly comes to mind about our time here is
AWESOME. USBC really out did themselves for this
event and made our time here more than we could have
ever imagined. We truly were VIP at the US Open.
Having the opportunity to meet and hangout
with
owlers
along with all of the wonderful USBC staff was a true
honor. If you are not in The Core you need to be. We had
the time of our lives here all thanks to joining The Core. I
would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of
USBC for their hospitality. Thank you.
Congratulations Francois Lavoie -Storm Bowling on your
US Open Championship! You are great bowler and an
even better guy.
