Dear Member Centers. Are you interested in going to Reno, NV for the 2012 International Bowl Expo but the cost keep you from going? If so the KBPA has a new program that could help you and your center for years to come. We will pay for your registration fees and hotel expenses in order to help you go to this years Bowl Expo all for just being a member. For more information go to our Bowl Expo page or contact Jack McCarthy 502-558-3450. You can learn more about the great opportunities available at Bowl Expo by visiting www.bowlexpo.com.

2012 Kentucky Open Championships Entry Form

2011 Kentucky Men's & Women's Open Results

Final Standings after 18 Games

Match Play Finals - After 32 / 25 Games

Payout & Prize Fund

The KBPA would like to wish our 2 International Family Two-some Qualifiers good luck at the Internation Finals in Louisville, Kentucky on July 30th & 31st. Parent Teen Division: Kiefer & Robert Hillerich Parent Youth Division: Alex Whobrey & Steve Kirchner Final Standings on Tournament Page

2011 Kentucky Youth, Senior, & Adult Open Champions

Kentucky Senior's Open Champion: Ron Woolet

Youth Kentucky Open Boy's Champion: Kiefer Hillerich

Youth Kentucky Open Girl's Champion: Crystal Land

Kentucky Men's Open Champion: Daniel Farish

Kentucky Women's Open Champion: Kayla Bandy

Specials

Up Coming KBPA Events

2012 Kentucky Open Championships: This is where the cream of the crop participate to win part of a prize fund over $12,000 and an entry to the US Open to represent Kentucky. This is a three day tournament that takes 32 games for Men and 25 games for Women to win. Bowlers bowl at as many as 4 different houses and on 4 different patterns.

2012 Kentucky Men's & Women's Open Championships Entry Form

2012 Kentucky Mini Open Tournaments: These one day tournaments allow for bowlers to earn paid entries to the Kentucky Open for only $40, saving them $110 on the entry fee. Bowlers will roll a 5 game set moving pairs. 1 out of every 6 bowlers will earn a paid entry. Brackets and Jackpots will be available for bowlers to earn additional prizes. call 502-558-2241

Danville - TBA

Louisville - TBA

Bardstown - TBA

To host a Qualifying Event at your center contact John McCarthy III call 502-558-2241 or email jjm3609@aol.com

News

High School Bowling KHSAA's newest Varsity Sport

Bowling has hit the big time in the bluegrass. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has decided to add bowling as a varsity level sport for the 2011-2012 school year. Bowling will be a winter sport starting its matches in November and will conclude after the Boy's Sweet 16 in March. New schools across the state are excited to join those who have been members of the KBPA program for the past 9 years. More information will be provided once the KHSAA releases it.

The 63rd Annual Kentucky Open Championships

"2011 Kentucky Open Field made up of 74 Men and 21 Women, up from 2010. Largest crowds in 5 years gather to support the tournament block by block even through the heat"

Jimmy Spalding Memorial Award Winner (10 Victory Milestone): Jim Ewald Jr.

Flo Farwick Memorial Award Winner (10 Victory Milestone): Alisia Kellow

2011 Men's Champion: Daniel Farish & 2011 Women's Champion: Kayla Bandy